Posted: 7/2/15 at 4:56pm
Absolutely -- what made Gyllenhaal so good was that he played Seymour as a person....not just a series of not-so-bright nerdy punchlines.....The one character who was broad and campy was Orrin....and that's the way he should be played....no subtlety needed.
Posted: 7/2/15 at 4:57pm
If this did transfer, hopefully they'd give her a special Tony ala JCM.
Posted: 7/2/15 at 4:57pm
"^Perhaps but to still Ellen Greene bring her Audrey to Broadway would be a fantastic thing. She would get a Tony nomination for sure."
Based on the raves, maybe a Tony win!
Posted: 7/2/15 at 5:06pm
It would be great to see her get a Tony for the role...especially as (yikes) she didn't even win the Drama Desk Award for her performance in '83....although she was a nominee.
This was a special night....a very special event....but it strikes me that the demands of eight shows a week on the cast...and especially Ms. Greene...would be unrealistic....The role is vocally demanding....technically and in terms of sheer gumption....It would be akin to asking Patti LuPone to sing Eva Peron for eight shows a week...it was a physical triumph when she was in her 30s.... Opera stars don't do eight shows a week for a reason.
Posted: 7/2/15 at 5:18pm
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Posted: 7/2/15 at 5:38pm
They can still get a great cast! Like Megan Hilty as Audrey would be a dream! I would say James M. Iglehart or Billy Porter as Audrey 2, but they're still in their musicals
Posted: 7/2/15 at 5:39pm
There are audio clips on tumblr, and WOW. Ellen Greene is flawless. Gyllenhaal is also particularly impressive. SO jealous of those of you who get to see her in person.
I'm not sure if a transfer is feasible. If anything maybe they could bring this back in the fall/spring for a longer engagement? Maybe two weeks?
Also am I crazy or is 'Suddenly Seymour' in a lower key?
Posted: 7/2/15 at 6:03pm
Roundabout should do it next season
Posted: 7/2/15 at 6:14pm
"Roundabout should do it next season"
Roundabout has all of their theaters booked next season.
Posted: 7/2/15 at 6:17pm
This production will never transfer. I was just saying it SHOULD. But it's three perfoamce run will always be very special. Well, at least the first performance will be where the audience wasn't made up of self centered millennials out to prove they're the biggest fan in the theater.
Posted: 7/2/15 at 6:30pm
Wow, I just heard some of the songs on Tumblr and they were amazing. So sad that I missed it.
Posted: 7/2/15 at 6:33pm
no they don't
Posted: 7/2/15 at 6:35pm
Can someone please pm me the tumblrs, I can't find any!
Posted: 7/2/15 at 6:45pm
I saw today's 2 PM performance and loved it. Ellen Greene missed her big cue heading into the finale of "Suddenly Seymour" because, I think, she was really caught up in the emotions and the moment. Jake Gyllenhaal handled it beautifully and without skipping a beat. G&G worked really well together.
Posted: 7/2/15 at 7:24pm
I too am having trouble finding the tumblr clips- if anyone could PM or point me to them, the Queen will bless you forever!
Posted: 7/2/15 at 7:48pm
Posted: 7/2/15 at 8:50pm
Intermission and the energy is over the top. Audience is totally a buzz. So glad I got tickets. One word , AMAZING
Posted: 7/2/15 at 9:15pm
Ten bucks says it transfers. With Gyllenhaal and Greene.
Posted: 7/2/15 at 9:17pm
Michael Bennett!!!
Where have you been?????
Posted: 7/2/15 at 9:35pm
I could see a weekend return engagement in Los Angeles. In fact, I'd like that! 
Posted: 7/2/15 at 10:07pm
Posted: 7/2/15 at 10:22pm
Joel McHale would also be great in that role.
Posted: 7/2/15 at 10:29pm
Posted: 7/2/15 at 10:42pm
This was so much fun tonight!
My friend equated the audience reaction to a Michael Jackson concert - and I'd agree. It was crazy!
