Tovah Feldshuh in PIPPIN

Hey All,
I was wondering what some opinions of Tovah in the role of Berthe now tht she has had about a month (and change) to settle into the role. I might consider a return visit in the future.

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I saw her last night, I thought she was great, but I still preferred Andrea Martin's portrayal of Berthe. Last night was my first time seeing her, I didn't see her in August.

I thought she was terrific Wednesday night!

Wonder why Martin even got involved in view of her early departure

Saw Tovah in her one woman show on Golda Meir and many years earlier saw her in Sarava

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I saw Andrea Martin in "Pippin" on a trip to New York last spring. I just saw it again this week with Tovah. They were both terrific. But they are two different types of people and bring two different personalities to the role. I think it depends on whom you have an affinity for. I found Andrea Martin more comical and Tovah Feldshuh brought more of a "strong Jewish grandmother who still looks damn good" take to the role. And the audience loved her.

BTW, Ms. Martin looked damn good too.

I saw her a few weeks ago and she was fine. Had she been in the original cast I would not have expected a Tony win. Rachel Bay Jones gave far more of a stand out performance.

I saw her in the role two weekends ago - - although she did a good job - the whole time I wished I was seeing Andrea Martin. (and it sure didn't help that at the same Saturday night performance, Patina Miller was out.)

I really agree Rachel Bay Jones hasn't gotten enough recognition for her performance. She's made lovable kookiness into an art form.