Through 6/28:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/RUINED_Extends_Once_Again_Thru_628_20090429
Through 8/2:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/RUINED_Extends_at_MTC_Through_August_2_20090604
Great news!
50 bucks this comes to Broadway.
I don't know if RUINED could succeed on Broadway on more than a limited run: with extension after extension, it seems to be drawing its New York audience pretty quickly. If it moved to Broadway in a commercial production, it would have to rely on tourists almost completely, and how many tourists will want to see a Serious, Wretching Drama, no matter how well-written or put-together?
That said, I do hope it gets that limited run.
Stand-by Joined: 6/18/08
Its a shame MTC doesn't just forego the extensions and mount it at the Biltmore next year...
That would satisfy a Broadway run without the financial risk.
Fantastic show...it totally deserves to be one of MTC's Broadway ventures next year. They had a somewhat rough year and this being mounted at the Biltmore would surely set them off on the right foot next season.
What great news for them; Broadway transfer or not, six extensions is wonderful news.
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
It doesn't need to go on Broadway to be successful. 6-time extension, Pulitzer Prize; chances are it'll win the Drama Desk and Obie.
Understudy Joined: 12/5/08
This is wonderful news!
Just got back, and all I can say is.... "WOW" !!!!!!!!!
Nothing else to say. Just an incredible production, that needs to be seen !!!
Beyond powerful.
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
Today is Saiddah Eukalona's last performance as Mama Nadi. Portia will take over in a week or so, I believe.
<< Today is Saiddah Eukalona's last performance as Mama Nadi. Portia will take over in a week or so, I believe.
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Saiddah is brilliant ! Yankee (and others) --- having not seen all of the others nominees, do you think Saiddah could have won the Tony had the show been on Broadway?
I think she definitely would have won.
She gave the best female performance in a play that I saw this year.
Glad you loved it, Testing! It's a really wonderful piece of theater.
Was the theater crowded?
Thanks, Wicked !! One of the best shows I have ever seen, and her performance was fascinating ! (Just aren't enough accolades !!)
The theatre was around 90-95% full.... And seemed like everyone loved it !!!
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
I think that if RUINED opened at the Biltmore, a whole mess of things would be different. It would no doubt win Best Play (it is by far the best play of the year, REASONS not withstanding, as it originally opened in 0
; Eukalona would have a great shot at best actress and Condola Rashad would definitely win Featured Actress.
Thanks for the replies, guys !!! Loved Condola as well- and what a beautiful voice !!!
I totally agree, Yankee.
RUINED (with REASONS not far behind) is the best new play of the year by far.
I thought Eukalona, Rashad, and Quincy Tyler Bernstine were so incredible...words can't full describe their performances. They must be seen to be believed...
I wonder how Portia's take on Mama will differ from Eukalona's.
Loved "Reasons" as well, but "Ruined" is in a league of its own, in my opinion. Will definitely pay a return visit to see Portia !!
I'm sure Portia will be terrific--she's a very fine actress and I look forward to seeing her in the role.
Is it possible it can extend again? I move there 7/5!
RUINED extends again through August 2nd!
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/RUINED_Extends_at_MTC_Through_August_2_20090604
Updated On: 6/4/09 at 04:02 PM
Wife saw it last night with Rashad out--- said it was still amazing !!!!
LOVE this show !!!
I'm seeing it tomorrow night! My boss saw the show a few weeks ago and raved about it so I'm looking forward to it!
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/05/best-play-on-or-off-broadway/
and, via Oprah's Twitter Feed:
Just saw RUINED.... OMG..... EVERY SINGLE PERSON ON STAGE WAS OUTSTANDING.... Boo-hooing next to Jane Fonda had to borrow tissue.
Jane says why would you come without tissue? I had no IDEA! BRAVO BRAVO!!
Updated On: 6/6/09 at 01:51 AM
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/07
It's going to be extended again...through September 6.
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