Laura Benanti to replace Lauren Ambrose in MY FAIR LADY — Page 9

rayoflight104 said: "Does anyone know what the 'partial view' seats miss out on? Is it critical or not so much?"

I'm not sure if these are the same seats but I sat in the F row of the 100 section (close to the 113 at the aisle) and I wasn't able to see the bathroom during the rotating set and entrance way with the stairwell was hard to see too, but I really loved sitting there more than I did when I sat in the 300 section in row C. I felt more like a voyeur as opposed to being performed to and it seemed more...intimate somehow. Plus I liked overhearing Diana Rigg having an in-character conversation off to the side while the main action was going on during the ball scene.

Updated On: 10/22/18 at 09:07 PM

I absolutely agree. This is not hyperbole to me, but I honestly believe Harry Hadden-Paton and Lauren Ambrose created something truly magical together. I believe they both had a similar learning curve and grew together, so their Henry and Eliza was an organic whole that evolved after months of honing their performances. I'm afraid that even if they were to reunite for a Live at Lincoln Center special performance, it'd be too much of a separation that the level they ended on can't be replicated. Yes, I know every Broadway performer grows in their performance and get better and better as the show goes on (until they do it for too long) but that sort of evolution is unique to every show and I just loved Harry and Lauren's evolution together.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BpSxBtUh9x7/



Laura will not being doing the stage door, the whole run.

Updated On: 10/23/18 at 07:06 PM

Good for her! Cannot wait to hear the raves! So excited to see her soon!

https://twitter.com/AlanHenry/status/1054914381983690757?fbclid=IwAR0jeImQBtnhLVf8rAYnseBhrWuYjPst4eNx_2I4thNKLu7w2AvL7k1AQn0 here's a video of her first bow!

BroadwayConcierge said: "So glad to hear a positive review, bwayphreak! I can't wait to see her later this week.

One question I have: were there any noticeable costume/coloringdifferences between Ambrose's and Benanti's Eliza? (Also, I assume Benanti's Eliza is a brunette?)"

The costumes were identical to the ones that Ambrose wore. Benanti's Eliza is brunette. I am still on cloud nine from seeing her performance tonight. This is one of my favorite Broadway productions I have ever seen, and being able to see it with my favorite actress of all time is such a treat.

quizking101 said: "She owes nothing to anyone given her medical/family situation and she's still going out of her way to appreciate her fans in some capacity. That's some next level kindness she's showing.

FWIW, the Beaumont Stage Door never really gets super-packed, so the few people who are there are in for a nice surprise."

That Instagram message is very sweet. The fact that she's signing playbills and offering to sign things left at the stage door is more than she's required to do. I wonder if the items have to be MFL specific or if she'd sign something from past shows. I'd feel better dropping something off at the stage door rather than mailing it and I'm around Lincoln Center enough to easily pick it up.

I'm torn on whether I want to hang out in this thread because I want to hear all about Laura but I also might not see this until Danny joins. It depends on how long I can hold out. My wallet is crying.

Dolly80 said: "They only met for the first time on the day of her first performance?!! That’s hilarious If you think that’s the case..."

Benanti said just that in her show people interview.

So good to hear that Laura is doing great in this role and that the chemistry between her and Paton is wonderful despite just meeting each other on that day.

Dolly80 said: "lucillefrank said: "Benanti really was born to play Eliza. And her chemistry with Harry Hadden-Paton is amazing. You would not believe they had only met for the first time today. "

They only met for the first time on the day of her first performance?!! That’s hilarious If you think that’s the case..."

I mean sure you can patronize me but I’m only repeating what Benanti told me and what Bart Sher said during the curtain speech last night.