Patti LuPone Will Return to Broadway in THE ROOMMATE Opposite Mia Farrow- Page 2

[Synecdoche2]

Posted: 4/11/24 at 12:43pm

Really, this play? It's paper thin, and mostly undramatic.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 4/11/24 at 12:56pm

I do always wonder why people pick certain projects. Like, I felt like the last show with Danny Devito was so "blah." And I'm like this is what got him to do Broadway? So I'd hope this play was something exciting to get them both back. But maybe they just wanted to work together? 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 4/11/24 at 1:23pm

The best part about this announcement? Chris Harper will once again pay Patti's salary!

Updated On: 4/11/24 at 01:23 PM

[inception]

Posted: 4/11/24 at 1:53pm

After reading a review of another production of this play, you can see how this would appeal to them as the two characters fall into the types both are known for. Lupone the wilder woman with the past & Farrow as the quieter type broadening her horizons through this new friendship.

The matinees should all sell well.

Updated On: 4/11/24 at 01:53 PM

[chrishuyen]

Posted: 4/11/24 at 2:28pm

I suppose I'm inclined to believe this because there are so many details included, but I feel like someone needs to point out that this doesn't seem to be an actual press release and I haven't seen other outlets pick it up (unless I've missed something).  I'm sure this isn't substantiated on nothing, but I'm surprised there hasn't been an official announcement either yet.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 4/11/24 at 3:16pm

No interest in this snooze property of a play paired with two histrionic actresses. Mia is long past her acting prime in my opinion. Again, just my opinion, so don’t crucify me. 
 

I can’t even imagine the inflated prices they will be charging  for this so called event. I wonder if they will even get along. Both require a lot of attention. 

[JSquared2]

Posted: 4/11/24 at 3:19pm

Bettyboy72 said: "No interest in this snooze property of a play paired with two histrionic actresses. Mia is long past her acting prime in my opinion. Again, just my opinion, so don’t crucify me.

I can’t even imagine the inflated prices they will be charging for this so called event. I wonder if they will even get along. Both require a lot of attention."

 

But not as much attention as you require, apparently.

[inception]

Posted: 4/11/24 at 3:24pm

Ms Lupone is a consumate professional. She simply expects the people she works with - and the audience - to be as responsible & respectful.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 4/11/24 at 3:37pm

JSquared2 said: "Bettyboy72 said: "No interest in this snooze property of a play paired with two histrionic actresses. Mia is long past her acting prime in my opinion. Again, just my opinion, so don’t crucify me.

I can’t even imagine the inflated prices they will be charging for this so called event. I wonder if they will even get along. Both require a lot of attention."



But not as much attention as you require, apparently."

Patti, are you posting again? Welcome back. 

 

[Jonathan Cohen]

Posted: 4/11/24 at 4:41pm

Bettyboy72 said: "No interest in this snooze property of a play paired with two histrionic actresses. Mia is long past her acting prime in my opinion. Again, just my opinion, so don’t crucify me."

Just your opinion, sure. But based on what? This might be the most front and center Farrow has been in an acting project since she and Woody Allen were still on speaking terms. Did you see her in something during the last 30 years you thought she was bad in, or is this a more general she's 79, and I don't think old people can act thing?

[JoeW4]

Posted: 4/11/24 at 7:19pm

Count me as another person most excited that Jen Silverman is making their Broadway debut. Curious if the people judging the play have seen it -- I see it's been kicking around for a while, so I guess it's very possible that people in this thread have seen it or read it. I'll admit that I haven't, but what I HAVE seen of their work is the last thing I'd describe as a "snooze." They have a really distinct style, and a fun theatrical flair, from what I've seen.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 4/11/24 at 7:47pm

Jonathan Cohen said: "Bettyboy72 said: "No interest in this snooze property of a play paired with two histrionic actresses. Mia is long past her acting prime in my opinion. Again, just my opinion, so don’t crucify me."

Just your opinion, sure. But based on what? This might be the most front and center Farrow has been in an acting project since she and Woody Allen were still on speaking terms. Did you see her in something during the last 30 years you thought she was bad in, or is this a more general she's 79, and I don't think old people can act thing?"

I think elderly actors can turn in wonderful performances late in life. The most recent things I’ve seen her in are The Watcher and The Omen both of which were campy and wooden performances. 

 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/11/24 at 7:51pm

Just realized this is starting essentially the same time as “Sunset Blvd” so every single interview Patti does for this will undoubtedly bring it up. I think I’m more excited for that than this play. 

[spicemonkey]

Posted: 4/11/24 at 7:54pm

Jordan Catalano said: "Just realized this is starting essentially the same time as “Sunset Blvd” so every single interview Patti does for this will undoubtedly bring it up. I think I’m more excited for that than this play."

I’ve been wanting to hear Patti’s thoughts on the Sunset Blvd revival for so long LOL

[Bill Snibson]

Posted: 4/11/24 at 10:49pm

inception said: "Ms Lupone is a consumate professional. She simply expects the people she works with - and the audience - to be as responsible & respectful."

Sure. Now talk to any of her castmates...

Updated On: 4/11/24 at 10:49 PM

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/11/24 at 11:18pm

Interesting pairing but 2 grannies an 80 year old looking for a roomate that happens to be around 75? Heard the play is terrible and basically nothing there and a bore but with these 2......... we shall see????

 

Updated On: 4/11/24 at 11:18 PM

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 4/12/24 at 10:24am

Robbie2 said: "Interesting pairing but 2 grannies an 80 year old looking for a roomate that happens to be around 75? Heard the play is terrible and basically nothing there and a bore but with these 2.........we shall see????”

 


I have an idea for all the people who hate Patti LuPone and older women: don’t go see this play! There, that was easy!

 

I, on the other hand, can’t wait to see these two legends together on stage.

[theatregeek25]

Posted: 4/14/24 at 12:13pm

I saw the Steppenwolf production on 7/05/2018 with Sandra Marquez and Ora Jones.  Solid little play, just one act.  Interesting, but sort of slight for Broadway.  Reminds me of another Chicago play A Steady Rain, which ended up on Broadway with two major stars, Jackman and Craig.

BTW, Marquez and Jones had actually been roommates in real life before being cast in the Steppenwolf production.

Is Patti playing Sharon or Robyn?

 

 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/14/24 at 1:00pm

TotallyEffed said: "Robbie2 said: "Interesting pairing but 2 grannies an 80 year old looking for a roomate that happens to be around 75? Heard the play is terrible and basically nothing there and a bore but with these 2.........we shall see????”


 

No hate here or in this post just commenting! I've seen Patti in shows since Master Class and will see this. 

 

I have an idea for all the people who hate Patti LuPone and older women: don’t go see this play! There, that was easy!

I, on the other hand, can’t wait to see these two legends together on stage."

 

Updated On: 4/14/24 at 01:00 PM

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/14/24 at 1:43pm

theatregeek25 said: "I saw the Steppenwolf production on 7/05/2018 with Sandra Marquez and Ora Jones. Solid little play, just one act. Interesting, but sort of slight for Broadway. Reminds me of another Chicago playA Steady Rain,which ended up on Broadway with two major stars, Jackman and Craig.

BTW, Marquez and Jones had actually been roommates in real life before being cast in the Steppenwolf production.

Is Patti playing Sharon or Robyn?



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Robyn, is a pot-smoking vegetarian lesbian from the Bronx, who arrives with a box full of clay voodoo dolls. Robyn, a former entrepreneur and scam artist, 50-something, flees to Iowa,