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Posted: 6/9/13 at 7:27am
Unless I'm seeing things, I'm very bummed out that my original NYC thread has disappeared. I don't recall posting anything objectionable. Perhaps I overshared something from one of the shows? Was it my posting of the stage door pictures? (I don't know how to post multiple pics in one sitting.) I'm a bit sad now, but here's a minimized version of the shows I've seen so far. Later this afternoon, I see "Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike". CHICAGO: I loved the show, of course. Adam Pascal and Christine Pedi were amazing. Adam sustained "the......gun" for a very, very long time. Christine displayed her own brand of humor with the role of "Mama". Overall, the cast was awesome. THE NANCE: This was a very funny and moving show. I laughed and I cried. Nathan Lane was superb in his role as the troubled theatre person, who cannot sustain a relationship with a young man who actually cares for him. Jonny Orsini was incredible as his character tried to find his way into the heart of Chauncey Miles (Nathan Lane). His brief nude scene was daring of him. Cady Huffman was funny as the liberal, possibly communist stripper. I loved the show. At one point in the show, there was a sustained cell phone noise coming from possibly the middle mezzanine section. Ned and Chauncey were in a tender embrace and had to sustain that embrace until the noise was silenced. I really liked this show. PIPPIN: This was an amazing and incredible theatrical experience. The sets, costumes...everything about it was visually stimulating. In the first scenes, there were so many things happening that it was difficult to keep up and focus on things. Matthew Thomas James and the rest of the cast were on fire. Playing "Pippin", he was all over the place, with his singing and movements. His energy was not to believed. Patina Miller was fantasic and slightly threatening as Leading Player...sort of like the ringmaster of a circus. Andrea Martin will win her Tony...there is no doubt about it. She received a Standing Ovation for playing such a captivating character. The things she did onstage left me in awe! I hope "Pippin" tours eventually. There are a few sensual scenes. I forget what the suggested age limit is, but those scenes are quite sensual. I LOVED this show. I'll post my stage door pics in a little while. Thanks...RC in midtown Manhattan P.S. I've included a link to my pictures thru Photobucket. I'll post them one by one if they don't show up. Also, I saw a BWW member at Pippin. It was LuPone 76. He was really nice.
Stage Door Pics
Stage Door Pics
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
Updated On: 6/9/13 at 07:27 AM
