Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
#1Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Posted: 6/11/07 at 10:50pm
Since I'm tired of complaining about the dull-as-hell Tony Awards ceremony I have decided to celebrate Donna Murphy's imaginary win for her star turn as Phyllis Stone in the Encores! concert of FOLLIES.
How could you not vote for Juicy Lucy? 
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
#2re: Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Posted: 6/11/07 at 10:54pmAnd other headlines you would like to see...
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
#2re: Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Posted: 6/11/07 at 11:16pm
Tell me about it, WW11. Maybe next season?
She's certainly ready to take the podium. 
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
#3re: Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Posted: 6/11/07 at 11:18pmIf they bring Follies to Broadway (please God!), she probably could.
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
#4re: Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Posted: 6/12/07 at 3:50amIt will be funny when we resurrect this thread next year and it actually happens.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
#5re: Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Posted: 6/12/07 at 6:50amOh, you know I'll be all over it, Munk. Today is for a chuckle, next year it may be an actual celebration.
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
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#7re: Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Posted: 6/12/07 at 7:29amOhhhh, dressie Jessie. Love it, Norn.
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
#8re: Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Posted: 6/12/07 at 7:34amMy favorite part of her acceptance speech was when she thanked Ray and Norn from BroadwayWorld for inspiring her to show up every day.
Kringas
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/05
#9re: Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Posted: 6/12/07 at 9:24amIf this were to return, I will fly back to NYC and see it at least five times.
"How do you like THAT 'misanthropic panache,' Mr. Goldstone?" - PalJoey
#10re: Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Posted: 6/12/07 at 9:32am
I think a revival of FOLLIES is doomed from the start. While I love the score, love the premise, etc. of the show, it's one of those shows for which the legend of the original production is gargantuan and hard to overcome.
I also don't think we have a dearth of along-in-years stars to fill the secondary roles. I mean, who would you cast for "Carlotta" that would have box office clout? Bonnie Franklin? Audrey Landers? Lauren Chapin?
#11re: Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Posted: 6/12/07 at 9:44amDon't you have to actually show up to work to win a Tony?
....but the world goes 'round
#12re: Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Posted: 6/12/07 at 9:46am
I saw FOLLIES in London (87) - McKenzie/Rigg and PalJoey's Goddess. Loved Act I and maybe I was too young to understand Act II. Maybe it was just flat.
I'm one of the few who really liked the Gregory Harrison revival. Yes, it was not as lavish as the legendary original production but it certainly cast its spell.
I would absolutely want to see a Clark/Murphy revival.
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#13re: Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Posted: 6/12/07 at 9:46amAsk Christine Ebersole.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#14re: Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Posted: 6/12/07 at 10:02am
I'd like to vote for not re-reviving shows that have been revived within the past 20 years...how about that?
Why not have Murphy play Desiree or Charlotte?
"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
#15re: Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Posted: 6/12/07 at 10:09am
I hear you doodlenyc. I'm a little GYPSYed out.
But Clark and Murphy, hard to resist.
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
SueleenGay
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/03
#16re: Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Posted: 6/12/07 at 10:19amAnd I think Clark would be the one to win.
PEACE.
Kringas
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/05
#17re: Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Posted: 6/12/07 at 10:30amMaybe Cybill Shepherd could be Carlotta.
"How do you like THAT 'misanthropic panache,' Mr. Goldstone?" - PalJoey
#18re: Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Posted: 6/12/07 at 10:32am"That seems clear." :)
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
Kringas
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/05
#19re: Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Posted: 6/12/07 at 10:34amHa!
"How do you like THAT 'misanthropic panache,' Mr. Goldstone?" - PalJoey
#20re: Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Posted: 6/12/07 at 10:34amI'd rather see Fantasia.
"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
#21re: Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Posted: 6/12/07 at 10:36amShe'd totally rock as Dmitri Weissman.
#22re: Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Posted: 6/12/07 at 10:37am"Yeah, yeah....yeeeaaaah!"
"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
#23re: Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Posted: 6/12/07 at 3:05pm
No Fantasia talk on this thread, we don't want Virgo or dream on to come rain on my pretty FOLLIES parade.
Kringas, I'm with you, if this show were to return I would have to fly to NYC every other week for five times before it closes (which would probably be in two months considering it's FOLLIES).
I don't think the '01 revival counts. Having FOLLIES back on Broadway with Murphy stopping the show with "Could I Leave You?" every night--not to mention her one-liners--is just too good to miss.
And PalJoey, that was my favorite part of her speech too 
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
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#24re: Donna Murphy Wins Tony for FOLLIES!
Posted: 6/12/07 at 4:19pm
Please, Follies revival? At this rate the only Follies revival we'd be getting is a "minimalist" reproduction of it and would we really want that? It would be like choosing death or life support a la musicals.
When Phyllis strides around during "Could I Leave You?" would you really want to see her wielding a trombone while Ben reacts coldly with a triangle in hand just to show how cynical-haha-funny he can be?!
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