Yes.. Donna Murphy Again!

[Mr. Tuttle]

Yes.. Donna Murphy Again!#0

Posted: 7/25/04 at 8:03pm

I love her performances..she's a great performer and could be a legendary one.

But this whole missing show thing is getting out of hand. I had some out of town friends who went to "WT" Friday and..suprise..she's not in.

Anyone know what the cause this time is? As much as the industry respects her as a performer, this has got to be hurting her career.

Ignorance is temporary. Stupidity last forever. Watch out BWW... HE'S BACK.

[Rathnait62]

re: Yes.. Donna Murphy Again!#1

Posted: 7/25/04 at 8:06pm

I think her future career will depend on how many people actually turn their tickets back when she's out. If WT isn't losing large amounts of money, it may not make a difference to future producers.

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

[Mr. Tuttle]

re: Yes.. Donna Murphy Again!#2

Posted: 7/25/04 at 8:08pm

Well..WT seems to be loosing large amounts of money each week.

And now the tour is cancelled.

Ignorance is temporary. Stupidity last forever. Watch out BWW... HE'S BACK.

[Rathnait62]

re: Yes.. Donna Murphy Again!#3

Posted: 7/25/04 at 8:09pm

But is that people turning back tickets because she's out? Or just lack of interest in the show? One will affect her future jobs, one will not.

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

[StickToPriest]

re: Yes.. Donna Murphy Again!#4

Posted: 7/25/04 at 8:10pm

It is a shame.

It is a great production of a fantastic (if dated) show.

"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."

The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.

[jrb_actor]

re: Yes.. Donna Murphy Again!#5

Posted: 7/25/04 at 8:10pm

The tour isn't canceled. Certain cities has to cancel it as the tour's schedule changed.

And FYI--few people ask for refunds when she is out.

I'm so glad the likely suspects are in this thread for some good ol nastiness.

johnraymondbarker.com

Updated On: 7/25/04 at 08:10 PM

[Chrysanthemum62001]

re: Yes.. Donna Murphy Again!#6

Posted: 7/25/04 at 8:11pm

I think Donna Murphy is great, but I really didn't like this show.

"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL

[Rathnait62]

re: Yes.. Donna Murphy Again!#7

Posted: 7/25/04 at 8:12pm

jrb, I don't get it. This is just a discussion. What do you think is nasty about it at this point?

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

[jrb_actor]

re: Yes.. Donna Murphy Again!#8

Posted: 7/25/04 at 8:13pm

The topic comes up SO much and gets rather nasty each time.

johnraymondbarker.com

[Spiritoflaw]

re: Yes.. Donna Murphy Again!#9

Posted: 7/25/04 at 8:14pm

According to the stage manager, Donna was on vacation last week and she will be back this week. Jennifer was on vacation 2 weeks ago. Apparently, their contract allows them to take a week off in the summer... I very much enjoyed Donna's performance in Wonderful Town. I wonder why some people dislike her. I am new to this.

"If you walked on the moon or you flew by a star, is that any more remarkable than here where you are? Who would have thought it?" W. E. Kennon

Updated On: 7/25/04 at 08:14 PM

[Rathnait62]

re: Yes.. Donna Murphy Again!#10

Posted: 7/25/04 at 8:15pm

As I recall, Equity production contracts allow for a week's vacation every six months.

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

[Mr. Tuttle]

re: Yes.. Donna Murphy Again!#11

Posted: 7/25/04 at 8:17pm

Thanks Rat..you're right. jrb always needs to turn a thread nasty. A shame.

And please inform me jrb how you know "few" people have turned in tickets for refunds? Do you work the box office? Do you work front of house?

Ahh..yes...the good old "I have a friend" line.

For your info...three of my friends last Friday asked for refunds. Also, when I tried to go a few months ago, a coiple in my party only wanted to see Donna so they asked for a refund eventhough the box office initally refused and up a fight.

Is that "few" enough for you jrb?

Ignorance is temporary. Stupidity last forever. Watch out BWW... HE'S BACK.

[jrb_actor]

re: Yes.. Donna Murphy Again!#12

Posted: 7/25/04 at 8:18pm

Mr. Tuttle (who only posts to be nasty), I do, in fact, work front of house on the show. And, I would def call your numbers there "a few".

johnraymondbarker.com

[zoom]

re: Yes.. Donna Murphy Again!#13

Posted: 7/25/04 at 8:51pm

I would like to actually add something on topic (thanks JRB and Mr. G for all your help).

I saw Donna a couple of months ago and she was AWSOME! I know she has been sick and nobody likes it when a star doesn't show up.

But she can't help it. She's human. I'm sure we'll see her again.

[PJ]

re: Yes.. Donna Murphy Again!#14

Posted: 7/25/04 at 8:58pm

Not to offend her fans, but that woman just irks me for some reason. Plus, the facial expressions she made during the Tony's when they were announcing her name, AGHH! But like I said, I don't mean to be offensive.

[zoom]

re: Yes.. Donna Murphy Again!#15

Posted: 7/25/04 at 9:03pm

I'll agree. I thought the facial expressions during the Tony number were weird. Someone said she does that during the show but I didn't see those faces at my performance.

I also thought the Tony number sucked.

[BlueWizard]

re: Yes.. Donna Murphy Again!#16

Posted: 7/25/04 at 9:21pm

Yeah, that number was really bad. I daresay the worst of the evening. I kept cringing for them. Could they not have picked a better number to perform out of context?

BlueWizard's blog: The Rambling Corner HEDWIG: "The road is my home. In reflecting upon the people whom I have come upon in my travels, I cannot help but think of the people who have come upon me."

[broadwaystar2b]

re: Yes.. Donna Murphy Again!#17

Posted: 7/25/04 at 9:23pm

BlueWizard, I feel compelled to disagree with you by stating that Tony Bennet had to be the worst performance of the evening
Still ruv u!

[PJ]

re: Yes.. Donna Murphy Again!#18

Posted: 7/25/04 at 9:23pm

Not to mention the first few seconds of the performance were inaudible b/c the guy's mic wasn't turned on.

[BlueWizard]

re: Yes.. Donna Murphy Again!#19

Posted: 7/25/04 at 9:29pm

BlueWizard, I feel compelled to disagree with you by stating that Tony Bennet had to be the worst performance of the evening

LOL, I actually liked Tony Bennett's performance, but I just remembered Mary J. Blige's awful performance.

I do give her props for helping to support Broadway, though.

BlueWizard's blog: The Rambling Corner HEDWIG: "The road is my home. In reflecting upon the people whom I have come upon in my travels, I cannot help but think of the people who have come upon me."

[AvalonSkysStudios]

re: Yes.. Donna Murphy Again!#20

Posted: 7/25/04 at 10:14pm

i have to agree with zoom, what was with the facial expressions?

When she supposedly blew that horrible kiss towards Rob Marshall, what was with that? it just made me want to turn away. uhhh..

I am not myself, but i become a character in itself, to only hope that my transformation is not of me, but of whom i characterize myself to be..

[Mr. Tuttle]

re: Yes.. Donna Murphy Again!#21

Posted: 7/26/04 at 1:56am

Yeah..what was with those facial expressions during the Tony number? Maybe she was trying to stare down Tonya! lol

And thanks to those who actually have an intelligent thought to stay on this matter. That's what this board is for!

Ignorance is temporary. Stupidity last forever. Watch out BWW... HE'S BACK.

[pitrepower]

re: Yes.. Donna Murphy Again!#22

Posted: 7/26/04 at 1:41pm

Donna was on vacation last week..well until Thursday...and then due to rain delays, could not make it back in time for friday night's show. She deserves a vacation just like the rest of them....being out for sickness or injury isn't really a vacation.
As for the Tony performance..I agree it wasn't the best..I adore Swing in the show but leaving certain lyrics out of the song made it strange. My parents weren't totally impressed from the Tonys..but once they saw the show, they loved it and Donna!