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#26

re: Please hand Christiane Noll the Tony NOW! Bettyboy's Theatre Trip 4/4-4

Posted: 11/8/09 at 7:10pm

The night I saw it, his confrontation with Father in Act 2 actually drew applause.

Ragtime has an extremely strong ensemble. I also highly enjoyed Donna Migliaccio, but that may be because I think the role of Emma Goldman is just a wonderful part of the show and I love her songs anyway.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#28

re: Please hand Christiane Noll the Tony NOW! Bettyboy's Theatre Trip 4/4-4

Posted: 11/8/09 at 7:17pm

I purposely did not b*@ch Chita because I knew that. :) Ye people, please don't turn this into a crucifixion of Karen.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal "I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
#30

re: Please hand Christiane Noll the Tony NOW! Bettyboy's Theatre Trip 4/4-4

Posted: 11/8/09 at 7:29pm

Pj, because I effed up. I'll correct it! re: Please hand Christiane Noll the Tony NOW! Bettyboy's Theatre Trip 4/4-4
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal "I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
#31

re: Please hand Christiane Noll the Tony NOW! Bettyboy's Theatre Trip 4/4-4

Posted: 11/8/09 at 7:59pm

"I purposely did not b*@ch Chita because I knew that. :) Ye people, please don't turn this into a crucifixion of Karen."

Did I ever say you were B*t*h*n* about it? No. I was saying before everyone starts saying how she is never in that she has been on vacation this week. She hasn't missed a show in a long time.
#40

re: Please hand Christiane Noll the Tony NOW! Bettyboy's Theatre Trip 4/4-4

Posted: 11/9/09 at 11:33am

Meghann was on last night as well. I prefer many of her choices to Jennifer's for the reasons that have been pointed out - the innocence, the young girl both (as one of the reviews, I forget which but probably Brantley) said "both wanting to be seen and noticed by her mother and terrified of turning into her", etc. As far as the drug usage goes, I think the innocence and lostness can still be a big part of that. It's not like she's out scoring crack on the street corner. She's still struggling with everything, and I think the "softer side" for lack of a better word works for that.
#41

re: Please hand Christiane Noll the Tony NOW! Bettyboy's Theatre Trip 4/4-4

Posted: 11/9/09 at 11:39am

The night I was there, I believe some of Meghann's family was there because they were so happy and crying and telling people how proud they were of her and about her first getting the callback. I was so touched by their genuine happiness for Meghann. I think she reads a lot younger on stage then Jen, which really worked for me. Also, she seems less like the "stereotypical angsty teen", which I feel is how Jen plays it. Meghann had a freshness that I like-she added the some depth for me.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal "I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
#42

re: Please hand Christiane Noll the Tony NOW! Bettyboy's Theatre Trip 4/4-4

Posted: 11/9/09 at 2:15pm

"I loved Ragtime but.....Noll really left me wanting more. I don't get the hype over her at all. She seemed like she was in a community theater show while everyone else was on Broadway. And I'm a big fan of hers."

INTERESTING. I felt kinda the opposite, like she made much more specific choices than many of her fellow actors and that she and "Mother's Younger Brother" were the standouts.
"This ocean runs more dark and deep than you may think you know...I'll be the fear of the fire at sea." -Marie Christine
#43

re: Please hand Christiane Noll the Tony NOW! Bettyboy's Theatre Trip 4/4-4

Posted: 11/9/09 at 3:17pm

Oh and as for Rock of Ages, there was a lot of Kira in Sherrie, that is for sure. I loved Kerry in the role.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal "I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
#45

re: Please hand Christiane Noll the Tony NOW! Bettyboy's Theatre Trip 4/4-4

Posted: 11/9/09 at 3:25pm

"INTERESTING. I felt kinda the opposite, like she made much more specific choices than many of her fellow actors and that she and "Mother's Younger Brother" were the standouts."

I felt the same way about Noll. Her "Mother" was much more dynamic than Mazzie's, in my opinion. Even without comparing her to Mazzie, I thought her portrayal was brilliant. She's the emotional heart of this Ragtime.
#46

re: Please hand Christiane Noll the Tony NOW! Bettyboy's Theatre Trip 4/4-4

Posted: 11/9/09 at 3:36pm

Natalie dances THE HELL out of America. She destroys it. You can't take your eyes off of her! She is so intensely sexy and a force of nature in the show. I was stunned by her performance.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal "I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
#47

re: Please hand Christiane Noll the Tony NOW! Bettyboy's Theatre Trip 4/4-4

Posted: 11/9/09 at 3:41pm

I agree: Noll was brilliant. Her interpretation of Mother was spot-on, in my opinion.

I would also LOVE to see Bobby Steggert get some recognition for his work. I was a little put-off by his characterization in the beginning, but after seeing the arc that he takes Younger Brother on I understood where he was coming from and really ended up loving his performance. His confrontation with Father was one of those great theatrical moments, and, as I've said before, his final moments with Coalhouse were so powerful. I really, really loved him.
#49

re: Please hand Christiane Noll the Tony NOW! Bettyboy's Theatre Trip 4/4-4

Posted: 11/9/09 at 4:53pm

I would also LOVE to see Bobby Steggert get some recognition for his work. I was a little put-off by his characterization in the beginning, but after seeing the arc that he takes Younger Brother on I understood where he was coming from and really ended up loving his performance. His confrontation with Father was one of those great theatrical moments, and, as I've said before, his final moments with Coalhouse were so powerful. I really, really loved him.

Steggert's brilliant act 2 more than makes up for his bizarre act 1.
#50

re: Please hand Christiane Noll the Tony NOW! Bettyboy's Theatre Trip 4/4-4

Posted: 11/9/09 at 10:01pm

I am pretty sure Bobby will get a Tony nod. At least I hope so.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal "I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello

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