Ben Stiller in House of Blue Leaves
Ben Stiller in House of Blue Leaves
mmFan
Broadway Star Joined: 10/13/03
#1Ben Stiller in House of Blue Leaves
Posted: 4/11/11 at 9:06am
I"m coming to NY in June and have tickets to see House of Blue Leaves. I'm a musical lover and so normally go for musicals, but bought tickets to see House of Blue Leaves for the chance to see Ben Stiller live.
How is he in the play? And does he come out to the stage door? Is he friendly?
April Saul
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/17/06
#2Ben Stiller in House of Blue Leaves
Posted: 4/11/11 at 4:12pmI liked him in the play, but didn't have time to wait at the stage door. I did, however, stage-door when he was appearing at the Public Theater a few years ago, and though he did seem a bit uncomfortable with the whole autograph thing, he did sign and I was able to thank him for all the hours of laughter he'd given my children with his movies!
#2Ben Stiller in House of Blue Leaves
Posted: 4/11/11 at 5:46pm
Ben Stiller is too young to be an old talent.
What kind of facacta casting is this?
#3Ben Stiller in House of Blue Leaves
Posted: 4/11/11 at 6:02pmArtie Shaughnessy is 45 in the script. Ben Stiller is 45 in real life. Age has nothing to do with it.
dave1606
Broadway Star Joined: 12/8/07
#4Ben Stiller in House of Blue Leaves
Posted: 4/11/11 at 6:08pm
I thought he was fine in the play. I don't think the reason this play didn't work had anything to do with the actors (maybe Jennier Jason Leigh), but all to do with David Cromer. It just isn't a good production.
He does come out at the stage door, and while I wouldn't call him personable (like Edie Falco was) he did take time to pose for pictures and sign for most. It is also a zoo at the stage door so keep that in mind.
mmFan
Broadway Star Joined: 10/13/03
#5Ben Stiller in House of Blue Leaves
Posted: 4/11/11 at 7:48pmThanks for the feedback. Am glad to hear he does come to the stage door...even if a bit awkward. Dissapointed to hear that the play isn't getting great reviews but still excited to see it.
April Saul
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/17/06
#6Ben Stiller in House of Blue Leaves
Posted: 4/11/11 at 7:48pmDo you guys think Cromer will make any positive changes while the play's in previews?
Noel&Cole
Leading Actor Joined: 11/10/07
#7Ben Stiller in House of Blue Leaves
Posted: 4/12/11 at 2:31pmThis production is so misguided and ill conceived that I doubt David Cromer can improve it. He would have to completely re-conceive his entire vision for the play. He clearly has no gift for comedic plays.
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