Patti does, actually. It was reported here that when Schwartz saw the show, he was sitting rather close to the stage and walked out. Patti shot a nasty letter off to him and he apologized.
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
Awww, now Sondheim is gonna feel foolish when he shows up at Wicked in his red tracksuit...
So I was sitting in my cubicle today, and I realized, ever since I started working, every single day of my life has been worse than the day before it. So that means that every single day that you see me, that's on the worst day of my life.~Office Space
"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."
What a mature stand to take by walking out on a show. Honestly, he can have any opinon he likes but I certainly don't see Mr. Sondheim going around saying what shows he likes and doesn't. I never liked Schwartz or his insignificant music and lyrics(terrible!!) and this makes me dislike him even more.
update... Muscle, why do you feel its necessary to say "Go wicked" as if it is some sort of a victory? Should I be shouting "Go Into the Woods" as it is the ONLY show Sondheim ever wrote? (insert saracism)
It was reported here that when Schwartz saw the show, he was sitting rather close to the stage and walked out. Patti shot a nasty letter off to him and he apologized.
Is there a link to this? I'd love to read that.
And no one grew into anything new, we just became the worst of what we were."
I kind of lost respect for him when Wicked lost the Tony for Best Musical and he went on and on and on about it in public. I can understand being disappointed about it, but move on, your show is making over $1 million a week.
Hey Dottie!
Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany
Sondheim rips on other shows and composers all the time :P
I doubt Patti LuPone let her letter become publicized.
Everyone's entitled to their own opinions. Personally I think the guy who wrote the article is the one coming off as self important here. Someone disagrees with him and he writes an article about it? What's up with that?
Personally, I often agree with the detractors, although I couldn't imagine why Schwartz would have walked out.
He's probably being a little bitter since he's basically the Martin Scorcese of the Tony Awards with twice the mouth and half the talent of other winners.
BSoBW2: I punched Sondheim in the face after I saw Wicked and said, "Why couldn't you write like that!?"
Sorry to thread hijack, but I remember when sister and I were talking about "Wicked", and she asked if the show won any Tonys, and I told her that Idina Menzel won one (but that should have belonged to Kristin Chenoweth, but then again, I can only judge by the cast recording), but that the show ultimately lost to "Avenue Q", and she started laughing and laughing, saying that a show must be really pathetic if it lost to "Avenue Q" (She's no "Avenue Q" fan.). It was funny, in an "You-gotta-be-there-to-feel-it" kinda way.
But back on topic. I don't see what the big deal is. We walk out when we don't like shows, if Stephen Schwartz doesn't like a show, he shouldn't be forced to sit through it.
You insult me, I ignore you. That's how the system works around here.
Wasn't Patti in Schwartz's Baker's Wife? It would make sense then that she was upset when he left.
If Percy Blakeney were in Les Mis....
Percy: Sink me! If it isn't Javvurt!
Javert: Zsah-vair, it's pronounced Zsah-vair.
Pecry: But it's spelled J-A-V-E-R-T Javvurt.
Javert: Repeat after me Zsah...Zsah....
Percy: Oh! Zsa-Zsa! Like the Gabor sister! Well I personally have always prefered Eva.
Javert: (Looks for gun)