Witches of Eastwick- Signature Theatre — Page 4

I don't think Piro's performance in 110 in the Shade has anything to do with the current discussion of her performance at Signature in this show. Two very different roles and scores. I didn't hate her, she just wasn't my favorite at the particular performance I saw.

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They got rid of "Eastwick Knows", that was such a great opening song. Set the tone for the whole show.

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KChenowethfan...I was NOT responding to your post. I was responding to DOODLENYC's following post "Piro was a shrill and nasally Fantine, imo, as well...and she couldnt act her way out of that, like Daphne did." ... so, if you are going to bring up a different show, I was bringing up "110".

I'd love to hear those three ladies harmonizing on "Look At Me." Here's hoping for a cast recording....

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I saw the show a few weekends ago and have been meaning to post my thoughts!

I must say, I pretty much agree with the reviews. The cast is so strong its ridiculous. I do not think they could have found a stronger quartet to carry this show. I feel this could be Kudisch's Tony.

The girls could have a shot at a Tony nomination (should this show be so lucky to transfer), if they were given more demention. Its funny, most of the reviews pretty much say the book leaves something desired with these characters. They are just short of being rich...Which is why I think it is so funny that the writers/director would cut such a strong song like "Loose Ends" or even "Eastwick Knows," which sets the tone and introduces everyone so nicely....I think maybe sitting on the show for seven years has made them itchy to change certain things for absolutely no reason.

Its funny, someone earlier said they took "Loose Ends" out because it would allow one witch have more to do than the other two....This saddens me. That a group of intelligent writers could put together a song that is so beautiful and remove it only because they were "afraid" one of their actors would get envious. Maybe the show would have an even stronger book and score if the writers and director were worried about the STORY and not politics.

When I thnk about the London production, you had Alex with "Eye of the Beholder" and the whole of "Another Night at Darryl's" Sukie had "Words, Words, Words" and "Loose Ends" which left Jane with only "Waiting for the Music." But who got the Olivier Nomination??? Joanna Riding for Jane. Probably because the voters were not counting songs and lines.

What I am trying to say is, this show is so FANTASTIC that when compared to shows that are terrible, get aweful reviews, and STILL move to Broadway, there is no reason Witches should not find its way to New York....If only they could put some of the heart back in, that they have been so desperately trying to cut out.

"I can not understand your comment about Piro Donovan."

"I was NOT responding to your post. I was responding to DOODLENYC's following post "Piro was a shrill and nasally Fantine, imo, as well...and she couldnt act her way out of that, like Daphne did.""

What's so confusing?
I hated her as Fantine...the only time I've seen her perform, I found her shrill and a bad actress. For that reason, I was worried about her casting. I'm glad she's getting good reviews and seems suited for Sukie, imo, she was NOT suited for Fantine.

I felt that Rubin-Vega, while not a great vocal performance, acted the piece so well that it made up for the raspy vocals.

I didnt see her in 110, so I wouldn't comment on that.

Why the f did they drop Eastwick knows?! Now I'm really disappointed.

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Updated On: 6/21/07 at 11:37 AM

I meant that I've seen her perform and made it clearer in the post.

I am entitled to my opinion, which is why it was odd that you took me to task for it in your first post.

Perhaps you are related.

Best of luck to her.

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"3. I wasn't trying to take you to task...I felt that the way you were saying "Can't act her way out of it" was mean spirited. I don't think these boards are a place for that."

Arent a place for what? Criticisms? That's pretty much all we do here...I criticized the one performance of hers that I saw, and thought her acting was terrible and singing wasnt much better...sorry if that offends you, but her portrayal offended me...and I'm the one who bought a ticket.

I didnt say she was a bad person, or killed a kitten. I felt she didnt do a good job in Les Miz...sorry if you cant handle it. When someone says "imo" or "my opinion" no further commment is necessary. State your opposing view if you like, but arguing with me makes no sense.

By continuing this, you're requiring me to restate again and again my opinion of her performance...now I am wondering if you are a shill.

Whatever the case, I am finished discussing this. All the best to the cast of "Witches..." and I hope I get to see it at some point. All the best to Dempsey and Rowe...they deserve a hit.

...although dropping Eastwick Knows seems like a bonehead move.

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whew!

sorry if I hurt your feelings...Jackie.

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Whew...thanks bb...I agree it was too long, but I liked how it set things up, and the chorals were very nice, especially the end.

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I am entitled to my opinion, which is why it was odd that you took me to task for it in your first post.

Perhaps you are related.


Can you imagine if Broadway stars and their family members actually really cared about all the hurtful things said on message boards? I highly doubt any of them are reading.

Wouldn't it be funny if this technology existed in the Golden Age?

Would it be full of posts like:

"I think 'I've Grown Accustom to her Face" should be cut...It slows down Act II"

or

"Gross, Julie Andrews is playing the lead in ANOTHER Lerner & Lowe musical" Gag me, she's so overrated."

I wonder if these meaningless posts would have effected those people's performances...or made them care at all.

Did any of that make any sense? I am sort of out of it!

That seems silly. At least give the actress a chance to sing it. Didn't they almost cut "Over the Rainbow" from "The Wizard of Oz" because they thought it slowed down the action? I wish they wouldn't sell their audiences short and assume the song would bore them.

From the looks of the reviews, and I agree, the show needs some more emotional levels and I think "Loose Ends" does just that. If not, for the good of the show, they should put SOMETHING in to give these women more layers to play.

yeah, I think the main problem is the overall plot - like the scenes don't really flow together and aren't developed enough in the right places (thus making the characters rather one dimensional)
If they could just rewrite the book, I think this show has a great chance of going to Broadway.

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