GYPSY Reviews- Page 11

[PalJoey]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 2:49pm

{putting himself in the line of fire]

They'll have to shoot me first, Ed.

[GYPSY1527]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 2:52pm

FOA, I feel the same way as you 100%! Thats what I adore about this show...the different interpretations actresses can have and the power it still has!

[bwaylvsong]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 2:54pm

"I take so much flak for my love of the Mendes revival and Bernadette's performance. Granted, I saw it late in the run so Laurents' "changes" may be justified. I have nothing to compare it to. But, when I saw it Bernadette was in fine form. She was a more human Rose. More vulnerable. So her breakdown literally hurt me. It was truly amazing.

LuPone is a much stronger Rose. More intimidating. She plows through her lines, but not in a bad way. Moreso as to create Rose as a woman who keeps talking so that no one can interrupt her. Patti's Rose is someone you don't want to mess with and when she goes down...it's uncomfortable to see this once strong woman be "put in her place" so-to-speak.

Bernadette's Rose was one of those "sweet to your face" stage mothers who you didn't want to turn your back on. Patti's Rose you don't want to get within a mile of.

Two different interpretations, but equally wonderful to watch.

I still believe Bernadette deserved the TONY. At least for the performance I saw."
-FOAnatic

Exactly my thoughts! I loved both Roses equally, though I must say I preferred Mendes' production and CC's supporting cast. I've yet to see this production on Broadway, though, so that could change.

[moljul]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 3:28pm

Gypsy,

When have Elphaba or I said anything negative about Ms. LuPone's performance. I was correcting factual errors about whether there was anymosity between the two leading ladies and whether Bernadette was always the Rose attached to the 2003 revival. I have made no remarks about Patti's interpretation of Rose or Bernadette's (within this thread). You want to stress that there are valid interpretations. I agree. I want to stress that people should not state something as fact, when it is in fact wrong, and when they are proven wrong, act like I am the one who brought the whole thing up and tell me I can google all I want. Patti's interview in the Washington Post was widely discussed at the time it ran so I saw no initial need to post it but I was essentially accused of lying or living "in my head" until I produced a link. Therefore I did. To prove that PalJoey was wrong about Patti being cast in the London version first or ever (and one poster stating well obviously PalJoey is right about Patti being cast originally by Mendes), I produced another link before I was accused of living my own fantasy again.

These were the only points I have made within this thread. Nothing about my opinions and nothing bashing Ms. LuPone's performance. It would nice if we could all appreciate different takes on iconic roles. It would also be nice if we can keep facts straight and remain adult about it.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 3:34pm

Patti blows her tuba at moljul.

[moljul]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 3:38pm

And preschool continues ...

Pity we can't just have a discussion among fellow theater lovers.

[TomMonster]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 3:42pm

Just to add my 2 cents regarding the use of puppets instead of animals:

Using a real dog and/or lamb would have required "handlers" and they don't come cheap. Clearly this show with its gloriously huge orchestra needed to pinch pennies in every other area.

OK, now back to the bitch slapping...

[ljay889]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 3:44pm

Good point, Tom.

I much rather have a 25 piece orchestra than a 14 piece orchestra because they had to get a real dog and lamb.
Updated On: 3/28/08 at 03:44 PM

[moljul]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 4:14pm

Especially in this day and age when there always seems to be at least some continued chatter about replacing live orchestras with canned music.

[TomMonster]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 4:17pm

The unions won't allow that yet on Broadway. Just enhanced "cans". Touring productions, however, might go that route.

[courtnyj]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 4:20pm

I cannot wait to hear that overture on the cast recording that will be made. (damn it!)

[jaystarr]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 4:22pm

But I do believe the critics are right that LuPone is the closest we will get to Merman in the role.

^^^ I said that in my 10/10 Report on LuPONE GYPSY!

Ed- Pls go see GYPSY.. Miss Patti's Mama Rose is a different animal here now than CC.
and can you do that for me?

J*

[keen on kean]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 4:26pm

Didn't Ms. Lupone say that there was not going to be a recording of this production? And will the critical success change that, I hope?

[popular_elphie]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 4:26pm

Anyone see the big line outside the St. James for tickets today? I would've taken a picture, but I didn't feel like getting out my phone.

[defyingravity07]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 4:28pm

She said that about the CC! production.

[keen on kean]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 4:29pm

Oh, good answer! It would be a shame NOT to record this.

[antiandrewx]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 4:30pm

Weren't they supposed to record during previews? I'm assuming that didn't happen....

[PalJoey]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 4:34pm

They never record during previews. Everyone is under too much pressure.

Time Life/Warner Bros Records is releasing it. It will be the most complete recording of Gypsy ever, with 6 cut songs from the original Broadway production, one using a newly found original Sid Ramin-Robert Ginzler orchestration, and Patti singing "Mama's Talking Soft."

[keen on kean]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 4:37pm

While we are on the subject, any more reviews to post?

[defyingravity07]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 4:42pm

If anyone is interested I'm uploading all the Gypsy pictures that I've gathered from reviews, the site, and BarlowHartman. I'll Edit this or post again when it's done.

edit: It is a PSD so don't bother opening it if you don't have Photoshop:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/505k1b Updated On: 3/28/08 at 04:42 PM

[ljay889]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 5:52pm

More rave reviews


http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/arts/20080328_NEW_YORK_-_Patti_LuPone_is_a_star_reborn__Her_potrayal_of_NO_HEAD_SPECIFIED.html
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/arts/2008/03/28/2008-03-28_patti_lupone_is_the_mother_of_all_stage_.html
http://www.timeout.com/newyork/articles/theater/28136/gypsy

And here's an article discussing its Tony chances
http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2008/03/will_everything_come_up_tony_f.html
Updated On: 3/28/08 at 05:52 PM

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 5:59pm

NY1 is a rave.
No matter how many times they produce it on Broadway, "Gypsy" is indestructible. Critics are left to quibble about interpretation and pacing, but it's a virtually foolproof show that tests the mettle of our best talents - and what exceptional talents this time around.

Under the direction of bookwriter Arthur Laurents who staged two previous Broadway productions, the third time may be the charm. With an extraordinary performance by Patti LuPone and a company that is nearly flawless, this "Gypsy" is quite simply phenomenal!

...............

This "Gypsy" doesn't seem as much Rose's show or even Gypsy Rose Lee's, as an integrated tale of a family trapped by misguided ambitions and unrealized dreams. Still as entertaining as ever, Laurents and his superb company have successfully peeled away the layers of this musical masterpiece to expose more of the deeply universal and timeless drama within.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 5:59pm

http://www.ny1.com/ny1/Living/theater_reviews.jsp

[courtnyj]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 6:29pm

I feel like it's ridiculous that I can be this happy from reading reviews.
Updated On: 3/28/08 at 06:29 PM

[helloagain]

Posted: 3/28/08 at 7:14pm

This was just put up on broadway.com

"Patti's bow, getting down on the floor like that, was probably the coolest thing I've ever seen at a Broadway show"

JulianHookbucks I think this video shows what BroadwayChica meant by Patti getting down on the floor.
http://www.broadway.com/gen/Buzz_Video.aspx?ci=562880