Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
#1Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Posted: 7/29/08 at 12:55amIf so, report back! I'm quite eager to see how she is. Especially her chemistry with La Testa.
#2re: Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Posted: 7/29/08 at 12:59am
I AM!!!!!!!!!
And I am so psyched. I haven't seen Xanadu yet, but I am so glad I'm losing my Xanirginity with Cheyenne and Whoopi. The seats I have are mezz (I believe front, though could be rear) so I won't be able to give TOO detailed a report, but the next morning (or day) I am seeing the matinee on stage.
So yes I shall report back. Wish me legs!
#2re: Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Posted: 7/29/08 at 1:19amYou'll actually have to wait to hear about the chemistry between Whoopi and Mary because Andre is on as Melpomene tomorrow.
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#3re: Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Posted: 7/29/08 at 9:47amNot that I'm doubting you, but where did you hear this? I only ask because I checked broadwayunderstudies.com and saw nothing. Thanks!
#4re: Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Posted: 7/29/08 at 9:50am
Two questions:
1) If anyone rushed today, how crowded was it?
2) Is Andre on as Melpomene tomorrow also?
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#5re: Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Posted: 7/29/08 at 12:24pm
Mary might already be away preparing for her concert:
THEME AND VARIATIONS
Mary Testa hasn't spent much time this month in Broadway's Helen Hayes Theater, where she plays Xanadu's evil muse Melponeme -- but for good reasons. The versatile actress has just finished filming a role in Four Single Fathers and has now headed up to Barrington Stage in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to prepare for Sleepless Varations, her music-theater piece that will play there July 31-August 3.
#6re: Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Posted: 7/29/08 at 1:56pm
1. Rush doesn't happen until two hours before the show
2. I think Andre is going on tomorrow as well.
#7re: Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Posted: 7/29/08 at 2:53pmI'm going tonight, going to be right onstage with the Whoopster!! Going to try and run home and post, but my friend wants to stagedoor and get his Jumpin' Jack Flash DVD signed...
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#8re: Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Posted: 7/29/08 at 3:24pmSo Testa is out the entire week?
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#9re: Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Posted: 7/29/08 at 3:49pmMy friend got a ticket to go see it. However, she couldn't use it and asked if I wanted it. I said yes because it is whoopie's first performance and its an on stage seat. I am VERY happy and VERY much looking forward to this.
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#10re: Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Posted: 7/29/08 at 5:54pmFrom what I heard, Mary is back on 8/5.
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#11re: Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Posted: 7/29/08 at 5:57pmandre is melpomene all week. mary testa is not back until next week! i know.
#12re: Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Posted: 7/29/08 at 6:29pmI so wish I could.
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#13re: Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Posted: 7/29/08 at 6:50pm
Saw it once & enjoyed it.
Will not see it again simply because she is in it. Time to move on to another show. I am not a big fan of seeing the same show over & over but to each his own.
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#15re: Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Posted: 7/29/08 at 9:44pmPlease post your thoughts on Whoopi's performance. I have had no desire to see Xanadu because I really didn't like the movie. Now that Whoopi is in it, I may need to reconsider.
#16re: Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Posted: 7/29/08 at 9:45pmI wouldn't let the fact you didn't like the movie hold you back from seeing the musical. It's apples and oranges - and in fact, you might even enjoy it better since it satirizes the movie if anything...
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#17re: Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Posted: 7/29/08 at 9:47pm
If you didn't like the movie, you will love the show with or without Whoopi. It skewers all the bad stuff and preserves all of the priceless gems of the movie (meaning the music and the greatest plot ever conceived).
If you have at least 4 of your senses, you will like this show.
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#18re: Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Posted: 7/29/08 at 9:55pmYou are convincing me Craig and BNN that I must go see Xanadu! Keep in mind I have been a HUGE Whoopi fan since her first HBO stand up special and have seen every movie she has been in. Back to Xanadu, I think I need to get to NYC and see it in August.
#19re: Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Posted: 7/29/08 at 9:58pm
I've actually never seen the movie, but I LOVE this show. It is HYSTERICAL. I told my mom and my little sister to go see it. They have tickets for tomorrow. I was so jealous when it was announced Whoopi was joining the day before they went. I would have gotten a ticket for myself and met them there.
So pushdabutton, GO!
::bust a move::
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#20re: Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Posted: 7/29/08 at 10:03pm
First of all, Push, NO ONE liked the movie! (Well, to be fair, I have seen clips of it that I "liked" simply because they were unbelievably bad.)
XANADU the stage musical is fabulous! Very clever, hysterically funny, brilliantly imagined. It also proves that there really can be a good juke box musical if the creative team takes the right approach to the material.
Don't miss it!!! (I am going back to see it again with Whoopi myself.
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#21re: Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Posted: 7/29/08 at 10:05pmWhoppi AND Andre? That could be amazing.
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#22re: Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Posted: 7/29/08 at 10:06pmXanadu is the most fun that I have every had during a Broadway show, and now that Whoppi is in this, I really want to see it again.
pushdabutton
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#23re: Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Posted: 7/29/08 at 10:11pmI'm convinced. I now want to see Xanadu! I was planning on making a trip to NYC sometime in the next month or so to see In The Heights and now will plan on seeing Xanadu as well. Thanks everyone for your input.
miss pennywise
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#24re: Who's Going to Whoopi's First?
Posted: 7/29/08 at 10:13pmPush, just make sure you bring along a little pack of tissues. The last time I saw it, I literally cried from laughing.
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