Got my "Elaine Stritch: At Liberty" Video

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 5/3/05 at 2:30pm

All I can say is...WOW.

WHAT A WOMAN! WHAT A STORY! If you were to look up the word "theatre" in the dictionary you would see Elaine Stritch's picture next to it. She embodies everything of a Broadway legend. A standby for Ethel Merman, a television/movie actress, a woman with a wit and comedic timing as fresh as any of the great geniuses of comedy...and the woman can still sing!

Her performances of "I'm Still Here," "Zip," and "Here's to the Ladies Who Lunch" are phenomenal. She made me laugh hysterically and cry so much I couldn't decifer between the two. What an amazing life this woman has had. I only wish I had been priviledged enough to have seen this show live. I am not surprised she took the TONY and the Emmy for this performance. Even though I am a huge fan of Bea Arthur (and am seeing her show live next month)...I can tell that Elaine truly deserved this award.

May she continue to grace the stage and the screen for many more years. I would love to see her come back to Broadway in something. She is a woman who strikes me as being a performer who never quits. She kind of reminds me of the great Uta Hagen, she also kept on working in the theatre right up until the end. I can't stop praising this woman or this performance. This is a video I will treasure forever. I've already watched it three times...talk about a woman who deserves a theatre named after her.

Updated On: 5/3/05 at 02:30 PM

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 5/3/05 at 2:33pm

Glad you liked it FOAnatic. I nearly pissed myself the first time I watched it.

[MagicToDo82]

Posted: 5/3/05 at 2:33pm

If you're referring to "At Liberty," you are totally right. Amazing show.

I love the Marlon Brando part.

Updated On: 5/3/05 at 02:33 PM

[redhotinnyc2]

Posted: 5/3/05 at 2:40pm

I saw this on Broadway the night she had her hypoglycemic attack and they had to hold the curtain for about 25 minutes - she tried to start the show a few times and kept getting sick - so she drank her juice, rested for a while and came back with all barrels loaded - it was possibly the most entertaining night I ever experienced in the theatre - she is the true definition of a Broadway Star, in my book.

[QHDramaQueen]

Posted: 5/3/05 at 2:52pm

I agree wholeheartedly. I saw her live from the front row and she blew me a way. could kick the asses off some of the actresses on bway today (no offense).

[Broadway Matt]

Posted: 5/3/05 at 3:00pm

and check out the legs on that woman! ridiculous that she should still have those in addition to the voice, energy, and attitude. I love her.

[Dman8605]

Posted: 5/10/05 at 4:18pm

I just thought that I'd let all of you Elaine Stritch fans now that she has two upcoming films: "Monster In-Law" and "Romance and Cigarettes."

Have a nice day!