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The Audience previews
bfreak
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/6/11
#25The Audience previews
Posted: 2/17/15 at 11:52pmThey only do that at Cabaret when the actors don't come out in between shows. Other than that Alan and co. have no problem greeting and signing for people, and seem to really enjoy it and be into it!!!!!
Wilmingtom
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/11
#26The Audience previews
Posted: 2/17/15 at 11:54pmThis is a terrific character study essayed by a tremendous actor, not a great play. But it doesn't parade itself as a great play but rather as a star vehicle for a world class actor. No harm done.
Wilmingtom
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/11
#27The Audience previews
Posted: 2/17/15 at 11:54pmThis is a terrific character study essayed by a tremendous actor, not a great play. But it doesn't parade itself as a great play but rather as a star vehicle for a world class actor. No harm done.
#28The Audience previews
Posted: 2/18/15 at 6:28amI'm looking forward to seeing The Audience. Helen Mirren is amazing. I've seen all of her Queen Elizabeth films. I am a history major, so I am familiar with some of the British PM's. I have seen the real Queen Elizabeth II live (way back in 1991) when she visited Austin, TX.
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#29The Audience previews
Posted: 2/18/15 at 6:59am
I saw this last night and was really taken by it. The play might not be a classic, but I think to write it off as solely a showcase for Mirren's talents is unfairly dismissive of Morgan's work. I loved all the history- it was far from dry and boring- and even though I wasn't familiar with every PM I found it easy to follow; their stories were all thoroughly engrossing. Maybe most surprising was how funny the piece was. At times I felt like I was back at Boeing-Boeing.
Mirren's Elizabeth is to this season what Audra's Billie Holiday was to last season. If you've seen The Queen and think you've already seen this performance you're dead wrong. The exquisite transitions she makes from older to younger and back again are incredible, both in her acting and in terms of the physical production.
But it's not just Mirren who is on top her game. Richard McCabe is giving a marvelous turn as Harold Wilson. Their interactions are dynamite and I hope he snags a Tony nomination this spring. Really fine work.
The set is gorgeous and the costumes had me going gaga.
A must-see.
Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco.
Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!
#30The Audience previews
Posted: 2/18/15 at 7:07am
'have seen the real Queen Elizabeth II live (way back in 1991)'
this made me lol
#31The Audience previews
Posted: 2/18/15 at 8:03amSo glad to hear some positive reactions to this one. Looks like the Spring season is shaping up well so far!
#32The Audience previews
Posted: 2/18/15 at 8:25amI think that only reason she did the age limit was because of how cold it was out that night. She probably felt as if people that young could wait for, she should sign. I've heard that over in the West End she came out a lot, and would think that she would also come out over here. I think that it was just the cold.
mamaleh
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/04
#33The Audience previews
Posted: 2/18/15 at 8:30am
To anyone who has seen the play: Did you notice if they are selling standing room?
Thanks.
#34The Audience previews
Posted: 2/18/15 at 9:54am
'In other words more British crap that the critics will go gaga for. Other than historians of British history, who even knows or cares about the Prime Ministers of the UK? Sounds like something to nap through. 2 1/2 hours????????? Constellations at 1 hour was too long for me.'
Ok, this is an ongoing thing here in the UK, a conversation many have about people like you. Believe it or not UK audiences like to embrace things about other cultures and countries, we like to learn, we find interesting things in things that divide us and are different to us. Politics etc is included in that. SOME in America, especially when it comes to the arts seem so utterly baffled at how a show dealing with something historical or factual that is not about their own country could possibly dare to show it's face in the states. It's ludicrous, a whole world exists outside the US, art is a way to engage with that. I only seem to hear it on this board when it comes to shows like this, I never hear 'oh god that play about (insert Anerican here) could never play here in the UK. Hell most of the US plays have played the UK and many of them deal with a social climate that is far more American than it is British.
The West Wing TV show was all about US politics yet we loved it here, it was fascinating to see how something other than our own country operates. Most of our big TV shows are US imports (we don't remake them we actually watch your versions because we don't have trouble understanding or relating because we have embraces US culture). It infuriates me making out that UK work about UK themes should not be on Broadway etc.
Of course if you have no interest at all in 'British Crap' then don't go, but it saddens me that you can't take as much interest and fascination in other countries and cultures.
Namo i love u but we get it already....you don't like Madonna
#35The Audience previews
Posted: 2/18/15 at 10:03am
I was there last night and had to just write a few comments. I absolutely loved this play. Helen Mirren's performance was breathtaking. It was incredible how she played Queen Elizabeth II at various stages of her life and career. I loved the way she interacted with all the Prime Ministers (all of whom were fantastic by the way) and I was completely engrossed in the play from start to finish. I enjoyed the moments she had with her younger self and was also completely moved during the coronation scene at the end of Act 1.
The audience at THE AUDIENCE (LOL) last night seemed to really love it as well, laughing and reacting at all the right moments. Dame Helen Mirren took us on a journey through British history. I felt like I learned so much and had such a fantastic time doing so. A perfect night out at the theater.
whatever2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/25/06
#36The Audience previews
Posted: 2/18/15 at 10:10am
AfterEight: analogizing the relationship between the president and congress to the relationship between monarch and the prime minister is wildly inapt.
saw this in london -- put me down for "captivating". taking my mom for mothers day -- just hope "tweaked" for the US doesn't mean "dumbed down".
"You, sir, are a moron." (PlayItAgain)
After Eight
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/5/09
#37The Audience previews
Posted: 2/18/15 at 11:01am
"I only seem to hear it on this board when it comes to shows like this"
By "this," you mean badly written shows imported from Britain?
"Believe it or not UK audiences like to embrace things about other cultures and countries"
That's good to know. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the BWW World data base has no indications of London productions of the following plays dealing with American presidents:
Abe Lincoln in Illinois; Sunrise at Campobello; The Gang's All Here; Young Abe Lincoln; The White House.
How many plays dealing with British monarchs have appeared on Broadway? How many about British writers?
Updated On: 2/18/15 at 11:01 AM
#38The Audience previews
Posted: 2/18/15 at 11:55am
Princeton...it IS true. Just out of curiousity, is it humorous to you because it sounds funny on the surface....or do you think I'm pulling a "Brian Williams"? When I get home, I'll get those pictures and post them. I was not "thisclose"....but close enough in the crowd. She wore something yellow. Ann Richards was governor at the time. Bless her heart...she is very much missed.
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
Updated On: 2/18/15 at 11:55 AM
Fosse76
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/21/05
#39The Audience previews
Posted: 2/18/15 at 11:56am
songanddanceman2 would be wise to simply ignore the xenophobic remarks of AfterEight, who's response references several obscure plays even Americans wouldn't be able to identify.
To anyone who has seen the play: Did you notice if they are selling standing room?
The fist two preview performances did sell standing room tickets. However there was no standing room last night. The performance wasn't completely sold out, though it was mostly sold. It looks like standing room won't be sold unless every seat has been sold first.
#40The Audience previews
Posted: 2/18/15 at 12:04pmMy favorite British Queens are: Eleanor of Aquitaine, Mary I (except for the burnings), Elizabeth I and maybe Queen Victoria. Helen Mirren is virtually unsurpassed in her portrayals of QE I and II.
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
FishermanBob
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/9/12
#42The Audience previews
Posted: 2/18/15 at 12:42pm
"Ok, this is an ongoing thing here in the UK, a conversation many have about people like you."
Please don't view U.S. audiences as a whole by the comments of a few individuals on here who never seem to have a good word to say about anything and compensate for their lack of intellectual curiosity about what is happening in the world by playing the "what do I give a crap about blah blah blah" card.
Personally, I can't wait to see this. Beyond Helen Mirren, they've assembled a strong supporting cast and if the show is well done, it should be a fascinating look at events that have shaped the last 60 years.
henrikegerman
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/29/05
#43The Audience previews
Posted: 2/18/15 at 12:43pm
"Other than historians of British history, who even knows or cares about the Prime Ministers of the UK?"
Oh dear.
lotiloti
Broadway Star Joined: 1/23/06
#44The Audience previews
Posted: 2/18/15 at 1:16pm
My favourite British Queen,is Stephen Fry.
Another one for you to hate, when it comes over. King Charles III, another terrific play. Perhaps the haters should stick to 'Wolf Hall'. It's very American, in that it's fast and loose with historical facts & plays like a soap opera.
Just remember, without the 'garbage' from London taking up theatres. The Disneyfication of Broadway would soon be complete.
#45The Audience previews
Posted: 2/18/15 at 1:17pm
"Other than historians of British history, who even knows or cares about the Prime Ministers of the UK?"
So long as there are American missiles and American early warning stations on British soil, and so long as the two countries' security services are mutually dependent on one another then the answer to your question is every President of the United States.
Updated On: 2/19/15 at 01:17 PM
#46The Audience previews
Posted: 2/18/15 at 6:08pm
Here are the pictures I took of QEII when she visited Austin in 1991. There are only 3 pictures.
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#47The Audience previews
Posted: 2/18/15 at 6:09pm
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#48The Audience previews
Posted: 2/18/15 at 6:09pm
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#49The Audience previews
Posted: 2/18/15 at 6:15pmIs this much different than the NT Live Broadcast that was done?
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