The Joy of JOY
The Joy of JOY
#0The Joy of JOY
Posted: 8/15/05 at 8:35am
What a wonderful opening night!
The American Thater Web review captures how I felt about it:
" With some judicious trims to the script delivered by a predominantly new cast, Joy has become an effervescent romantic comedy that bounces buoyantly and intelligently along...It's about romance, and as a late entry in a busy summertime theater season in New York, Joy delivers marvelously."
The three talented young producers, from left to right: Eva Price, Ben Rimalower and Sean Mackey:
Rimalower and JOY-ous playwright John Fisher:
Gay Romance Sparks Bittersweet Joy
Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#1re: The Joy of JOY
Posted: 8/15/05 at 8:40am
I thought it was very cute. The guy who played Gabriel was fantastic. The guy who played Paul reminded me of Eric McCormick of Will and Grace.
The American Indian dance had me gasping for air.
I really enjoyed Joy.
Updated On: 8/15/05 at 08:40 AM
kissmycookie
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/21/04
#2re: The Joy of JOY
Posted: 8/15/05 at 10:44am
What wonderful news! Had caught the show last week and thought it a "joyful" piece of work! Christopher Sloan as Gabriel stood out from the cast, for me, as did both the female actresses. The "sketches" of the pantomine of the meeting between Keegan and Elsa in addition to the Indian dance were sidesplittingly hysterical. To the point where I cramped up twice.
May Joy have a long and healthy run!
#3re: The Joy of JOY
Posted: 8/15/05 at 12:11pmPlanning on seeing it when there in November. Can't wait.
kissmycookie
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/21/04
kissmycookie
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/21/04
#5re: The Joy of JOY
Posted: 8/16/05 at 2:45pm
just linking the Joy threads
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?lastpage=on&thread=863642&dt=081605024234
kissmycookie
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/21/04
#6re: The Joy of JOY
Posted: 8/16/05 at 2:50pm
touchmeinthemorning
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/3/04
#7re: The Joy of JOY
Posted: 8/16/05 at 2:55pm
That's fantastic news! It's nice to see that there is a gay-themed show every once in a while worth seeing. =)
What is the rush policy at this theatre? Standing room? I'm just looking to get cheap tickets. =)
andyf
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/12/04
#8re: The Joy of JOY
Posted: 8/16/05 at 5:23pm
I know I haven't seen the show since it transferred, so maybe I'm not really at liberty to judge, but did anybody else really not see what all the fuss was about when it played a few months ago?
I agree with Corine, thinking back on it, sure, it was cute, but I still don't understand the raves it was getting at the time. The book definitely needed some work, which is acceptable, but I really wasn't blown away by it. I really liked Harris, but at the end of the night, I was glad the ticket was free.
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