Bright Star: Carmen's last hurrah
Bright Star: Carmen's last hurrah
SuttonFan
Stand-by Joined: 5/31/06
#1Bright Star: Carmen's last hurrah
Posted: 1/4/18 at 6:12pm
Carmen Cusack will make her final appearance as Alice Murphy on the Bright Star tour in Salt Lake City. If you didn't catch her on Broadway, seriously don't miss the opportunity to see her in this beautiful role. Read more about it here in the Deseret News: goo.gl/4TFz7S
"Champagne makes me drowsy!"
WORDS TO LIVE BY:
As we stumble along on life's funny journey. As we stumble along into the blue. We look here and we look there, seeking answers anywhere. Never sure of where to turn or what to do.
Still we bumble our way through life's crazy labyrinth. Barely knowing left from right nor right from wrong. And the best that we can do is hope a blue bird, will sing his song as we stumble along.
WORDS TO LIVE BY:
As we stumble along on life's funny journey. As we stumble along into the blue. We look here and we look there, seeking answers anywhere. Never sure of where to turn or what to do.
Still we bumble our way through life's crazy labyrinth. Barely knowing left from right nor right from wrong. And the best that we can do is hope a blue bird, will sing his song as we stumble along.
#2Bright Star: Carmen's last hurrah
Posted: 1/4/18 at 6:52pm
I wish I could get to see Carmen in Bright Star one last time. I so loved her performance as Alice. Can't get out to Salt Lake City. I was hoping that she would add a few cities but no such luck. I picked up tickets to see her out at Tilles Center on Long Island on March 9th. I am looking forward to her show.
#3Bright Star: Carmen's last hurrah
Posted: 1/4/18 at 7:31pm
SuttonFan said: "Carmen Cusack will make her final appearance as Alice Murphy on the Bright Star tour in Salt Lake City. If you didn't catch her on Broadway, seriously don't miss the opportunity to see her in this beautiful role. Read more about it here in the Deseret News: goo.gl/4TFz7S"
Clickable (and longer for anyone wary of URL shorteners):
https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900006739/from-broadway-to-utah-tony-nominee-carmen-cusack-ends-bright-star-role-at-ptc.html
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#4Bright Star: Carmen's last hurrah
Posted: 1/5/18 at 10:24am
I adore her in this role and it inarguably made her a star, but goodness I am so excited (and ready) to see her do something else! I'm thinking she feels the same. Let's get her back on Broadway.
SuttonFan
Stand-by Joined: 5/31/06
#6Bright Star: Carmen's last hurrah
Posted: 1/5/18 at 5:28pm
Carmen told me it was going to be her understudy, Audrey Cardwell.
"Champagne makes me drowsy!"
WORDS TO LIVE BY:
As we stumble along on life's funny journey. As we stumble along into the blue. We look here and we look there, seeking answers anywhere. Never sure of where to turn or what to do.
Still we bumble our way through life's crazy labyrinth. Barely knowing left from right nor right from wrong. And the best that we can do is hope a blue bird, will sing his song as we stumble along.
WORDS TO LIVE BY:
As we stumble along on life's funny journey. As we stumble along into the blue. We look here and we look there, seeking answers anywhere. Never sure of where to turn or what to do.
Still we bumble our way through life's crazy labyrinth. Barely knowing left from right nor right from wrong. And the best that we can do is hope a blue bird, will sing his song as we stumble along.
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#7Bright Star: Carmen's last hurrah
Posted: 1/5/18 at 10:39pm
If it's who I think it is, I grew up with her, so congrats to her, but also, there's no way she's old enough to play that part?
rebeccmam31
Featured Actor Joined: 10/21/15
#8Bright Star: Carmen's last hurrah
Posted: 1/7/18 at 7:51am
I'm one who did not love this show at all (lots of issues with the book), but even so I can say that Carmen turned in one of the most incredible performances I've seen. She was just wonderful and her voice is near perfection. I hope she returns to Broadway soon.
#9Bright Star: Carmen's last hurrah
Posted: 1/7/18 at 11:55am
RippedMan said: "If it's who I think it is, I grew up with her, so congrats to her, but also, there's no way she's old enough to play that part?"
I mean, does it really matter, with a character who has to be convincingly both 16 and 40, does it really matter what the actress' actual age is?
#10Bright Star: Carmen's last hurrah
Posted: 1/7/18 at 12:13pmCarmen is my first choice for Miranda in a Devils musical
In our millions, in our billions, we are most powerful when we stand together. TW4C unwaveringly joins the worldwide masses, for we know our liberation is inseparably bound.
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bear88
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/26/16
#11Bright Star: Carmen's last hurrah
Posted: 1/11/18 at 3:28am
My expectations were suitably modest for this musical on the San Francisco leg of the tour, and the book has many problems. But I really did enjoy the show anyway, more than I expected, and I had terrific seats to watch Cusack's wonderful acting showcase.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#12Bright Star: Carmen's last hurrah
Posted: 1/11/18 at 5:49am
rebeccmam31 said: "I'm one who did not love this show at all (lots of issues with the book), but even so I can say that Carmen turned in one of the most incredible performances I've seen. She was just wonderful and her voice is near perfection. I hope she returns to Broadway soon."
I think many of us feel this way, truth be told.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
SuttonFan
Stand-by Joined: 5/31/06
#13Bright Star: Carmen's last hurrah
Posted: 1/16/18 at 12:38am
I didn't think Carmen could get any better, but wow. Just wow. The Bright Star tour in Salt Lake is a must see. Read my review in the Deseret News here: https://goo.gl/iaWMpJ
I loved it so much I'm seeing it again Friday and then again on closing night. I feel like I'm witnessing history.
"Champagne makes me drowsy!"
WORDS TO LIVE BY:
As we stumble along on life's funny journey. As we stumble along into the blue. We look here and we look there, seeking answers anywhere. Never sure of where to turn or what to do.
Still we bumble our way through life's crazy labyrinth. Barely knowing left from right nor right from wrong. And the best that we can do is hope a blue bird, will sing his song as we stumble along.
WORDS TO LIVE BY:
As we stumble along on life's funny journey. As we stumble along into the blue. We look here and we look there, seeking answers anywhere. Never sure of where to turn or what to do.
Still we bumble our way through life's crazy labyrinth. Barely knowing left from right nor right from wrong. And the best that we can do is hope a blue bird, will sing his song as we stumble along.
#14Bright Star: Carmen's last hurrah
Posted: 1/17/18 at 4:22pm
Her Bright Star performance was honestly one of the best I've ever seen. She owned that role in every way. Happy for the SLC'ers who will get to see her!
I've been secretly hoping for a City of Angels revival, and I think she'd be perfection as Gabby/Bobbi. Just wanted to put that out into the world. (...With Andy Karl as Stone, while I'm at it.)
SuttonFan
Stand-by Joined: 5/31/06
#16Bright Star: Carmen's last hurrah
Posted: 1/28/18 at 4:22pm
Watch her final curtain call
https://youtu.be/PgYtqcCOGJo
It was an amazing, beautiful performance.
"Champagne makes me drowsy!"
WORDS TO LIVE BY:
As we stumble along on life's funny journey. As we stumble along into the blue. We look here and we look there, seeking answers anywhere. Never sure of where to turn or what to do.
Still we bumble our way through life's crazy labyrinth. Barely knowing left from right nor right from wrong. And the best that we can do is hope a blue bird, will sing his song as we stumble along.
WORDS TO LIVE BY:
As we stumble along on life's funny journey. As we stumble along into the blue. We look here and we look there, seeking answers anywhere. Never sure of where to turn or what to do.
Still we bumble our way through life's crazy labyrinth. Barely knowing left from right nor right from wrong. And the best that we can do is hope a blue bird, will sing his song as we stumble along.
#17Bright Star: Carmen's last hurrah
Posted: 1/28/18 at 4:23pmShe should’ve won the tony.
In our millions, in our billions, we are most powerful when we stand together. TW4C unwaveringly joins the worldwide masses, for we know our liberation is inseparably bound.
Signed,
Theater Workers for a Ceasefire
https://theaterworkersforaceasefire.com/statement
SuttonFan
Stand-by Joined: 5/31/06
#18Bright Star: Carmen's last hurrah
Posted: 1/28/18 at 4:42pmAmen!
"Champagne makes me drowsy!"
WORDS TO LIVE BY:
As we stumble along on life's funny journey. As we stumble along into the blue. We look here and we look there, seeking answers anywhere. Never sure of where to turn or what to do.
Still we bumble our way through life's crazy labyrinth. Barely knowing left from right nor right from wrong. And the best that we can do is hope a blue bird, will sing his song as we stumble along.
WORDS TO LIVE BY:
As we stumble along on life's funny journey. As we stumble along into the blue. We look here and we look there, seeking answers anywhere. Never sure of where to turn or what to do.
Still we bumble our way through life's crazy labyrinth. Barely knowing left from right nor right from wrong. And the best that we can do is hope a blue bird, will sing his song as we stumble along.
#19Bright Star: Carmen's last hurrah
Posted: 1/28/18 at 7:59pm
dramamama611 said: "rebeccmam31 said: "I'm one who did not love this show at all (lots of issues with the book), but even so I can say that Carmen turned in one of the most incredible performances I've seen. She was just wonderful and her voice is near perfection. I hope she returns to Broadway soon."
I think many of us feel this way, truthbetold."
I absolutely agree.
