I can't wait for it. I think it has the potential to be fantastic. I'm reading a lot about Rose not being 75, etc. She also wasn't a black woman, yet a lot of the same people splitting hairs loved the idea of a black woman playing her. So, where's the line?
Not surprised at all. The entire idea/concept was/is terrible; it really never should have happened in the first place. It never should have gotten past the workshop phase. That being said, I'm sorry for the actors/crew. I know what it's like and it's a bummer.
NPH in anything Denzel in "Raisin in the Sun" (too old for the role) Usher in "Chicago" (really?) Loved Bernadette Peters in "Gypsy." Was really disappointed by Tammy Blanchard, though.
This thread is hysterical!!!! I have yet to see a white Leading Player in "Pippin." I've also yet to see a white Dorothy in "The Wiz." Forget about a black or Asian or white Elphaba ... that bitch is always green.
I saw it last Sunday and thank God Michelle Williams was in. She is magnificent in the role; broke my heart and I'm still thinking about her and this production a week later. I've seen "Cabaret" several times (Broadway and regional) and Williams is the best Sally I've ever seen. So, if you can go again, try to catch her in it. It's worth it. That's my two cents on the matter. :)
I finally got to see it this afternoon. Before Michelle Williams leaves, be it August, November, January ... GO! She is nothing short of stunning. I can not get her performance out of my head. I mean, really fantastic!! :)
My show! Shameless self promotion, I realize ... but, you know the name of the game. Friday the 13th (ooooooo) at the Gloria Maddox Theatre. "Night of 1,000 Depressing-Ass Ballads." :) http://www.vincentdigeronimo.net/news.html http://homogeniustheatrics.com/
I'm really rooting for Andy or Jefferson. I find NPH to be mediocre in everything he does (a very unpopular opinion, I realize). There's something off-putting about him. Really, I'd like to see anyone but NPH win. Let Audra win in that category for all I care! :P
How are the partial view seats in the stage right and left boxes? They're listed as partially obstructed; in some spaces and some productions it's not an issue at all, while others you're missing a whole ton. Any info would be lovely! Thanks so much!! :)
Thanks you! :) I'm reading up on the Educational Theatre in Colleges and Communities program; sounds quite interesting. Something else to consider!! :) Tisch's program is for Musical Theatre Writers; though I'm a songwriter, I do not write musicals. :P