JANE LYNCH in ANNIE Tonight! — Page 5

"If they're looking for a replacement when Jane Lynch leaves the show, they should look no further than Loretta Swit. Her star quality would attract dozens of theater-goers."

I saw it last Thursday and I REALLy wanted to love Jane's Hannigan, but I just didn't. I thought it was serviceable and wasn't horrible, but I was not blown away by it as some posters have been. I know it is only her second week in the show so I am excited to see how she grows in the process, but numbers such as Little Girls and Easy Street were just duds for me.

Also the Brooklyn accents are just over the top and dreadful.

Anthony Warlow...Thank You.

Also is Grace normally British?

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I HATED the accents the first time. I guess I will not be seeing Jane.

They do not even sound like NY accents. I am expecting the show to close soon anyway. Looking for a December posting. Milk the holidays and close up shop.

Rosie O'Donnell is a fat slob who can't sing a note. Why ANYONE would suggest her for this role, a wonderful role created by the inimitable Dottie Loudon, I'll never know.

Updated On: 5/28/13 at 03:50 AM

Ljay, SHHHHH, at least until I rush on June 8.

Brynn is leaving to do Honeymoon in Vegas.

Could someone explain to me what the big whoop is with the Brooklyn accents? Marcos's accent I can understand but the kids?

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Updated On: 5/29/13 at 03:08 PM

I thought Jane was AWESOME this afternoon! A completely confident, solid, and impressive Broadway debut. It was my first time seeing this revival, and Jane definitely stole the show for me. I am still really impressed at how good her voice actually is. I have a feeling she could sing a lot more than Hannigan.

The full cast was in. Lilla performed the matinee, which was a nice surprise, as I was expecting the understudy/alternate. She gives us a standard Annie, but the girl can REALLY sing. Not really fair that she didn't receive a special Tony like the Matildas.

Was also impressed with Anthony Warlow. I was expecting the usually bland Warbucks performance, but I found him quite engaging.

The accents were indeed annoying. They are pretty laughable, and the girls are trying so hard to maintain them throughout the show. Whenver Lilla was exchanging dialogue with Brynn, it almost sounded like Lilla took on the "British sounding" accent. That's not intentional, right?

The storybook set really worked for me. I know there are very mixed opinions on them. Loved when Annie was "stepping through" the different pages/"rooms" of the Warbucks mansion.

Overall, I found it to be a standard ANNIE, and at times boring. Jane definitely stole the afternoon for me. Would like to see her back on Broadway again!

Updated On: 5/29/13 at 08:40 PM