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A Raisin in the Sun Previews
A Raisin in the Sun Previews#50
Posted: 3/10/14 at 3:09pm
The change in Walter Lee's age does not matter. His age does not take away from the storyline at all. Ask my 12 year old son. We dissected and analyzed the play this past year, and he was able to relate to each character.
I saw an interview with the Director, Kenny Leon, and he said that there are some slight changes from the original (ie Walter's age, and even what we hear from Travis' character).
Again, I am looking forward to taking him to see this performance.
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A Raisin in the Sun Previews#52
Posted: 3/12/14 at 4:52pmHas no one seen the show this week, or would care to comment on Mr. Washington? or the overall production?
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A Raisin in the Sun Previews#54
Posted: 3/12/14 at 9:40pm
So, now we're just going to start changing dialogue so people who are wrong for a role can play them anyway? Who cares? The playwright's dead! Let's do whatever we want!
Ridiculous.
A Raisin in the Sun Previews#55
Posted: 3/12/14 at 9:45pm
None of the regular preview-goers here have seen this, and the only two reviews are from someone who won't share details and another who left at intermission?
Wheee!
A Raisin in the Sun Previews#56
Posted: 3/12/14 at 10:19pmWell, I'm going next week, and I'll gladly post thoughts then if anyone is interested.
A Raisin in the Sun Previews#57
Posted: 3/12/14 at 11:54pmsnagged a ticket for 67 dollars yesterday as I was walking out Denzel and two other cast members were just hanging outside the stagedoor, i began to say hello to Mr Washington but before I could get a word out he goes NO (assuming i wanted a photo/autograph) and I went oh i just wanted to say I just bought my ticket and im looking forward to the production (at which he had a big smile on his face) he shakes my hand and says thank you, i say break a leg and begin to walk away and he shouts "Put a coat on!" (i was wearing a shirt and shorts) it was 55 degrees out.
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A Raisin in the Sun Previews#58
Posted: 3/13/14 at 1:02amSo he was basically an ass to you, until he realized you just bought a ticket, and hadn't seen the show yet?
A Raisin in the Sun Previews#60
Posted: 3/13/14 at 6:30am
i began to say hello to Mr Washington but before I could get a word out he goes NO
What a presumptouos @ss.
A Raisin in the Sun Previews#61
Posted: 3/13/14 at 11:29am^ thus why i continued what i was going to say regardless, not everyone wants a photo with you dude some folks just want to say hello and wish you luck with your show lol
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A Raisin in the Sun Previews#62
Posted: 3/16/14 at 4:23pmDid no one on the boards see the show this week? is this revival going to be that much of a Non-event? sad, for such a wonderful maybe the perfect play.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
A Raisin in the Sun Previews#63
Posted: 3/16/14 at 5:20pmPlease post your thoughts, AC! I always love reading your posts. I'll be going later in the week.
A Raisin in the Sun Previews#64
Posted: 3/16/14 at 5:43pmThere is not much feedback on this board. Going to Twitter ; )
A Raisin in the Sun Previews#65
Posted: 3/16/14 at 6:16pmUnless Raisin starts getting must-see buzz, I don't think it's going to be a big topic of discussion on these boards. I can only speak for myself, but I've seen Raisin before, and I've seen Denzel before. There are no discount or rush tickets. Initial comments are lukewarm. I'm not racing to buy full-price tickets to see this production, and I'm guessing a lot of people feel the same way.
A Raisin in the Sun Previews#66
Posted: 3/16/14 at 6:27pmI'm waiting for Sweetp to post so we can ask him about Walter Lee's age.
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A Raisin in the Sun Previews#67
Posted: 3/16/14 at 7:03pmYou're offended by "Cp time?" Really? Please. I was in Gospel Choir in college. Rehearsal started at 7pm. No one ever showed up until about 7:45pm.
A Raisin in the Sun Previews#68
Posted: 3/17/14 at 4:31am
I saw the second preview. Overall I got the feeling that it could be really good before its done, if they work at it. There were some obvious tiny line flubs, moments of reaching for the lines, and spots that just didn't gel, but I guess that's to be expected two public shows in. I'd agree that Anika and Sophie were fantastic and LaTonya shines as well. I wasn't 100% happy with Jason Dirden as George... partly a directorial thing. Sean Patrick Thomas was pretty good as Joseph... and was popular at the stage door. Denzel was great to see... fun to watch. My criticism would be that he could be better. His version of the character is one that he could do in his sleep. He didn't seem to have challenged himself to portray the kind of drama that you expect from him. That's unfair, as this is stage and not film, but such is life. Also, whether due to the audience I was in and their responses, or due to the acting that inspired those responses, the show came off a little more on the gospel side than I am used too for this play... if you understand what I mean. So in all, it could be really great if it can tighten up...
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Updated On: 3/17/14 at 04:31 AM
A Raisin in the Sun Previews#69
Posted: 3/17/14 at 6:18amgospel side meaning it was a mostly black audience who wouldn't shut the **** up for some reason, seriously every-time theirs a show like this, this happens...WHY?!??
A Raisin in the Sun Previews#72
Posted: 3/18/14 at 4:49am
Lol... yes the audience was involved (not really in a bad way), but the acting leaned in that direction too. Its hard to explain. Played to stereotype a little? As opposed to a more stolid performance relying on the dialogue to push the points? Hard to put my finger on. Just my impressions.
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Updated On: 3/18/14 at 04:49 AM
A Raisin in the Sun Previews#73
Posted: 3/18/14 at 9:26am
Have the (non-black) people who complain about black audiences at Broadway shows written by and for black people ever thought that maybe they are the ones who are intruding on other peoples' experiences rather than the other way around? And really, if you are gonna complain about black people, just say it, rather than doing this whole "it was very gospel, if you know what I mean" sort of thing; because FYI, not mentioning the word black, doesn't mean your comment isn't asinine.
And PlayItAgain, next time you attack black audiences, maybe you should use a basic dictionary so at least you sound smart while doing it; in other words, at least those audiences might know the difference between "theirs" and "there's."
I wish BWW threads about, say, Tom Stoppard plays fell apart even half as quickly as threads about anything remotely involving race.
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A Raisin in the Sun Previews#74
Posted: 3/18/14 at 10:17am
Thank You ray-andallthatjazz86, for calling a thing a thing! So often people say racist things on this board, and they get looked over or played off as witty banter or jokes, when in fact they're not either.
Anyway, Sthunderrocker thanks for your review of the show. Just still can't believe everyone seems to think he is kind of average and not good. So unfortunate that he chose to do this play, instead of a NEW play or letting an age appropriate fresh new leading man take on the role to ReDefine it for another generation.
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