Statement of Actress Angela Lansbury Against Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Women

Comments by Lansbury Taken Out of Context In Interview in Radio Times Magazine

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

"There is no excuse whatsoever for men to harass women in an abusive sexual manner.  And, I am devastated that anyone should deem me capable of thinking otherwise.

"Those who have known the quality of my work and the many public statements I have made over the course of my life, must know, that I am a strong supporter of Women's Rights.

"Lastly, I would like to add that I am troubled by how quickly and brutishly some have taken my comments out of context and attempted to blame my generation, my age, or my mindset, without having read the entirety of what I said."

Angela Lansbury

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/statement-of-actress-angela-lansbury-against-sexual-harassment-and-abuse-of-women-300564081.html

Happy Birthday to one of the greatest performers of all time! She's a world treasure and here's hoping she'll continue blessing us with her extraordinary talent for many years to come! Love her so very much!

 

Todrick Hall Lip-Syncs For His Life to Land of Lola from Kinky Boots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXI-6a-29-c

Sadly, I didn't like it at all. He kinda lacks energy and fabulousness of Lola. Considering that All Stars were filmed more than a year ago, I'm surprised they have booked him so much in advance though. 

Dame Angela would have been the main selling point of The Chalk Garden revival and it's a huge responsibility and additional stress. That has to be one of the main reason behind her disappointing, but totally understandable decisions. 

I wouldn't rule out completely her return in a small supporting role when the success of the show won't depend on her name alone. 

From what I understand she wants to spend more time with her family. Her daught

While it's a terribly upsetting and disappointing news, I applaud Dame Angela's decision to leave the stage on a high note. It's just a shame that they didn't launch the production back in 2014 as it was originally planned.   

She's an extraordinary talented performer, who has accomplished so much over the years. I have nothing but deepest admiration and gratitude for one of the greatest performers of all time and I feel so fortunate for being able to see her perform live over the years. 

I'm absolutely certain Dame Angela will return to acting. If not on stage, then in a film or TV show.

 

I think they should postpone.

It would be extremely odd to go on with the show on the day of the worst mass shooting in US history. 

In my opinion they should postpone the ceremony due to Orlando's horrific massacre.

How can you possibly celebrate on a day of the worst mass shooting in American history? 

Angela Lansbury and Dana Ivey will head an all-star cast in the staged reading of the beloved British comedy, Lettice and Lovage, a benefit for The Acting Company, to be held one night only, Monday, June 13, at 7 PM, at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, it was announced this afternoon.

Co-starring Patricia Conolly and original Broadway cast member Paxton Whitehead, the charming play tells the story of an eccentric tour guide, "Lettice Douffet." She channels her flair for the dramatic into embellishing the history of dreary Fustian House, the least stately of London's stately homes.

Lettice's flights of fantasy are cut short when she encounters "Lottie Schoen," a straight-laced bureaucrat from the Preservation Trust. As their animosity gives way to an unlikely friendship born of a shared enthusiasm for historical reenactments, Lettice and Lottie discover that their elaborate fantasies have unintended real-world complications.

Written by Peter Shaffer, directed by Mark Lamos and produced by The Acting Company's co-founder Margot Harley, Lettice and Lovage also features a group of Fustian House tourists played by recent alumni of The Acting Company. Designing lights is Greg MacPherson and Tim Boyce is designing sound.

The Acting Company's Executive Director Elisa Spencer-Kaplan promises "an unforgettable evening." The performance will be followed by dinner with the cast at the Union Club, 101 East 69th Street. This portion of the evening is only available at certain ticket levels.

The Acting Company brings live classical theatre to Americans who might otherwise never get a chance to enjoy and learn from it. Its education programs reach students who have limited access to arts, education and live theatre.

Since 1972, The Acting Company has developed the talents and skills of nearly 400 actors, including the young Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, Rainn Wilson, Harriet Harris, Frances Conroy,Jesse L. Martin, Jeffrey Wright, David Ogden Stiers, David Schramm, Keith David, Stephen DeRosa and Hamish Linklater, all of whom began their careers with it.

Show-only tickets may be purchased exclusively through The Kaye Playhouse, either onlinewww.hunter.cuny.edu/kayeplayhouse or by phone, 212-772-4448. They are priced at $250 for front/middle orchestra; $175 for rear orchestra and front mezzanine; $100 for rear mezzanine and $75 for the back two rows.

Donor-level tickets with priority seating without dinner are $500. Tickets with dinner start at $1,000 each. The donor-level tickets can be purchased exclusively through The Acting Companyby calling 212-258-3111.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Angela-Lansbury-Dana-Ivey-to-Lead-Benefit-Reading-of-British-Comedy-LETTICE-AND-LOVAGE-for-The-Acting-Company-20160425

 

Very sad news. At the age of 10 he was the youngest Tony Award winner ever. RIP. 

 



http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ctpost/obituary.aspx?n=Francis-M-Chernesky&pid=179489469

Very sad news: http://playbill.com/news/article/seven-time-tony-nominated-actor-brian-bedford-dead-at-80-379395

R.I.P., sir...

HorseTears said: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAME ANGIE!  What a perfect occasion to announce that Chalk Garden revival, don't you think? 

From today article in Guardian:  

"There may be further curtain calls in her 90s. She is reported to be having conversations with the director Michael Grandage over a possible production in London or New York of Enid Bagnold’s drama, The Chalk Garden. Lansbury would play an ancient matriarch, Mrs St Maugham, a role that seems suited to her apart from the fact that the theatrical dame would have to age-down for a role that has generally been played by actors in their 70s.''

http://www.theguardian.com/stage/2015/oct/16/dame-angela-lansbury-marks-90th-birthday-with-oscar-hammerstein-award

Here’s to many happy years and great roles to come!

Dame Angela is a true acting legend and beautiful, kind human being.

How lucky are we all that she continues to share her incredible talent with us all over the world. There is simply no one like her. Brava!

I feel there should be a theatre named after her.

It's Today! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0BmpR3yKTw

Dame Angela will speak at a fundraiser for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in CA on October 8th.

Here's what I found in news articles about the event:

On stage, she’s wowed audiences in the Broadway musicals “Gypsy,” “Mame” and “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” Lansbury, who turns 90 on Oct. 16, will next star in the play “The Chalk Garden” in London and New York City.

http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2015/09/05/3793707_actress-angela-lansbury-to-speak.html?rh=1#storylink=cpy

“She considers herself a comedian in the classic sense,” Palmer said. “She has been working from her 16th birthday with ‘Gaslight,’ and she’s leaving here to open a new play, ‘The Chalk Garden’ in London at 90.”

 http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2015/09/16/3810432_cuesta-cambria-angela-lansbury.html?rh=1#storylink=cpy

Fantastic news if true. Looks like the show will play London first.

Although I can always think of some deserving people this is a brilliant lineup. Huge congratulations to all!

Fantastic news and I love that cover!

Now they need to do the same with Blithe Spirit and I can die happy. 

A friendly reminded that the play airs tonight. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/

Apparently the play is eligible for 2016 Emmy consideration after all. I doubt Dame Angela will be a favorite for the win though, considering it’s a live production, so I have double feeling about it. At this point it would simply insulting not to award her after 19 unsuccessful nominations, but at the same time who want a pity overdue win?

'Driving Miss Daisy' review: Angela Lansbury, James Earl Jones are worth staying in for

5/5

Stay home and watch TV this Friday night.

Nothing out in the world will get better than savoring Angela Lansbury and James Earl Jones in Alfred Uhry’s wonderfully lean yet richly complex story of an elderly Southern lady and her elderly black chauffeur.

“Miss Daisy” has driven into town before, notably in the 1989 movie with Morgan Freeman and Jessica Tandy. This stage production proves just as satisfying.

Lansbury, stepping slightly out of the characters for which she's best known, plays Daisy Werthan. When we meet Daisy in November 1948, she’s 72, meaning she has spent her life in 20th century Georgia.

After she demolishes her car, her son Boolie (Boyd Gaines) hires her a chauffeur, Hoke Colburn (Jones).

While Miss Daisy resents having a driver, and tries at first to get Hoke fired, they gradually feel comfortable with each other and over 15 years become friends.

Friendship in that context, though, is complex business, shaped by the worlds in which they have both long lived.

Miss Daisy insists she’s not prejudiced, and probably believes it. As time goes by, she tries harder not to be. Hoke, who knows he must stay in his place to keep his job, has frustrations that always simmer and sometimes boil over.

Some have said “Miss Daisy” puts a genteel gloss on race relations, and that may be true. By telling a jagged story through two decent people, Uhry takes the path of understatement, and happily, these actors have the talent to maximize each word and gesture.

It’s a message that resonates, and a night well-spent.

 http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/driving-daisy-review-worth-staying-friday-article-1.2294956

Very sad news. Had no idea Mr. Rees was ill. My he RIP.

Deepest condolences to his family and friends. 

Very sad news. Had no idea Mr. Rees was ill. My he RIP.

Deepest condolences to his family and friends. 

I would rather watch Golden Girlz Live! with Jackie Beat. 

"One of my favorite songs.
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 Such a great song. Thank you for sharing. 

As for Miss Rivera I hope she'll continue to share her incredible talent with us for many years to come.