#101
Posted: 4/10/13 at 7:35pm
To the person who claims every performance has been sold out so far, I call bull****. It pops up on my TKTS app as being on the board at a discount almost every single day.
Anyone see Bette Midler's first show? — Page 5
#102
Posted: 4/10/13 at 10:00pm
Here's a great article on Bette returning to Broadway to play Mengers.
It's noted that Barbra Streisand declined to comment for the article.
http://theater.nytimes.com/2013/04/14/theater/bette-midler-back-on-broadway-in-ill-eat-you-last.html?_r=0
It's noted that Barbra Streisand declined to comment for the article.
http://theater.nytimes.com/2013/04/14/theater/bette-midler-back-on-broadway-in-ill-eat-you-last.html?_r=0
#103
Posted: 4/10/13 at 10:20pm
We'll know things are dire when Elaine Joyce shows up with a note.
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#104
Posted: 4/11/13 at 12:03am
That's funny. I've heard that story, but forget who Elaine gave the note to. But didn't it result in the lead actress quitting?
#105
Posted: 4/11/13 at 12:31am
Does Bette Midler Stage door?
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#106
Posted: 4/11/13 at 12:35am
Was there Wednesday night, looked pretty darn full and she called "line" four times. She kind of verbally chastised herself a couple of those times, since the actual lines only consisted of two or three really simple words. She also tripped over a few words but overall I thought she did fine.
I liked it but it is a very slight show. Since it's set in 1981, I would think anyone under 35, unless they're a pop culture know-it-all, would miss all the references.
Got a single rush ticket as late as 11:30 am...
I liked it but it is a very slight show. Since it's set in 1981, I would think anyone under 35, unless they're a pop culture know-it-all, would miss all the references.
Got a single rush ticket as late as 11:30 am...
#107
Posted: 4/11/13 at 12:35am
Darrey, she'd have to get off the couch.
Logan, the note was for the beloved Mary Tyler Moore.
Logan, the note was for the beloved Mary Tyler Moore.
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#108
Posted: 4/11/13 at 12:42am
Thank you, Namo. It's all coming back to me now.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/1448762/Mary-Tyler-Moore-storms-out-of-new-Broadway-comedy.html
What if everyone who attends the show carried that note in their pocket in case they were the one asked up on the stage?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/1448762/Mary-Tyler-Moore-storms-out-of-new-Broadway-comedy.html
What if everyone who attends the show carried that note in their pocket in case they were the one asked up on the stage?
Updated On: 4/11/13 at 12:42 AM
#109
Posted: 4/11/13 at 12:45am
LOL, I can see it now- Bette Sleeping on the couch and having nightmares of calling for lines and not getting them LOL
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#110
Posted: 4/11/13 at 12:53am
Supposedly Dyan Cannon's character in Sondheim's movie script The Last of Sheila is based on Mengers.
#111
Posted: 4/11/13 at 1:59am
Yes, and Shelley Winters in Blake Edwards' S.O.B.
#112
Posted: 4/11/13 at 6:47am
At this point, there is no reason why she can't get through the show without calling for a line. Not only is it pathetic, but its an insult to those who've paid a fortune.
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#113
Posted: 4/11/13 at 7:35am
Bump
Updated On: 4/11/13 at 07:35 AM
#114
Posted: 4/11/13 at 7:35am
Couldn't they have just handed her the script 3-4 months before rehearsals? Or would that have created union problems?
#115
Posted: 4/11/13 at 8:20am
From what I've heard, the instances Midler has been calling for line have been because of tiny tweaks that have been made to the script throughout previews thus far. It's not that she's having trouble remembering the script in general- it's that she's having trouble reconciling what she's already memorized with the new changes that are going in.
For what it's worth, two separate friends who've seen the show (neither particularly diehard fans of hers) both said they were so engrossed by her performance that they didn't even care when she went up. I'm sure she'll be ready to go by the opening at the end of the month.
For what it's worth, two separate friends who've seen the show (neither particularly diehard fans of hers) both said they were so engrossed by her performance that they didn't even care when she went up. I'm sure she'll be ready to go by the opening at the end of the month.
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
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#116
Posted: 4/11/13 at 8:26am
Everything you could possibly want to know about Sue Mengers is in this terrific article:
http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/features/2000/04/sue-mengers-200004
If I'll Eat You Last is half as entertaining and full of dish as these 9 pages, then it should be a big hit.
After reading it, I hope one day Hollywood does a film based on her life. You know, all the parts where she's not sitting on that couch.
http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/features/2000/04/sue-mengers-200004
If I'll Eat You Last is half as entertaining and full of dish as these 9 pages, then it should be a big hit.
After reading it, I hope one day Hollywood does a film based on her life. You know, all the parts where she's not sitting on that couch.
Updated On: 4/11/13 at 08:26 AM
#117
Posted: 4/11/13 at 9:06am
Someone from the audience gets to go onstage and interact with Midler? I'm not usually a fan of that but it would be amazing. Is it a random person or based on a particular seat?
Also regarding Midler calling for her lines, I haven't heard reports on this from any of the other one man shows so I'm not sure why it's happening now. Holland Taylor is 70 and she hasn't had problems apparently. Maybe that can be excused since she wrote her show but still.
Also regarding Midler calling for her lines, I haven't heard reports on this from any of the other one man shows so I'm not sure why it's happening now. Holland Taylor is 70 and she hasn't had problems apparently. Maybe that can be excused since she wrote her show but still.
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#118
Posted: 4/12/13 at 1:28pm
There's a small set of stairs leading up to the stage house right, so I'd assume the person she picks will always be someone in the front on that side.
#119
Posted: 4/12/13 at 4:17pm
At this point, Im not sure why she doesn't have an earmic and signal (like puffing on a smoke) when she drops a line. She can improv for god sake while she is fed lines.
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#120
Posted: 4/12/13 at 4:17pm
At this point, Im not sure why she doesn't have an earmic and signal (like puffing on a smoke) when she drops a line. She can improv for god sake while she is fed lines.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
#121
Posted: 4/16/13 at 7:26pm
Is Bette still calling for lines? Anyone seen this lately? Has she improved?
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
#122
Posted: 4/16/13 at 8:39pm
People are loving going to see her.
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#123
Posted: 4/16/13 at 9:49pm
Note-perfect tonight. Slight, but fun show. Beautiful production. She seems to be having a ball. The audience definitely did.
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#124
Posted: 4/16/13 at 10:05pm
Did she call for her lines at all?
#125
Posted: 4/16/13 at 10:06pm
I hope she's well received in this and has a good time doing it so hopefully she braves doing a musical or another play.
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