LaBute's reasons to be pretty to Arrive on Broadway

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LaBute's reasons to be pretty to Arrive on Broadway

Posted: 6/17/08 at 11:43pm

"Neil LaBute's reasons to be pretty, the MCC Theater production currently playing Off-Broadway's Lucille Lortel Theatre, will find its way to the Broadway stage in 2009.

Variety reports that August: Osage County producers Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel and Steve Traxler — in association with MCC — will produce the Broadway mounting.

Broadway rehearsals, according to the industry paper, are scheduled to begin Jan. 26, 2009, with a first preview at a theatre to be announced Feb. 13.

The current Off-Broadway company, which includes Piper Perabo, Alison Pill, Thomas Sadoski and Pablo Schreiber, will reprise their work for Broadway audiences. Terry Kinney, who directed the Off-Broadway run, will also helm the Broadway mounting..."

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/118788.html

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re: LaBute's reasons to be pretty to Arrive on Broadway

Posted: 6/17/08 at 11:47pm

I saw the show this past Sunday. It's a very interesting play, beautifully acted by a quartet of exceptional actors.

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Posted: 6/17/08 at 11:54pm

GOOD FOR THEM! I should look-into nabbing tix while it's still off-bway.

Damn, that Alison Pill sure has had a great yellow brick road lately, eh?

Fancy me some LaBute!

re: LaBute's reasons to be pretty to Arrive on Broadway

Posted: 6/17/08 at 11:55pm

Still gotta see it at the Lortel.

Interesting choice to have a Broadway transfer.

re: LaBute's reasons to be pretty to Arrive on Broadway

Posted: 6/17/08 at 11:59pm

Wow good for them. I think I was the only person who didn't like what I saw. Well, not so much disliked but indifferent. Who knows, maybe I'll give it another shot in 09.

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Posted: 6/18/08 at 12:16am

Wow.
Good for them! I really want to see this play, I definitely won't miss it on Broadway.

But you know what I would LOVE to see?

I would love it if they played this in repertory with FAT PIG and THE SHAPE OF THINGS. Now THAT would be a theatrical event!

Not really feasible, because neither Allison Pill nor Piper Perabo are fat, but interesting nonetheless.

Can't wait for this, I love me some Labute.

re: LaBute's reasons to be pretty to Arrive on Broadway

Posted: 6/18/08 at 2:03am

I love this show. I saw it two weeks ago- great script, perfect casting. Kudos to Neil!!!

Acting should be bigger than life. Scripts should be bigger than life. It should all be bigger than life.- Bette Davis

re: LaBute's reasons to be pretty to Arrive on Broadway

Posted: 6/18/08 at 6:37am

seems like it could be really good! congrats to it!!!

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re: LaBute's reasons to be pretty to Arrive on Broadway

Posted: 6/18/08 at 7:47am

Is this LaBute's Broadway debut?

In any case, I'm seeing it Saturday afternoon.

Updated On: 6/18/08 at 07:47 AM

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Posted: 6/18/08 at 9:10am

YES!

I was so upset that I didn't have the time to see this while I was in NYC, so it looks like I'm getting a second chance for next summer! Oh my gosh, this makes me so happy. I just love me some LaBute and Pill.

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Posted: 6/18/08 at 9:13am

Yes, this is LaBute's Broadway debut.

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#12

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Posted: 6/18/08 at 10:16am

Found out about this a couple of weeks ago and was so excited--so happy it's official.

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Posted: 6/18/08 at 10:22am

I'm so happy about this. I saw this play just before it opened, and while i thought there were a few flaws, i LOVED it overall. Great writing, great acting, and an interesting story.

Also, the play has stayed in my head ever since i saw it --which for me-- is the mark of a great night in the theatre.

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Posted: 6/18/08 at 1:32pm

I am thrilled about this announcement. Reasons To Be Pretty is a very meaningful and powerful show for this day and age. I am happy that it will get the chance to deliver it's message to a wider audience, especially with the brillant cast from this current production.

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Posted: 6/18/08 at 2:04pm

I saw Piper on Conan and he was raving about how the critics are eating up her performance and how amazing she is (I don't know whether or not this is true since I know nothing of the play or its reception), but I jokingly said to my friend 'watch this transfer' so this is a pleasant surprise. Alison Pill is on a roll!

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