Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

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Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 12:26am

Waiting for a review!!!

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#2

re: Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 12:46am

that's what i am waiting for!

#3

re: Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 9:23am

Liked Harvey. Liked him a LOT. Shock of all shocks, he's got a FINE voice that can be both powerful and soothingly gentle. He takes a very interesting take on the role; the first time he gets ANGRY is in the scene following "Chavala". It was an incredibly moving performance, into which he will surely grow.

Andrea Martin is great as Golde. Very, very funny.

Highlight of the night: "Do You Love Me?" Breathtaking.

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JOHN LITHGOW I just realized, your last name is Butz! Both "Norbert" AND "Butz" are in your name! You must have gotten picked on a lot as a child!

#4

re: Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 11:08am

THANKS FOR THE REVIEW!

Sounds Great...I can't wait to see the show.

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David walked into the valley With a stone clutched in his hand He was only a boy But he knew someone must take a stand There will always be a valley Always mountains one must scale There will always be perilous waters Which someone must sail -Into the Fire Scarlet Pimpernel

#5

re: Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 11:21am

Just go.

There was a huge amount of good will in the theatre last night.

The show's humor is far more balanced than before. Instead of stealing the whole show, the actor playing Motel steals only the scenes he is in.

Do You Love Me? is indeed a highlight.

The production looked good last night and will only get better in the playing.

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#6

re: Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 11:23am

I love John Cariani (Motel). An inspired, if somewhat eccentric performance.

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JOHN LITHGOW I just realized, your last name is Butz! Both "Norbert" AND "Butz" are in your name! You must have gotten picked on a lot as a child!

#7

re: Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 11:29am

i'd see it just for Andrea Martin!

#8

re: Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 11:36am

I go tonight. I can't wait!!!!

#9

re: Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 11:37am

My friend Trey went last night and said it was wonderful. I hope once this show gets re-reviewed it finds a new audience. Right now; it is really struggling at the box office.

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#10

re: Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 11:38am

I do believe, Dame, that the new cast members will infuse a new life into the show and the box office. I'm planning on going soon, and I had no desire to see it before.

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#11

re: Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 11:40am

I'd be interested in seeing the show with Harvey and Andrea. John Cariani's Motel made me cringe.

#12

re: Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 11:40am

Anything Harvey does makes it good.
He was the best thing in Hairspray. He will be the best thing about Fiddler.
I still see him as Edna, so it will be hard to see him as Teyve.
But he is a brilliant actor and a diva bitch.
Love him.

#13

re: Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 11:45am

I have enjoyed Harvey in the past. But I would't put all that idolation at his feet. Even as Edna all he really does is Harvey ( which is fine). This will be a opportunity to see him strech those acting muscles. I am looking forward to it.

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Updated On: 1/5/05 at 11:45 AM

#14

re: Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 11:47am

This is good to hear because the ATC reviews were not kind. They said he did his 'Harveyisms' for a laugh (raised eyebrow, etc.) Which would be disappointing. I do NOT want to see Harvey schtick in Fiddler.

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#15

re: Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 11:47am

he was good in Mrs Doughtfire.............

#16

re: Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 11:48am

And he was the funniest host at last years Drama Desk.
Thank you for the laughs Harvey!
I want to see him do has schtick in Fiddler. I love his schtick.
That's the reason i'm going.

Updated On: 1/5/05 at 11:48 AM

#17

re: Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 11:48am

Like we believe that Zero Mostel didn't do any eyebrow-raising Zeroisms in the role?

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Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

#18

re: Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 11:48am

yes he was good in Mrs. Doubtfire, because he was doing his 'Harvey schtick.'

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Updated On: 1/5/05 at 11:48 AM

#19

re: Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 11:52am

What is atc? Link please?

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#20

re: Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 11:53am

Harvey schtick is FUNNY!

#21

re: Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 11:53am

" I do NOT want to see Harvey schtick in Fiddler."

The theatre where I work at has had Eddie Mekka(from Laverne and Shirley) play Tevye for the past 10 years and he schticks it up every chance he can. I had to help spotlight one show and he just improvised all of his blocking, he jumped into the bottle dance for no reason(knocking over two actors who had REAL GLASS bottles on their heads), and half of his lines.

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David walked into the valley With a stone clutched in his hand He was only a boy But he knew someone must take a stand There will always be a valley Always mountains one must scale There will always be perilous waters Which someone must sail -Into the Fire Scarlet Pimpernel

#22

re: Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 11:56am

I iwll ask again; What is ATC?

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#23

re: Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 12:01pm

www.allthatchat.com/allthatchat

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JOHN LITHGOW I just realized, your last name is Butz! Both "Norbert" AND "Butz" are in your name! You must have gotten picked on a lot as a child!

#24

re: Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 12:02pm

No matter what develops over the next few months, there will be two familiar camps at war here:

A) One that thinks the unexpected casting will reveal something new, exciting and revelatory in both show and star ...

B) while the other camp will hold that it's an unsatisfying, curiosity - a mis-match that reveals the stars limitations.

Seeing it in two weeks, and I will post what camp I raise my flag in!

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#25

re: Anyone See Harvey as Tevye?

Posted: 1/5/05 at 12:11pm

Is Nancy Opel back in the show?