Redgrave & Jones Open DRIVING MISS DAISY at John Golden Theatre on Broadway Oct. 7, 2010
#2
Posted: 6/29/10 at 4:14pm
Wow!!!!
#3
Posted: 6/29/10 at 4:15pm
I thought the Jews were the enemy.
Updated On: 6/29/10 at 04:15 PM
#4
Posted: 6/29/10 at 4:15pm
Wow is the perfect word. This will probably reel in the geriatric crowd but I'm really, really excited for this, particularly to finally see Redgrave live onstage!
#5
Posted: 6/29/10 at 4:25pm
WOW! Hello Thanksgiving show with the family!
#6
Posted: 6/29/10 at 4:30pm
James Earl Jones... I just don't know about that.
#7
Posted: 6/29/10 at 4:34pm
WHAT? Mr. Uhry, excuse me - are you NUTS? Anti Israel Vanessa Redgrave (http://ht.ly/24V5j) to be on B'way as Miss Daisy? http://ht.ly/24V4S
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#8
Posted: 6/29/10 at 4:45pm
Both are too old for the roles.
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#9
Posted: 6/29/10 at 4:55pm
Too old? Isn't Daisy Werthan supposed to be 72 at the start of the play? Vanessa Redgrave is 73. Jessica Tandy was 80 when she was in the film version, and Wendy Hiller was 76 in the original West End production.
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Salve, Salve Regina
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Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra
Salve, Salve Regina
Ad te clamamus exsules filii Eva
Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes
O clemens O pia
#10
Posted: 6/29/10 at 4:55pm
Jessica Tandy was 80 when she played the role in the movie. Vanessa Redgrave will be 73 when she plays it on stage. She at least is not too old.
edit: Ya beat me by seconds! :)
edit: Ya beat me by seconds! :)
Updated On: 6/29/10 at 04:55 PM
#11
Posted: 6/29/10 at 4:57pm
Sounds fantastic to me.
#12
Posted: 6/29/10 at 4:59pm
I would've much preferred another, younger, up-and-coming black actor over Jones.
Though I haven't seen the show yet. I suppose I should pass judgement then.
Though I haven't seen the show yet. I suppose I should pass judgement then.
#13
Posted: 6/29/10 at 5:10pm
I hope they add a few songs...
#14
Posted: 6/29/10 at 5:18pm
americanboy - who exactly would you have in mind?
#15
Posted: 6/29/10 at 5:30pm
This is definitely what I'm most excited for next season.
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#16
Posted: 6/29/10 at 5:46pm
this will be fantastic, the thing I am most excited for this fall season for sure. These are two of the finest actors of their generation and it will be a thrill to see them together on stage.
#17
Posted: 6/29/10 at 5:53pm
"I would've much preferred another, younger, up-and-coming black actor over Jones."
Boring comment.
Boring comment.
#18
Posted: 6/29/10 at 5:54pm
Elimeyer -
You are assuming Uhry has casting approval. By the way is your name McCarthy by any chance??
You are assuming Uhry has casting approval. By the way is your name McCarthy by any chance??
#19
Posted: 6/29/10 at 11:20pm
It doesn't say if it's open/close or a limited run.
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#20
Posted: 6/29/10 at 11:35pm
I'm just excited to have a chance to see James Earl Jones onstage, personally.
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#21
Posted: 6/29/10 at 11:57pm
This is perfect for Redgrave...and no, she's not too young.
James Earl Jones though is all wrong. I find that the show is more poignant when the role is played younger. That kid from SUPERIOR DONUTS would have been terrific.
I've seen Jones a few times on stage, and I was underwhelmed, particularly with ON GOLDEN POND.
He's too f*ckin old.
James Earl Jones though is all wrong. I find that the show is more poignant when the role is played younger. That kid from SUPERIOR DONUTS would have been terrific.
I've seen Jones a few times on stage, and I was underwhelmed, particularly with ON GOLDEN POND.
He's too f*ckin old.
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#22
Posted: 6/30/10 at 12:08am
Jones is probably too old, but the chance at seeing these two legends on stage has me really, really excited.
#23
Posted: 6/30/10 at 12:11am
Redgrave was riveting in LONG DAY'S JOURNEY... and THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING. I couldn't take my eyes off of her, she's brilliant.
Hopefully it will be an open ended run, so after Redgrave/Jones depart, we can have Marian Seldes take over!
Hopefully it will be an open ended run, so after Redgrave/Jones depart, we can have Marian Seldes take over!
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
#24
Posted: 6/30/10 at 12:23am
How young can Hoke really be played, though? Isn't he supposed to be relatively close in age to Daisy? As in, older than Boolie but younger than Daisy?
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#25
Posted: 6/30/10 at 12:51am
Would've loved Danny Glover for a name.
But y'know who if they didn't go for a name? Chuck Cooper. Hands down.
But y'know who if they didn't go for a name? Chuck Cooper. Hands down.
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