On 20th Century last night 7/14- Page 3

[Steve C.]

Posted: 7/20/15 at 9:19pm

I was looking on Tony site and YouTube and I saw that indeed the original OTTC designs were similar. I mean other than making the set more flashy and ArtDeco, what else can you do to a train? The performances were great too, especially Judy Kaye, but Kristin Chenowith was hitting spectacular home runs and grand slams every night!! I also admire how she is able to give such staggering performances, given with her physical issues. She Is A Real Trooper!

For those of us not in NYC what is Access 10? 

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 7/20/15 at 10:23pm

Its roundabouts $10 ticket program. You can get $10 tickets for the first few previews of their shows. I don't use it though since I like to see shows after they open

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 7/20/15 at 10:44pm

For the first 4 previews of a Roundabout show you sit in the last few rows upstairs for $10 a ticket

The seats are fine especially in the American Airlines theater which is where 20 th Century played.

[Steve C.]

Posted: 7/21/15 at 10:49am

Thanks again to everyone.

I understand now about the Access 10 and it sounds like a great program, especially for students and actors to see a show and not have to pay $200.00for a seat. I don't think it would work for me, coming from MD for day or overnight trips. We have to line up shows and be sure of tickets.  

[OlBlueEyes]

Posted: 7/21/15 at 11:01am

Just to put in a last word for Chenoweth, not that she needs one from me, but Lily Garland is a very demanding role, physically and vocally. Kristin flows through the show so effortlessly that this may be hard to recognize.

Madeline Kahn, 36 at the time, only lasted a month as Lily in 1978. According to her brand new biography, she was "terrified" of the score and of missing the high notes and kept missing performances.

Judy Kaye, who replaced Madelyn, was only 30.

Chenoweth is 46 going on 47 and in 2012 suffered horrendous injuries when a light fixture fell, hitting her in the face and driving her head into the ground. She suffered a fractured skull and hip and rib injuries for which she was still receiving rehabilitation last year.

In addition she suffers from Meniere's Disease and bronchitis.

To my knowledge she only missed two performances; perhaps it was one or two more than that.

I'm sure that there were days that she could not give her "A" effort, but Florence Birdwell taught that if hurting you still go on and perform as well as you are able.

Here is an interview with Elaine Paige, if you haven't already heard it, on the night before the Tony Awards where she confirms talk of transferring 20th Century to The West End and her intention to go to London with the show if it happens.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Kristin-Chenoweth-Talks-Tonys-ON-THE-TWENTIETH-CENTURY-West-End-Transfer-With-Elaine-Paige-20150613

 

[Steve C.]

Posted: 7/21/15 at 12:27pm

Thanks again OBE,

Just an FYI to everyone; Kristin Chenowith is getting a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on July 24th. I just read the article that lists all her credits, going back to Charlie Brown and even Pushing Daisies! I now remember how quirky good that show was with KC and Ellen Greene. It's streaming on Friday at 11:30am.

TTFN!

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 7/21/15 at 1:35pm

because kristin is a starrrrrrrrr

[OlBlueEyes]

Posted: 7/22/15 at 7:57pm

Thanks, Steve. Not any nicer than you. Actually I'm the most ignored poster on this board, but I don't mind. I learn a lot from the people here. If I have anything to contribute, it's mostly because I'm considerably older than most here, so I have some knowledge of events that happened before their time.

Regards,

Frankie

[eelw]

Posted: 7/22/15 at 9:23pm

Actually I'm the most ignored poster on this board, but I don't mind. I learn a lot from the people here. If I have anything to contribute, it's mostly because I'm considerably older than most here, so I have some knowledge of events that happened before their time.

 

Really?  You're definitely one of the more level headed posters here.  The rest are just a bunch of old farts attempting to chase kids off their front lawn.

 

[ebontoyan]

Posted: 7/22/15 at 10:28pm

^Agree, OBE I find your posts insightful and always makes sense (to me anyways) Unlike others in this board,  young or old, who are calling other people names or whatever or hijacking threads with off topic stuff! Thanks for being a voice of reason (and knowledge)