Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Topline "Cat" at Broadhurst
Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Topline "Cat" at Broadhurst
#1Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Topline "Cat" at Broadhurst
Posted: 12/11/07 at 4:24pm
"Terrence Howard, Anika Noni Rose, James Earl Jones and Phylicia Rashad head the all-black cast of the latest Broadway revival of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," set to open at the Broadhurst in March.
Howard and Rose play the troubled couple at the center of the play's tempestuous Southern family. Rose ("Dreamgirls"), who won a 2004 Tony for her perf in "Caroline, or Change," plays caged Southern belle Maggie the Cat, while Howard ("Hustle and Flow") makes his Rialto debut as her alcoholic husband, Brick.
Jones ("Fences," "On Golden Pond") and Rashad ("A Raisin in the Sun," "Cymbeline") play the patriarch and matriarch, respectively, of the wealthy clan.
"Cat" begins previews Feb. 12, 2008 for a March 6 opening at the Broadhurst. Engagement is so far set to run through April 13."
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117977501.html?categoryid=15&cs=1
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Updated On: 12/11/07 at 04:24 PM
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#2re: Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Join 'Cat' at Broadhurst
Posted: 12/11/07 at 4:28pm
This is incredibly exciting. This REALLY is the season for plays. I can't wait to see Anika Noni Rose back on Broadway. The Tony race just got much more interesting than it already was.
Jones is a perfect choice for Big Daddy.
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
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Broadway Legend Joined: 10/30/05
#2re: Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Join 'Cat' at Broadhurst
Posted: 12/11/07 at 4:43pm
My God. It'd be a crime to miss this one.
That said, and even considering the incredible cast, is it really going to run for only two months? That seems like such a short amount of time.
#3re: Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Join 'Cat' at Broadhurst
Posted: 12/11/07 at 4:50pm
I bet it can extend up until the point that Equus goes into the Broadhurst.
And brava for Anika Noni Rose!
[title of show] on Broadway. it's time. believe.
philcrosby
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/17/04
#4re: Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Join 'Cat' at Broadhurst
Posted: 12/11/07 at 4:56pm
We did a production of CAT at the local LORT theatre here in Richmond VA about seven years ago with an African-American cast, and it worked extremely well. Tamara Tunie played Maggie. Very powerful production and what seemed like it might be stunt-casting was absolutely seamless.
I remember when I was in Cleveland and we were in neogitations to present the premiere of what turned out to be the Kathleen Turner production -- 15 years ago? James Earl Jones was supposed to be the Big Daddy in that production, so I am glad to see he is finally doing it!!
#5re: Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Join 'Cat' at Broadhurst
Posted: 12/11/07 at 4:57pm
I KNOW WHAT I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS!
I have to see this. 2007/2008 The year of the play. This is going to be an amazing show. Debbie Allen directing her big sister, does that tickle anyone other than me?
I don't care so much for the current publicity materials on the website, but whatev, with this casting they could draw a circle in poo, and people would flock to see this show.
Going to a musical late in its run is like going to a prostitute late in her shift.
#6re: Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Join 'Cat' at Broadhurst
Posted: 12/11/07 at 4:59pmWell, this cast, this director, this playwright and this show spell T-O-N-Y!
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Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#9re: Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Join 'Cat' at Broadhurst
Posted: 12/11/07 at 5:02pmThis really IS the Season of the Straight Play. I hope this means the Tony's will have some straight theatre performances showcased.
[title of show] on Broadway. it's time. believe.
#10re: Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Join 'Cat' at Broadhurst
Posted: 12/11/07 at 5:10pm
My only concern is Allen's direction. Yeah, I know she directed a lot of TV...
But this is "Cat."
The cast is fantastic, though. And even if it ends up with pedestrian staging, they'll likely rise above it.
This will be a HUGE hot ticket!
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#11re: Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Join 'Cat' at Broadhurst
Posted: 12/11/07 at 5:12pm
Well, the director worries me but really, with this cast I doubt that even she can mess it up.
Terrence Howard should be an exciting Brick and I actually like the idea of Anika Noni Rose as Maggie better than Audra McDonald.
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
robbiej
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#12re: Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Join 'Cat' at Broadhurst
Posted: 12/11/07 at 5:24pm
I don't like the idea of Rose better than Audra...but I do like it almost as much!
Oh...and Philcrosby...was your Big Daddy in Richmond someone named Rodney Hudson?
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MovieGuy1031
Broadway Star Joined: 11/13/06
#13re: Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Join 'Cat' at Broadhurst
Posted: 12/11/07 at 5:24pm
WOW.
I OFFICIALLY have to get to NYC for my Spring Break!
With this, LuPone's 'Gypsy', and 'Sunday in the Park with George'... its just necessary!
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Updated On: 12/11/07 at 05:24 PM
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Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#14re: Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Join 'Cat' at Broadhurst
Posted: 12/11/07 at 5:27pmSomehow I can't understand how an African American cast would bring any new textures to a play that is set on a Southern plantation and has servants called "Lacy" and "Sooky".
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Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#15re: Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Join 'Cat' at Broadhurst
Posted: 12/11/07 at 5:32pmFunny, I was wondering the same thing!
#16re: Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Join 'Cat' at Broadhurst
Posted: 12/11/07 at 5:33pm
Didn't we just have a revival of this three years ago?
I'm so tired of Phylicia Rashad's duplicate performances. Snooze...
I bet James Earl Jones will be marvelous, though.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
gustof777
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/8/04
#17re: Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Join 'Cat' at Broadhurst
Posted: 12/11/07 at 5:34pmas excited as I am for this cast (i love me some Anika and Rashad) but Allen's direction has me worried. I don't know if she can pull this off and also it doesn't have audra
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#18re: Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Join 'Cat' at Broadhurst
Posted: 12/11/07 at 5:34pmYes, Rashad is the only one of the bunch that I feel iffy about. I can't wait to watch this either way. Howard, Jones, and Rose on stage together...wow!
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
#19re: Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Join 'Cat' at Broadhurst
Posted: 12/11/07 at 5:36pmWho is Terrence Howard?
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#20re: Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Join 'Cat' at Broadhurst
Posted: 12/11/07 at 5:40pmHe is an Oscar-nominated actor who has turned a series of great performances. Most recently he played opposite Jodie Foster in THE BRAVE ONE, and though the movie was just okay, both of them played really well against each other. He's a wonderful actor, IMO. This will be his Broadway debut.
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
#21re: Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Join 'Cat' at Broadhurst
Posted: 12/11/07 at 5:41pmHas he ever set foot onto a stage?
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#22re: Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Join 'Cat' at Broadhurst
Posted: 12/11/07 at 5:43pm
Terrence Howard is a well-regarded film actor who, among other wonderful performances, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor two years ago for his performance in Hustle and Flow. He's also really good as Thandie Newton's husband in Crash, as well as a small part in Ray. I doubt if he's thirty years old, but he's a really great actor -- definitely one of the best of this generation.
EDIT -- rayandallthatjazz beat me to the punch.
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Updated On: 12/11/07 at 05:43 PM
#23re: Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Join 'Cat' at Broadhurst
Posted: 12/11/07 at 5:44pm
A great "film actor" doesn't always equal "great actor."
Look at Julia Roberts.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
gustof777
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/8/04
#24re: Howard, Rose, Jones, Rashad Join 'Cat' at Broadhurst
Posted: 12/11/07 at 5:48pmum...she's not even a great film actor
RIP Natasha Richardson. ~You were a light on this earth ~
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