SIMARD ON AS JOANNE TODAY — Page 4
#77
Posted: 2/28/22 at 8:01am
I thought Jennifer was excellent as Joanne. She’s a lot sexier than Patti and I thought the part finally made sense in context. Patti sticks out like a sore thumb, for me. Also found it kind of funny that she was doing a sort of half impression/half parody of Patti. Getting last minute tickets yesterday did not disappoint.
#78
Posted: 2/28/22 at 8:43am
While I am sad I won't be seeing Patti when I come into the city this weekend to see Company (for the first time) I'm not upset at seeing Simard in the role, and am in fact quite looking forward to it. I promised myself after all the shutdowns due to omicron that I would never be upset about an understudy again. I will probably switch out my Moulin Rouge tickets though in April in order to see Patti as I can't miss her in this. This is also my first Sondheim show where he did music and lyrics. I have only previously seen WSS and nothing is gonna ruin this for me.
#79
Posted: 2/28/22 at 1:31pm
I am really surprised at the insensitivity of this group. Patti LuPone is 72 years old (a higher risk age group for COVID) One of the greatest Broadway stars of her time. For decades. The media reported that she had COVID symptoms and then tested positive. Could no one bother to write: "Gee I hope she is OK?" Or "Get well soon Patti." Or "We love you Patti --- get well soon."
We are only discussing the tempo, the performance, the dress, the shoes, the wig, whatever of her alternate in the role. No one cared enough to say "get well soon." So I am saying it. "Get well soon, dear Patti." I hope that his is just the most mild case possible and that you are feeling great and back in the show soon --- stopping the show every night. SMH.
#80
Posted: 2/28/22 at 1:56pm
Can anyone confirm if Jennifer Simard will be going on as Joanne until Patti returns? According to Playbill, Simard and Anisha will alternate. I'd really love to see Jennifer, but want to be sure before getting tickets!
#81
Posted: 2/28/22 at 2:12pm
FranklinDickson2018 said: "I am really surprised at the insensitivity of this group. Patti LuPone is 72 years old (a higher risk age group for COVID) One of the greatest Broadway stars of her time. For decades. The media reported that she had COVID symptoms and then tested positive. Could no one bother to write: "Gee I hope she is OK?" Or "Get well soon Patti." Or "We love you Patti --- get well soon."
We are only discussing the tempo, the performance, the dress, the shoes, the wig, whatever of her alternate in the role. No one cared enough to say "get well soon." So I am saying it. "Get well soon, dear Patti." I hope that his is just the most mild case possible and that you are feeling great and back in the show soon --- stopping the show every night. SMH."
It would never occur to me that Patti Lupone would bother reading these message boards, so any such comment would largely be performative. Going to Twitter and making a get well comment on the actual post she herself made where she might actually see it would make a lot more sense.
#82
Posted: 2/28/22 at 2:35pm
FranklinDickson2018 said: "I am really surprised at the insensitivity of this group. Patti LuPone is 72 years old (a higher risk age group for COVID) One of the greatest Broadway stars of her time. For decades. The media reported that she had COVID symptoms and then tested positive. Could no one bother to write: "Gee I hope she is OK?" Or "Get well soon Patti." Or "We love you Patti --- get well soon."
We are only discussing the tempo, the performance, the dress, the shoes, the wig, whatever of her alternate in the role. No one cared enough to say "get well soon." So I am saying it. "Get well soon, dear Patti." I hope that his is just the most mild case possible and that you are feeling great and back in the show soon --- stopping the show every night. SMH."
a. Patti is triple vaccinated. She'll be fine.
b. I don't think Patti uses message boards.
c. Look at the replies to her tweet announcing her diagnosis.
Updated On: 2/28/22 at 02:35 PM
#83
Posted: 2/28/22 at 3:06pm
MemorableUserName said: "FranklinDickson2018 said: "I am really surprised at the insensitivity of this group. Patti LuPone is 72 years old (a higher risk age group for COVID) One of the greatest Broadway stars of her time. For decades. The media reported that she had COVID symptoms and then tested positive. Could no one bother to write: "Gee I hope she is OK?" Or "Get well soon Patti." Or "We love you Patti --- get well soon."
We are only discussing the tempo, the performance, the dress, the shoes, the wig, whatever of her alternate in the role. No one cared enough to say "get well soon." So I am saying it. "Get well soon, dear Patti." I hope that his is just the most mild case possible and that you are feeling great and back in the show soon --- stopping the show every night. SMH."
It would never occur to me that Patti Lupone would bother reading these message boards, so any such comment would largely be performative. Going to Twitter and making a get well comment on the actual post she herself made where she might actually see it would make a lot more sense."
Precisely what I did.
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Feb. 28 - Looped, Feb. 28 - Next to Normal, March 4 - Hair, March 11 - A Little Night Music, March 24 - Time Stands Still, April 6 - La Cage Aux Folles, April 10 - Anyone Can Whistle (City Center), April 10 - Looped, May 9 - Enron, May 15 - A Little Night Music, May 15 - A Behanding In Spokane, May 30 - A Behanding In Spokane, May 30 - A Little Night Music, June 20 - A Little Night Music, June 23 - Red, June 23 - Sondheim on Sondheim, July 13 - A Little Night Music, July 18 - The Grand Manner (Lincoln Center)
#84
Posted: 2/28/22 at 3:09pm
FranklinDickson2018 said: "I am really surprised at the insensitivity of this group. Patti LuPone is 72 years old (a higher risk age group for COVID) One of the greatest Broadway stars of her time. For decades. The media reported that she had COVID symptoms and then tested positive. Could no one bother to write: "Gee I hope she is OK?" Or "Get well soon Patti." Or "We love you Patti --- get well soon."
We are only discussing the tempo, the performance, the dress, the shoes, the wig, whatever of her alternate in the role. No one cared enough to say "get well soon." So I am saying it. "Get well soon, dear Patti." I hope that his is just the most mild case possible and that you are feeling great and back in the show soon --- stopping the show every night. SMH."
#85
Posted: 2/28/22 at 4:01pm
If the thread's title was Get Well Soon Patti Lupone, I'd comment accordingly, but it is about Simard playing Joanne. For once a thread has actually stayed on topic.
#86
Posted: 2/28/22 at 4:13pm
Don't feed the trolls, y'all. Just smile, nod, and ignore.
Super happy Simard gets this opportunity, and have heard nothing but lovely things about her performance!
#87
Posted: 2/28/22 at 6:15pm
Phantom487 said: "Can anyone confirm if Jennifer Simard will be going on as Joanne until Patti returns?According to Playbill, Simard and Anisha will alternate. I'd really love to see Jennifer, but want to be sure before getting tickets!"
I can now confirm: Simard will be on as Joanne all week.
“I am furious, but I am sailing.”
#88
Posted: 2/28/22 at 6:16pm
She just tweeted that she’s on all week!! Definitely going on Sunday. So excited!!
#89
Posted: 2/28/22 at 6:43pm
Thinking about going Saturday now.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#90
Posted: 2/28/22 at 6:45pm
Ms. Simard deserves the thread, earned the positive discussion. When Winningham was out of Girl we did the same for Jennifer Blood. It’s the season to celebrate the heroic cover, and genuinely thrilling to read so much anticipatory excitement about seeing a replacement.
"I'm a comedian, but in my spare time, things bother me." Garry Shandling
#91
Posted: 2/28/22 at 7:14pm
I would hope that if the time ever comes for Max Clayton to go on, that the Broadway community does the same for him.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#92
Posted: 2/28/22 at 7:15pm
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A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
Updated On: 2/28/22 at 07:15 PM
#93
Posted: 2/28/22 at 7:16pm
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A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
Updated On: 2/28/22 at 07:16 PM
#94
Posted: 2/28/22 at 8:13pm
If Ms. LuPone's Covid symptoms are as mild as mine were last month, she should be fine. I wish her the best.
Thanks for all the positive comments re; Jennifer Simard. I have tickets for Wednesday and was thinking of looking into an exchange (do they even allow exchanges on TDF tickets?) but now I'm looking forward to it.
BTW: Jennifer Simard was born the same year as COMPANY premiered. Boy, do I feel old.
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#95
Posted: 2/28/22 at 8:28pm
"BTW: Jennifer Simard was born the same year as COMPANY premiered. Boy, do I feel old."
I was in my senior rear of college when COMPANY premiered.
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#96
Posted: 2/28/22 at 8:45pm
Just something fun I wanted to mention:
When all the characters pop around during "Not Getting Married Today" Jennifer (as Joanne) seemingly wore the same white pantsuit she wore on the opening night of Company in December. Guess they didn't have all the right costumes ready for her. She looked STUNNING in it too.
#97
Posted: 2/28/22 at 8:48pm
BCfitasafiddle said: "Just something fun I wanted to mention:
When all the characters pop around during "Not Getting Married Today" Jennifer (as Joanne) seemingly wore the same white pantsuit she wore on the opening night of Company in December. Guess they didn't have all the right costumes ready for her. She looked STUNNING in it too."
Hahaha. Like I said, Elliott's staging makes "Not Getting Married Today" the craziest game of peekaboo ever.
“I am furious, but I am sailing.”
#98
Posted: 2/28/22 at 9:53pm
Is Jennifer definitely on on Wednesday? I want to come into the city to try to catch her Joanne.
2010
Feb. 28 - Looped, Feb. 28 - Next to Normal, March 4 - Hair, March 11 - A Little Night Music, March 24 - Time Stands Still, April 6 - La Cage Aux Folles, April 10 - Anyone Can Whistle (City Center), April 10 - Looped, May 9 - Enron, May 15 - A Little Night Music, May 15 - A Behanding In Spokane, May 30 - A Behanding In Spokane, May 30 - A Little Night Music, June 20 - A Little Night Music, June 23 - Red, June 23 - Sondheim on Sondheim, July 13 - A Little Night Music, July 18 - The Grand Manner (Lincoln Center)
#99
Posted: 2/28/22 at 10:20pm
Rudy2 said: "Is Jennifer definitely on on Wednesday? I want to come into the city to try to catch her Joanne."
Yes, she is on all week, per her twitter.
#100
Posted: 2/28/22 at 10:24pm
n2nbaby said: "Rudy2 said: "Is Jennifer definitely on on Wednesday? I want to come into the city to try to catch her Joanne."
Yes, she is on all week, per her twitter."
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