THE ROOMMATE Reviews- Page 3

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 12:41pm

Unfortunate situation because Mia it the real reason to see this

Also amplifies the silliness of the decision to scream the two stars names at the start of the show

[ACL2006]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 12:49pm

I'd expect lots of cancellations. But also, there should be plenty of cheap tickets available for today's performance.

[sassylash3s]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 1:32pm

I’m hearing that they’re putting Marsha Mason (who is also the show’s associate director) on for Mia at today’s performance. Can anyone confirm?

[ACL2006]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 1:37pm

sassylash3s said: "I’m hearing that they’re putting Marsha Mason (who is also the show’s associate director) on for Mia at today’s performance. Can anyone confirm?"

Haven't heard. Only reason they'd do this is if Patti has symptoms but is testing negative.

[sassylash3s]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 1:46pm

Per the NYT, Mason will be going on today with script in hand:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/15/theater/farrow-mason-roommate-broadway.html?smid=url-share

[ACL2006]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 1:48pm

So someone on Reddit has confirmed Marsha Mason is going on as Sharon. Someone else also reported Halstead also has COVID, hence why both shows got cancelled yesterday instead of having Halstead going on.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 2:25pm

sassylash3s said: "Per the NYT, Mason will be going on today with script in hand:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/15/theater/farrow-mason-roommate-broadway.html?smid=url-share"

Wow!

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 2:30pm

I hope Mia Farrow recovers quickly from what is reportedly Covid.  For us "Super Citizens," Covid is an especially nasty bit of business.  

Best Wishes for Good Health, Mia!!

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 2:43pm

Is Marsha Mason a draw?

She has four Oscar nominations. Mia none.

Poor Mia.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 2:58pm

Jay Lerner-Z said: "Is Marsha Mason a draw? She has four Oscar nominations. Mia none."

Of course not! Not to the masses, at least. Marsha's filmography is largely irrelevant 50 years after its peak. Some of Mia's work has had a longer tail, but as we know from the box office grosses of LOVE LETTERS and this, she's not exactly packing 'em in either. But Mason knows the play (she's an associate director of it & close friend of Jack O'Brien), can step on with a script, means a little bit more than the understudy, and they get some press out of it.

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 3:07pm

Marsha Mason isnt a draw, but I think her name triggers enough memory bells that it still feels like youre seeing Someone and Not The Understudy--especially for the older crowds this play is surely targeting.

I know her mostly from her time on Frasier, but I can see her doing nicely with this role. Hope today goes smoothly. V curious to hear reports.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 3:09pm

I suppose you’re right. Perhaps people remember her as Marty Crane’s girlfriend Sherri on Frasier. She is talented, though, that would be a draw by itself for some perhaps.

I wonder if Mia’s drawing power is tainted by the misogynistic image of her as a crazy and bitter ex.

[Tom5]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 3:09pm

'Highland Guy": First poster to be concerned for Mia's well being and wishing her well. I'll be number 2. 

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 3:23pm

Tom5 said: "'Highland Guy": First poster to be concerned for Mia's well being and wishing her well. I'll be number 2."

I assure you that she's not reading this thread in tears that more people are not wishing her well. Is this about you and Highland Guy or is it about Mia and the show? It certainly feels like you believe it's the former. 

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 3:26pm

Tom5 said: "'Highland Guy": First poster to be concerned for Mia's well being and wishing her well. I'll be number 2."

I certainly wish her well and you are right that we should all be doing that first and foremost, but to be fair my understanding was that she is fine, and tested positive due to ongoing screenings, not because she was suffering any symptoms, etc. 

[RUkiddingme]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 3:30pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Of course not! Not to the masses, at least. Marsha's filmography is largely irrelevant 50 years after its peak"

wow - tough room

[Fordham2015]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 3:46pm

I saw Marsha in Lost in Yonkers at Hartford Stage a couple years ago and she’s still in top form. Break a leg Marsha and feel better Mia!

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 3:59pm

Jay Lerner-Z said: "
I wonder if Mia’s drawing power is tainted by the misogynistic image of her as a crazy and bitter ex."

The public perception of W.A. is so radioactively toxic nowadays that I doubt there’s anyone with more than half a braincell who is viewing Mia Farrow in a negative light because of that.

If anything, it should have the opposite effect: her standing behind her daughter in the accusations & raising one of the great journalists of our time should give her an added boost of relevance.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 4:05pm

I would hope.

I remember once getting into this with a longstanding poster here, one of great esteem. He blamed Mia.

Shrug. Maybe he feels differently today.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 4:07pm

Little weird that I found out through today’s Paulson NYT article on Mason that The Roommate has a higher capitalization than Stereophonic despite a smaller cast, much shorter runtime, and less “flashy” design elements. 

[UWS10023]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 4:09pm

I would love to see Marsha but not when she is holding a script. Didn’t the two women have understudies? It just goes to show you how the play is not the thing. I guess their was a fear of major ticket exchanges.

 

 

 

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 4:13pm

Someone mentioned earlier that the understudy also has Covid.

P.S. Go away, Highland Guy. Stop harassing me.

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 4:22pm

Jay Lerner-Z said: "P.S. Go away, Highland Guy. Stop harassing me."

Just this morning you've proved your disrespect for two FEMALES....Paltrow and Farrow.  That says legions about you.  That's trolling.

 

 

 

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 4:25pm

I did no such thing.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 9/15/24 at 4:32pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "Little weird that I found out through today’sPaulson NYT article on Mason thatThe Roommatehas a higher capitalization thanStereophonicdespite a smaller cast, much shorter runtime,and less “flashy” design elements."

It’s a difference of $700K — close to meaningless in the grand scheme of things. Plus, some STEREO elements could be carried over from the PH production, and ROOMMATE has much higher profile people on the creative team receiving advance payments.