As multiple shows are literally losing weeks worth of performances, why in the world would actors do the awful stage door thing and pose for pictures with people?
Roundabout has the strictest COVID policies of ANY theatres I've been to. I wouldn't be surprised if they lead their actors through an underground tunnel that emerges in New Jersey to keep them away from the stage door.
I'm pretty sure every Broadway show s participating in Red Buckets, so you might be able to get signed stuff by making a donation after the show if that's what you're interested in.
It is also possible that stage dooring comes back after April 30th (we have no idea what the League will decide), so maybe try to book tickets for May?
jkcohen626 said: "It is also possible that stage dooring comes back after April 30th (we have no idea what the League will decide), so maybe try to book tickets for May?"
It isn't up to the League when stage dooring comes back, it's up to Equity. Stage dooring (along with backstage visits & other audience interactions), or lack thereof, is part of Equity's protocols.
In general, I think we can expect that some actors will make some kind of announcement when stage dooring is allowed to resume. If you don't see that (be it now, or two months from now), it's probably a safe bet that it isn't back yet.
I spoke to one actor who’s currently in a run recently who said he’d like to see it come back soon, simple because the fans and their enthusiasm play a role in contemporary theater culture. I was surprised to hear that, but it makes sense to me.
Poignantly, that same actor is now out of his show because of Covid.
Debra Messing is an icon. I don’t blame anyone for wanting her autograph.
My advice is to send the playbill for the show in a SASE to the theater and hope you receive it back autographed. I did the same thing at this theater with Danny DeVito and was successful. It was one of the few times an entertainer wrote “Love,” on an autograph, which really touched me. I’d mailed him the DVD cover of one of my favorite films, “Living Out Loud,” which he also co-produced. It’s such an underrated NYC 90s arthouse gem.
2010
Feb. 28 - Looped, Feb. 28 - Next to Normal, March 4 - Hair, March 11 - A Little Night Music, March 24 - Time Stands Still, April 6 - La Cage Aux Folles, April 10 - Anyone Can Whistle (City Center), April 10 - Looped, May 9 - Enron, May 15 - A Little Night Music, May 15 - A Behanding In Spokane, May 30 - A Behanding In Spokane, May 30 - A Little Night Music, June 20 - A Little Night Music, June 23 - Red, June 23 - Sondheim on Sondheim, July 13 - A Little Night Music, July 18 - The Grand Manner (Lincoln Center)
Rudy2 said: "I spoke to one actor who’s currently in a run recently who said he’d like to see it come back soon, simple because the fans and their enthusiasm play a role in contemporary theater culture. I was surprised to hear that, but it makes sense to me."
That actually doesn't surprise me. I think a lot of actors would like to see it come back.
That's not to say that I think it will (or should) come back any time soon, but the sentiment is definitely understandable. I think there will be a number of actors who are very happy when it does come back. Obviously also a number (almost certainly greater than pre-pandemic) who won't participate, but I think more actors enjoy the stage door than some on these boards think.
No, the cast of BIRTHDAY CANDLES is not doing the stage door bit. They’re trying to keep the cast intact and are following all COVID protocols even during performances - they wear their masks off-stage.
Debra Messing is an icon? Really? I like her, so I'm not hating, but I'd never classify her as an icon.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
dramamama611 said: "Debra Messing is an icon? Really? I like her, so I'm not hating, but I'd never classify her as an icon."
She’s the shorthand for every gay man’s best friend, so certainly at least an LGBT icon, which is no small thing. I’d say that entire cast is iconic - and I *abhor* the overuse of that word.
2010
Feb. 28 - Looped, Feb. 28 - Next to Normal, March 4 - Hair, March 11 - A Little Night Music, March 24 - Time Stands Still, April 6 - La Cage Aux Folles, April 10 - Anyone Can Whistle (City Center), April 10 - Looped, May 9 - Enron, May 15 - A Little Night Music, May 15 - A Behanding In Spokane, May 30 - A Behanding In Spokane, May 30 - A Little Night Music, June 20 - A Little Night Music, June 23 - Red, June 23 - Sondheim on Sondheim, July 13 - A Little Night Music, July 18 - The Grand Manner (Lincoln Center)
Ahhhh, I wondered if that was the connection. Thanks for the clarification.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
Rudy2 said: "dramamama611 said: "Debra Messing is an icon? Really? I like her, so I'm not hating, but I'd never classify her as an icon."
She’s the shorthand for every gay man’s best friend, so certainly at least an LGBT icon, which is no small thing. I’d say that entire cast is iconic - and I *abhor* the overuse of that word.
I think you're confusing Debra Messing with Grace Adler
Dollypop said: "Rudy2 said: "dramamama611 said: "Debra Messing is an icon? Really? I like her, so I'm not hating, but I'd never classify her as an icon."
She’s the shorthand for every gay man’s best friend, so certainly at least an LGBT icon, which is no small thing. I’d say that entire cast is iconic - and I *abhor* the overuse of that word.
I think you're confusing Debra Messing with Grace Adler
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I don’t have to do that because the culture does that already, and always will as long as it’s like this. You surely don’t need me to explain the power of television.
But your point about conflating characters and actors is well made. Eventually the personas become merged.
Perhaps Lucy was the first time that happened.
2010
Feb. 28 - Looped, Feb. 28 - Next to Normal, March 4 - Hair, March 11 - A Little Night Music, March 24 - Time Stands Still, April 6 - La Cage Aux Folles, April 10 - Anyone Can Whistle (City Center), April 10 - Looped, May 9 - Enron, May 15 - A Little Night Music, May 15 - A Behanding In Spokane, May 30 - A Behanding In Spokane, May 30 - A Little Night Music, June 20 - A Little Night Music, June 23 - Red, June 23 - Sondheim on Sondheim, July 13 - A Little Night Music, July 18 - The Grand Manner (Lincoln Center)
bwayplays said: "My friend is seeing this and keeps calling it the “Grace Adler play” so there’s that. She only knows Debra Messing as Grace Adler."
Exactly.
The play sounds gorgeous and deeply cathartic…perhaps not what someone wants if they’re envisioning a sitcom they’ve come to love.
People get stuck on an idea.
2010
Feb. 28 - Looped, Feb. 28 - Next to Normal, March 4 - Hair, March 11 - A Little Night Music, March 24 - Time Stands Still, April 6 - La Cage Aux Folles, April 10 - Anyone Can Whistle (City Center), April 10 - Looped, May 9 - Enron, May 15 - A Little Night Music, May 15 - A Behanding In Spokane, May 30 - A Behanding In Spokane, May 30 - A Little Night Music, June 20 - A Little Night Music, June 23 - Red, June 23 - Sondheim on Sondheim, July 13 - A Little Night Music, July 18 - The Grand Manner (Lincoln Center)
Dollypop said: "bwayplays said: "My friend is seeing this and keeps calling it the “Grace Adler play” so there’s that. She only knows Debra Messing as Grace Adler."
This is like the woman I met at Junior's a few weeks ago. She told me she'd just seen Hugh Jackson [sic] in THE WORLD'S GREATEST SHOWMAN.
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Yikes. Although that sounds like my friend. Wouldn’t be surprised if it was the same lady.
bwayplays said: "Dollypop said: "bwayplays said: "My friend is seeing this and keeps calling it the “Grace Adler play” so there’s that. She only knows Debra Messing as Grace Adler."
This is like the woman I met at Junior's a few weeks ago. She told me she'd just seen Hugh Jackson [sic] in THE WORLD'S GREATEST SHOWMAN.
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Yikes. Although that sounds like my friend. Wouldn’t be surprised if it was the same lady."