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THE OUTSIDERS Opening Night Critics’ Reviews
#200THE OUTSIDERS Opening Night Critics’ Reviews
Posted: 9/22/24 at 6:27am
If I want to minimise chances of understudies should I avoid Thursday matinee?
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
#201THE OUTSIDERS Opening Night Critics’ Reviews
Posted: 9/25/24 at 5:38pm
Any predictability for when Brody is in vs not?
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
#202THE OUTSIDERS Opening Night Critics’ Reviews
Posted: 9/25/24 at 9:48pm
Jason Schmidt and Brody out of today’s show again.
#203THE OUTSIDERS Opening Night Critics’ Reviews
Posted: 10/7/24 at 9:07pm
When is the show going to acknowledge the extended absence of Brody Grant? I think it’s been 2+ weeks now.
In our millions, in our billions, we are most powerful when we stand together. TW4C unwaveringly joins the worldwide masses, for we know our liberation is inseparably bound.
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MezzA101
Broadway Star Joined: 3/29/23
#204THE OUTSIDERS Opening Night Critics’ Reviews
Posted: 10/9/24 at 8:24pm
Call_me_jorge said: "When is the show going to acknowledge the extended absence of Brody Grant? I think it’s been 2+ weeks now."
‘The Outsiders’ Star Brody Grant Returning to Tony-Nominated Role After Month-Long Hiatus
https://variety.com/2024/legit/news/outsiders-brody-grant-returning-broadway-month-long-hiatus-1236173602/
#205THE OUTSIDERS Opening Night Critics’ Reviews
Posted: 10/9/24 at 8:28pm
Props to Variety for pressing the producers to say something. But what a strange statement from them…
“The Outsiders’ is a very demanding project. He needed time away and is returning next week. As with any long-running shows, our performers regularly take time away, when needed, to recharge and reset.”
In our millions, in our billions, we are most powerful when we stand together. TW4C unwaveringly joins the worldwide masses, for we know our liberation is inseparably bound.
Signed,
Theater Workers for a Ceasefire
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greensgreens
Broadway Star Joined: 10/14/09
#206THE OUTSIDERS Opening Night Critics’ Reviews
Posted: 10/9/24 at 8:32pm
If the producers knew this absence would be so long and planned, an advance formal announcement would’ve been nice. I wouldn’t have exchanged my ticket, but it could’ve helped manage expectations prior.
Jarethan
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/10/11
#207THE OUTSIDERS Opening Night Critics’ Reviews
Posted: 10/17/24 at 6:58pm
I saw this this afternoon. I didn’t expect to like it to be honest,but I really ended up liking it a lot.
I was initially disappointed because Brody Grant, who I thought had just returned, was out. His understudy, Josh Strobl, was just outstanding, and I cannot imagine Grant being any better.
i was a little underwhelmed in the beginning, and I think that was probably impacted by the face that I saw Sunset Blvd last night; as professional as this was, it had a really hard act to follow, particularly in its direction and lighting.
That said, both were really excellent, with the show getting better as it progressed. The entire cast was excellent, with a particular shout out to the actors who played his brothers. They played a significant contribution to the strong ending.
i thought from reviews that the score was its weak point. While I didn’t leave the theatre thinking about any of the songs, I thought the score contributed to the overall quality and enjoyment of the show.
There were many (couple of hundred?) teens in the theatre, which I am always happy to see. It was the perfect show for any of them who have not attended the theatre much / at all.
#208Trick or Treating
Posted: 10/31/24 at 7:46pm
Looks like lots of the "kids" decided to go begging for candy tonight instead of showing up. Included in the no shows were Brody Grant, Joshua Boone, Emma Pittman and Daryl Tofa. What a disappointment.
Wayman_Wong
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#209Trick or Treating
Posted: 11/3/24 at 10:47pm
Patti LuPone: If I could bring any musical to the big screen ...
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AslCxKq7qKk
greensgreens
Broadway Star Joined: 10/14/09
#210Trick or Treating
Posted: 11/3/24 at 11:01pm
Wayman_Wong said: "Patti LuPone: If I could bring any musical to the big screen ...
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AslCxKq7qKk"
Finally, after all these years, Patti and I are in disagreement.
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