THE INHERITANCE to play the Barrymore this fall; Sept previews/Nov. opening — Page 2

cardamon said: "According to the schedule on their website, there are a lot more previews scheduled for Part 1 than for Part 2. Could it have something to do with the ending of P1? Seems strange."

I think ti is just the nature of rehearing part one, getting it settled, and then adding part two in and getting it settled. They can't open part 1 earlier, and then part 2 a month later...

Jordan Catalano said: "If Redgrave doesn’t transfer, my hope, prayer, wish, all of them is that they get someone like Angela Lansbury or even Julie Andrews. I know it’s silly but damn I want that."

I know what you mean. Redgrave was fantastic and spot on when I saw her perform last fall. The character she plays is from South Carolina and if it's going on Broadway that southern accent has to be spot on. I was hoping they'd cast Meryl Streep, Jessica Lange, Cherry Jones, etc. if Redgrave doesn't transfer.

Jordan Catalano said: "If Redgrave doesn’t transfer, my hope, prayer, wish, all of them is that they get someone like Angela Lansbury or even Julie Andrews. I know it’s silly but damn I want that."

Redgrave was out the day we saw both parts and it's the only thing that marred an otherwise extraordinary all-day experience. Lansbury would be marvelous, I bet. You need someone who can instantly project infinite warmth, kindness and empathy from the moment she makes her last-minute appearance.

I would also recommend reading the novel if you're unfamiliar with it before seeing the play. Not at all because it's needed to follow the plot, but rather to better appreciate the ingenious and often very subtle parallels Lopez has created to characters and incidents in the original. Just adds to the delicious brilliance of the work.

qolbinau said: "I always hate being the somewhat negative voice around this show but when I saw Redgrave she seemed tentative in her lines, movements and just...too old. Even a much older Angela Lansbury I thought had a much better command of the stage in Driving Miss Daisy. I would be SHOCKED if they could get her, but what an amazing event if they could."

Basically what I said. She had very clear moments of needing lines fed to her via earpiece (or at least the way she paused so much) and basically had to be helped around the stage by the boys. For a character that's supposed to be a caretaker and move furniture around I wasn't buying it.

I'm curious why everyone thinks it would attract a big big name to make a return to Broadway. I think it'll be a solid theatre actress but not necessarily a "name" in the big sense.

So should I be sorting tickets to this tomorrow, or will this be a slower burn on the box office?! Thoughts?

haterobics said: "So should I be sorting tickets to this tomorrow, or will this be a slower burn on the box office?! Thoughts?"

I am going to wait a bit, I can’t imagine it will sell THAT well to the point where it won’t be discounted or never on TDF. If Angels in America or The Ferryman can’t be big sold out hits, I can’t imagine this will be. It will be a hard sell.



Of course, this also depends on casting.

Mike Barrett said: "nasty_khakis said: "I still think someone like Meryl would want a bigger/juicer part. I get it's an easier gig but I still think we'll get a theatre name not a Hollywood name as much as I'd love it, especially that long of a run.



The new artwork Lopez posted is gorgeous.

Lopez's Instagram"

Private account, can someone post another link?



But holy ****, I am so excited. In terms of sights, how is the rear mezzanine at the Barrymore? I couldn’t possibly be more excited for this show. Booking my October trip soon!!!!"

I was in the dead last row of the mezzanine for The Bands Visit and it was absolutely perfect. I could still feel the intimacy of the piece from way back there