USA Today: Jackman, Craig Put Star Shine in

[Fan2]

Posted: 9/10/09 at 6:33am

There's an article/interview today in USA Today with Jackman and Craig plus a new photo. There's also photos from the dress rehearsal last night, and check out Twitter for some rehearsal reports.

Dress rehearsal photos:

http://www.filmmagic.com/ItemListing.aspx?cgl=389779&evntI=0

USA Today article:


Jackman, Craig Put Star Shine in Updated On: 9/10/09 at 06:33 AM

[jo]

Posted: 9/10/09 at 7:22am

Thanks!

Anybody here who attended the invited dress rehearsals? Anything you can share on the play itself and the performances?

Judging from the photos of Hugh ( in a t-shirt, minus the dark glasses) and Daniel ( wearing a jacket) - are these the costumes for the play? Or maybe not ?
Updated On: 9/10/09 at 07:22 AM

[TalkinLoud]

Posted: 9/10/09 at 10:02am

I was at the invited dress. Those are not the costumes from the play.

The play is definitely a melodrama. Huff just kind of piles one bad situation on another, to the point that it almost becomes a little much closer to the end. Still the dialogue is wonderful (it's actually very funny in the beginning).

The entire play is the two character recollecting a few days. So there's not much in the way of sets, but when there are the sets are really very cool and well done. Sometimes the background changes to the setting of the story they are talking about. It's really neat.

But this play is clearly an acting showcase. I love Jackman as an actor, but am usually pretty indifferent to Craig. However, Craig is definitely best in show here. He's got a Tony nomination coming his way (well Jackman probably does too).

This will definitely get very solid word of mouth.
Updated On: 9/10/09 at 10:02 AM

[Fan2]

Posted: 9/10/09 at 2:05pm

Here's another description from JustJared, who was also at the performance, plus photos from the stage door.


Hugh Jackman & Daniel Craig: ?Steady Rain? Artwork!

[jo]

Posted: 9/10/09 at 4:48pm

From JustJared --

>>>The stage was simple: two actors, two chairs, two light fixtures hanging above them, and a black backdrop. There was no trace of James Bond under Daniel?s mustache and completely convincing Chicago accent. And Hugh gave an extremely emotional performance while delivering his heart-wrenching tale. (He also delivered plenty of eye candy in his skin-tight polo. Daniel was dressed in a suit the entire time.)<<<

Looking forward to the acting showcase!