Elaine Stritch : movin over and out (aka her last Cafe Carlyle show ever!)

[PlayItAgain]

Posted: 3/20/13 at 8:06pm

Just got my ticket, anyone else going?

Updated On: 3/21/13 at 08:06 PM

[ljay889]

Posted: 3/20/13 at 8:21pm

Elaine on her departure

https://theater.nytimes.com/2013/03/21/theater/elaine-stritch-announces-final-show-at-cafe-carlyle.html?hp=&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1363825445-xoh71XXE5Uz3QHSPO/qvRQ

It seems her health has been very poor lately

[PlayItAgain]

Posted: 3/20/13 at 8:36pm

I know but I've never seen her at the Carlyle so yeah

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 3/20/13 at 9:01pm

You're in for a major treat.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 3/20/13 at 11:32pm

Glad that she'll have to stop working so hard and can just relax.

[PlayItAgain]

Posted: 3/21/13 at 12:05am

@playesq that what I'm hoping.

[jv92]

Posted: 3/21/13 at 12:36am

I wish Elaine well, but this is truly a sad announcement. While she has worked long and hard, and entertained us all, New York won't be the same without her.

[PlayItAgain]

Posted: 3/21/13 at 12:48am

just throwing this out there, I'm seeing her Tuesday April 2nd, Cafe Carlyle only does reservations for reserved seats for parties of two or more, so I have an extra reservation its $125, if anyones interested (preferably someone younger) please send me a message.

[bigbelterbaby]

Posted: 3/21/13 at 1:25am

I am very sad about this as well. I'm so jealous of everyone who saw her in Little Night Music. They got to see one of the last true legends of the stage in her last Broadway show

(I know she had trouble remembering her lines n such, but Elaine Stritch at her worst is better then many actresses of today's best)

I hope the rumor that the Carlyle is kicking her out and she owes money isn't true.

I'm sure living in New York is tiring for her and she would like some peace in Michigan and will probably be very happy. but let's be honest. she's 88 and probably won't be back.

[jayinchelsea]

Posted: 3/21/13 at 9:24am

Totally agree, bigbelterbaby, Stritch is worth seeing no matter what. On her last TV appearance on Theatre Talk, yes, she had some trouble remembering things, but she was still totally on target and totally riveting. I remember watching her through the original run of COMPANY, and wondering if she could get through "Ladies Who Lunch," and although some times it was touch and go, she always did.
There is no one like her, and New York will be a poorer place without her.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 3/21/13 at 9:49am

I'm sure the army of younger Elaine Stritch fans have already filled Play it Again's PM box. Provided we're talking "younger than 85."

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 3/21/13 at 10:15am

(preferably someone younger)

Oh, that doesn't sound creepy AT ALL. If they're real young and offer you a glass of sweet tea, you better run.

Updated On: 3/21/13 at 10:15 AM

[ClydeBarrow]

Posted: 3/21/13 at 10:24am

I'm not sure how to take that (preferably someone younger) part either. How old are you, PlayItAgain? Either you're looking for someone your own age to go or you're creepy.

[artscallion]

Posted: 3/21/13 at 11:12am

Yeah, it's either ageist or creepy.

[PlayItAgain]

Posted: 3/21/13 at 1:30pm

I'm 22, and sorry but I feel more comfortable going with someone closer to my age

[theaternut]

Posted: 3/21/13 at 1:41pm

The last time I saw her perform she was a mess. Very sad.

[Jackson Upperco]

Posted: 3/21/13 at 3:25pm

I'm a college student from Boston hoping to get to New York to see Elaine for my birthday. How do I get tickets?

[PlayItAgain]

Posted: 3/22/13 at 8:02pm

So the entire week sold out in 20 minutes, and it apparently has the longest wait list in Carlyle history

[PlayItAgain]

Posted: 4/2/13 at 4:54pm

anyone going tonight?

[bestmus2]

Posted: 4/3/13 at 12:12am

Anyone make it to the opening of Elaine's new show tonight? What did she sing?

I hear it was quite the New York moment with everyone from Tony Bennett to Tom Hanks to Bernadette Peters to Liza Minnelli in attendance.

Glad New York is sending Stritch off in style.

[PlayItAgain]

Posted: 4/3/13 at 2:55am

I was there

let me say right up top, if your expecting her to sing for the entire show, reset your expectations, she sung 3 songs (one of which was a very funny riff on Cole Porters Your The Tops, the other two I don't quiet know what they were). But what she was, was very entertaining telling lots of stores and spending a good chunk of the beginning of the show somewhat hitting on Tom Hanks, her memory is definitely almost out the door which was kind of sad to watch, but the whole night ultimately felt kind of like your grandmother telling you stores of the old days. About Ethel and Judy and Sondheim and Hal Prince. Its a night I won't ever forget. And man the star power in that room, Liza, Bernadett, Michael Feinstein, Tony Bennet, Martin Short, Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks. Wow.

[hushpuppy]

Posted: 4/3/13 at 6:27am

Sounds wonderful. According to the Carlyle, the bar is first come, first served, beginning at 6:30. Anyone know what time people start lining up for bar seating?

[Matt Rogers]

Posted: 4/3/13 at 9:13am

PlayItAgain, did you get anyone to take advantage of your age discriminatory ticket offer?

[PlayItAgain]

Posted: 4/3/13 at 12:54pm

Yes I did and he had a great time :P

[lovebwy]

Posted: 4/4/13 at 12:16am

That sounds hot, PlayItAgain.


I hear it was pretty horrible. Unfortunately Stritchie can no longer remember words to songs, so she talked the whole time.

I imagine she's hopped up on opiates to deal with her various ailments. Poor thing.