Karen Olivo Out of "West Side Story" Tonight — Page 5

Thanks for putting words in my mouth, testing, but I am not, in fact, mad at Karen for being sick.

I'm not sure any of you will ever understand my love for this show and this revival...but if you did, you would all comprehend why I was upset about this.

Updated On: 6/10/09 at 12:31 PM

Nice try, Wat.... (see your post below...)

I am "PUTTING WORDS IN YOUR MOUTH" ???? -- are you kidding---? I could have cut and pasted around 5 other posts from you since last night-- I chose only one- You were obviously mad at her, and its ridiculous.


WAT << Believe me, I know my statement was harsh, testing. I was very mad that she wasn't there (and I still am).

Of course people lose their voices all the time...did it have to be Karen's voice on June 9th though???

<< I'm not sure any of you will ever understand my love for this show and this revival...but if you did, you would all comprehend why I was upset about this.
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There are a ton of people on the boards that love certain shows, and see them a number of times. (I am one of those people) -- However, I dont think that you can compare being passionate about a show to flipping out because a lead was out.

You are trying to justify being mad because Karen was out by stating your love for the show?

<< In those quotes, WAT isn't saying he is mad at Karen. He was just mad. You would think a theatre message board would be a place someone could turn for empathy. We all know WAT lives and breathes theatre (sometimes with a terrifying devotion, but a devotion nonetheless) and at this point do any of us need to keep poking at him. He's not a monster, just empassioned. To him, seeing Karen first show post-Tonys, in a show he loves, is his version of Superbowl Sunday. He's going to be a little indignant when she is out, because that is who he is. WAT is fierce supporter of theatre and puts his $$$ where his mouth is. While at times he can irritate us with his passion and venom (if he doesnt like a show), I know he is not deserving all of this negativity. He is a true patron of the arts. >>

Betty--- I have met WAT, a number of times, and he is a great guy... That being said, the posts last night do not come across as being upset or disappointed because Karen was out.

The general feeling is that he was mad AT her, and carried it over to the next day, which is really not worth it.

Like I said before.. we are all very lucky to be healthy enough, and have the resources to enjoy these shows.

"Mad" being the operative word.

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So it all comes back to my comment about the ROCK OF AGES fans, does it??

Thank you, Bettyboy, for understanding my passion for theater and why I would be upset over the fact that I didn't get to see Karen as Anita last night.

I would also like to state again for the record that I am not mad at Karen for being ill (if in fact she was ill enough not to go on)...I am mad because she was not present at the theater last night.

Updated On: 6/10/09 at 01:38 PM

To truly practice "to each their own" you need to learn to ignore posts that bother you or offend your sensibilities and not respond to them. WAT only bothers those who allow themselves to be bothered. I personally like sparring with him or telling him to pipe down once in a while. Keeps life interesting. :)

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to quote Joan Crawford as portrayed in Mommie Dearest : "I'm not mad at YOU, I'm mad at the dirt."

WAT is just about Next To Normal with this latest outburst.

Lovin that pic--- the guy reminds me of Jefferson Mays !!

Absolutely, PJ. You are worship HAIR and hate WEST SIDE STORY as much as you want. It won't change my opinion of the two shows...

Can I have some popcorn? It's my party! (and i'll cry if i want to)

Karen out again tonight- I really hope she's ok! (Josefina out too.)