Curtains in LA
Curtains in LA
4cygnets
Swing Joined: 12/5/05
#0Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/19/06 at 1:36pm
There's some interesting stuff on what looks like a new MySpace page for the Ahmanson in LA:
http://www.myspace.com/centertheatregroup
Darcie Roberts in the ensemble wrote a blog post saying that tech seems to be going well and they're going into costume fittings soon. And there are some nice photos of the set designs - which they say is very big (and its true the AHmanson stage is very high). It'll be interesting to see it in person - hopefully they'll put up photos as opening nears!
And they put up the TV commercial they're using for the show, too. Anyone going to previews next week? I can't... but I'd be interested in hearing reports!
#1re: Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/19/06 at 2:50pmi got a flyer in the mail for discounted tickets, but im gonna wait till i hear some reviews to see if it is worth going.
Featured Actor Joined: 12/31/69
#2re: Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/19/06 at 3:18pm
whiskedaway, come on! Some talented cast, it's KANDER & EBB, it's ORIGINAL...what more do you want? :)
We need to support new works out here in LA! Don't make me buy you a ticket!
#3re: Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/19/06 at 3:21pmYou can buy me a ticket! haha J/K Yes, this sounds wonderful!
#4re: Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/19/06 at 5:39pmyeah it sounds like it will be good. but im in summer school right now and im only working part time so even with the discounted tickets it will be a little tough to come up with the money. so if I hear some good things about it, then i will try to scrounge up the dough :)
TIGGOSAURUS
Broadway Star Joined: 12/5/05
#5re: Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/19/06 at 5:48pm
I'm just keeping EVERYTHING crossed that this show is well-received and makes a successful transfer to Broadway. I'm really keen to see a Kander & Ebb musical in the flesh, am a big fan of DHP, and will probably have to wait till late Nov/early Dec until I get the chance to re-visit NY. Wish me luck! 
Seen some shows in my time....
TxTwoStep
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/24/03
#6re: Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/19/06 at 5:50pm
I hope Ms. Roberts is at least playing the woman who gets murdered early on (great comic role) because otherwise she is being wasted in just an ensemble role.
Not too good at MySpace, can someone link to her blog? much appreciated.
Will: They don't give out awards for helping people be gay... unless you count the Tonys.
"I guarantee that we'll have tough
times. I guarantee that at some point
one or both of us will want to get out.
But I also guarantee that if I don't
ask you to be mine, I'll regret it for
the rest of my life..."
Smaxie
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/26/05
#7re: Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/19/06 at 5:59pmShe's not playing the woman who gets murdered, but Darcie Roberts is understudying Karen Ziemba (who is playing a Betty Comden-like author of the show within the show).
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ErinDillyFan
Broadway Star Joined: 7/14/06
#8re: Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/19/06 at 6:03pmTrivia: Erin Dilly was offered the role of Nikki, but turned it down because her son is still too young.
GretchaSketh
Broadway Star Joined: 6/9/04
#9re: Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/19/06 at 6:05pmErin doesn't HAVE a son!
Smaxie
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/26/05
#10re: Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/19/06 at 6:07pmShe does have a daughter though! A little baby Buntrock.
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maybethistime
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/3/04
#11re: Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/19/06 at 6:10pm
I'm SO excited for this, but, a sidenote:
What is Darcie Roberts doing in the ensemble??!?!? She was Fanny in a past TUTS production of FUNNY GIRL in Houston and she was absolutley AMAZING!! I'm glad she's got work but she needs to get out of the chorus!!!!
#12re: Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/19/06 at 6:11pmMTT, check out the rest of the cast before you ask that question.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
GretchaSketh
Broadway Star Joined: 6/9/04
#13re: Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/19/06 at 6:13pmyes she does have a daughter and her hubby is in phantom here so i doubt she'd leave to go to LA
#14re: Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/19/06 at 6:13pm
I want a Liza sighting at this show.
... c'mon, you KNOW she's going to see it!
Smaxie
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/26/05
#15re: Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/19/06 at 6:28pm
Try this link for the Darcie blog.
Darcie Roberts - Curtains blog
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ValentineLaMar
Chorus Member Joined: 7/7/05
#16re: Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/20/06 at 1:02am
"Trivia: Erin Dilly was offered the role of Nikki..."
Well, Erin played Nikki in the workshops in 2002 and 2005. I spoke to her right after the 2002 workshop, and she said she really loved the role.
EDF, love your user name... see, Gretch, that fan base is getting larger...
Smaxie
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/26/05
#17re: Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/20/06 at 10:42am
The regular Ahmanson website has the program up. Here are the song listings:
ACT ONE
"Wide Open Spaces"
Jessica, Niki, Bobby, Bambi, Ensemble
"What Kind of Man?"
Carmen, Oscar, Aaron, Georgia
"Thinking of Him"
Georgia, Aaron, Bobby
"The Woman’s Dead"
Entire Company
"Show People"
Carmen, Cioffi, Entire Company
"Coffee Shop Nights"
Cioffi
"In the Same Boat 1"
Georgia, Niki, Bambi
"I Miss the Music"
Aaron
"Thataway!"
Georgia, Ensemble
ACT TWO
"He Did It"
Entire Company
"Kansasland"
Niki, Randy, Harv, Bambi, Ensemble
"It’s A Business"
Carmen, Stagehands
"In the Same Boat 2"
Bobby, Randy, Harv
"Thinking of Him" – Reprise
Aaron, Georgia
"A Tough Act To Follow"
Cioffi, Niki, Ensemble
"In the Same Boat 3"
Entire Company
"In the Same Boat"
Entire Company
"A Tough Act To Follow" – Reprise
Entire Company
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Updated On: 7/20/06 at 10:42 AM
TxTwoStep
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/24/03
#18re: Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/20/06 at 10:47amThanks for the link. I saw Dilly in one NYC workshop and she was perfection. But this cast sounds great too...I just want the best for Darcie, who I think is amazingly talented.
Will: They don't give out awards for helping people be gay... unless you count the Tonys.
"I guarantee that we'll have tough
times. I guarantee that at some point
one or both of us will want to get out.
But I also guarantee that if I don't
ask you to be mine, I'll regret it for
the rest of my life..."
ErinDillyFan
Broadway Star Joined: 7/14/06
#19re: Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/20/06 at 11:15am
Such a fan!?! Wires crossed. Anna got sex change! Wonder who I was thinking about when I wrote that?
Edit: This is actually the 2nd time I've done something like that. Recently, on a discussion board about Kate Bush, I said she had a sister Paddy. When I know Paddy is a boy's name and I've known the fact that he is her brother for 30 years.
Updated On: 7/20/06 at 11:15 AM
trikaraokeidol
Swing Joined: 4/19/06
#20re: Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/20/06 at 12:03pmI have friends coming to LA this weeekend and we want to go to the Sunday matinee on the 20th. Can you let me know how to get discounted tickets??
#21re: Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/20/06 at 12:08pm
Get Hot Tix.
Any show at the Center Theatre Group allows for $20.00 Hot Tix in advance.
http://www.taperahmanson.com/discount.asp
#22re: Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/20/06 at 12:28pm
I am following Patronus' lead - I also heard that you can often show up to "Opening Night" and get it free if the media has not already filled the place.
#23re: Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/20/06 at 1:56pm
FYI - Curtains, especially the preview days, is also available on Goldstar. They are 1/2 price plus a service fee.
They are a bit more expensive than HotTix, but probably you will probably have a better view. Often, the HotTix are very far to the right or left.
Just info if interested.
Goldstar
QueenS
Leading Actor Joined: 8/15/03
#24re: Curtains in LA
Posted: 7/20/06 at 2:19pm
I saw a reading of it last fall and it is HYSTERICAL.
Definitely hope it does well in a full staging so that it comes to NYC.
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