DOUBT 2024 Previews — Page 4

How was our new Sister Aloysius?

Just noticed the updated photos with Ryan on the Roundabout website. Found it interesting that where Daly looked uncertain and in...doubt, Ryan looks harder and more...sinister? Wonder if that will be a difference in her interpretation of the role.

MemorableUserName said: "Just noticed the updated photos with Ryan on the Roundabout website. Found it interesting that where Daly looked uncertain and in...doubt, Ryan looks harder and more...sinister? Wonder if that will be a difference in her interpretation of the role.



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I was able to get rush tickets last night too (sat in mezz) and I’d agree Amy’s interpretation was more on that side. Both she and Liev did a great job and though I was doubtful of the age difference at first, it didn’t bother me at all after watching the show. Liev impressed me too and I plan to see it again after opening but in front orchestra.

I thought Amy was wonderful on her first performance on Tuesday. Scott gave another pre-curtain speech, about the changes, and that Tyne was being released from the hospital but would not be back with the production. He let us know that she would be on book for parts of the show, and that she might call for line (She did not). Amy got a rousing ovation upon her first entrance. Her script was on her desk, but anytime the blocking called for her to be up and moving about, she was not on book and performed the role wonderfully. I thought she found a nice way with the character and excited to see her get her bearings as previews go on. There were a few line flubs, mostly calling Sister James and Sister Veronica Sister Aloysius once each, but quick recovers on both. She was obviously still finding her timing, but the scene with Mrs. Mueller and the confrontation with Father Flynn, were already starting to fire on great intentions and high stakes. I was moved to tears, I think this will be a lovely revival.

Updated On: 2/16/24 at 03:18 PM

I purchased a right orch box seat, marked as partial view, could anyone provide staging info for this production and what might be missed from this angle? Thanks!

I saw the show yesterday, which I think was Amy's fourth show. As far as I could tell she was off-book and only once did she stumble on a line.

Obviously her casting is about making lemonade out of an unfortunate situation, but I did think something was lost by having Father Flynn and Sister Aloysius be roughly the same age. It's hard to represent a generational conflict within the Catholic church, when both combatants are of the same generation.

I've yet to see a charismatic Father Flynn. Cherry Jones's flinty Sister steamrolled her bland co-star (Ron Eldard?) on tour. And I'm so used to seeing Philip Seymour Hoffman play creeps that I couldn't give him the benefit of the "doubt" in Meryl's film. I've read great things about Brian O'Byrne's performance in the original production. I'd like to see a sunny Father who could win over his flock while maintaining the sinister subtext of his later scenes. I'll be curious to read what critics think of Schreiber.

Musicaldudepeter said: "I'm curious as to who else was on the list of people to call after Daly had to pull out. Cynthia Nixon? Laura Linney? I'd love to have seen their interpretations."

Cynthia Nixon is currently doing a play called The Seven Year Disappear through the end of March, so she wouldn't be available.

Scott Ellis worked on Weeds so it wouldn't shock me if Mary-Louise Parker was on a list. That said, it sounds like Amy Ryan was given 12 hours to say yes or no, and given how fast they needed to find someone, it's possible she's the only person they reached out to.

Jonathan Cohen said: "Musicaldudepeter said: "I'm curious as to who else was on the list of people to call after Daly had to pull out. Cynthia Nixon? Laura Linney? I'd love to have seen their interpretations."

Cynthia Nixon is currently doing a play called The Seven Year Disappear through the end of March, so she wouldn't be available.

Scott Ellis worked on Weeds so it wouldn't shock me ifMary-Louise Parker was on a list. That said, it sounds like Amy Ryanwas given 12 hours to say yes or no, and given how fast they needed to find someone, it's possible she's the only person they reached out to."

Yes, and the entire convo likely began with the casting director doing Availability Checks for a number of actors via their agents, prior to any actual offer being made. So they wouldn't even bother offering to those who have a professional commitment that made them unavailable. Ryan also has a longstanding relationship with Roundabout/Ellis, so it may have been an easy phonecall to make. Casting a last-minute replacement is very different than casting someone from the beginning.

Was Judith Light not free ?

Wick3 said: "I also wonder if they asked other actors to perform as Father Flynn."

Shows get their first-choice stars MAYBE 5% of the time.

Nearly every principal actor you've ever seen on Broadway wasn't the first choice. And that's nothing against their talent, it's just the way things work out. Sometimes the first instinct is not the best one. Especially with new works when roles are evolving over time, or when it comes down to scheduling and small salaries (as is the case with Roundabout and DOUBT). So if you've got a "star vehicle" play, your 12th choice had better be as interesting and buzzy as your first choice.

Years ago? Ago. Maybe. But right now he falls into the Seymour Hoffman trap of appearing guilty without even trying.

i worship at the altar of PSH but i actually think he'd be all wrong for a stage production of this- hes too complicated, too multi-tiered for a guy who needs to be a likable, feisty, coach-like regulahguy. Brian F O'byrne created the mold here, and I think they went a bit too far with Ron Eldard afterward--Schreiber is perfect and not the problem in this production.

very very curious how critics will receive this.