And the most provocative tag line ever!
Aww, thanks, I hadn't seen it yet.
LOVE the tagline. Love it. That'll sell this thing.
You know how I found it? It was a paid link on the Amazon page of that audiobook you mentioned!
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/18/07
That tagline. Oh dear. lol
But wait - they've got the Barrymore between 8th and 9th instead of between Broadway and 8th!? Heaven knows, I've spent enough time there with COMPANY to know where it is. Wonder if Piven will get the main dressing room this time?
The dressing room Raul had for Company is actually connected to another room, which they turned into a green room for the cast to commune and hang out. I don't know if they'll keep it that way for a show with such a small cast, so I'd assume Piven is going to get the big one.
My mother was asking what I was snickering at so I showed her the tagline, and she didn't get it. Hahah.
And yeah, someone should fix that about the Barrymore.
Anyone else think this would be a delightful segue for Raúl after Speed-The-Plow? It would also fit in rather nicely with his recent penchant for fantasy and genre work.
"Spirit" materializes on Broadway
I saw the prior production on Broadway. Big yawn! It would be nice to see Raul spend a lot of time on stage in a tux, but the play seems terribly dated. This is a stellar producing team. Wonder what they see in this that I don't? Does lend itself to some starry stunt casting.
For anyone who doesn't have the DVD, here's your chance to see "ShowBusiness: The Road To Brodway". It will be airing on Showtime all this month, starting at 7PM (et) Sunday September 6.
Among items in the silent auction at the Westport County Playhouse Gala (the pricey benefit Raúl is performing in on the 15th) is this:
"... and a backstage tour of David Mamet’s satirical Broadway comedy “Speed-the-Plow” with its star, three-time Tony nominee Raúl Esparza, including limousine, dinner at Sardi’s and show tickets."
Full details here: http://www.westportplayhouse.org/info/gala/auction
(You only get Raúl for the backstage tour, not dinner and the limo ride. )
I wonder how much this will go for....
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/18/07
He's probably afraid people will maul him in the limo.
I wonder if Albert's going to drive..
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/19/08
This is Westport. Better take out a mortgage for this one!
LOL! I wonder if they'll tell him how much he went for.
Some generous soul has posted a clip of "Petrified" on you-know-where.
Petrified
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/18/07
ooooo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3_qRVt7DfE
@4:34. Never gets old. Or, not sexy. Work it, E!
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/19/08
I'm glad this clip of TABOO is back. It has been missing for a while, and it is wonderful.
Hee... I love that rehearsal footage where he's dancing around in his manpri pants.
A little OT but Amy Justman is getting married later today! My sister's boyfriend is the Best Man.
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/18/07
aw! That's so cool
Congrats to Amy!
And Barbara Walsh is performing tomorrow night - better than even money that Raul is there for her.
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/18/07
where?
Barbara's appearing at The Laurie Beechman Theatre at 407 West 42nd St. (@ 9th Ave) for a one night only concert, as part of their celebrated "Voices from the Great White Way" Series. The series has just kicked off with sold out engagements from Becca Ayers (South Pacific),Donna Lynne Champlin (Sweeney Todd) and Luba Mason (Chicago). This one night only concert takes place on Monday, September 8th @ 7pm. There is a $25 cover, as well as a $15 food or beverage minimum (a full bar and dinner menu is available).
Updated On: 9/7/08 at 08:42 PM
Ordered a Speed-the-Plow ticket for a performance in the middle of previews. It is always interesting to see how things change from an earlier period in a run to a later, more "mature" performance.
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