What is Rosie doing these days?
#2
Posted: 9/6/04 at 12:45pm
Doing gay and lesbian cruise trips with her partner. Once those get up and running (though I hear the first was not that well attended) who knows what she'll do. Love to see her put herself into backing another show and hopefully next time it will run longer.
She's a great supporter of Broadway
She's a great supporter of Broadway
"Life is a lesson in humility"
#3
Posted: 9/6/04 at 1:02pm
Where'd you hear that, Sam? I heard the first one was sold out and had a waiting list..
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I just realized, your last name is Butz! Both "Norbert" AND "Butz" are in your name! You must have gotten picked on a lot as a child!
#4
Posted: 9/6/04 at 2:15pm
I also heard it did not do well.
Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder
#5
Posted: 9/6/04 at 6:45pm
In the NY press...they reported that it did not sell out. I think this will just take some time to take hold and for people to hear about it and book it...hope they keep trying.
"Life is a lesson in humility"
#6
Posted: 9/6/04 at 6:47pm
seems to me it was full of celebrities... in all the publicity photos, nothing but...
#7
Posted: 9/6/04 at 6:54pm
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?thread=356028&dt=090404090925
The above is a recent discussion on Rosie.
I'll go and dig up my Rosie Show Performance List post...
The above is a recent discussion on Rosie.
I'll go and dig up my Rosie Show Performance List post...
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#8
Posted: 9/6/04 at 7:29pm
She also works with a wonderful program in NY to take children/teens to the theater for the first time. And she gave a big chunk of change to Larry Kramer's THE NORMAL HEART to try and keep it open. She puts her money where her mouth is, and luckily for everyone, her mouth is big. People too often forget of how powerful the million mom march was (I was there). People who say "...she has too many 'causes,'" should only live as fully and inspirationally. Some people truly do feel that old 60s adage: if you aren't part of the solution, you're part of the problem. This woman has made much of her life about 'the solution,' and I remain impressed.
"I'm a comedian, but in my spare time, things bother me." Garry Shandling
Updated On: 9/6/04 at 07:29 PM
#9
Posted: 9/6/04 at 7:40pm
I bumped the former Rosie post, listing the hundreds of performances on her show.
Now, something to discuss that I have been doing with others in PM...
ROSIE O' DONNELL...
She left her show because of the injury to her hand. She realized on what she was missing out on not being at home with her children, and so the 6th season was her last.
I don't blame her for leaving, it was the best reason to leave: her children.
Now, it has been two and a half years since she left her show. Since then, she had a failure in her magazine (even though the magazine itself was fine), she has had failure in her Broadway show (even though TABOO was fine), and now she has had a semi-failure in her Cruise Line.
She just recently finished filming a TV-movie in which she stars in, and now, nothing else has been announced project-wise for her.
So, what do you think? We'd all love for her to come back and revive her show. She's done SO much for Broadway, breast cancer awareness, gun control, the entertainment field, deserving children, adoption, the gay community, etc. etc. etc. This all was voiced through her highly enjoyable television daytime talk show. It was a PERFECT blend between interviews with film, TV, and Broadway stars, singers, and entertainers, in addition to great human interest stories, musical numbers, and political views. The show was a HUGE success, and we all loved her.
Here's the point:
1) Do you think, if Rosie revived her show for the next television season (Spring 2005 or Fall 2005), would the media and the public welcome it, or shun it?
2) Do you think Rosie would even WANT to come back next year, if ever?
DISCUSS!
Now, something to discuss that I have been doing with others in PM...
ROSIE O' DONNELL...
She left her show because of the injury to her hand. She realized on what she was missing out on not being at home with her children, and so the 6th season was her last.
I don't blame her for leaving, it was the best reason to leave: her children.
Now, it has been two and a half years since she left her show. Since then, she had a failure in her magazine (even though the magazine itself was fine), she has had failure in her Broadway show (even though TABOO was fine), and now she has had a semi-failure in her Cruise Line.
She just recently finished filming a TV-movie in which she stars in, and now, nothing else has been announced project-wise for her.
So, what do you think? We'd all love for her to come back and revive her show. She's done SO much for Broadway, breast cancer awareness, gun control, the entertainment field, deserving children, adoption, the gay community, etc. etc. etc. This all was voiced through her highly enjoyable television daytime talk show. It was a PERFECT blend between interviews with film, TV, and Broadway stars, singers, and entertainers, in addition to great human interest stories, musical numbers, and political views. The show was a HUGE success, and we all loved her.
Here's the point:
1) Do you think, if Rosie revived her show for the next television season (Spring 2005 or Fall 2005), would the media and the public welcome it, or shun it?
2) Do you think Rosie would even WANT to come back next year, if ever?
DISCUSS!
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#10
Posted: 9/6/04 at 7:47pm
Haning out at the "Big Doll House" at Hairspray
#11
Posted: 9/6/04 at 8:08pm
Many of us would welcome her--as early as tomorrow at 10 a.m. Yet I wonder how she would do in today's political climate. The election of 2000 seemed like ... the Eisenhower era in comparison. Innocent times, Gore vs. Bush was like Election Lite. Now, with the with-us-or-against-us division in this country, she'd be denounced as an unpatriotic after one anti-Bush remark. Everything is framed now in "...this is wartime..." admonition, and I fear many of the women who admired her -- and let's face it, her audiene was Red State intensive -- would accept her lesbianism, to a point, but not her problems with Bush. I'd want more Bush bashing, not less, but fear that one word too many would get her Bill Maher-ed -- booted, or denounced in some markets. Remember, NIGHTLINE was not shown in two major markets merely for reading the dead in Iraq. Reading the dead. So do you think on, say, the morning after a Bush press conference, that Rosie would opt to talk about her meal the night before with the kids and wife at the Olive Garden? Alas, I doubt it.
But before I seemingly weigh her down with these political musings, may I also add: her shows in post-9/11 America were touchstones, a way back to normalcy. She was extraordinary then, showing fire houses, and taking an American Airlines flight to Floriday about 10 days later when many, many people were afraid to board a plane. She was nothing less than a patriot then, and her post attack shows were her finest hour. I kept a couple of those on video, because she got me through it. She opened herself up, expressed the range of emotions all of us New Yorkers (and indeed Americans) felt; she wept, she shook her head in rage, she wondered how she--and her family--would ever feel okay. By showing us the daily journey, she inched us along. And by the way -- she even stood beside Bush then. No bashing. I salute ... her.
But before I seemingly weigh her down with these political musings, may I also add: her shows in post-9/11 America were touchstones, a way back to normalcy. She was extraordinary then, showing fire houses, and taking an American Airlines flight to Floriday about 10 days later when many, many people were afraid to board a plane. She was nothing less than a patriot then, and her post attack shows were her finest hour. I kept a couple of those on video, because she got me through it. She opened herself up, expressed the range of emotions all of us New Yorkers (and indeed Americans) felt; she wept, she shook her head in rage, she wondered how she--and her family--would ever feel okay. By showing us the daily journey, she inched us along. And by the way -- she even stood beside Bush then. No bashing. I salute ... her.
"I'm a comedian, but in my spare time, things bother me." Garry Shandling
Updated On: 9/6/04 at 08:08 PM
#12
Posted: 9/6/04 at 8:16pm
I think it was a mistake to leave her show and I think she should bring it back. I don't think producing Broadway shows is as much a forte' for her as promoting them are. I would welcome her back.
#13
Posted: 9/6/04 at 8:18pm
I agree with you. What is she producing now that Taboo closed?
#14
Posted: 9/6/04 at 8:34pm
I agree she should bring her show back. I also agree totally with the person who said she is better at promoting Broadway, than actually producing shows. A producer is more of a behind the scenes job. I know daytime is very competitive though with Ellen and Regis and Kelly. I think it would be interesting if she did a nighttime show maybe on cable. Jay Leno and David Letterman are getting very tired; they need some real competition.
#15
Posted: 9/6/04 at 8:36pm
I think Rosie shouuld in fact come back. She still has a lot of great things to do. I am concerned that her show might not be suitable for daytime television anymore. Perhaps she could do an evening show. Maybe an 11pm show. She should do something. She is incredibly talented and wonderful. I love her and no matter what anyone said about her arrogance and her ego-tripped rages... she was/is/and will always be a brilliant comedian and humanitarian.
#16
Posted: 9/6/04 at 10:28pm
Little blurb on Rosie in here :
http://www.backstage.com/backstage/columns/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000623845
http://www.backstage.com/backstage/columns/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000623845
#17
Posted: 9/6/04 at 11:01pm
She's probably doin her wife Kelly I would imagine.
Yes that's me. No, it's not a Rent homage.
#18
Posted: 9/6/04 at 11:14pm
It was a MISTAKE to leave her show???
I'm sorry, but that is just wrong. It's a MISTAKE to leave your show to spend more time with your kids??
First of all, at the time, she had a magazine deal going on, so she needn't worry about future income. She's already wealthy, and I'm sure she doesn't need to work. She CHOOSES to.
But because she realized as to what she was missing out on at home, she decided to leave the show, and I highly respect that. Family should always come first.
It's been three years now. I'm wondering if she's considering it at all.
And, if it happens, would John McDaniel be interested in coming back as well? Would she want to change her show in any way? (I'd hope not - it was PERFECT as is.)
Oh no - she CAN'T do nighttime! That's when Broadway shows run - and she wouldn't be able to get performances on her show!!
It NEEDS to be Daytime!!
I'm sorry, but that is just wrong. It's a MISTAKE to leave your show to spend more time with your kids??
First of all, at the time, she had a magazine deal going on, so she needn't worry about future income. She's already wealthy, and I'm sure she doesn't need to work. She CHOOSES to.
But because she realized as to what she was missing out on at home, she decided to leave the show, and I highly respect that. Family should always come first.
It's been three years now. I'm wondering if she's considering it at all.
And, if it happens, would John McDaniel be interested in coming back as well? Would she want to change her show in any way? (I'd hope not - it was PERFECT as is.)
Oh no - she CAN'T do nighttime! That's when Broadway shows run - and she wouldn't be able to get performances on her show!!
It NEEDS to be Daytime!!
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#19
Posted: 9/6/04 at 11:36pm
She could still do nighttime and get Broadway. Most nightime shows like Leno are taped earlier in the afternoon. She can't come back with the exact same kind of show at the same time. It's just not going to work. Time moves on. As her friends Madonna knows, you have to reinvent yourself.
#20
Posted: 9/6/04 at 11:54pm
Hey, everybody who joined these boards on 9/6, DaleStar and Equity2, for instance: is it true what Rachel (joined 9/6) suggested in another thread? That Rosie has something to do with BKLYN? The show that everybody (who joined on 9/6 anyway) is talking about? Why, I myself was going to ask the guy in the sateen BKLYN jacket who I socked in the face in the Village today if Rosie had anything to do with the show before he lost consciousness. But I forgot too. Any 9/6ers know the answer?
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#21
Posted: 9/7/04 at 12:02am
No, there's no time.
I believe Late Night shows are taped at 5pm? That's definitely pushing it. If its late night, there will definitely be less Broadway performances.
I'm not sure if I would like a new, reinvented Rosie show. Her old show was PERFECT. If her new show was all political views, I probably wouldn't watch, because there would be less entertainment.
If it were all entertainment, I would miss the personal feeling of the show.
I believe Late Night shows are taped at 5pm? That's definitely pushing it. If its late night, there will definitely be less Broadway performances.
I'm not sure if I would like a new, reinvented Rosie show. Her old show was PERFECT. If her new show was all political views, I probably wouldn't watch, because there would be less entertainment.
If it were all entertainment, I would miss the personal feeling of the show.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#22
Posted: 9/7/04 at 8:34am
Late Night shows often have Broadway performers on. Letterman has had Nathan Lane on a number of times when he was in the Producers. They put them on at the beginning of the filming so they can make their evening curtain and it works pretty well.
Somehow I don't see Rosie being a late night appeal though. A variety show might be a cool idea if they ever revive prime time variety shows.
Somehow I don't see Rosie being a late night appeal though. A variety show might be a cool idea if they ever revive prime time variety shows.
"Life is a lesson in humility"
#23
Apparently Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Sondheim are teaming up to write a musical of KING KONG. She has accepted the lead role... and no, it's not Fay
Posted: 9/7/04 at 9:07am
Apparently Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Sondheim are teaming up to write a musical of KING KONG. She has accepted the lead role... and no, it's not Fay
Who can explain it, who can tell you why?
Fools give you reasons, wise men never try
-South Pacific
Updated On: 9/7/04 at 09:07 AM
#24
Posted: 9/7/04 at 10:38am
I could see Rosie as late night, but yes, don't think she will get the audience.
Nothing was wrong with her show before. Just revive it - maybe give the logo and set a redesign (even though they were great before).
Nothing was wrong with her show before. Just revive it - maybe give the logo and set a redesign (even though they were great before).
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#25
Posted: 9/7/04 at 2:48pm
I know she is a great supporter of the arts and everything and I loved her talk show...but I do hope she doesn't produce anything else, everything she touches on broadway is always a big flop, may I refer to Taboo(In London it was great, but she really messed that musical up, be original and stop trying to be the next something, try to make a show where producers will want to copy off of you) and her other flop Seussical (which I did like lol).
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