Munk sees DOUBT — Page 2
#27
Posted: 4/6/05 at 8:26am
I might see it tonight. If not, on Saturday. I have high hopes as I've only been hearing raves about it. 
What surpised me is that they apparently have no student rush, Munk. A friend of mine went the other day and got 2nd row in the mezz with his student ID.
Maybe they changed their policy due to the good reviews.
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What surpised me is that they apparently have no student rush, Munk. A friend of mine went the other day and got 2nd row in the mezz with his student ID.
Maybe they changed their policy due to the good reviews.
QM
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#28
Don't forget about Amy Ryan who is nuanced and wonderful as Stella in "Streetcar" (and is the perfect foil to Natasha's Blanche).
I think the competition will be between her, Adriane Lenox, Mirielle Enos, Lisa Gay Hamilton and Ari Graynor.
Posted: 4/6/05 at 10:35am
Don't forget about Amy Ryan who is nuanced and wonderful as Stella in "Streetcar" (and is the perfect foil to Natasha's Blanche).
I think the competition will be between her, Adriane Lenox, Mirielle Enos, Lisa Gay Hamilton and Ari Graynor.
Updated On: 4/6/05 at 10:35 AM
#29
Posted: 4/6/05 at 1:00pm
Wonderful review. I couldn't agree more.
When I was there two weekends ago, I got student rush in the front mez though... Maybe they changed it?
When I was there two weekends ago, I got student rush in the front mez though... Maybe they changed it?
[title of show] on Broadway. it's time. believe.
#30
Posted: 4/6/05 at 1:38pm
I agree, I was so pleasantly surprised by this play. I was totally engaged the entire time! I'm recommending it to everyone I possibly can!
As someone very familiar with the setting of the play, albeit not the time frame, I found it very easy to relate to, and had felt the frustrations of both Fr. Flynn and Sister Aloysius, as well as the nervousness of Sister James. I grew up around sisters and catholic schools, so it was really interesting to see the similarities even now to the characters and the environment.
I agree with you Munk, a little bit at least, about the "that way" thing. I wasn't entirely convinced either, but I wonder if he actually came out to his parents, or if it's something his parents pick up on and suspect. Especially since back then, even suspecting could cause a father to react that way. It's another thing about this play to consider.
As someone very familiar with the setting of the play, albeit not the time frame, I found it very easy to relate to, and had felt the frustrations of both Fr. Flynn and Sister Aloysius, as well as the nervousness of Sister James. I grew up around sisters and catholic schools, so it was really interesting to see the similarities even now to the characters and the environment.
I agree with you Munk, a little bit at least, about the "that way" thing. I wasn't entirely convinced either, but I wonder if he actually came out to his parents, or if it's something his parents pick up on and suspect. Especially since back then, even suspecting could cause a father to react that way. It's another thing about this play to consider.
#31
Posted: 4/6/05 at 3:12pm
I did think of that - that the parents just have a clue and that the boy might truly not really "know" himself, and that's very likely. It didn't take away from the play, but it's the only thing I questioned.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
#32
Posted: 4/6/05 at 3:41pm
Excellent review, Munk. I totally agree.
SPOILER (AGAIN)
I also didn't really buy that a young teenaged kid in 1964 would come out to his parents, but I just kind of suspended that because I was enjoying the play so much.
SPOILER (AGAIN)
I also didn't really buy that a young teenaged kid in 1964 would come out to his parents, but I just kind of suspended that because I was enjoying the play so much.
#33
Posted: 4/6/05 at 3:43pm
What do you think about Lenox and the Tony?
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
#34
Posted: 4/6/05 at 3:46pm
I believe that Lenox will be nominated. She has a very good chance of winning. She will make my end-of-the-season list, for sure.
#35
Posted: 4/6/05 at 3:51pm
SPOILER
Rather than being out to his parents, I think it's much more likely that the parents, particularly his mother, know that he is, as Mrs. Muller describes, "that way". Parents usually know before children themselves know. The boy is described as shy and quiet, and his mother talks about his "nature". All code, I believe for a boy who is gay but doesn't yet know it himself.
Coincidentally, a friend with three boys has a 12-year-old son going through the exact same phenomenon. His mother and father assume that he is gay, but he has described himself as "confused" as to what he is.
Rather than being out to his parents, I think it's much more likely that the parents, particularly his mother, know that he is, as Mrs. Muller describes, "that way". Parents usually know before children themselves know. The boy is described as shy and quiet, and his mother talks about his "nature". All code, I believe for a boy who is gay but doesn't yet know it himself.
Coincidentally, a friend with three boys has a 12-year-old son going through the exact same phenomenon. His mother and father assume that he is gay, but he has described himself as "confused" as to what he is.
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#36
Posted: 4/6/05 at 4:02pm
SPOILER
I definitely agree, and I definitely thought of that - but it's the only thing in the play that I questioned.
I definitely agree, and I definitely thought of that - but it's the only thing in the play that I questioned.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
#37
Posted: 4/6/05 at 4:08pm
I believe the whole cast will be nominated and is it possible for them all to win (If goldenhersh and lennox both get nominated in the same category)? I don't know of anytime that happened. But, i find it really funny that the 2 biggest plays of the season are playing right on opposite sides of the street. Same thing with the musicals (well not exaclty but close)
IF YOU HAVEN'T SEE DOUBT BUY TICKETS NOW I HEAR IT'S STARTING TO GET HARD. THIS PLAY NEEEDS TO BE SEEN
IF YOU HAVEN'T SEE DOUBT BUY TICKETS NOW I HEAR IT'S STARTING TO GET HARD. THIS PLAY NEEEDS TO BE SEEN
#38
Posted: 4/6/05 at 4:10pm
Goldenhersh might not get nominated, seeing that Featured Actress-Play is heating up. I believe Lenox will.
#39
Posted: 4/6/05 at 4:12pm
I would certainly vote for Lenox over anyone else I've seen so far - but then again, I haven't seen MAGNOLIAS or STREETCAR.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
#40
Posted: 4/6/05 at 4:17pm
Featured Actress is very crowded this year:
Carla Gugino, After the Fall
Jessica Hecht, After the Fall or Julius Caesar
Rosie Perez, Reckless
Debra Monk, Reckless
LisaGay Hamilton, Gem of the Ocean
Tamara Tunie, Julius Caesar
Leslie Uggams, On Golden Pond (I'm assuming that she will be considered featured)
Sarah Paulson, The Glass Menagerie
Mireille Enos, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Heather Goldenhersh, Doubt
Adriane Lenox, Doubt
Polly Draper, Brooklyn Boy
Amy Ryan, A Streetcar Named Desire
I believe that the six women from Steel Magnolias will all be considered featured
Carla Gugino, After the Fall
Jessica Hecht, After the Fall or Julius Caesar
Rosie Perez, Reckless
Debra Monk, Reckless
LisaGay Hamilton, Gem of the Ocean
Tamara Tunie, Julius Caesar
Leslie Uggams, On Golden Pond (I'm assuming that she will be considered featured)
Sarah Paulson, The Glass Menagerie
Mireille Enos, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Heather Goldenhersh, Doubt
Adriane Lenox, Doubt
Polly Draper, Brooklyn Boy
Amy Ryan, A Streetcar Named Desire
I believe that the six women from Steel Magnolias will all be considered featured
#41
Posted: 4/6/05 at 4:19pm
I would consider Uggams leading...
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
#42
Posted: 4/6/05 at 4:21pm
Her name is above the title, but after seeing the show, it really is a featured role. If you're judging based on the movie, know that they REALLY expanded the role for Hepburn. I wouldn't nominate her in either category. She was just okay.
#43
Posted: 4/6/05 at 4:22pm
I don't see why Uggams would be featured over leading. It's basically the story of Norman and Ethel, while her role may not impact as much as Norman's, it's still a leading role.
#44
Posted: 4/6/05 at 4:23pm
I don't know why I'm so partial to Lenox, but she truly blew me away.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
#45
Posted: 4/6/05 at 4:25pm
My five would be
Mireille Enos
Carla Gugino*
Adriane Lenox
Sarah Paulson
Amy Ryan
Mireille Enos
Carla Gugino*
Adriane Lenox
Sarah Paulson
Amy Ryan
#46
Posted: 4/6/05 at 4:26pm
Oh no! Lenox! Was Gugino really that good?
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
#47
Posted: 4/6/05 at 4:30pm
Gugino was absolutely brilliant in every sense of the word. A total revelation. To see an actress in her Broadway debut-who had never really done stage work before-be up there and be THAT GOOD was an experience. Just a true star performance. I hope that she comes back to Broadway very, very soon!
#48
Posted: 4/6/05 at 4:31pm
I missed AFTER THE FALL. Do you think enough Tony voters saw her?
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
#49
Posted: 4/6/05 at 4:38pm
Probably not. Although, between all of the possibilities, she got some of the best reviews. Even those who didn't like the show raved about her.
#50
I forgot about Carla Gugino -- she was incredible in that role. Thanks for the reminder -- revising my list slightly for featured actress nominees - Amy Ryan, Adriane Lenox, Mirielle Enos, Carla Gugino, and Lisa Gay Hamilton. I actually think Ryan might win this one.
Posted: 4/6/05 at 4:52pm
I forgot about Carla Gugino -- she was incredible in that role. Thanks for the reminder -- revising my list slightly for featured actress nominees - Amy Ryan, Adriane Lenox, Mirielle Enos, Carla Gugino, and Lisa Gay Hamilton. I actually think Ryan might win this one.
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