GWYNETH GOES SKIING - Satiric Musical based on Paltrow lawsuit to premiere in London
Posted: 11/15/23 at 9:08pm
In the words of my friend: It's giving "I mean a divorce court, what a fascinating setting"
Posted: 8/25/24 at 6:01pm
KevinKlawitter said: "Transferring to West End from September 11-October 12"
It is hard to believe... but this is a different show. Two different musicals on this topic just played at the Edinburgh Fringe and the one transferring to the Criterion is the other one!
Posted: 8/25/24 at 6:03pm
The Awkward Productions one has a man playing GP and is titled “Gwyneth Goes Skiing” and has been around for a few months now, the West End one has Diana Vickers playing Gwyneth and is titled “I Wish You Well” and debuted in Edinburgh this month.
Posted: 9/14/24 at 3:14pm
Did anyone happen to see The Awkward Productions production of “Gwyneth Goes Skiing?
It will be playing in Northern Ireland when I am there and was wondering if it is worth seeing.
Posted: 9/14/24 at 3:36pm
I’m so sad I’m missing this by a few weeks.
Posted: 9/14/24 at 3:48pm
It's really a bare bones trailer but it did make me laugh.
Gwyneth Goes Skiing - Official Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bz7_Jw3ljqc
Updated On: 9/14/24 at 03:48 PM
Posted: 9/14/24 at 3:55pm
I know she’s the personification of “privilege", but is Gwyneth loved or hated?
I have no idea if this an affectionate roast or what.
Posted: 9/14/24 at 4:19pm
NYT covered both this and the other Gwyneth musical at the Fringe, which can give you a bit of an idea of what to expect if you haven't read it yet: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/20/theater/gwyneth-paltrow-ski-trial-edinburgh-fringe.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Kk4.1CYR.0tow48hnRcfU&smid=url-share
Posted: 9/14/24 at 4:27pm
This isn’t exactly selling well
Posted: 9/14/24 at 11:06pm
Updated On: 9/14/24 at 11:06 PM
Posted: 9/15/24 at 1:08pm
Jay Lerner-Z said: "I know she’s the personification of “privilege".
What an unnecessarily nasty comment.
Posted: 9/15/24 at 2:02pm
Somebody explain GOOP to Highland Guy. Please.
Posted: 9/15/24 at 3:06pm
Jay Lerner-Z said: "Somebody explain GOOP to Highland Guy. Please."
Sure, right after someone explains “privilege” to you.
Posted: 9/15/24 at 3:10pm
Any volunteers?
Posted: 9/15/24 at 3:49pm
Dictionary.com
noun
1 a right, immunity, or benefit enjoyed by a particular person or a restricted group of people beyond the advantages of most
Few people have access to the privileges of the very rich
Posted: 9/15/24 at 10:39pm
If you think calling Paltrow "the personification of 'privilege'" is nasty, be sure to avoid the NYT article posted above, which describes her as a "preening, out-of-touch celebrity" and has this description of her portrayal of the show in the thread title:
"Linus Karp, in drag, plays Paltrow with the drawling malice of a pantomime witch. She’s an entitled girlboss whose altruistic affectations mask a sociopathic character,"
"the wellness products Paltrow peddles via her Goop brand are acidly described as being “for rich white women”; and there are a number of jokes at the expense of Paltrow’s daughter, Apple Martin, all centering on her unusual first name."
