Posted: 6/1/18 at 12:17am
EllieRose2 said: "" people DO have to get on with their lives"
No, they really don't."
They don't?! Ever?
Posted: 6/1/18 at 1:57am
Posted: 6/1/18 at 2:37am
Posted: 6/1/18 at 4:28am
qolbinau said: "I just don’t know if I personally would enjoy seeing Ruthie sing her heartbreaking performance of “Something Wonderful” knowing the subtext of what has happened in her life. If she is happy doing this then great for her and the audience. But it’s so, so sad. I don’t think this is the kind of thing you ever truly can move on from. You can get on with your life. But it isn’t the kind of thing you’d move on from even after decades in my opinion. "
The key statement in your post is “in my opinion”. You have no right to judge how someone copes with pain or loss. I’d understand if that is how you would have to deal with it, but it seems like Ruthie is different. Ruthie is incredibly strong for doing this and if she had chosen not to do this, she’d still be incredibly strong. Much love to her.
Posted: 6/1/18 at 5:03am
haterobics said: "EllieRose2 said: "" people DO have to get on with their lives"
No, they really don't."
They don't?! Ever?"
Still...where is my judgement? I didn't suggest when anyone has to do that...in fact I tried to address those that suggested she might not be ready to do so.
Posted: 6/1/18 at 5:21am
LesWickedly said: "qolbinau said: "I just don’t know if I personally would enjoy seeing Ruthie sing her heartbreaking performance of “Something Wonderful” knowing the subtext of what has happened in her life. If she is happy doing this then great for her and the audience. But it’s so, so sad. I don’t think this is the kind of thing you ever truly can move on from. You can get on with your life. But it isn’t the kind of thing you’d move on from even after decades in my opinion. "
The key statement in your post is “in my opinion”. You have no rightto judge how someone copes with pain or loss. I’d understand if that is how you would have to deal with it, but it seems like Ruthie is different. Ruthie is incredibly strong for doing this and if she had chosen not to do this, she’d still be incredibly strong. Much love to her."
If you read my post it says great for her/there is no judgement at all. The main purpose of my post is to share what I think it would feel like for me to be an audience member of that performance.
Posted: 6/1/18 at 6:39am
EllieRose2 said: ""No, they really don't. Just because you said so? Gross. Gross. Gross. Your entire paragraph."
There’s nothing even slightly wrong, let alone “gross,” about what she wrote. Your reaction here is really bizarre.
I join you in wishing Ruthie great success in the show! I loved her performance at Lincoln Center and her Tony Award - in a cut-throat category that year! - was well- deserved.
Posted: 6/1/18 at 8:36am
dramamama611 said: "Still...where is my judgement? I didn't suggest when anyone has to do that...in fact I tried to address those that suggested she might not be ready to do so."
I didn't see any judgement in it either, FWIW.
Posted: 6/1/18 at 10:03am
I also did not see any judgment in dramamama's post, and I was the person she was responding to. I also did not mean to judge Miles and her decision, and am sorry it came across that way.
Posted: 6/1/18 at 10:59am
qolbinau said: "I just don’t know if I personally would enjoy seeing Ruthie sing her heartbreaking performance of “Something Wonderful” knowing the subtext of what has happened in her life. If she is happy doing this then great for her and the audience. But it’s so, so sad. I don’t think this is the kind of thing you ever truly can move on from. You can get on with your life. But it isn’t the kind of thing you’d move on from even after decades in my opinion. "
I know you’ve already said you didn’t mean for this to come off as judging, but it definitely didn’t come off well.
Personally, I wish her all the best. It takes incredible strength to do what she’s doing, and I hope this brings her some of the healing she needs. I wish I could get to London to see this production.
Posted: 6/1/18 at 11:13am
Posted: 6/1/18 at 11:19am
The person who knows what is best for Ruthie is Ruthie. Case closed.
I wish her all the strength, all the best, and I sincerely hope she is able to find peace and heal, in whatever way is best for her.
Posted: 6/1/18 at 12:58pm
Posted: 6/1/18 at 6:11pm
Finally some good news. I hope this will help her heal. Not that you can ever completely heal from what she's been through, but hopefully she'll find it cathartic. I continue to think of her and send my best wishes.
Updated On: 6/1/18 at 06:11 PM
Posted: 6/1/18 at 6:27pm
Posted: 6/2/18 at 10:56am
This just adds to the sadness of this story. How did the reporter / editor not confirm the details before publishing?
Posted: 6/2/18 at 11:19am
Well it's starting to make more sense now. I am surprised that a publication like playbill would make such an error - hope it can be corrected soon.
Posted: 6/2/18 at 1:06pm
Posted: 8/3/18 at 4:13pm
This is truly something wonderful. So proud of her.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BREAKING-Tony-Winner-Ruthie-Ann-Miles-Returns-to-the-Stage-in-West-Ends-THE-KING-AND-I-Tonight-20180803
Posted: 8/3/18 at 5:18pm
Posted: 8/3/18 at 9:29pm
First of all, wow. I can't even begin to imagine how strong Ruthie must be. This is really inspiring, and I hope she can continue to heal all that she possibly can.
Secondly, I know it's a stretch, but was anyone at the show tonight? I wonder how much of the London audience had any idea about the situation. I hope there was at least some audience acknowledgement, as she deserves that, and so much more.
Updated On: 8/3/18 at 09:29 PM
Posted: 8/3/18 at 9:34pm
It would be nice if we could retire this thread and start another moving forward. Shine a new light so to speak. :)
Posted: 8/4/18 at 12:30pm
Huss417 said: "It would be nice if we could retire this thread and start another moving forward. Shine a new light so to speak. :)"
Done. https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1111334
