Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Auggie27
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/03
#1Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Posted: 6/17/08 at 11:32am
Who's wondering if this will work? Perhaps she's a bit long in the tooth for the role, but not too much so. Temperamentally, she's a compelling match, based on her body of work. I just wonder if she'll take the role in a very different direction. She tends to start with vulnerability and layer on the protective armour ina character. I can see her in act three especially.
Anyone else recall seeing her in Paul Zindel's AND MISS REARDON DRINKS A LITTLE? I saw it twice. She, Julie Harris, and Nancy Marchand were absolutely terrific. And of course, MISS MARGARITA'S WAY.
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Borstalboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/9/04
#2re: Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Posted: 6/17/08 at 11:42am
I'm sure she'll be great as will Steppenwolf ensemble member Molly Regan.
How awesome was Tracy Letts' comment at the Tony's about "a new American play acted by STAGE ACTORS"??
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Updated On: 6/17/08 at 11:42 AM
#2re: Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Posted: 6/17/08 at 11:53am
Borstal, I thought it was a provocative comment but it struck me that two British actors Radcliffe and Griffiths (one of whom just won a Tony for a British play that crossed over), one of whom is a movie star, not a stage actor had just given them the award.
Oh, and I think Parsons will be amazing and I look forward to whatever she does with the role.
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Updated On: 6/17/08 at 11:53 AM
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#4re: Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Posted: 6/17/08 at 12:31pm
I'm going on July 2nd, when the $55 July 4th week discount is in place. Center mezz, row E.
Love the Music Box, but the mezzanine overhangs too much of the orchestra.
#5re: Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Posted: 6/17/08 at 12:38pm
I have a ticket for tonight's performance. I am looking forward to seeing her and what she does in the role!
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#6re: Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Posted: 6/17/08 at 1:22pmi'm going tonight as well. Can't wait to see what she does differently with the part.
Tom1071
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/1/04
#7re: Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Posted: 6/17/08 at 1:48pmSaw it this past Saturday and the front mezz is perfect for seeing this show.
#8re: Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Posted: 6/18/08 at 12:11am
Just got back from tonight's performance and Estelle was incredible! She played Violet with all the vulnerability morphing into a controlling force to be reckoned with. I was actually blown away by her performance and the whole production! I think perhaps part of the reason I was so taken with her is she reminded me so much of my favorite Grandmother in both appearance and temperament
I really don't think I have laughed so hard or have been so horrified at the same time in the theatre in such a long time.
I am looking forward to returning to see her later on in her run to see how she grows into the role.
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#9re: Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Posted: 6/18/08 at 12:17am
Does anyone think that it would be cool if Laurie Metcalf took over for Amy Morton (or anyone) but doesn't Amy Morton want to leave too?
Metcalf is a member of Steppenwolf too, and it would be cool to see her on stage with her "Roseanne" mom!
#10re: Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Posted: 6/18/08 at 12:17amThanks for sharing, Snafu. Did you see Deanna Dunagan in the role? How would you compare the two actresses?
#11re: Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Posted: 6/18/08 at 12:20am
I'll be seeing this in July, and I saw it with the original cast (minus, sadly, Dennis Letts), so it should be interesting to compare the two. I'm really interested in seeing how the replacements play these roles.
Snafu, how were Jim True-Frost, Molly Reagan, and the other newcomers?
#12re: Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Posted: 6/18/08 at 12:24am
MTVMANN, I think the idea was discussed either here on the board, or on a local show interviewing the AUGUST people, I don't remember.
I think it would be a fantastic idea. If Jeff Perry was still in the cast, and Laurie Metcalf replaced Amy Morton as Barbara, then they'd be ex-spouses in both real life and in the play, which would been weird but awesome as hell. Either way, I think she would be a great replacement for Barbara. Keeping it in the Steppenwolf family.
Updated On: 6/18/08 at 12:24 AM
being.jeremiah
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/23/05
#13re: Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Posted: 6/18/08 at 12:28amI wonder for whom did Tracy originally write Barbara for. Deanna mentioned in her post-win BWW interview that Amy Morton was supposed to play Ivy.
#14re: Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Posted: 6/18/08 at 12:30amMetcalf was married to Jeff Perry?
#15re: Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Posted: 6/18/08 at 12:32amTracy has said he didn't write the roles specifically for anyone, with the exception of Mattie Fae, which he wrote for Rondi Reed.
#16re: Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Posted: 6/18/08 at 12:33amYeah they were married, and they also have a daughter, who I think is an actress as well.
americanboy99
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/27/06
#17re: Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Posted: 6/18/08 at 3:27pmAny more reviews? I'm dying to know!
#18re: Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Posted: 6/18/08 at 3:39pmLaurie is now married to Matt Roth, who played her younger boyfriend Fischer on "Roseanne".
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#19re: Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Posted: 6/18/08 at 3:49pmWell eventually somebody is going to have to take over for Amy Morton, as she's supposed to go back to Chicago to direct Dublin Carol this fall. Assuming "August" runs that long.
#20re: Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Posted: 6/18/08 at 3:59pm
i saw Estelle last night, and saw Deanna D. some months ago.
I have to say, i was blown away by Estelle Parsons in her first performance in front of an audience in this role. She's an amazing Violet: fierce, crazy, funny, and tender.
There were many moments when i had memories of Deanna D in my head (hers was a hard performance to forget), but Estelle Parsons is well on her way to making this role her own.
If Deanna gave an A+ performance in this role, last night's performance by Estelle Parsons was an A- or and A. Not bad for a first time out.
(I was less impressed with Rhondi Reed's (sp?) replacement, who gave a good, but not overly memorable performance).
#21re: Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Posted: 6/18/08 at 6:27pm
I would KILL to see Laurie play opposite Estelle, OMG!
That would be a dream for me - Laurie's seriously my ONLY reason for watching Roseanne. The chemistry would be off the chain! LoL
#22re: Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Posted: 6/18/08 at 8:40pmI agree 100% Dchesnutny. I can only imagine how much more incredible she is going to get when she settles in a bit. She has pretty big shoes to fill and she is very well on her way!
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A Grey Spring
Stand-by Joined: 5/20/07
#23re: Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Posted: 6/18/08 at 11:06pmI really hope I can get down to the Music Box this summer to see the new cast.
#24re: Estelle Parson's Violet Weston?
Posted: 6/19/08 at 1:51am
Sounds good, dchesnutny. Thanks for sharing. *spoiler* Does her "Where's the meat? (x 3)" shriek as much as Deanna Dunagan's does?
I have seen AUGUST four times, with an understudy only for Ivy twice. I'm probably not going to see it again until Amy Morton leaves. I prefer the first Jean, and although his role is small, I don't care much for the current Beverly Weston.
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