Michelle Pawk steals the show in LOSING LOUIE!

[LaCageAuxFollesFan]

Posted: 9/22/06 at 9:31am

Had a chance to catch the first preview last night, but no time to write a review just yet. I know there's already a negative post on the "other" board about the show, and although it's not perfect, I don't think nearly as bad as that post makes it out to be.

Michelle Pawk, for me at least, was the standout and stole the play. She was nothing short of fantastic. She makes a bold character choice throughout, that for me works. She is playing a ballsy woman and is pitch perfect.

Mark Linn Baker also turns in a comediclly timed, all around good performance.

The play itself, I thought, was strong, not perfect, and not life altering, but strong.

Surprisingly, while the set is there and serves its purpose its not as fantastic as those RABBIT HOLE or ABSURD PERSON SINGULAR sets were on that stage.

I thought Paul Gallo's lighting design was a strong runner-up to Michelle Pawk's performance. Everytime the play changes between past & present, the effect is seemless, and quite stunning.

It was the first preview, and hopefully the kinks will be worked out (although there is a character choice made by one of the other actress that really got on my nerves). It's simple and enjoyable though, and a nice evening at the theatre.

[VeuveClicquot]

Posted: 9/22/06 at 9:38am

I adore Pawk, and I have tix for this show next week. Thanks for posting the review. I'm looking forward to seeing her.

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 9/22/06 at 10:20am

Thanks for the review! I'm going tomorrow night and will post my thoughts.

[WesternSky2]

Posted: 9/22/06 at 10:41am

How was Scott Cohen?

[LaCageAuxFollesFan]

Posted: 9/22/06 at 10:54am

Cohen was good...all 3 men are just fine in their roles, Linn-Baker being the standout. Cohen certainly never misteps, and gives a solid performance. He IS Louie, but it's ultimately PAWK & LINN-BAKER who have the juciest roles, and do the most with them.

[folkyboy]

Posted: 9/22/06 at 2:49pm

yay thanks for making me excited to see it now :) i have a ticket for October 7th

[Emcee4ever]

Posted: 9/22/06 at 3:06pm

Way to go Fraulein Kost/Fritzie! ^^

[Showcraig]

Posted: 9/22/06 at 9:01pm

Great to hear - I am a Pawkie and cannot wait to see her when I go to the show in October!

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 9/23/06 at 12:03am

How was Georgie (err...Patricia Kalember)?

[LaCageAuxFollesFan]

Posted: 9/23/06 at 10:25am

Patricia was a perfect choice to replace Jan Maxwell...she fits the part perfectly. She, is in great contrast to Pawk's character throughout and the two of them are funny to watch.

I'll should get my full review out sometime today.

[folkyboy]

Posted: 9/23/06 at 10:43am

i didn't even know Jan Maxwell stepped out. that sucks considering i already got tickets. was there a reason why?

[LaCageAuxFollesFan]

Posted: 9/23/06 at 11:00am

Not sure if there was any reason given, although with her recent track recond...one can only speculate. It doesn't matter though, Kalember does a superb job - but this one is all about the PAWK anyway...damn, I wanna see it again just for her.

[erelene@broadway]

Posted: 9/23/06 at 5:45pm

what is the run time for the show please

[LaCageAuxFollesFan]

Posted: 9/23/06 at 9:36pm

2 hrs 15mins w/1 15min intermission

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 9/24/06 at 1:06am

Saw this tonight and have to agree with LaCageFan...Michele was incredible. I actually loved the show, but Michele was the clear standout of the cast and was absolutely hilarious.

I loved the use of the set during the 60s and the present day...it defnitely worked. I was completely engaged the entire time (except during a stupid scene where the adult characters tell a bunch of jokes...that was stupid). Still an all around fun play...nothing earth shattering, but a very entertaining evening. So glad Michele is working again...she is a real star.

(And for those of you who want to know, she does not credit Mamma Mia in her bio.)

Have been very pleased with MTC's last three shows at the Biltmore...keep it up!