Drowsy- Linda Griffin

[whatyouown223]

Posted: 8/24/06 at 5:29pm

Just got back from NYC, saw spelling bee, drowsy, and wedding singer, and they were all amazing. At the Drowsy Chaperone, we had an understudy for The Drowsy Chaperone (and a gangster). Her name was Linda Griffin. She was really good, but I didn't think the part could be worth a tony award. I haven't seen Beth, but the PART to me seems like it can't be worth a tony award. For those of you who have seen both Linda and Beth, did Beth make it THAT much better? So good that she could make it tony worthy? Thanks!

[Anthony3]

Posted: 8/24/06 at 5:35pm

yes, Beth was so much better than Linda Griffin! I have seen them both.

[SDav 10495]

Posted: 8/24/06 at 5:37pm

I've heard that Linda is very good, but I've seen Beth twice and I do have to say I've thought to myself both times that she did deserve her Tony...she's really fantastic. I see what you mean though, the role is less than meaty to say the least. But I think Beth just nails it, and to make a role so consistently funny is a difficult thing to do. That's why I think she was honored at the Tonys, not because the part itself is any Hamlet (although apparently, according to Man in Chair's Book of Dreams, Beatrice Stockwell did that as well and was "reportedly brilliant" ).

[Fabrizio2]

Posted: 8/24/06 at 5:44pm

I havent seen any understudies in Drowsy except for Sutton's at Broadway in Bryant Park.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 8/24/06 at 7:24pm

I also saw Linda but I feel I slightly missed out because of how amazing Beth is on the CD. A second trip maybe in my future.

[Anthony3]

Posted: 8/24/06 at 7:29pm

Beth is a MUST-SEE in Drowsy!! She is the BEST!!

[SDav 10495]

Posted: 8/24/06 at 7:32pm

Let's not make the poor folks feel bad...

[Anthony3]

Posted: 8/24/06 at 7:33pm

lol sorry! :)

[thevolleyballer]

Posted: 8/24/06 at 7:57pm

Oh, Beth is amazing. She OWNS the part. Her facial expressions and hand gestures and mannerisms... she's just fantastic! I don't think I've read one bad review of her performance (I'm sure Margo, best12, or Michael will provide a link to prove me wrong). Still, I'd love to see how Linda Griffin handles it. This is definitely a part where it's so important who the replacement is!

[bwayondabrain]

Posted: 8/24/06 at 8:24pm

whatyouown- i was in the same boat
saw Linda and was like "that was funny, but it doesnt seem Tony worthy!" then my sister saw the show again and said Beth was incredible, and deserved that Tony very much!
i have yet to see Beth perform "As We Stumble Along" live
:)