Judi Dench returns to stage

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Judi Dench returns to stage

Posted: 6/21/05 at 12:08pm

If she decides to do this, then we all need to write the producers and tell them to bring it to Broadway.


http://www.broadway.com/Gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=514098

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#2

re: Judi Dench returns to stage

Posted: 6/21/05 at 12:22pm

If she does this, I'm getting my ass over to London to see it.

#3

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Posted: 6/21/05 at 12:33pm

Judi Dench is a goddess! She's mesmerizing in everything she does.

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#4

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Posted: 6/21/05 at 1:17pm

Judi Dench in Hay Fever....beyond perfect.

#5

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Posted: 6/21/05 at 1:38pm

*whimper* Naturally, it would happen after the one time I'm in London. I really hope she comes to New York with this.

#6

re: Judi Dench returns to stage

Posted: 6/21/05 at 1:45pm

I was fortunate to see her in her only Broadway performance in my lifetime, "Amy's View" a few years back. Brilliant.

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Posted: 6/21/05 at 1:59pm

I also saw her in Amy's View and was amazed. I flew to London to see her in "The Royal Family". She was great but the production was misconceived.

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#8

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Posted: 6/21/05 at 2:08pm

I saw the last night of Amy's View in London. It was and remains the most incredible evening of theatre I have ever had.

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Posted: 6/21/05 at 3:23pm

I saw her in The Breath of Life, which was an average play (too large a venue, somewhere small it could've been better, but the plot was misguided too) and afterwards, though I don't ever go to stage doors, I just felt I had to see her up close, so I did. She posed for a photo and chatted briefly, there was only about 12 of us there, and I had my picture taken with Maggie Smith too, they were both really nice.

So if anyone *does* come to see this I advise you to do the stage door because hardly anyone went.

#10

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Posted: 6/21/05 at 3:38pm

Her interpretation of "Send in the Clowns" is so moving.

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Posted: 6/21/05 at 3:44pm

"So if anyone *does* come to see this"

You wouldn't have an extra bedroom would you?

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#12

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Posted: 6/21/05 at 3:56pm

I've never seen a more incredible performance like Judi's in "Amy's View" - not before, not since, and probably never will again. Absolutely amazing.

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Posted: 6/21/05 at 3:59pm

Amy's View was simply incredible. The Breath of Life was brilliant, as well. Judi Dench and Maggie Smith on stage together-my dream come true. There was talk of it coming to Broadway, but that fell through because Dame Judi was unhappy in the play; it apparently reminded her too much of her late husband.

#14

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Posted: 6/21/05 at 4:01pm

Well, Judi also doesn't like to be away from home for a long time. Dianne Wiest was supposed to replace her on Broadway, but it all fell through.

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Posted: 6/21/05 at 4:02pm

I would love, love , love for her to bring HAY FEVER back to Broadway. I wish that I saw it in '85/'86 with Rosemary Harris. The dame would be brilliant in that role!

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re: Judi Dench returns to stage

Posted: 6/21/05 at 4:46pm

"afterwards, though I don't ever go to stage doors, I just felt I had to see her up close, so I did. She posed for a photo and chatted briefly, there was only about 12 of us there, and I had my picture taken with Maggie Smith too, they were both really nice.

So if anyone *does* come to see this I advise you to do the stage door because hardly anyone went."

I saw Dame Judi in "All's Well That Ends Well" a year ago last Easter, and she was marvelous. I hadn't intended to go to the stage door, but I found myself there after the show regardless. There weren't too many people there that time either. Although she looked a bit tired when she came out, she was nonetheless very gracious.

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Posted: 6/21/05 at 4:52pm

People probably thought that someone as regal and famous as Dame Judi wouldn't receive people at the stage door.

#18

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Posted: 6/21/05 at 7:05pm

Dame Judi Dench back on the boards is good news! It would be beyond great news if she'd come to Broadway. We all need something to look forward to!

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#19

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Posted: 6/21/05 at 8:08pm

I believe Dench made an audio recording of this play (maybe for the BBC?) that is still available; it offers a taste of her Judith Bliss.

And yes, WonderBoy, Rosemary Harris was absolutely marvelous in the 85/86 revival -- one of my favorite theater memories!

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#20

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Posted: 6/22/05 at 6:31pm

She's one of the greatest living actresses. I saw her in "All's Well That Ends Well" in London and I will never forget it. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

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Posted: 6/22/05 at 6:42pm

On hey! mr producer she steals the show for me. The emotion she puts into send in the clowns is amazing... truely moving! I'd pay money to hear her read the phone book because you know it would be one of the greatest performances you'd ever see!

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#22

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Posted: 6/22/05 at 9:12pm

Have to agree about her "Send in the Clowns." Truly heartbreaking.

#23

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Posted: 6/22/05 at 9:18pm

Going to have to watch that again now... been thinking what a great video that is!

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