Missing The Woman in White... — Page 5

when I saw this I left the theatre underwhelmed. I liked it enough, but left cold. I did not know the score or story going in. however, something stuck with me. over the past couple of weeks I have been listening to the OLCR, and love it more and more with every listen. now it has become one of my "go to" cds, and I can't get enough of it.

I do hope it will get a nomination for at least all the technical aspects, score, and Maria Friedman. I hope I am not asking too much.

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Updated On: 4/17/06 at 11:04 AM

I think a lot of us feel bad for Michael Ball. When the show first started we all talked about how he would at least be nominated in the featured catregory. Fosco is a terrific role both for the acting & characterization and the singing. But now I guess both Michael's can lament about the fat suit. Too bad really.

Not at all. He had gotten really sick from a mixture of things and couldn't perform. He did come back a few times close to the end of the run, but there was obvious strain in his voice. Luckily he is better now and home in England!

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I think when I first saw it on broadway, my reaction was mixed, but by my second viewing I was already in love. It is a genious work of ALW, that needs time to be appreciated!

P.S. Does anyone know where I can order tix for Maria at the carlyle? I was on ticketmania, but I couldnt find where I could order the tickets.

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Updated On: 4/17/06 at 12:53 PM

yes...i had mixed feelings when i saw it for the 1st time, then when i saw the final performance...it was amazing...i was also familiar with the score...and the theatre was 100% full..so...unfortunatly it was more exciting...and the show was not selling that well. Google the Carlyle cafe...it has a website where you can purchase tix...i will be there on thursday the 4th if everything works out.

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He runs into the train tunnel to escape Walter and the train hits him. Loved that effect in the theatre.

I'll be in NYC on Wednesday for the first time since the show closed and I'm quite sure I'll have a lump in my throat passing the Marquis.

I do believe that this is a show that took "investment" on the part of the audience. I didn't love it the first time I saw it in London, but I was blown away by the individual performances, particularly Maria, Michael (Ball) and Jill Paice. The character of Anne I actually found a bit annoying. It wasn't until I saw the re-worked Broadway show that I truly appreciated Angela Christian's amazing vocals and her tortured portrayal of Anne. They should have stuck to the London ending...far more poignant...but this was a beautiful show...it deserved better than it got.

I'm optimistic that Maria will pull off a Tony nomination, and I think she will still be a lead contender in the category. I'd love for Michael to at least get a nod...I wouldn't expect him to win given his abbreviated run...but if you saw his performance as Fosco it was brilliant and well worthy of a nomination.

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