Photo Flash: First Look at Harvey Fierstein & Jeffrey Tambor in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES!- Page 3

[Q]

Posted: 1/19/11 at 7:55am

For what it's worth, Robbiej posted this awhile ago about Harvey, and I thought it should be added here (it addresses the Harvey 'voice' issue) - plus, I think any thread is better with Robbie's input, even if it's second-hand

"Way back in the olden days, I was just a mere acting student in a university in the frosty north. Our gay and lesbian group didn't have much of a budget, but they had enough to bring one show to the school. It was Harvey Fierstein doing his one-man act. I, being obnoxious and self-promoting, suggested that some student (but who? who could it be!?) should do the opening monologue from Torch Song Trilogy as a way of honoring his work. I also roped another student into doing a monologue from Safe Sex. We got to spend some time with Mr. Fierstein backstage...and he was a fabulous. Kind and acerbic at the same time.

After we did our pieces, we watched the show from the wings. Harvey decided to sing I AM WHAT I AM. Was it like listening to Barbara Cook sing GLITTER AND BE GAY? Nope.

But it was the most fiercely delivered, moving version of that song I've ever encountered. Ever. Put me in the camp of thrilled to see it."

[sally1112]

Posted: 1/19/11 at 9:46am

ok, this thread got me excited. I just bought tickets for this show for my Spring Break trip!

[justafan2]

Posted: 1/19/11 at 9:48am

Q---very interesting. I guess I'll wait until he actually starts performances and read a few comments here---I never say never. (well, hardly ever) :)

[GottaHaveAGimmick]

Posted: 1/19/11 at 9:49am

It will be interesting, for sure. Harvey looks like Edna's less frumpy sister would look.