The Julia Roberts Play

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 2/28/06 at 12:08pm

An article in today's Daily News explains why the names of Ms. Roberts and her costars are not listed in the '3 Days' logo.

Isn't this Reidel's territory?

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/story/395294p-335135c.html

[philcrosby]

Posted: 2/28/06 at 12:32pm

I think it makes a lot of sense from a couple of perspectives. First, the show is virtually sold-out for its entire run before the first ad appears, so there is no need to trumpet Ms. Roberts' appearance. Second, it is an ensemble piece, so to feature Ms. Roberts at the expense of her co-stars might appear tacky (and from all reports, she is extremely down-to-earth). And third, by insisting that her participation be down-played, perhaps she is using her star power to put the focus on the play itself, which is where it belongs.