JESSICA LANGE is winning the TONY for LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT — Page 5

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So it seems that only the 86 revival was not disrespectful, since all other revivals of the show had less than 20 years between them.

look, you can disagree about the disrespectful comment all you want. Of course, your opinion is valid and I'm glad you are sharing it. But there does seem to be a loss of respect for the work of other artists on Broadway these days. And reviving a show anytime someone gets the idea to do it devalues the work of the artists before it when it happens too soon. It also overexposes the play. We're seeing it too much in Hollywood too with remakes of movies that don't need to be remade. It's for profitability more than it is for the sake of showcasing great art. That's how I see it. I may be in the minority on this chat feed. But I know lots of people who work in the commercial theater agree. Estates of the two masterworks, Long Days Journey and Menagerie, should limit the the availability on Broadway for at least the next ten years. Of course they should revisit them with acting greats like Miss Field and Miss Lange, but I think both of these are too soon.

Mark-Alexis said: "I haven't, though I've heard about it. I did read another forward by Lange on "Long Days Journey into Night" published a few years ago (it may even be the same forward included in the multimedia edition) and I have a hard copy of the play, but I still want to check this edition out.

I hear it's the first play presented like this. Do you think they did a good job? Is it worth the purchase?

It is nicely presented, but if you already have a copy of the play you can probably find most of the archival material online

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I saw "LDJ" yesterday and could not believe Jessica Lange's powerhouse performance! I've seen her previously but after last night, WOW! She starts out slowly but then, my god, amazing and so moving. You honestly do not feel that it is almost four hours. I thought that Gabriel Byrne and John Gallagher were terrific too.

(and I still can't believe they were all on mics!) The sound people have done a superb job).

Well... I guest I'm in the minority here. I saw the show recently and pretty much disliked everything about it from the directions to the lackluster performances. I was seated on the right hand side (but still centered) and I had a perfectly fine view of the back of Jessica Lange's head for 95% of the show. The blocking was horrible and favored the center and house left of the audience. None of the performances did anything for me, and I'm quite surprised this got as many nods as it did. Overall, a VERY disappointing production in my book. Easily one of my least favorite offerings this season.

Updated On: 5/15/16 at 06:13 PM

I'd pay real money if this thread was shut down...

Gold derby misses you.

I'd also pay real money for you to go back there.

Oh wait, you can't. You were banned for the same behavior.

10086sunset said: "Oh wait, you can't. You were banned for the same behavior.



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I just read this part (didn't bother the first time). I'm actually a fully active member of GoldDerby. My username is HoraceandPete and Tom knows who I am.

Great interview......How much do I love Miss Lange's work? To get on the Amtrak and travel three days to see her performance.....(also Michael Shannon)

It spellchecked b/tches to butches...

How un-apropos, lol.

When she won, I was all like:

Thanks for playing.