Donna Murphy joins Hugh Jackman movie THE FOUNTAIN — Page 2

Again, I'm sick of the Donna bashing. Unless you know her personally, then you can't say what has made her ill. Unless you were involved in the production of "Wonderful Town," when Donna was in it, and you happen to know what went down at that theatre, then please enlighten us. I would also like to point out that Phyills Newman came out to support Donna at "Passion" in Concert, and had there been bad blood between the two, I don't think she would have done so. If you were disappointed to miss her in "Wonderful Town," or any other show, it's time you get over it. She is out of "Wonderful Town" now.


Anyway, back on topic, I am very excited about this film now that Donna Murphy is in it. I'm not much of a fan of Hugh Jackman's, although he is a very gracious performer.

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To Ruth Sherwood:

An attitude like yours is uncalled for when someone states a fact. As someone else said earlier in this thread, it's a fact that Donna Murphy missed numerous performances while in "Wonderful Town." You're right, we don't know why she missed, but you don't either. I think Donna is a wonderful talent, but hey, she stood many people up. (I was fortunate enough to be there when she did show up.) No one is saying that Donna called out to sit at home and watch Season One of "Friends" on DVD. People are just saying she was out, she missed, she wasn't there -- period. It's a fact. Donna wasn't the only one to suffer. Ticket holders suffered as well. Expect more light-hearted jokes about her excessive no-shows. So, if anyone needs to get over anything, it's you.

Now, back to Wicked...

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Updated On: 11/22/04 at 08:37 PM

I know she missed many performances, and yes, now we all know that she was out for unpreventable reasons. As for suffering, I too had to suffer through Linda M.'s performance, but I do not automatically assume that Donna wanted to miss a performance, or that she was being a diva and decided to stay home for no reason. Ms. Murphy has done the suffering. She was very ill. If you choose not to believe her when she says that, then it is your problem and you NEED to move on. I don't understand why some posters, who claim to know about the Theatre feel the need to make jokes at the expense of a performer, who has been ill. If you feel the need because you missed her in whatever show she was in, again, you NEED to move on.

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Updated On: 11/22/04 at 08:48 PM

well said Ruth Sherwood.
also, I didn't like Linda Muggleston's performance that much. she did a good job, but it was VERY different.

As I stated, I saw her in the show and very much enjoyed her performance. I'm just glad I was there a night she showed up.

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Don't worry, I'm not going on another rant. But tvboy, if you enjoyed her performance, and have any respect for Ms. Murphy as a professional performer, then you will stop making even those "light-hearted jokes" about her.

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I love people who say they aren't going on a rant, BUT...

It's silly to argue over this. Yes, I have the upmost respect for Ms. Murphy as a performer, that however, doesn't change the fact that she missed many, many times. I re-read what people were writing about her... no one was making jabs at her alleged "illness," just that she was away so much.

Thank you, and good night

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See! We both enjoyed her performance! We agree! Maybe you and I should break out into, "It's Love!" ha

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This is terrible! I can't remember the lyrics! I haven't listened to the album in nearly a week. Sorry for the senior moment! Great joke!

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Updated On: 11/22/04 at 09:36 PM

I think we should try having just one day where no one posts any mean or rude comments about Donna Murphy. I think that might be a challenge, because its never happened. Just keep bad thoughts to yourself.

Updated On: 11/22/04 at 09:40 PM

it's been like 4 months since Donna left and ppl are still complaining about the missed perfs.

Please, stop this ! it is getting so aggrivating, not because it is Donna being bashed,but that ever since this, some have been analyzing so many others... please let it go. thanks

anyways, does anyone know when the movie is scheduled to be shown in theatres?

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Darren Aronofsky is an amazing filmmaker. I have been waiting for this film for a while, after the stellar Requiem for a Dream. I wasn't a Rachel Weisz fan until I saw her in The Shape of Things on film. Amazing.

Updated On: 12/27/04 at 09:32 PM