Betty Buckley is out again? Question — Page 6

for the record since some of you are counting how many times she calls out - she was out again last night (Friday 2/8) The exchange line was very long- it's very frustrating and disappointing when people buy tickets for a show and the 'star' is out. But I also feel like half the people in the audience probably don't know who Beatty even is...and the U/S was spot on and has amazing pipes! She sang some of those songs better then I've ever heard them- just doesn't have a star name. You can tell the slight difference in energy with a 'nonstar' but I think that's also due to the energy of the audience as well. I'm babbling, my point is, the U/S last night was great!

We saw the show on 2/8 when Ms. Buckley was out and Jessica Sheridan was on as the understudy. I thought she was very good. Her vocals were strong and she brought a warmth to the role. I didn't feel like she completely commanded the stage and had the audience wrapped around her finger as I have heard some Dollies have - but I think that is a tall order for an understudy. The audience was very responsive to her and loved her.

Bette's Turban said: "Betty, if you are reading; which I imagine you are; how about a little update through you social media to fans? Hope your on the mend."

Heard she was back in the show last night-Saturday.

Nope . And she is still out. I hate that I’m obsessed with this now .



Robbie2 said: "Bette's Turban said: "Betty, if you are reading; which I imagine you are; how about a little update through you social media to fans? Hope your on the mend."

Heard she was back in the show last night-Saturday."

She was on last night and was brilliant. See my Facebook page for more, but she sounded great, was funny, charming, warm, touching and vibrant. And Lewis Stadlen is the best Horace ever, perfectly played. And the Minnie and Irene are quirky and great.

bk said: "She was on last night and was brilliant. See my Facebook page for more, but she sounded great, was funny, charming, warm, touching and vibrant. And Lewis Stadlen is the best Horace ever, perfectly played. And the Minnie and Irene are quirky and great."

I hated Lewis Stadlen . Made me really miss DHP. Betty seemed really tired to me . She really lost steam during So Long Dearie. I’m glad she was s back and I’m glad you enjoyed it.

People have filled a whole thread with more than 100 posts about how she has been out sick for too many performances, and now you come in complaining that she was sick and didn’t miss the performance? Can’t win for losing...

Updated On: 2/14/19 at 02:05 AM

She had to blow her nose!! How human of her!!!

Updated On: 2/14/19 at 07:56 AM

Hello all,

As we have said in the past, discussing a performer's attendance is completely acceptable on the board, as it certainly serves the purpose of informing other theatregoers of important information. Obviously that will elicit a myriad of feelings from different people, and that is fine as well.

Where the problems come is when people without published or verifiable information start making statements as that the performer is purposely using health (mental or physical) as an excuse to be paid and skip performances when they could otherwise go on. In our opinion, that crosses the line to being a personal attack in questioning the person's honesty, integrity, and commitment.

While people have certainly had a wide range of emotions about Betty Buckley's attendance in this thread (and we have pruned the comments that we felt crossed the line), the majority have been acceptable, even if they are harsh.

However, there very well might be occasions where we accidentally overlook something, either because we missed something in the context of the discussion, or we just screwed up a judgement call. In those situations -- as always -- we invite you to use the reporting options to bring up the post to our entire team of admin and moderators.

In those circumstances, we will be able to give the post a more thorough review with as many eyes as possible. I hope this helped answer questions for you.

Moderator said: "Hello all,

As we have said in the past, discussing a performer's attendance is completely acceptable on the board, as it certainly serves the purpose of informing other theatregoers of important information. Obviously that will elicit a myriad of feelings from different people, and that is fine as well.

Where the problems come is when people without published or verifiable information start making statements asthat the performer is purposely using health (mental or physical) as an excuse to be paid and skip performances when they could otherwise go on. In our opinion, that crosses the line to being a personal attack in questioning the person's honesty, integrity, and commitment.

While people have certainly had a wide range of emotions about Betty Buckley's attendance in this thread (and we have pruned the comments that we felt crossed the line), the majority have been acceptable, even if they are harsh.

However, there very well might be occasions where we accidentally overlooksomething, either because we missed something in the context of the discussion, or we just screwed up a judgement call. In those situations -- as always -- we invite you to use the reporting options to bring up the post to our entire team of admin and moderators.

In those circumstances, we will be able to give the post a more thorough review with as many eyes as possible. I hope this helped answer questions for you."

I must have missed the harsh stuff. But I am glad your pruning as opposed to deleting the discussion.

bk said: "DAME said: "bk said: "She was on last night and was brilliant. See my Facebook page for more, but she sounded great, was funny, charming, warm, touching and vibrant. And Lewis Stadlen is the best Horace ever, perfectly played. And the Minnie and Irene are quirky and great."

I hated Lewis Stadlen . Made me really miss DHP. Betty seemed really tired to me . She really loststeam during So Long Dearie. I’m glad she was s back and I’m glad you enjoyed it."

I didn't see Hyde Pierce so I cannot compare. I did, however, see David Burns, Horace McMahon, Cab Calloway, and Richard Deacon, as well as all the Channing tour Horaces, and Stadlen was as good or better than any of them, IMO. But that's what makes horse racing. Betty not only did not seem tired, she had incredible energy and joy from her entrance to her curtain call. She was just great and I did enjoy it thoroughly.

"

I think we were at the same show. I even think I saw you. Next time I will say hi.

Gizmo6 said: "How about instead of telling Betty what to do just go and enjoy the show.

Instead of putting older stars out to pasture let’s work around their needs.

I saw Chita Sunday in London and she was amazing I am honoroed to have seen her.

If people keep bitching we may never get to see these people if they don’t do 8 shows a week.

Support the performers and fan the show. "

Not sure what this rant has to do with anything . Who is telling Betty what to do? And what is wrong with disappointment being expressed when someone you paid to see isn’t performing?