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[TheLadyoftheWood]

Posted: 4/10/13 at 8:09pm

Give me Orion or Yannick. They are both super yummy in different ways. What I wouldn't give to be one of the props they use! Gah!

Updated On: 4/10/13 at 08:09 PM

[After Eight]

Posted: 4/10/13 at 8:36pm

Heavens to Betsy!

So much psycho-babble devoted to "analyzing" what is essentially drivel.

It's like writing a doctoral thesis about a bubble-gum wrapper.

Please, tell us this is some sort of parodic joke.

Oh, well. At least, the set, costumes and lighting are pretty.

[aasjb4ever]

Posted: 4/10/13 at 8:43pm

I finally saw this today, and it was so much fun! I didn't really know the show, but it blew me away.

My goodness, Orion Griffiths in hot pants gives me, well, hot pants!

[roseaddams]

Posted: 4/10/13 at 8:46pm

You'd think given all of the debate and analysis in response to the drivel After Eight posts, it'd be a little more forgiving.

[lenstersf]

Posted: 4/10/13 at 10:08pm

Well, I appreciate that some find deeper meaning in the story. I also appreciate open-mindedness and the sharing of ideas. After Eight's better than thou attitude is TIRED.

[PlayItAgain]

Posted: 4/11/13 at 1:59am

saw it tonight.

Still recovering from how amazing it was, Diane Paulus has really tapped into an amazing force with this production, magic/acrobatics/vaudeville. I had a huge smile on my face the entire time and the cast is perfect from top to bottom, this seasons been pretty mediocre so thank god for something as astounding as this show to pull the season out of its slump. Its the kind of production that comes around once every few decades, magical and will remind you of how great broadway can really be and will make you fall in love with the theater all over again.

[dkellergrl]

Posted: 4/12/13 at 10:32am

I saw this, over two weeks ago and I LOVED it. I've already purchased tickets to see it again in May, when my sister's back in town from San Francisco.

Just an amazing production and Patina Miller's FABULOUS!

[dreaming]

Posted: 4/12/13 at 4:38pm

Deleted-found more relevant thread!

Updated On: 4/12/13 at 04:38 PM

[macnyc]

Posted: 4/12/13 at 5:03pm

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How did they do that stunt when the "half a woman" (apparently a woman from the waist down) walks across the stage pushing some kind of drinks cart! That was amazing. I guess it was done with mirrors, but I can't figure out how the illusion would work.


Updated On: 4/13/13 at 05:03 PM

[aasjb4ever]

Posted: 4/12/13 at 5:13pm

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The cynic in me assumes a lady was just bent over, with her top half lodged in the table, it did look tall enough to house a human...torso...

[HoldThatThought]

Posted: 4/12/13 at 7:58pm

^ That must be a new one because I don't recall that trick in Cambridge.

[Damiensta]

Posted: 4/12/13 at 8:30pm

Spoiler ^^^^.

I figured she was bent over too

[macnyc]

Posted: 4/13/13 at 11:59am

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As I was watching it, I figured she had to be bent over somehow, but I remember thinking there was space between the waist and the cart. But that couldn't have been possible, because how else would she propel the cart? After all, she didn't have arms! I was even wondering if it could have been some kind of advanced animatronics device, but my theater partner said no, it was definitely human.

HoldThatThought, I didn't see the show in Cambridge, so I can't say if it's new for New York or not. But the trick happens so fast, and there's so much else happening on stage at the time, I think it's possible someone could miss it completely.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/13/13 at 12:02pm

I don't remember it from Cambridge, either. Paulus had indeed said there were additions.

I can't wait to get back to see this....I just don't know when my schedule will allow!

[EricMontreal22]

Posted: 4/13/13 at 1:57pm

"Heavens to Betsy!

So much psycho-babble devoted to "analyzing" what is essentially drivel. "

Serious question. WHY do you post here? You apparently hate discussion as you have your own, never wavering opinions. And seem to actually feel offence when people discuss something. I worry about your health--I think you would feel much better if you had a blog that some people could read. You really know your stuff, and always have great insight into that.

[After Eight]

Posted: 4/13/13 at 10:56pm

"WHY do you post here?"

First, in light of your insults, I instructed you not to ask me any questions. As always, you don't listen.

But, good soul that I am, I'll respond to this most presumptuous and offensive of questions.

I post for the same reason you and everyone else post here: to share knowledge, to comment on the theatre, to help others, and also, in my case, to provide balance, and to say what needs to be said.

As for my "unwavering" opinions, that gives me a good laugh. Do you, of all
people, self-proclaimed authority on everything and know-it-all supreme, ever waver in your opnions? Does anyone here?

But thank you very much for your concern about my health.

[Jimbo2]

Posted: 4/14/13 at 2:41pm

I finally got to see this revival after loving the original version, becoming friends with Ann Reinking and a huge fan of Fosse. The show was awesome, but I'm just wondering why there is no credit listed in the Playbill to him other than the Choreography by Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse? Didn't he write the original book or is this considered to be Diane's production etc? Just curious btw....also, buy your tickets now before the show opens-it will be a huge it!

[theatreguy]

Posted: 4/14/13 at 3:02pm

The book was written by Roger O. Hirson.

[Jimbo2]

Posted: 4/14/13 at 4:19pm

Thanks for the clarification.

[g.d.e.l.g.i.]

Posted: 4/14/13 at 6:04pm

^ Actually, you're partially right. Fosse was never credited, but everybody acknowledges (except Hirson, who must consider it some sort of point of pride) that Fosse played with the book, and rewrote more than a few things without demanding credit.

Updated On: 4/14/13 at 06:04 PM

[darquegk]

Posted: 4/14/13 at 6:22pm

Isn't that fairly standard though? Not universally, but when you're working with a known auteur?

[g.d.e.l.g.i.]

Posted: 4/14/13 at 6:33pm

These days, Greg, everybody has input at some point. The director wants a marble staircase, while the company manager believes it should be built from papier-mâché. Sales wants more "tits and ass," while an author might think every word of his is akin to Shakespeare. The resulting show is an amalgam of what everybody wants, as filtered through what the producer(s) was (were) able to get everyone to agree on.

Stuart Ostrow knew what he wanted Fosse to do. Fosse knew what he wanted to do. But Stephen Schwartz wouldn't have been (in)famously barred from rehearsals if he was completely on board with what happened. Professionals expect it. Newbies go with the flow or get kicked out of the stream.

Updated On: 4/14/13 at 06:33 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 4/14/13 at 6:52pm

Wow, I'm in awe of the strong opinions and philosophical debates about this show. I just have a simple question....when is Opening Night? Thanks...from RC in Austin, Texas P.S. I went thru every single page of this particular thread. Also, a number of people have mentioned the awesomeness of Orion Griffith's thighs. His wife is one lucky lady.

Updated On: 4/14/13 at 06:52 PM

[Tink2]

Posted: 4/14/13 at 7:10pm

Opening night is April 25.



Updated On: 4/14/13 at 07:10 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 4/14/13 at 7:38pm

Merci.