I'm Back..from New York (inculdes reviews for: Julius Caesar, DRS, Spamalot, All shook Up, and Doubt)
I'm Back..from New York (inculdes reviews for: Julius Caesar, DRS, Spamalot, All shook Up, and Doubt)
#0I'm Back..from New York (inculdes reviews for: Julius Caesar, DRS, Spamalot, All shook Up, and Doubt)
Posted: 3/20/05 at 10:42pm
Ok i had to tell you guys how it was. By, the way thanks everyone who said doubt was good because i'm still in a state of "Aww" from that show. But, more on that later. so, without further ado here's my reviews:
JULIUS CAESAR- What a great idea for where to set this play. All strong performances all around. I would've liked to meet the other cast members like Jessica Hecht and the guy who played Casca but I'm content with Meeting Denzel, William Sadler, and the guy who was the Soothsayer. Ooooh, Denzel, what a gentleman.
If you got tickets for this show he DOES sign.
**Before I went to DRS i stopped by the Shubert to stargaze. I saw my favorite Python (Eric Idle) from really far away. I wished i was closer. Couldn't wait til friday night to see the show.**
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS- After Stargazing and Starbucking went to the Imperial. I loved this play. It was great great great seeing joanna Gleason (whom i love to death and unfortunately couldn't meet her) on stage. Norbert got applause i'm sooo happy such a great guy and a brilliant actor. Sherie Rene Scott's Enterance was beyond hilarious. I really also loved the sets.
After seing DRS, I went by Virgin Megastore and saw that noneother than the great God of comedy, Eric Idle, was going to be there friday to sign a book of his. I had to be there. Friday morning I met and got a picture with one of the greatest minds of comedy ever.
SPAMALOT- hmmmm where to begin. Sara Ramirez=Broadway's next great thing. Words cannot be put together for how beyond cool that show was. I loved every aspect and wished the show was longer. The playbill had a great joke inside it before the spamalot part. The Whole cast was great. Christian Borle will get better known for his inspired performance as Prince Herbert and a lot more characters. See this show.
Saturday morning I saw Jackie Mason at the Cafe Edison. Didn't talk to him but saw him.
ALL SHOOK UP- Better than i thought and i really enjoyed it. If you want a fun show with a great young cast this is it. Jenn Gambatese, who i love to death, was great. Cheyeanne was not bad either. Like i said this show is fun and just pretty well done.
After All shook up guess who i saw for the second time around 5 pm? Jackie Mason! Is this guy following me?
DOUBT- Before i start my review Eric Stoltz was in the audience in the same row as me but i ahd better seats. I thought this show was going to be alright. Until, i got to NY. Everyone said it was good. So i went in with high expectations. They were shattered by the whole cast. Talked to the whole cast afterwards. I need this script so i can do the basketball monologue. Be prepared for this show to win almost all the tonys for plays.
That was my trip and i can't believe how much fun i had. Another person i forgot to mention in the reviews that i saw was Daniel Davis. Again, i can't wait to go back.
#1re: I'm Back..from New York (inculdes reviews for: Julius Caesar, DRS, Spamalot, All shook Up, and Doubt)
Posted: 3/20/05 at 10:44pmsounds like a blast
#2re: I'm Back..from New York (inculdes reviews for: Julius Caesar, DRS, Spamalot, All shook Up, and Doubt)
Posted: 3/20/05 at 10:48pm
I agree about Christian Borle... Both he and Sara definitely stand out in their roles. Plus, what a nice guy Christian is. 
PennyLou
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#3re: I'm Back..from New York (inculdes reviews for: Julius Caesar, DRS, Spamalot, All shook Up, and Doubt)
Posted: 3/20/05 at 10:52pmYAY I'm glad you liked Jenn and ASU! Woot!
#4re: I'm Back..from New York (inculdes reviews for: Julius Caesar, DRS, Spamalot, All shook Up, and Doubt)
Posted: 3/20/05 at 10:53pmSounds like a fan time. Too bad you didn't get to meet Jessica Hecht. She is such a sweetheart.
#5re: I'm Back..from New York (inculdes reviews for: Julius Caesar, DRS, Spamalot, All shook Up, and Doubt)
Posted: 3/21/05 at 11:34amSounds like you had a great time! Mad jealous!
#6re: I'm Back..from New York (inculdes reviews for: Julius Caesar, DRS, Spam
Posted: 3/21/05 at 12:21pm
Seeing Spamalot tomorrow night.... Now I may have to get tickets for Doubt (after your review), and I also liked "All Shook Up"....
Which of what you saw would you most recommend?
#7re: I'm Back..from New York (inculdes reviews for: Julius Caesar, DRS, Spam
Posted: 3/21/05 at 6:50pm
i'd recommend spamalot the most for python fans
I'd recommend doubt for people who want to think
I'd recomend Julius Caesar if you wanna see a great Shakespearean show.
I'd reccomend All shook up and DRS if you want so good ol fun
I guess im saying i liked them all alot for very different reasons
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