NYT: Brantely & Green discuss Tony nominations

[jacobsnchz14]

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/09/theater/tony-awards-2018-critics-conversation.html?em_pos=large&emc=edit_cu_20180509&nl=theater-update&nlid=71725084edit_cu_20180509&ref=img&te=1

Didn't want this to get lost in the Will/Should Win thread if it continues to generate discussion.

[Kad]

This was such an eye-roll of a read. Between Green's "stop having fun, guys!" self-importance and Brantley's sentiment and wispy attempts at being politically conscious, all I could think was: these two are the top of American theatre criticism? Really? That's the best we can do?

[BroadwayConcierge]

Who from Carousel is sleeping with Brantley to get him to talk so positively about it? Is he talking about the same Carousel that's on Broadway right now?

[Miles2Go2]

And Brantley thinks Mean Girls should win best book. Hmmm...

[givesmevoice]

"People were running around with wands, for heaven’s sake."

Did Jesse Green not realize it was a play about wizards?

[South Fl Marc]

JESSE GREEN If Broadway is our national theater, we’re in trouble.

 

Best line because it's true

[Kad]

It's basically been the line for decades and my dear, we're still here.

[natashalost]

BroadwayConcierge said: "Who fromCarouselis sleeping with Brantley to get him to talk so positively about it? Is he talking about the sameCarouselthat's on Broadway right now?"

Seriously! Brantley thinks Amar Ramasar should have been nominated? Please he was the weakest link in an already weak production.

[dexter3]

Green comes off like such a negative, bitchy person. It's quite disheartening to hear him speak so casually and condescendingly, as if he's saddled with the job of reviewing Broadway shows for the NYTimes.  It's sad.  Never thought I'd say this, but comparatively, Brantley comes off much more level headed and reasonable in this interview.

[Up In One]

dexter3 said: "Green comes off like such a negative, bitchy person. It's quite disheartening to hear him speak so casually and condescendingly, as if he's saddled with the job of reviewing Broadway shows for the NYTimes. It's sad. Never thought I'd say this, but comparatively, Brantley comes off much more level headed and reasonable in this interview."

Too much time spent on Theater Talk where there is no audience to temper him, very disappointed he landed at The Times, budget cuts must have lead to discount recruiting.

 

[ScottyDoesn'tKnow2]

I don't disagree with people who think Green came off badly in that piece, but if that's the price I have to pay for a review like the one he gave My Fair Lady, then I'll gladly pay that price.

[musikman]

Interesting since Brantley apparently was left very cold by My Fair Lady (I happen to agree with him).

[ScottyDoesn'tKnow2]

musikman said: "Interesting since Brantley apparently was left very cold by My Fair Lady (I happen to agree with him)."

Let's not exaggerate what he said. He said "Might I interject that as much as I admired “My Fair Lady” for its conscientiousness in addressing the issue of women’s independence, the production left me cool if not cold."

That's not the same as "very cold".

[pupscotch]

I cannot for the life of me figure out why they bother to include Off-Broadway shows in the “Should Have Been Nominated” category. They did it in virtually every category, and while I agree that Broadway was a bit lacking, there’s no reason to include Off-Broadway on a list of Tony predictions.

[natashalost]

pupscotch said: "I cannot for the life of me figure out why they bother to include Off-Broadway shows in the “Should Have Been Nominated” category. They did it in virtually every category, and while I agree that Broadway was a bit lacking, there’s no reason to include Off-Broadway on a list of Tony predictions."

You took the words right out of my mouth!

[Kad]

They do it every year. It’s a dream list.

[JBC3]

He may come off poorly in these types of articles, but I think Green writes helpful, substantive reviews.

[Dancingthrulife2]

South Fl Marc said: "JESSE GREENIf Broadway is our national theater, we’re in trouble.



Best line because it's true"

And the National Theatre across the pond is nothing but spectacular.

[Dancingthrulife2]

ScottyDoesn'tKnow2 said: "musikman said: "Interesting since Brantley apparently was left very cold by My Fair Lady (I happen to agree with him)."

Let's not exaggerate what he said. He said "Might I interject that as much as I admired “My Fair Lady” for its conscientiousness in addressing the issue of women’s independence, the production left me cool if not cold."

That's not the same as "very cold"."

And he was enthralled by Carousel. I thought Isherwood transfigured into him when I read his Carousel review.