TAKE ME OUT Previews — Page 6

MadsonMelo said: "Fergunson is winning the Tony, right?"



Is he? I hope not. Out of the 6 nominees, he'd probably be my 5th pick, followed only by Oberholtzer. And I'm not even saying that to bash either of them, I just really think the others gave better, and more interesting performances. Chuck Cooper would be my pick to win.

"The newly added scene, while I get why, it's more a should they have? It just didn't really do anything except give Williams some more meaty material. But really, it didn't work for me. "



I saw the oriiginal priduction as well as the revival. Without giving it away, which scene was added?

Updated On: 6/2/22 at 07:16 PM

I envy people with such strong memories. I saw the original and recall O'Hare as being very good but Fred Weller's performance is the one that stands out. That was 2003 and memories do play tricks.

CarlosAlberto said: "I saw this last night and was really blown away by the performances in this. It did not disappoint. The Jesses are on their A game. I loved this production just as much as I did the original with Daniel Sunjata, Dennis O'Hare and Fred Weller. I was especially impressed with Jesse Williams, who I've been a fan of for years via "Grey's Anatomy". He has great stage presence.

I hope this production gets a boat-load of Tonys.

One of the best productions I have seen this year."

Actually, they can only win 2. And they might win because I dont know any competition for Revival (Colored? Drive?) and Featured Actor (Chepas Jones?)

MadsonMelo said: "CarlosAlberto said: " And they might win because I dont know any competition for Revival (Colored? Drive?)"

Honestly, I think Revival of a Play is one of the most competitive categories of the entire night and I could honestly see it go to HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf, or TAKE ME OUT.


For me the vote is easy, it would be a slam dunk for DRIVE. Paula Vogel having never won a Tony Award seems like a wrong that simply needs righted and there will never be a production better than the one at the Friedman. This is only Vogels 2nd Tony nomination.


TAKE ME OUT while a very solid effort never hit the heights of the original for me. Is Richard Greenberg still a master of words and overly intelligent human? Absolutely. That the original Take Me Out and The Assembled Parties are his only plays to have received Best Play nominations seems surprising, but I just don’t see this play toppling the behemoth that is Paula Vogels Drive.



and while for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf’s Ntozake Shange never won a Tony before leaving us too early, this production while assured and moving was not nearly as cathartic or shattering as it’s original. The air seemed to be let out of the show for me in certain areas but on a whole certainly remains an important piece of art and poetry and I could see it’s supports putting it on top as well.

Dollypop said: "MadsonMelo said: "Fergunson is winning the Tony, right?"



Ferguson is giving a very good performance but it's Michael Oberhauser who is giving a performance that lifts the play from "very enjoyable" to "exceptional"

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I agree with you. He was very engaging and in the moment. The other performances while good, were more technical in comparison. The casting was quite good and the direction was very skillful. Jesse Williams had star quality and was properly aloof and uncomfortable beneath his professional confidence. Ferguson was delightful.

But don't forget the nominators and voters are different pools. Hence why Slave Play could have 12 nods and no wins.

Bump. Is Second Stage not for profit? When I charged my ticket it was coded as a charitable contribution.

I think I have to sit down and learn how to spell Michael Oberholtzer's name because we're going to be seeing lots more of him in the future.

OBER-HOLT-ZER

Would love to see a production of WAIT UNTIL DARK with Mary Louise Parker and Michael Oberholtzer

Dollypop said: "Would love to see a production of WAIT UNTIL DARK with Mary Louise Parker and Michael Oberholtzer"

Isn't Mary Louise Parker a bit mature for that particular role now?

At least you didn't suggest Loretta Swit..LOL

Dollypop said: "Loretta Swit isn't available right now. She's doing a dinner theater production of MEDEA in Manitoba.

Lee Remick originated the role in WAIT UNTIL DARK and I'm pretty sure she was about the same age then that Parker is now."

Lee Remick passed away at the age of 55. Mary Louise Parker is 57 so...no she was not. Remick was 31 when she originated the role. Audrey Hepburn was 37 when she played the role in the film.

Updated On: 6/5/22 at 01:24 PM

Dollypop said: "I think I have to sit down and learn how to spell Michael Oberholtzer's name because we're going to be seeing lots more of him in the future.

OBER-HOLT-ZER"

The funny thing is that I saw The Babylon Line a couple of times and I do not remember Michael.

The leaked video, which seems to have been erased from the internet, was interesting because if you did not know the play you would have thought something totally different was going on. I thought Jesse W and Daniel S. had very similar qualities. Both actors have golden boy qualities and a bit of a protective wall about them. It is actually a difficult part because the character has not matured into his identity and could easily waiver in the empathy department.

200 dollars last row Mezz? Yikes!