AUDRA GYPSY Reviews — Page 8

Falsettolands said: "I feel like it needs to be said every time this happens (and I get it, as some folks just don't know) but it's standard practice to not rehearse any understudies or covers until after a shows official opening night. For a show this big, one or two illnesses just a couple days after opening night can essentially shut the whole thing down. I wouldn't be surprised if their first understudy put in was scheduled for this morning, too."


Yep. An underrehearsed person going on could cause serious injury (to themselves and others) depending on the technical nature of the production. It's not a matter of merely knowing the lines and being able to sing the songs.

It's also a reminder of the perils of opening a show this close to the most lucrative time of year, when opening night parties can still be "super spreader" events (not merely for Covid!) and now there's a lull in adrenaline after being in rehearsal, tech, and previews since September.

Owen22 said: "Ensemble1698878795 said: "Who made you the barometer of Joy's performance? It feels like youzeroed in on her being "mediocre" and wanted to see that reflected in others opinions. Rooting for negative responses about anactors performanceis uber strange. You can say she was not for you and go about your life. Yikes."

Everybody on these boards declare in definitives but that hardly makes anyone a barometer on the subject on which they're speaking. And I'm sorry I do get angered when a mediocre performance is hailed or not called out. And again this kind of thing is not unusual on these boards, but I have a feeling you're mad at me because I'm calling out an actress of color."

You are welcome to state your opinion. If you choose to "call out" someone for being mediocre, that's also fine. But there is no need to be angry at the critics for having a different opinion than you.

The opening night party was packed. Maybe not a great idea.

Phillyguy said: "Owen22 said: "Ensemble1698878795 said: "Who made you the barometer of Joy's performance? It feels like youzeroed in on her being "mediocre" and wanted to see that reflected in others opinions. Rooting for negative responses about anactors performanceis uber strange. You can say she was not for you and go about your life. Yikes."

Everybody on these boards declare in definitives but that hardly makes anyone a barometer on the subject on which they're speaking. And I'm sorry I do get angered when a mediocre performance is hailed or not called out. And again this kind of thing is not unusual on these boards, but I have a feeling you're mad at me because I'm calling out an actress of color."

You are welcome to state your opinion. If you choose to "call out" someone for being mediocre, that's also fine. But there is no need to be angry at the critics for having a different opinion than you.

...from across the internet can you feel me rolling my eyes...?

Owen22 said: "Ensemble1698878795 said: "Who made you the barometer of Joy's performance? It feels like youzeroed in on her being "mediocre" and wanted to see that reflected in others opinions. Rooting for negative responses about anactors performanceis uber strange. You can say she was not for you and go about your life. Yikes."

Everybody on these boards declare in definitives but that hardly makes anyone a barometer on the subject on which they're speaking. And I'm sorry I do get angered when a mediocre performance is hailed or not called out. And again this kind of thing is not unusual on these boards, but I have a feeling you're mad at me because I'm calling out an actress of color."

Joy could be blue, pink or purple. Rooting for a performer to get bad notices is a poor use of your life, regardless to what’s normalized on this board. I don’t like everything I see on Broadway, but I don’t come here to bash things in hopes that others will also bash. I find that behavior tacky. State that you don’t like something and move on.
We can respectfully disagree on theater without becoming inhumane.

I won’t dip my toe into the racism convo. I know exactly how that plays out on these boards.

As a general rule, I consider the final preview of a show the last REAL chance you have of seeing the full cast together on stage. It’s a total crapshoot after that day.

Owen22 said: "joevitus said: "Racism is juding a person's character on the content of their skin, which at least one comment has done. Do yourown reading, if you don't know the defintion."

This is incorrect. PREJUDICEis judging a person's character on the content of their skin. RACISMis using one'spower against someone based on that prejudice.

"

Actully, no. But the whole conversation is too silly to keep up. Suffice to say, prejudice can involve race but may be related to anyting and has more to do with one's reaction to something than how one treats the thing one is prejudiced against, whereas racism is distinctly about...race. It's right there in the word.

Updated On: 12/23/24 at 04:52 PM

MezzA101 said: "Audra McDonald is starring in 'Gypsy' and it changes everything : NPR

https://www.npr.org/2024/12/16/nx-s1-5226924/gypsy-audra-mcdonald-broadway"

Probably the first review I agree with. I personally didn’t love the production but understand it and get it. I still don’t think it’s worth the outrageous prices Bway is charging nowadays but it is what it is.


Does anyone know how long she’s contracted to do the show…and can Sheryl Lee Ralph replace her?

PriscillaN2N said: "Is it the senile part that has struck a nerve with you? Maybe white gays of a certain age is more appropriate?"

It is never appropriate to judge anyone's behavior or opinion based on a person's age, color, or sexual orientation. I can't believe that you don't realize how gross you're being by doing exactly that, even if in your mind you're punching up.

Argue against the opinions, not a person's completely unchosen group membership.

EthelMae said: "To address the “outrageous” prices: they are outrageous. But, I checked Telecharge and you can see Gypsy in the last couple of rows in the Rear Mezz for $69 for some performances. I saw the show from there and it’s fine- maybe better than half of the Orchestra which the Mezz overhangs and cuts the sight lines in half."

Can others who have sat in rear mezz chime in please? I have friends contemplating those seats, but they are finding the Seatplan photos quite discouraging.

STOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP



kdogg36 said: "PriscillaN2N said: "Is it the senile part that has struck a nerve with you? Maybe white gays of a certain age is more appropriate?"

It is never appropriate to judge anyone's behavior or opinion based on a person'sage, color, or sexual orientation. I can't believe that you don't realize how gross you're being by doing exactly that, even if in your mind you're punching up.

Argue against the opinions, not a person's completely unchosen group membership."

joevitus said: "Actully, no. But the whole conversation is too silly to keep up. Suffice to say, prejudice can involve race but may be related to anyting and hasmore to do with one's reaction to something than how one treats the thing one is prejudiced against, whereas racism is distinctly about...race. It's right there in the word."

Actually yes.And it is hardly silly. Racism is about power. It's the reason white people cannot correctly say that black people are racist against whites..

For you youngin's: Having a woman of color play Momma Rose isn't anything new or revelatory. The legendary Leslie Uggams played the role 10 years ago...