Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR- Page 4

[RentBoy86]

re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#75

Posted: 3/26/08 at 1:40am

I just think Harvey in a musical is a bad idea.

[LimelightMike]

re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#76

Posted: 3/26/08 at 1:40am

That's cool, I can totally dig that.

How many songs?

Anyone willing enough to scan a PLAYBILL?

[neddyfrank2]

re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#77

Posted: 3/26/08 at 1:42am

Harvey in a musical is a bad idea?

Ya, because Hairspray was a TERRIBLE idea.

[RentBoy86]

re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#78

Posted: 3/26/08 at 1:44am

He had minimal singing.

[neddyfrank2]

re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#79

Posted: 3/26/08 at 1:45am

I would say that if you actually counted up minute by minute, he would be singing more in Hairpsray than in A Catered Affair.

And, you obviously did not see him on Fiddler. Did you? Updated On: 3/26/08 at 01:45 AM

[RentBoy86]

re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#80

Posted: 3/26/08 at 1:59am

No, I didn't. I mean, I'll give him credit where it's due - he's a great actor, and a talented writer, I just don't want to hear him try and sing. And it was suited for Hairspray because it was more of a character role, and nothing too serious, but in Fiddler and in A Catered Affair - I would assume - he needs to be taken a little more seriously.

[WaltSummersPI]

re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#81

Posted: 3/26/08 at 7:52am

Rentboy, you consider "minimal singing" three more songs than Wopat?

[frogs_fan85]

re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#82

Posted: 3/26/08 at 8:17am

Is it bad that the only reason I'm considering seeing this is for John Doyle?

[courtnyj]

re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#83

Posted: 3/26/08 at 6:20pm

I saw the second preview this afternoon and I thought the show was touching and sweet. The only change I would make would be to eliminate the unnecessary reprise of "Coney Island" at the end. But it's Harvey's show so I don't see that happening. Other than that it was sweet, quiet little show. A lovely afternoon in the theatre.

[courtnyj]

re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#84

Posted: 3/26/08 at 6:25pm

I don't have access to a scanner but here's the song list from my playbill:

"Partners"
"Ralph and Me"
"Married"
"Women Chatter"
"No Fuss"
"Your Children's Happiness"
"Immediate Family"
"Our Only Daughter"
"Women Chatter 2"
"One White Dress"
"Vision"
"Don't Ever Stop Saying 'I Love You'"
"I Stayed"
"Married" (Reprise)
"Coney Island"
"Don't Ever Stop Saying 'I Love You'" (Reprise)
"Coney Island" (Reprise)

[nitsua]

re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#85

Posted: 3/26/08 at 6:44pm

I had a few problems with the show in San Diego and since they involved Harvey, I doubt they were fixed.

Harvey's character's bloated. I liked the uncle part in the movie. Small. Quiet. Only there for the dinner scene.

It's a sweet and simple show, but it ain't great. A lot of it's forgettable.

Wopat and Prince deserve a nomination.

"Writing is like prostitution. First, you do it for love, then you do it for a few friends, and finally you do it for money." ~ Moliere

[dancingthrulife04]

re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#86

Posted: 3/26/08 at 6:47pm

Is it bad that the only reason I'm considering seeing this is for John Doyle?

Is it bad that the only reason I'm considering seeing this is for Matt Cavenaugh?

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The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda "And when Idina Menzel is singing, I'm always slightly worried that her teeth are going to jump out of her mouth and chase me." - Schmerg_the_Impaler

[givesmevoice]

re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#87

Posted: 3/26/08 at 7:02pm

Harvey was wonderful in Fiddler. No, he's not the best of singers, but he's SUCH a good actor and brought such a warmth to the role. I went to see the show specifically for him and I was surprised at what a good Tevye he made.

that said, I'm really excited for A Catered Affair. I love so many people involved with the show. plus the Walter Kerr's one of my favorite theaters. =P

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[jv92]

re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#88

Posted: 3/26/08 at 8:22pm

I'm quite excited for this show. It looks to be simple, touching and quiet- three things new musicals haven't been this season and really should be. I'm sick of this loud, brighly lit, rock and roll garbage. Call me crazy.

[nitsua]

re: Welcome A CATERED AFFAIR#89

Posted: 3/26/08 at 8:47pm

"Is it bad that the only reason I'm considering seeing this is for Matt Cavenaugh?"

Seeing Matt in his undies is one of the only things I remember!

"Writing is like prostitution. First, you do it for love, then you do it for a few friends, and finally you do it for money." ~ Moliere