I am incredibly saddened by this. These pictures are making me cry. I was thinking about watching one of her movies in her memory, but I'm gonna be bawling the whole time.
Fox 5 just did their opening segment on her, at 10:30 they're going to be going live to the Broadway community for their reaction.
Such a tragedy...
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
I was lucky enough to have seen her in "Cabaret" the day before she won The Tony in June of 1998. She was beyond brilliant!
Her performance as Sally in "Cabaret," is probably the best performance I've ever seen. All these years later, it's clearly etched in my brain as it I just saw it yesterday. She was extraordinary!
Her rendition of the title song to Cabaret takes on a whole new meaning now.
I don't WANT to live in what they call "a certain way." In the first place I'd be no good at it and besides that I don't want to be identified with any one class of people. I want to live every whichway, among all kinds---and know them---and understand them---and love them---THAT's what I want! - Philip Barry (Holiday)
I can't even describe how sad I am over this. It really hit me hard. RIP Natasha- your light has dimmed too soon, but I shall always remember your beauty (both inner and outer).
"Years from now, when you talk about this - And you will - Be kind. "
That picture of her and her mother is so sad. There's another with Vanessa Redgrave talking to a 4 year old Natasha. I can't imagine what it's like to bury a child.
Sadly, I never got to see her onstage, but I enjoyed her on film and admired her beauty and grace. She is a true loss.
NBC just gave a heartwarming segment on her, nicer than the others, much more sincere.
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
I keep thinking about the picture posted of Natasha and Vanessa. In most of the pictures posted here and in articles, she (of course) looks very beautiful and glamorous. But in that one, she just looks like a girl with her mom. That poor family.
The only thought that keeps playing in my head over and over is "what a loss." The elegance and grace she had, her brilliant talent and spirit will be missed deeply.
This is heartbreaking and my prayers go out to the Redgrave family.
RIP Natasha Richardson. ~You were a light on this earth ~