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Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread

Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread

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#1Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread
Posted: 11/10/14 at 1:52pm

Who's going tomorrow???

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#2Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread
Posted: 11/10/14 at 1:55pm

I wish I were, but I'm oh so looking forward to the reviews and reactions! I wish Broadway Records would record her Sally numbers and release an EP like they did with Nick Jonas for HOW TO SUCCEED... granted, he's a bigger name in the music industry, but I bet people would buy Emma Stone's versions.

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#2Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread
Posted: 11/10/14 at 2:41pm

Not tomorrow, but 11/21 with floor/table seats! I've never seen this show live before, and have always wanted to see Alan Cumming. When Emma signed on, it was a decision without question. Looking forward to everyone's opinions.


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thedrybandit
#3Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread
Posted: 11/10/14 at 11:04pm

I'll be there. I'll try to remember to post my thoughts.

dave1606
#4Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread
Posted: 11/11/14 at 10:14am

I will be there tonight. I CANNOT WAIT. I love Emma and I think she'll be great.

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#5Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread
Posted: 11/11/14 at 10:23am

Not tomorrow, but 11/21 with floor/table seats! I've never seen this show live before

You are in for a real treat! I saw the show for the first time back in August, and it is easily the best show I have ever seen. Enjoy!


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#6Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread
Posted: 11/11/14 at 1:48pm

I'll be there Wednesday!

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#7Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread
Posted: 11/11/14 at 8:16pm

I can't wait to hear how she is! She's one of my favorite actresses. I wish I could be there tonight!

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#8Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread
Posted: 11/11/14 at 8:56pm

1) Jaclyn Dixon ?@BarefootLympho:

#EmmaStone is KILLING IT in @Cabaret_Musical - a new Sally Bowles for our time!!

2) jacquie ?@jacquieromano:

Emma Stone is literally killing it right now in @Cabaret_Musical happy opening night you are a brilliant Sally!

3) Doug Hanson ?@Doug_Hanson1:

#EmmaStone is slaying this show. Her "Maybe This Time" just hits you in the feels.

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#9Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread
Posted: 11/11/14 at 10:16pm

I hesitate to get carried away trying to sum up my thoughts on Emma Stone's performance and its transformative effect on the show as a whole, but that is exactly what I felt: carried away. It was an overall performance so electric from the very beginning, I suddenly understood what the first audiences of the original revival production (and, for that matter, the original-original production) must have felt.

The entire ensemble is exceptional. Alan Cumming is as vicious and ominous as ever, Linda Emond is still giving an absolute guy-punch of a performance, and Danny Burstein and Bill Heck continue to provide solid supporting work, if not incredibly exciting. But, my god, Emma Stone. Her Sally is deeply unstable, highly self-conscious, and frighteningly addicted to anything and anyone who can provide her respite from herself. She also oozes sex in a way that can only be described as Monroean. The result is a tragic portrait of a party girl without Daddy's money and nothing to lose - and it's horrifying and exhilarating to watch. Her "Cabaret" in particular was a stunner.

If you're a fan of hers, you will continue to be amazed at just how versatile and exciting an actress she is. If you're skeptical, make a trip to the show and see for yourself. It's a Broadway debut for the books by one of the best young talents working in film OR theatre.

Updated On: 11/11/14 at 10:16 PM

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#10Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread
Posted: 11/11/14 at 10:23pm

That is wonderful to hear! Twitter seems to be contain many positive responses as well. I'm sure new energy and talent, such as Ms. Stone, will fuel the fire to this already stunning production. Glad to hear Sally Bowles' shoes seem to be filled properly.

I watched Christopher and His Kind today and I imagine that Emma Stone's Sally is similar to Imogen Potts' Jean Ross. But with a stronger voice.

How was Emma Stone's voice?

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#11Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread
Posted: 11/11/14 at 10:44pm

Re: her voice, it's very young sounding (you can kind of get a sense for it in Easy A).

dave1606
#12Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread
Posted: 11/11/14 at 10:46pm

I wish I could say that Emma was amazing, but for me she was a let down. Certainly not an embarrassing debut, but she suffers from the classic movie star issues. She doesn't project enough to fill the theater, and the orchestra constantly overwhelmed her. In the rear mezz she sadly was difficult to hear.

Her acting is excellent. I liked her take on Sally, a totally different one from Michelle. Her real problems right now lie in the title song in Act 2. Tonight her interpretation of the song was not good. In fact is was bad. Maybe it was nerves, but there was very little of it that was on pitch at all.

I do think that she will improve, but for me it left a lot to be desired. She does look absolutely stunning.

I will say that this show has really held up well in terms of long running cast members. Alan Cumming is still incredible, and Linda Eamond and Danny Burstein still completely steal the show.

I'd love to hear how Emma's doing in a month or so. I truly love her as an actress and want her to succeed. She's just not there yet.

Updated On: 11/11/14 at 10:46 PM

stage_star
#13Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread
Posted: 11/11/14 at 10:47pm

Could she have gotten a Tony nod (or win) if she went first, instead of white Michelle Williams?

Updated On: 11/11/14 at 10:47 PM

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#14Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread
Posted: 11/11/14 at 10:54pm

"Could she have gotten a Tony nod (or win) is she went first, instead of white Michelle Williams?"

Let's not bring race into this...

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#15Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread
Posted: 11/11/14 at 10:56pm

I'm pretty sure white Michelle Williams is a reference to Orange is the New Black.


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#16Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread
Posted: 11/11/14 at 10:56pm

Was there tonight and think she's on her way to a wonderful performance. There were a few tiny first night jitters including one pause in "Cabaret" that lasted juuuust long enough to make my heart stop as I wondered if she forgot the next line. But that was a tiny moment. And in terms of finding the right timing in a few moments, that can only come with experience on front of an audience.

What I loved about what she did is that she brought a very distinctive take to Sally--there is an anger at the core of Stone's Sally, and an understanding that she will do whatever she needs to do to make it. She doesn't have the fragility that Williams brought to the role. It's distinctive, and her "Cabaret" and "Maybe This Time" were just so moving.

I think she's off to a tremendous start and imagine she'll be incredibly special as she settles in.

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#17Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread
Posted: 11/11/14 at 11:03pm

"I'm pretty sure white Michelle Williams is a reference to Orange is the New Black."

Aww, I liked it better when I thought it was an unfortunate Autocorrect...

stage_star
#18Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread
Posted: 11/11/14 at 11:05pm

"I'm pretty sure white Michelle Williams is a reference to Orange is the New Black."

THANK YOU!

FindingNamo
#19Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread
Posted: 11/11/14 at 11:07pm

It's like those three tweets are parodies of tweets.


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#20Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread
Posted: 11/11/14 at 11:34pm

Anyone go to the stage door & take photos from after the show? I'm very much looking forward to seeing this again while she is playing Sally. Did they change the playbill cover for her or make any new merchandise?

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#21Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread
Posted: 11/11/14 at 11:40pm

On tumblr there are pictures of her posing and signing at the stage door.

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#22Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread
Posted: 11/12/14 at 12:21am

"Emma killed it on stage like Sally killed her baby!!!!" @prolifetheatrefan

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#23Emma Stone as Sally Bolwes in Cabaret Review Thread
Posted: 11/12/14 at 12:34am

There's audio of Don't Tell Mama, Maybe This Time, and Cabaret on tumblr

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