Michael Sheen on entrance applause- Page 2

[Hiram]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 2:53pm

I love entrance applause! It's an expression of love for a performer. When I was a kid, I saw the legendary Katharine Hepburn in COCO. It was her first stage appearance in New York after a seventeen year absence. When she made her spectacular entrance, the applause was deafening. It was an incredibly touching, unforgettable moment.

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 2:57pm

I was at the recent first preview of the (horrendous) DEUCE, and it being Angela Lansbury's first appearance on Broadway in 25 years, the entrance applause was HUGE!

[jordangirl]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 3:08pm

I like how, intentional (probably?) or not, they timed Audra's entrance in 110 In The Shade right at the end of "Lizzie's Coming Home". Putting it at a place where there would naturally (at least here) be applause (the end of a song) allows for the entrance applause without disrupting the performance. (And the times it's gone on a little longer, the hugs and her settling back in have just gone on a little longer too.)

[C is for Company]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 3:10pm

jordan, that is a really good example of a perfect use that does not disrupt the performance and keeps the excitement running high.

[jordangirl]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 3:14pm

I thought that the very first time I saw it ~ how it was a perfect place for a big star's entrance because it was so natural. I just wonder if it was intended that way from the start (during the first run I mean) or if it's something that was altered for this production. It works though.

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 3:21pm

I understand applauding if you're truly moved or thrilled by the performance and you're so incredibly blown away that you have to express it, but it's the very rare occasion where I feel that strongly about something. People will applaud at the entrance of any popular actor, then hoot and holler for any torch song, just because they think that's what you're supposed to do, not because that particular performance (or performer) deserves the special recognition.

[Born To Reign]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 3:24pm

I'm not an entrance applause fan. They haven't performed for me yet, what am I applauding?

[ben4]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 3:24pm

I think it would be a particular sign of weakness on the directors part for any production to be stopped dead by entrance applause. You have to make account for how the audience is going to behave at any given moment and in the end it's always better to have entrace applause as opposed to entrance boos and hisses.

[BwayBaby18]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 3:34pm

Jordan i thought the same thing at 110 in the Shade. But what was funny i was pulled out of the moment to turn to my boyfriend to tell him how i loved covering Audra's Entrance applause.

I find it ok to clap after a funny joke that is well reiceved by the audience. I do it all the time at Drowsy.

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 3:36pm

There were MANY lines that Julie White had in THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED after which she received lots of applause.

[B3TA07]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 3:59pm

Can we not stretch the tables? kthx

[jordangirl]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 4:05pm

^ Stretch the tables?

[lotiloti]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 4:11pm

Entrance applause is truly awful.A distraction from the production you've paid to see.Applauding an actor for being famous,is so provincial.Save it for the end

[Wicked63]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 5:12pm

Keep it till the end, by that time we'll know if its truly deserved. Could also knock 10mins of some shows!
Updated On: 7/1/07 at 05:12 PM