Lindsay Lohan in West End's "Speed-The-Plow"- Page 2

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 6/18/14 at 4:32pm

I watched all eight episodes of the docu-series as well, and it seems as if she was late for nearly every single appointment that she had. The two off the top of my head are a photo shoot for a magazine that they had to reschedule twice and also a halloween party event.

Hopefully you are right about this schedule being set months in advance and her being able to plan ahead, but with her, you just never know.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 6/18/14 at 5:05pm

This show was Madonna's first and only foray into live theater.

Do a quick Google search to fact check yourself.

Though Madonna isn't the thespian she wishes she was, she has indeed had some creditable theater credits:

David Rabe's GOOSE AND TOM-TOM in 1986 at the Lincoln Center Theater
David Mamet's original 1988 Broadway production of SPEED-THE-PLOW at the Royale Theatre
David Williamson's UP FOR GRABS in 2002 at London's Wyndham's Theatre

[veronicamae]

Posted: 6/18/14 at 5:08pm

Good grief, people jumping on me re: Madonna lol. I'm a mega-Madonna fan; I just forgot about the other shows.

Aaaaanyway - I wonder how the notorious UK paparazzi will treat Lindsay? Horrifically, I'm sure.

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 6/18/14 at 5:19pm

It's good she's starting her stage career with a role that has the range of an inchworm.

[jbroadway4]

Posted: 6/18/14 at 8:09pm

Why is everyone giving her **** for this? She may not be known for being on time for everything, but give her a chance. You can tell she is really trying to turn her life around. She is a really talented actress and I wish her all the best with this!

[Addison D.]

Posted: 6/18/14 at 8:19pm

Addiction is a nightmare. Recovery is hard work. I can't imagine how difficult it must be with every smug, gossip-mongering jack-a$$ rooting for you to fail.

I wish her success--the best revenge.

[jbroadway4]

Posted: 6/18/14 at 8:26pm

^^^^^

[CapnHook]

Posted: 6/18/14 at 8:54pm

Will Jeremy Piven also be in this? 'Cuz then I don't care what the cost is, I'm there!

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 6/18/14 at 9:31pm

I just hoped she isn't confused and thinking this is an edgy soft core movie called Speedily Plowed.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 6/18/14 at 9:42pm

The Times reported that Lohan will make a “potential appearance” in the David Mamet play this November.

It seems like this isn't a done deal.

Jbroadway, the addiction thing is one thing, but she has done a lot of crazy things that had nothing to do with that. She just makes excuses for everything and blames everyone but herself. I just think a lot of people are done entertaining her b*ll****.

[BroomstickBoy]

Posted: 6/18/14 at 9:43pm

She's been trying for the last 10 years. And failing. She thinks that by staying in the public eye, trying to revise the ideals of relevancy, she is going to get back on track, but really she's just cloying for pity. Pity degrades. Degradation leads to further detachment, and it's straight back to the bottom from there.

You have to go away to have a comeback. She doesn't get that. So many celebrities don't, and that is why their mental illness goes untreated, and that is why she stays a mess. If work is so important, you make an effort.

She hasn't, and this is why people expect her to fail. It's the default response for a culture on cynical autopilot.

I'm a counselor, excuse the rambling.

Updated On: 6/18/14 at 09:43 PM

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 6/18/14 at 9:46pm

All great points, Broomstick.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 6/18/14 at 9:56pm

Oh goody, Gwyneth Paltrow has a gal pal to help her through her divorce!

[StageManager2]

Posted: 6/18/14 at 10:18pm

Here's a segment from Entertainment Tonight that that reports Madonna's Broadway debut in Speed-the-Plow including clips of her performance.
God, she was awful!

[StageManager2]

Posted: 6/18/14 at 10:18pm

Here's a segment from Entertainment Tonight that that reports Madonna's Broadway debut in Speed-the-Plow including clips of her performance.
God, she was awful!

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 6/26/14 at 12:51pm

Apparently, it has been confirmed.
Lindsay Lohan

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 6/26/14 at 1:01pm

I feel really sorry for the people across the pond.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 6/26/14 at 1:03pm

at least her u/s will be going on a lot($$$$)!

[JBradshaw]

Posted: 6/26/14 at 1:10pm

That ET segment is funny...esp seeing future Brodway peeps ( Brooke and Christie Brinkley) and people that need to come to Broadway ( Jenneifer Grey as Roxie come on needs to happen! )

Good Luck to LiLo

[ShakinBaconGirl]

Posted: 6/26/14 at 1:14pm

I'm really rooting for her. I would love it if she surprised everyone.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 6/26/14 at 1:22pm

At least we know it won't jump the pond.

[JessMoriarty]

Posted: 6/26/14 at 1:28pm

This is terrible, but I bet the first shows will be a huge success just because people want to see it, but I surely won't hop on a flight to London.

[Auggie27]

Posted: 6/26/14 at 5:31pm

Good grief, she didn't sign up for EVITA. Everyone expects Neely O'Hara slumped against the garbage can, but she's spot-on for the fairly limited range role. I saw Madonna; it's not exactly Mary Tyrone. Schedule wise, it's mostly evening work, she will likely pull it off easily. (One mid-week matinee, 5 and 8:30 on Saturday.) A movie set at dawn is more demanding.

Updated On: 6/26/14 at 05:31 PM

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 6/26/14 at 9:00pm

"I saw Madonna; it's not exactly Mary Tyrone."

I keep giggling over this line.

[finebydesign]

Posted: 6/26/14 at 9:11pm

I wonder how she's gonna balance this with her hosting responsibilities on the View?