The entire evening has been delightful
Kelli singing Take Me To The World was heaven
Rosie donating 100k is inspiring and made me reach into my wallet-I know it’s been a long time since her original show and she’s had some controversial moments since, but the Broadway community has been so fortunate to have her as a champion!
FYI, Seth's show still happened at 9pm. I'll catch it tomorrow.
Jordan Catalano said: "Jesus, Lea. She’s so perfect."
She IS!!!
Until Rosie mentioned it had been three hours, I didn't even realize it! This moved so quick and it was so continually fun.
And they raised over a half-million dollars!
Stand-by Joined: 2/3/20
Over half a million dollars raised. Rosie is a f*cking Godsend.
Jordan Catalano said: "Over half a million dollars raised. Rosie is a f*cking Godsend."
She is! This was friggin' amazing! Such a gift on so many levels!!!! Especially on my 8th day of quarantine - - - and yes I am sick! But I'm okay! God bless!
Take care of yourself, Carlos!!!!
Now let’s go watch Seth’s show from tonight!!!
Stand-by Joined: 2/3/20
A bunch of the guests talked about it, but I really don't think I would be as big a Broadway fan as I am without Rosie's show. My parents loved musical theatre and took me to shows, but in the pre-internet era, finding out about shows when you didn't live in New York was a much different experience.
I would tape her show every day and there were so many times that I went to my parents and said "we have to go see this!" I'm so grateful that Rosie's show existed and made it so I didn't miss those opportunities. This was a wonderful experience tonight and It's so nice to see the Broadway community come together for this fundraiser.
Jordan Catalano said: "Take care of yourself, Carlos!!!!
Now let’s go watch Seth’s show from tonight!!!"
Yaaaaaasssssssss!!!!!! I'm down!!!!
For those too young... here is a glimpse of what The Rosie O’Donnell Show was like:
Erich Bergen deserves so much credit for his brilliant idea, and for putting the show together. What a special night!
Updated On: 3/23/20 at 10:44 PM
If I could choose one person to be in isolation with it would be Kristin’s boyfriend.
Updated On: 3/23/20 at 11:32 PM
SmoothLover said: "If I could choose on person to be in isolation with it would be Kristin’s boyfriend."
In Patti LuPone’s basement!
Understudy Joined: 5/15/10
1 - Caught two references to Rosie's running gag crush on Tom Cruise, which I've always thought has aged rather strangely given what we've since learned about Rosie AND Tom Cruise.
2 - Did like the reference to her Koosh thing.
3 - Most importantly, what the HELL was with the t-shirt taped to Chenoweth's refrigerator?
3 - Most importantly, what the HELL was with the t-shirt taped to Chenoweth's refrigerator?
I was wondering that too, but I’m wondering if that was her tribute to her friend Sandi Patty who has contracted COVID-19.
Understudy Joined: 5/15/10
That's the one. Who is it? Why is it so prominently placed? Why hastily put on the fridge with packing tape? IT IS A MYSTERY.
Broadway Star Joined: 4/20/15
SmoothLover said: "If I could choose on person to be in isolation with it would beKristin’s boyfriend."
He looks like he’s 20 years old.
Chorus Member Joined: 3/18/19
edmundog2 said: "That's the one. Who is it? Why is it so prominently placed? Why hastily put on the fridge with packing tape? IT IS A MYSTERY."
I'm pretty sure its the music director Mary-Mitchell Campbell who works with Kristen a lot. She had a photo of her up (not a t-shirt tho) for something I watched the other night - i wanna say it was her living room concert with Seth Rudetsky and he asked her what the picture was and she explained it was Mary-Mitchell.
ParkandBark said: "edmundog2 said: "That's the one. Who is it? Why is it so prominently placed? Why hastily put on the fridge with packing tape? IT IS A MYSTERY."
I'm pretty sure its the music director Mary-Mitchell Campbell who works with Kristen a lot. She had a photo of her up (not a t-shirt tho) for something I watched the other night - i wanna say it was her living room concert with Seth Rudetsky and he asked her what the picture was and she explained it was Mary-Mitchell."
I think it was the scotch tape that was so amusing....it looked as though Jimmy Fallon’s energetic baby daughter had been hired to attach the shirt to the fridge.
Speaking of Sandi Patti I have always loved Hand On My Shoulder...
RunnyBabbit said: "Wow! Over $500,000! That's wonderful!"
Amazing! It was such a wonderful show and reminded me that we sometimes take the importance of the Arts for granted. This was the first time in over a week that I laughed and felt good about something again. What a caring community!
This was delightful. Rosie is trluy remarkable. That was more than a show - practically a telethon without breaks! And Rosie kept it brisk and moving along and just delightful.
So thrilled they pulled in so much. One thing that's not discussed much is how non-profit organizations are going to suffer from having to cancel galas and fundraising events. That Ragtime concert may have sounded exciting to us, but it also filled a line item on their annual fundraising budget.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/18
What an absolute gift Rosie and Erich gave everyone last night. I was glued to my couch for the full 3.5 hours. My favorite part was Brian Stokes Mitchell's reaction to Rosie announcing her $100,000 donation. Pure joy.
I love how engaged Rosie is with the Broadway community. She knew each of the guests and their shows intimately.
Adrienne's performance has me more excited to see Tina again with her in it. I had seen it with Nkeki. Jordan's performance was great too but it didn't make me want to run and buy a ticket to see him in DEH. I also wonder if his run may be getting extended since it was supposed to end in May.
Both Patti Lupone and SJP seemed hesitant about their shows coming back. Thought it did sound like rescheduling might be an option for Plaza Suite.
Excited about everything Alan Menken mentioned. His medley was awesome too. Maybe Disney Plus can stream Enchanted now.
I don't know who Miranda Sings is but I wasn't entertained by her. Her segment seemed a bit too long and unnecessary.
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