LADY DAY Reviews

#1

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 5:31pm

Didn't see a thread for this yet. I expect nothing but raves for Audra but who knows.

I only found the preview thread for this show and it's lots of pages - so will be nice to have a fresh thread!

#2

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 7:41pm

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20806366,00.html

#3

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 8:11pm

Entertainment Weekly is positive, with an A-: http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20364394_20806366,00.html

Talkin' Broadway is (HOLY CRAP!) positive, for once: http://www.talkinbroadway.com/world/LadyDay2014.html

NBC NY is positive: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/the-scene/Review-Lady-Day-Audra-McDonald-255030381.html

LA Times is positive: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/culture/la-et-cm-review-lady-day-at-emersons-bar-and-grill-20140413,0,7755115.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CultureMonster+(Culture+Monster)#axzz2yodVxrhJ

Updated On: 4/13/14 at 08:11 PM

#4

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 8:24pm

I just got a ticket for my trip next month - man, seats are scarce! Also got one for Hedwig.

#5

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 8:25pm

This is about to become a HOT ticket. So happy for Audra, here's to Tony #6!

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#6

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 8:28pm

Definitely glad I snagged a seat already! WOW! Go Audra. Do we know officially if it's being called a play or a musical yet? From what I've read it seems more like a play with music, but I don't pretend to be an expert.

#7

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 8:29pm

Just looking at the photographs of Billie Holiday in the period of the play show the challenge that a clean liver and radiant beauty like Audra McDonald would have in depicting her. McDonald meets that challenge successfully — but a question remains: Why?
Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill Review: Audra McDonald as Billie Holiday

#8

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 8:36pm

"McDonald channeling Holiday gives us not just one but two of the most extraordinarily gifted dramatic vocalists America has produced." McNulty, LA Times

#9

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 8:54pm

This MUST extend, right? We don't arrive until June 18 and I can't imagine missing this!

#10

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 8:55pm

I too just snatched up a ticket for Wednesday. With the love letters that continue to pour in, this will be an impossible ticket.

#11

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 9:03pm

Yeah, the ticket I was able to get was not fantastic, a bit off to the side but they are few and far between for when I am in the city.

#12

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 9:08pm

I hope if sales pick up after these reviews, Audra opts to have the show extended a few weeks.

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A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

#13

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 9:14pm

Newsday is positive: http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/lady-day-review-audra-mcdonald-as-billie-holiday-1.7681823

The Hollywood Reporter is positive: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/theater-review-audra-mcdonald-lady-695753

Variety is positive: http://variety.com/2014/legit/reviews/broadway-review-lady-day-at-emersons-bar-grill-starring-audra-mcdonald-1201156527/

AM NY is positive, with three out of four stars: http://www.amny.com/entertainment/audra-mcdonald-is-spellbinding-in-lady-day-at-emerson-s-bar-and-grill-1.7693164

TheaterMania is positive: http://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/reviews/04-2014/lady-day-at-emersons-bar-and-grill_68230.html?cid=homepage_news

Updated On: 4/13/14 at 09:14 PM

#14

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 10:11pm

The New York Times is mostly positive: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/14/theater/audra-mcdonald-in-lady-day-at-emersons-bar-and-grill.html?_r=0

NY Daily News is positive, with four out of five stars: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/lady-day-emerson-bar-grill-theater-review-article-1.1753747

USA Today is positive, with three and a half out of four stars: http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/theater/2014/04/13/broadway-review-lady-day-at-emersons-bar-and-grill/7589475/

The Associated Press is positive: http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/review-audra-mcdonald-divinely-channels-lady-day/2014/04/13/8e173946-c378-11e3-9ee7-02c1e10a03f0_story.html

Huffington Post is a rave: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-finkle/first-nighter-audra-mcdon_b_5144204.html

Updated On: 4/13/14 at 10:11 PM

#15

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 10:20pm

"Though most of the audience sits in Circle In The Square's horseshoe-shaped arena seating, "festive dress" is encouraged for those enjoying complimentary beverage service at the twenty nightclub tables up front".

I bought a ticket to this within the first hour of them going on sale, so I was lucky enough to score a table seat. However, I have no idea what "festive dress" entails.

Anyway, these reviews are amazing, I can't wait to see this.

#16

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 10:47pm

"However, I have no idea what "festive dress" entails."

You can never go wrong with a nice little black dress...

#17

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 10:49pm

WOW! Well, it looks like we all know what the Best Play/Musical and who the Best Leading Actress in a Play/Musical are going to be. Congrats to Audra, the cast and the crew!

Updated On: 4/14/14 at 10:49 PM

#18

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 10:51pm

^ There are so many things wrong with this post, I don't even know where to begin.

#19

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 11:10pm

Maybe Andrea is Adele's cousin?

#20

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 11:27pm

"WOW! Well, it looks like we all know what the Best Play/Musical and who the Best Leading Actress in a Play/Musical are going to be. Congrats to Andrea, the cast and the crew!"

Lady Day is being billed as a 'PLAY with MUSIC', NOT A MUSICAL, so therefore AUDRA will most likely be up for LEADING ACTRESS IN A PLAY, where she could just become the Most Honored Broadway Performer in History by not only winning six Tonys, but for winning in every single category an actress can be up for.

#21

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 11:29pm

The show will definitely be extended.
All ready to go.

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The number of people who will not see a show they don't want to see... is unlimited. Oscar Hammerstein

#22

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 11:53pm

There are so many things wrong with this post, I don't even know where to begin.

Ummmmm....wasn't there a debate if it was a play or a musical? I have no idea what I did wrong...

#23

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 11:58pm

Well, for starters, her name might be where you'd begin...

#24

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 11:58pm

Kids these days. Lord.

#25

LADY DAY Reviews

Posted: 4/13/14 at 11:59pm

Oops: I meant Audra. I'm sorry. Just a mistake