JUDY & ME...go see!- Page 2
JUDY & ME...go see!
re: JUDY & ME...go see!#25
Posted: 11/1/08 at 5:28pmdrjohnjersey, your links don't work.
-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)
re: JUDY & ME...go see!#26
Posted: 11/1/08 at 5:30pmThis thread is silly.
re: JUDY & ME...go see!#27
Posted: 11/1/08 at 6:10pmi love chris brick too and the whole production of Judy & Me
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/03
re: JUDY & ME...go see!#28
Posted: 11/1/08 at 6:12pmHave there been any reviews yet? Links, please.
re: JUDY & ME...go see!#29
Posted: 11/1/08 at 6:50pmI think Judy herself might say, "Boys, boys, butch it up...A LITTLE?"
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/03
re: JUDY & ME...go see!#31
Posted: 11/1/08 at 10:58pm
"I'd be happy to share more details on the incident from where I was sitting, but I think it's pretty much covered in the article, and I don't want to beat a dead horse."
A link to the article would be nice.
Here are some exerpts from one review:
...this sweetly earnest work doesn't exactly escape the clichés and stereotypes associated with gay male identity, nor does director Charles Tolliver's slack pacing help matters by deadening the few actually funny moments within the script.
Brick nicely conveys Anthony's awkwardness, and seems emotionally connected to the material, particularly when recounting an incident of bullying by his peers. Mac does a passable Garland impression, but doesn't have the vibrant stage presence necessary to electrify audiences; the two songs he sings, "The Man That Got Away" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" are also a bit lackluster. Beyer is appropriately spunky as Stephanie, but comes across as a little too forced at times. Kump (whose appearance suggests she might be trying to impersonate Liza Minnelli) doesn't bring much dimension to her portrayal. McCabe successfully creates different characterizations for his two roles, while Meola flatly performs an even more flatly written character.
In a coda that Mac performs out of drag at the show's end, he makes clear the autobiographical underpinnings to the story, and delivers the expected feel-good message about learning to love and accept yourself. And yet, despite whatever truth may be inherent in the tale, the play follows such a predictable trajectory that it feels like you've heard it all somewhere before. (Dan Bacalzo, Theatermania)
Are there more?
re: JUDY & ME...go see!#32
Posted: 11/1/08 at 11:39pmI saw Judy & Me this evening and enjoyed it quite a lot. It is warm and heart-felt, pacing is just fine, and is well performed. I particularly liked the actors playing the boy, his high school girl friend, and Judy. I recommend it.
re: JUDY & ME...go see!#33
Posted: 11/2/08 at 1:29amHeight... i am so glad you saw and enjoyed the show... tell your friends!
Swing Joined: 10/4/08
re: JUDY & ME...go see!#34
Posted: 11/2/08 at 1:41am
My mistake, Sueleen, I thought the link to the article had already been provided. Visit http://www.nyblade.com, it is currently the cover story.
Birdboy-- the homophobic outburst was not a response to a man dressing as Judy. It occurred when the two boys are first shown kissing--nothing graphic or obscene, just a passionate male-male kiss. This is not the first time that audience members have exited during that scene--some people don't know what play they're walking into, I guess. But up until now, we've never had anyone disrupt the performance with obscenities. It was pretty scary, and extremely upsetting.
Sueleen-since you asked, yes, there have been a few more reviews.
Out in New Jersey magazine wrote a review that even mentions our little incident. Here's a clip:
"It is really quite impossible to tell who is the premier star of this production. Is it Judy, done with Peter Mac’s panache and perfection, or is it Christopher Brick, whose energetic and entirely convincing performance as Anthony, the boy who is growing up and coming out, radiates both the joy and the pain of the role? Top billing doesn’t matter in this show however – the whole cast has clearly put their heart and energy into the production and come out with a winner. Jean Ann Kump was completely endearing as Tony’s loving if sometimes confused mom. Basil Meola was absolutely scary as the father. Elyse Beyer was the classic gay boy’s best girlfriend and Christopher McCabe was perfectly cast in two roles – Tony’s first crush and later as the boy who might be the real thing.
With the curtain call bringing much of the SRO audience to its feet with protracted ovations, my opinion of this performance is very clearly in the majority. A dress rehearsal performance on October 16 produced the lone dissenter – an old fool who disrupted the show with homophobic screaming. Fleeing prior to the arrival of police, he served to remind us all that the theme of the play, the reality and effect of prejudice and hatred, is as relevant today as it ever was."
I believe the most recent review comes from Edge New York: http://www.edgenewyork.com/index.php?ch=entertainment&sc=theatre&sc2=reviews&sc3=performance&id=81676
Here's what they have to say:
"Here’s a play that anyone can relate to, especially if you’re gay, had family problems, felt alone, felt scared, found comforting escape through the arts, remember finding yourself--or finding yourself in the middle of some drama--and isn’t that all of us?"
"The play has a great deal to say and that can and should be heard loud and clear, and can be cathartic, healing, instructive, and--by the way--pretty darn funny."
"Peter Mac’s performance is generally focused and fizzy, whether tossing quips and advice like magic healing rose petals, or singing a couple of the trademark songs in a mist of dreamy memory that inspires, encourages, or simply provides Tony with some needed comfort."
I think there are some more floating around out there...but I'm sure I've given you enough reading material to answer your questions :)
And thank you, Height, for coming tonight, glad you had a good time!
Updated On: 11/2/08 at 01:41 AM
re: JUDY & ME...go see!#35
Posted: 11/2/08 at 10:26am
"just please don't name this
please don't explain this
just blame it all on me
say i was shameless
say i couldn't slow it down
let alone stop it
and say you just hung around
'cuz you couldn't top it"
"Shameless" by Ani D.
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