Betty Buckley is out again? Question - Page 2

[BwayLB]

Posted: 1/24/19 at 10:05pm

^^ His name is Ben Platt. Have you ever seen Pitch Perfect 1 and 2?

[Bette's Turban]

Posted: 1/24/19 at 10:15pm

BwayLB said: "^^ His name is Ben Platt. Have you ever seen Pitch Perfect 1 and 2?"

I just blanked on his name.  I love his voice and he is very talented .  

[Dollypop]

Posted: 1/24/19 at 11:26pm

Niles Silvers said: "Dollypop said: "Many years ago, I was at the infamous performance of CAMELOT, where Richard Burton was so damned drunk he couldn't get through the 1st scene, let alone the show. We stayed for the whole show (Richard Parry was an excellent replacement), mailed in our ticket stubs the next morning and got full refunds in the mail a few days later."

Oh brother, you stayed for the whole show, even enjoying his replacement; but yet, mailed in those ticket stubs. There's a name for people like you, it rhymes with creep."

 

We were driving home and heard on the radio that Lincoln  Center was giving full refunds for the performance. That's when Icollected everyone's stubs and mailed them in the next morning. The radio even gave the address to mail them to.

 

[ilovebabyv]

Posted: 1/24/19 at 11:30pm

They should just put Cami Mendes for the role!!! Anyone who watches Riverdale knows this girl has got singing and acting chops for days.

[Loopin’theloop]

Posted: 1/25/19 at 4:10am

The interesting thing is, when the discussion of who will take over from Midler came up lot of people both on social media and in the real world described the role as not hard to sing and not particularly demanding physically

It will often be the case that if a role doesnt require belting to the rafters and doing high kicks every number, that people will underestimate what it actually takes to get through it. I remember overhearing someone talking about Grease and saying Well, the stuff the have to do in Greased Lighting cant be as strenuous as anything from a pop video! And they are off stage loads its interesting what the public perception of the work sometimes is.

As mentioned above Dolly is a mammoth role. She drives every scene she is in and is barely off the stage. Ms Buckley is an older actor and touring is hard work for someone in their twenties.

Ive seen regional productions in which the star has clearly pushed for more costume changes ala the movie (which doesnt make sense anyway as shes supposed to be living hand to mouth and the first act takes place over a day) that always makes me chuckle as my a week into the run you know girl gonna be regretting it.

Anyone else overheard anything like the Grease comment that makes you scratch your head?

[BPstan]

Posted: 1/25/19 at 8:18am

Bette Midler- 73

Betty Buckley- 71

Bernadette Peters 70

Donna Murphy-59.

Maybe they should have skewed younger for the demanding tour.  Again- this is not an attack, but this tour is billed as Betty Buckley in Hello, Dolly and she has missed a good handful of performances.

Updated On: 1/25/19 at 08:18 AM

[yankeefan7]

Posted: 1/25/19 at 8:54am

"

Bette Midler- 73

Betty Buckley- 71

Bernadette Peters 70

Donna Murphy-59.

Maybe they should have skewed younger for the demanding tour.  Again- this is not an attack, but this tour is billed as Betty Buckley in Hello, Dolly and she has missed a good handful of performances.

This is the problem when you market a show with the star of the show billed with the show name IMO. I understand it is to sell tickets but it makes the show more about seeing the star than the entire show. Plus to the general public, I don't think Betty Buckley is that big a name especially in comparison to Bette Midler.

[HereAndThere2]

Posted: 1/25/19 at 10:15am

Bette's Turban said: "When Bette missed one performance you all lost your mind. Same with the Dear Evan kid . "

 

No, that is not true.  Facts matter.

 

[haterobics]

Posted: 1/25/19 at 11:27am

Is someone seeing her soon and concerned about whether she'll be in, or is this just tracking her attendance for sport?

[DAME]

Posted: 1/25/19 at 11:49am

haterobics said: "Is someone seeing her soon and concerned about whether she'll be in, or is this just tracking her attendance for sport?"

I have the option of going tonight but I really don't want to drive to Orange County if she is out.  I am also aware of her attendance out of boredom and because I follow the show on social media and the feeds have been busy with mention of her absence.   I am amazed Neal takes it as far as calling the box office to check.  But I get it.  No need to judge.  She is above the title and our media outlets are currently inundated with ads touting her in the show.

Updated On: 1/25/19 at 11:49 AM

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 1/25/19 at 12:35pm

I wouldn't be terribly upset if Jessica Sheridan happened to be playing Dolly when I see the show during its DC run.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 1/25/19 at 12:44pm

In her interviews about the tour she always mentions how much rest and self-care she needs, but her Instagram illustrates the exact opposite. During the holiday break she was back and forth between NYC and Texas, going to Broadways shows every night (sometimes two a day) and out to dinner. She was posting this.

Bette and Bernadette were quiet during the run and they stayed in NYC. BP said that she didn't talk as much, rested and worked out-that's it. Bette also said she was in bed early every night and living like a nun.

I hope she is taking care of herself. She is the star after all. She also posts about Trump non-stop which I don't think is good for box office.

 

[BPstan]

Posted: 1/25/19 at 12:48pm

Not tracking for sport.  Have tickets for her in Columbus (though it is in May) and don't really want to see it without her.

[LxGstv]

Posted: 1/25/19 at 1:04pm

HereAndThere2 said: "Bette's Turban said: "When Bette missed one performance you all lost your mind. Same with the Dear Evan kid . "



No, that is not true. Facts matter.

"

People were upset when Bette was out of Dolly... same for Ben Platt in Evan Hansen... as well as when Glenn Close missed the mother’s day performance of Sunset Boulevard... same for when either Nathan Lane or Andrew Garfield, can’t remember which, was out of Angels in America and the box office refused to refund or exchange tickets.

Funny enough I just realized that they all won the Tony for their respective shows, so it’s really not that surprising that people were upset.

[nealb1]

Posted: 1/25/19 at 1:07pm

Yes, BettyBoy72, during her holiday break she was with friends and family, and did a lot of traveling.  Betty has always supported her fellow actors by seeing their shows.  It's always great to relax and do what you want to do when you're on vacation.  Every person, regardless of the profession does that.  

Bette wasn't a Trump fan and posted quite frequently about him, and that didn't hurt the box office at all.  

[DAME]

Posted: 1/25/19 at 1:11pm

nealb1 said: "Bette wasn't a Trump fan and posted quite frequently about him, and that didn't hurt the box office at all."

That's different when you are playing New York as opposed to the Midwest. 

Updated On: 1/25/19 at 01:11 PM

[nealb1]

Posted: 1/25/19 at 1:15pm

The average person does not know who she is.  Sad, but true.  Her postings on FB or Twitter have nothing to do with ticket sales.  

Hope she's back on Sunday night as I have tickets for the show, and again next month at The Pantages.  Really looking forward to seeing it.

Updated On: 1/25/19 at 01:15 PM

[HereAndThere2]

Posted: 1/25/19 at 1:20pm

LxGstv said: "HereAndThere2 said: "Bette's Turban said: "When Bette missed one performance you all lost your mind. Same with the Dear Evan kid . "



No, that is not true. Facts matter.

"

People were upset when Bette was out of Dolly... same for Ben Platt in Evan Hansen...as well as when Glenn Close missed the mother’s day performance of Sunset Boulevard... same for when either Nathan Lane or Andrew Garfield,can’t remember which,was out of Angels in America and the box office refused to refund or exchange tickets.

Funny enough I just realized that they all won the Tony for their respective shows, so it’s really not that surprising that people were upset."

 

The other poster specifically linked my post and made the comment "you all lost your mind" regarding missed performances.  The implication is that I have made negative statements about Bette Midler and the "Kid".  I have not.  Others may have, but I have not. 

Facts matter.

Updated On: 1/25/19 at 01:20 PM

[BwayLB]

Posted: 1/25/19 at 1:33pm

nealb1 said: "The average person does not know who she is. Sad, but true. Her postings on FB or Twitter have nothing to do with ticket sales.

Hope she's back on Sunday night as I have tickets for the show, and again next month at The Pantages. Really looking forward to seeing it."

I am going next Saturday

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 1/25/19 at 1:59pm

Of course, Betty is allowed to do whatever she wants on her vacation. I don't begrudge her that. However, as it works with social media, people will make assumptions. When I call in to work, I don't post about my escapades on social media. That's all.

 

[DAME]

Posted: 1/25/19 at 1:59pm

Anyway;  she has been absent from social media in the last 2 days .  I think I am going to pass on going tonight.  I was going to use a credit I have with the theater.  But traffic in Los Angeles on a Friday is enough of a deterrent.  I hope she is ok.    You could be living like a nun and still catch something and be sick... if that is what it is.    I will be at the Pantages towards the end of her run.  Hope she is ok by then. 

Updated On: 1/25/19 at 01:59 PM

[SweetLips22]

Posted: 1/25/19 at 2:59pm

Hello Dolly--Direct from Broadway, starring for one night, tonight[or tomorrow or the next day] Tovah Feldshuh

[Mike Barrett]

Posted: 1/25/19 at 3:09pm

DAME said: "Anyway; she has been absent from social media in the last 2 days . I think I am going to pass on going tonight. I was going to use a credit I have with the theater. But traffic in Los Angeles on a Friday is enough of a deterrent. I hope she is ok. You could be living like a nun and still catch something and be sick... if that is what it is. I will be at the Pantages towards the end of her run. Hope she is ok by then."

You could call to see if she's performing. 

 

I agree woth with everyone else though, when you miss work, for any reason, don't be posting about all the fun you're having, no matter the job. I also don't blame a 71 yr old woman for missing all these shows, especially considering she's traveling every or every other week. Should've tried to get a really strong alternate although I understand that may have been difficult 

[nealb1]

Posted: 1/25/19 at 5:44pm

Yes, people will always make assumptions - absolutely.  That's exactly what we are doing here.  We have no idea what she does, doesn't do, etc.

Betty hasn't been posting about her being out and about the last few days when she's been out.  Unless I didn't see it.

Updated On: 1/25/19 at 05:44 PM

[theatregeeklife]

Posted: 1/25/19 at 6:08pm

I went to see the show on Sunday night in San Diego and she did not perform. They did not make an announcement prior to the show. There was an insert in the playbill announcing she would not perform. I have to admit I was really disappointed, I inquired with some friends if I should see it in LA and hope she performs. I was told don't bother the show isn't that much different with her in it. Honestly I was more disappointed they were no programs for sale.