How about a revival of DEATHTRAP?

I always thought it was a really well written comedy/thriller. Great roller coaster of a ride for the audience. Would seem relatively easy to produce. Small cast one set.

Yeah, I agree with Blaxx.

I guess.

[pouts]

There's a whole new audience that hasn't even heard of it. We know how it ends but does the majority of potential ticket buyers know? Maybe I'm 100% wrong.

Yes! Please!!

That is true Blaxx, I saw it at the Paper Mill Playhouse almost 10 years ago and I fell in love with it then. And, yes "we" know the ending, but it still remains one of my favorite plays and I like Reggy :) have watched the film numerous times, it is just soooo thrilling and I love finding new things about each character and the plot that is about to unfold!

I would love a Deathtrap revival anytime!!

EDIT: I would probably be considered part of the "new audience" because I saw it at PMP when I was pretty young. But, yes, I agree that there is a new audience that probably hasn't heard of it and would love the roller coaster ride that will ensue... I could see it being another Speed-the-Plow, especially with some more well-known names in the cast (and at least we know Piven won't be Clifford :P)

Updated On: 1/29/09 at 04:00 PM

Maybe the cast of "Blithe Spirit" can do it in rep.

Speaking of the film I think Dyan Cannon did a great job of making the thankless character of Myra work. Her take on the part was perfect.

I think Dyan Cannon is brilliant in the film. I'm utterly indifferent to everything else she's ever done.

And I love Irene Worth.

I think I'd like Alec Baldwin in the revival. And . . . Kim Bassinger?
No? Not gonna happen?

Updated On: 1/29/09 at 04:06 PM

Wow. Bet he'd be good.

Marian Seldes as Helga. (Didn't she play Myra for years and years and years?)

She did, and she'd be a hoot as Helga.

Hmm, hadn't thought about that.

I mean, a few holdouts still use typewriters (Paul Auster, for example), but it strains credulity to have two such in the same play, I suppose.

I check my Broadwayworld.com on a typewriter.