Funny Girl 2022 Revival — Page 24

God, how I love you. I honestly look forward to your responses. There’s always so much truth in them, no matter how impossible they are to ignore.

Right back at ya, bb.

All I will say about that is Jewish people have been well represented on Broadway for many decades. I do not think they'll be outrage regarding Jane because, as discussed in another thread, Judaism in not a race. Also, no one under 50 knows anything about this show unless they are on these boards so...I doubt Twitter GenZ will be OuTrAgEd.

I haven't been to the August Wilson in a long time.

Can someone remind me, if you sit further back in the orchestra is there much of an overhang?

Sutton Ross said: "On a side note though, if she has an alternate, I hope the production lists the days and times the other woman is on. I appreciated that with My Fair Lady and more recently, Tina."

Ohh that’d be a smart move. I do hope they do that.

Kip4 said: "I think it's fairly obvious she will not give us the vocals we expect for Funny Girl. But I do think that what we'll hear will be the result of further coaching and work. Time will tell!"

Maybe I will be kicking myself in a few months when the tickets go up in price but I couldn't commit to $60 for the back of the mezz right now. I wish they'd put out a promo with her singing something. The costumes seem encouraging but I'm nervous after the Menier Chocolate Factory production.

Seat S 9 is a wheelchair companion seat, which is why it's $49.

Playbill_Trash said: "So will legitimate anger about Jane Lynch taking a role away from a Jewish character actress get any attention beyond these boards? Before you respond, think about whether what you would say about this would be acceptable if it was regarding any other minority - then ask yourself if you’re just telling Jews to “get over it”. Would it be ok to say that to any other minority about their representation? Give me a break.

I’m personally not even angry/outraged about the casting. Jane Lynch is super talented and I’m sure she’ll be great (just like we’ll see Kathryn Hahn as Joan Rivers in an upcoming series). I understand that a lot of things go into these final decisions like availability to commit to a show’s run for a certain time etc. so I’m sure Jewish actresses could have been considered initially.

I’m just sick of Jewish representation not being taken as seriously as any other minority. Social justice warriors are not as inclusive as they think they are."

Huhh?? Jane Lynch was literally just announced; why create an entire tirade about SJWs based solely on your predictions about casting outrage? Not only that, but if you're "personally not even angry..." then what's the point of this message? If members of the Jewish community are mad about the casting, then their own voices and concerns are what's important, not allies or the hypothetical SJWs you're so sick of. Members of other minority groups do just that. And if you are Jewish and want your own community to be upset at this then... go tell them. Cuz the users of this board do not care.

Robbie2 said: "BCfitasafiddle said: "I haven't been to the August Wilson in a long time.

Can someone remind me, if you sit further back in the orchestra is there much of an overhang?"

Here -

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I sat in the last row center orchestra for Jersey Boys, and the view was obstructed. We couldn't see the actors who were performing on the top of the scaffolding. I guess it all depends on how high the sets will be for Funny Girl.

Playbill_Trash said: “For all I know, everyone in charge of casting for this production is Jewish anyway”



You mean Friedman, Mayer, Fierstein, and the Styne estate? I think they’re all Jewish, and I’m guessing they’re fine with it.

Yeah I kind of agree with that. And I REALLY hate Nepotism and I know it's all over. Even in sports. Like just cause your dad was a quarterback doesn't mean you'll make a good one? Same with actors. But still the world does it. So I kind of have a chip on my should with her know she comes from a famous family and has famous best friends and that's how she got here. Not a diss to her talent - I liked her in Hello Dolly and Booksmart - but it's not like they did some giant open call and found her. I'm very Eh on this whole revival. Also cause the London version was awful.

I hate that picture and color scheme. Oof. Awful.

Ramin is great. He's a great singer, but he's wasted here. They should have gone for a star, but I guess even a star wouldn't do this because it's a pretty thankless role. I saw the movie forever ago. So not sure about the stage show.

I'm more curious to see how Mayer does this.