Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

#1

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 3:01pm

It's been about a decade since the revival and I think it's time for another production, especially if it could star Jan Maxwell.

Thoughts?

#2

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 3:15pm

What, you mean as Dottie? That would be unusual.

#3

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 3:16pm

Never too soon!!! I would love this to happen.

#4

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 3:17pm

It would be unusual but I think it would work! I think Bernadette Peters would also be a hoot in that role.

#5

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 3:25pm

Sort of off topic--Saw this show at a high school a couple of years ago and it was was hilarious. Bought the movie to show my son and we couldn't get past the first half hour and I'm a huge Carol B fan. Should we have given the movie more of a chance?

#6

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 3:26pm

OMG, I love the movie!!!

#7

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 3:27pm

Please please please please please NO!!!

I'll see "Once" as many times as that guy in the Times saw it rather than see this again.

Slamming doors and Mistaken Identity are NOT pillars of comedy.

#8

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 3:28pm

ok. Well, I guess that's settled.

#9

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 3:32pm

But you wouldn't have to see it. No one will make you. Breathe easy, buddy

#10

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 3:33pm

I'd love to see this happen. I've only ever seem community and high school productions of this, but even then it's never failed to make me laugh hysterically.

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#11

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 3:33pm

"But you wouldn't have to see it. No one will make you. Breathe easy, buddy"

You must meet my wife. It's one of her favorites. It's truly the show we have most disagreed with in all of our theater-going.

I just don't do farce at all, unless it's Twain or Python or similar.

#12

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 3:35pm

Actually, it IS a very specific form of comedy, but just because you don't like it, doesn't keep it from amusing the hell out if many of us.

I adore the show (the movie? Not so much) with a stellar cast, I could be up for it again!

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#13

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 3:35pm

So then obviously it shouldn't be revived. I mean, obviosuly.

#14

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 3:38pm

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#15

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 3:38pm

As tempted as I was in the other thread to say something like "I would never post something like that they should shut Phantom down", I didn't do it and that was for one reason: I knew that I have this awful feeling about one show and one show only. And you picked it, JC, you picked it.

It might break up my marriage if they staged it again, but if there's demand, let 'em play it.

#16

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 3:49pm

Jordan, were you kidding or does the movie get funnier?

#17

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 3:55pm

I know the movie has either lovers or haters but I'm one of the lovers.

#18

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 4:05pm

Updated On: 12/1/14 at 04:05 PM

#19

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 4:11pm

Given the fact that we've had three revivals of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof in about the last ten years -- no. I don't think it's too soon.

#20

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 4:36pm

I love the show, and would definitely enjoy a revival. Jordan's suggestion of Jan Maxwell is a good one.

And I've never quite gotten why the film has such a bad reputation -- do people think Bogdanovich isn't that good of a comedy director? I'll be controversial and say What's Up, Doc? is less funnier than Noises Off.

#21

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 4:37pm

I loved the movie as well (an absolute dream cast), though I saw the film before I ever saw the play on stage. I was lucky enough to catch the London revival and it was wonderful. I think the biggest drawback with the film is that there was no way they could truly capture the brilliance of the second act.

I guess farce is to WeeThomas what Tracy Morgan and David Spade's style of comedy is to me.

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#22

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 4:39pm

And Nina Arianda as Brooke Ashton please.

#23

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 4:40pm

Yeah, I also saw the film before I ever saw it on stage.

And Arianda is a great suggestion! Maybe even Megan Hilty?

#24

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 4:41pm

The first act of the movie and the play are both slow. They are setting up for the hilarity that happens later on. While the film is not as funny as the stage show, seeing the film was what made me interested in seeing the play. This is one of those plays I would see whenever I come across it being produced. The other would be "The Woman in Black."

#25

Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

Posted: 2/20/13 at 7:18pm

I love the movie and I actually think the devise of Americans playing British works well, providing additional comedic opportunities (also helps to clarify when we're watching the play and when we're watching the "play"). It really is perfectly cast, too.

I remember enjoying the 2001 revival but not to the extent that I felt I should have. Anyone have thoughts on what might have been missing from that productions?