Thoughts on the first preview of EVERYDAY RAPTURE? — Page 2

#26

Thoughts on the first preview of EVERYDAY RAPTURE?

Posted: 4/20/10 at 1:02am

Honestly, even if Special Theatrical Event was still a category, I don't think Rapture would fit there. It's definitely Best Musical material. Hopefully it'll stop shows like Fela! and Memphis from winning.

#27

Thoughts on the first preview of EVERYDAY RAPTURE?

Posted: 4/20/10 at 1:03am

Thanks Wickedrocks...I am taking my mother to see it on Saturday, and I was a little worried that she may miss something.

#28

Thoughts on the first preview of EVERYDAY RAPTURE?

Posted: 4/20/10 at 1:05am

Now i remember what it was called before..
"You May Now Worship Me"....

#29

Thoughts on the first preview of EVERYDAY RAPTURE?

Posted: 4/20/10 at 1:10am

Well we will hear who the Drama League nominates tomorrow...
Anyone know when the Outer Critics Nominations come out?

#30

Thoughts on the first preview of EVERYDAY RAPTURE?

Posted: 4/20/10 at 1:16am

Saw the first Broadway preview of "Everyday Rapture" tonight and let me just say that Sherie Rene Scott is PHENOMINAL! She is an absolute powerhouse of a diva and deserved every second of the standing ovation she received. GO SEE IT! I don't want to speak too soon, but I think I may have witnessed a BEST ACTRESS performance from the front row tonight. It was - THAT good. I was completely taken by surprise. And the energy from the crowd tonight was really, really good.

#31

Thoughts on the first preview of EVERYDAY RAPTURE?

Posted: 4/20/10 at 1:38am

The show is absolutely electric. From start to finish. I've never been the biggest Sherie Rene Scott fan (and I didn't see the Second Stage production) but she's just absolutely brilliant.

Between seeing this tonight and "La Cage" over the weekend, I feel like I've seen the best male and female performances of the season. (And hopefully the Tony Awards will reflect that.)

#32

Thoughts on the first preview of EVERYDAY RAPTURE?

Posted: 4/20/10 at 8:21am

I saw it last night. I really, really liked it. Sherie really surprised me with her acting, and I think she deserves the Tony. I was not blown away overall by the show itself, nor Sherie's somewhat weak (in my opinion) singing voice, but she is definitely my pick for best performance of the season.

#33

Thoughts on the first preview of EVERYDAY RAPTURE?

Posted: 4/20/10 at 8:23am

I went to the first preview last night (sold out!) not knowing much about the show or Sherie, but I was turned on nearly instantly. The show is very smart and sweet, and Sherie is a staggering talent. Great crowd! Loved it!

#34

Thoughts on the first preview of EVERYDAY RAPTURE?

Posted: 4/20/10 at 8:25am

Was the CD for sale at the theater yet?

#35

Thoughts on the first preview of EVERYDAY RAPTURE?

Posted: 4/20/10 at 8:51am

I didn't see any merchandise anywhere.^^


But the show was even better tonight than last year at Second Stage. Sherie deserves the Tony as does the show. I liked it more than American Idiot.

#36

Thoughts on the first preview of EVERYDAY RAPTURE?

Posted: 4/20/10 at 9:22am

nor Sherie's somewhat weak (in my opinion) singing voice
o.O

#37

Thoughts on the first preview of EVERYDAY RAPTURE?

Posted: 4/20/10 at 9:25am

I saw this at Second Stage and will be going tonight to the second preview. I'm surprised so many people think Sherie is a shoe-in for the Best Actress Tony. CZJ, in my mind, is clearly the frontrunner and one to beat. Not that she doesn't deserve it either, but remember politics plays a HUGE role in handing out Tonys.

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#38

Thoughts on the first preview of EVERYDAY RAPTURE?

Posted: 4/20/10 at 9:45am

...but remember politics plays a HUGE role in handing out Tonys.

Very true. I can't help thinking, though, that if Sherie gets across-the-board raves, voters cannot deny that. But you're right in saying that Zeta-Jones is still in this race and near that photo finish.

~Steven

#39

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Posted: 4/20/10 at 10:07am

I am so happy to hear all these positive reviews! I will be seeing the show opening night and cannot wait!

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#40

Thoughts on the first preview of EVERYDAY RAPTURE?

Posted: 4/20/10 at 11:12am

If Sherie receives raves and the show starts to sell, then it will be the movie star in a hit, versus an industry darling finally getting her due.

Hint: They almost always go for the latter. That's IF she gets all raves and if tickets start to move.

#41

Thoughts on the first preview of EVERYDAY RAPTURE?

Posted: 4/20/10 at 11:22am

She received off-Broadway, including an absolute love-letter from Brantley. The show has only gotten stronger, so expect her to get another set of raves. I do anticipate Best Actress being a horse-race between Scott and CZJ, however.

#42

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Posted: 4/20/10 at 11:33am

I still say they will award Sherie (and Scanlan) with Best Book, and CZJ will get Actress.

#43

Thoughts on the first preview of EVERYDAY RAPTURE?

Posted: 4/20/10 at 11:38am

"I still say they will award Sherie (and Scanlan) with Best Book, and CZJ will get Actress."

I'd be so thrilled with that...this way, they both get Tony awards!

#44

Thoughts on the first preview of EVERYDAY RAPTURE?

Posted: 4/20/10 at 11:39am

^ Exactly.

#45

Thoughts on the first preview of EVERYDAY RAPTURE?

Posted: 4/20/10 at 11:59am

I had a wonderful time along with most of the audience. My favorite new musical this season, for sure.

#46

Thoughts on the first preview of EVERYDAY RAPTURE?

Posted: 4/20/10 at 3:33pm

I really need to see this, LOVED it at Second Stage.

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#47

Thoughts on the first preview of EVERYDAY RAPTURE?

Posted: 4/20/10 at 4:07pm

Taylor, I agree completely. It was absolutely amazing!

#48

Thoughts on the first preview of EVERYDAY RAPTURE?

Posted: 4/20/10 at 4:39pm

I don't know what the big deal about this show is. I found it average, at best, and total, self-indulgent, verbal masturbation at worst. The only thing intriguing about the entire enterprise is that Roundabout brought cheapness to a whole new level by replacing LIPS TOGETHER with this half-baked thing, instead of programming in a real play or musical, many of which were ready to go, such as McNally's LISBON TRAVIATA or MASTER CLASS from Kennedy Center.

#49

Thoughts on the first preview of EVERYDAY RAPTURE?

Posted: 4/20/10 at 4:40pm

Master Class just finished at the Kennedy Center so it wouldn't have been able to make it in time. Also, they wanted to add another musical to the season.

#50

Thoughts on the first preview of EVERYDAY RAPTURE?

Posted: 4/20/10 at 4:44pm

I also hear that they were considering YANK, although I don't know how seriously.