remembering ALNM — Page 2

1. Struggling to see the actors because of the obscenely dim lighting and falling asleep, jet lagged, about 3 or 4 times during the longer than usual lead-up to "Send in the Clowns".

2. Watching Ramona Mallory eating the minimal scenery for all it was worth (which according to the recent recoup was more than it looked) and performing Anne as if she were the wife in the vibrator play if she were a horse.

3. Erin Davie getting no laughs in a role I thought was impossible not to laugh at.

4. Catherine Zeta Jones being more beautiful in person than on film. Which I didn't think was possible.

5. Aaron Lazar, Leigh Ann Larkin, and Alexander Hanson's superb performances.

6. Angela Lansabury triumphing despite being hopelessly miscast.

7. Trevor Nunn's countless confusing and misguided "choices".

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Updated On: 1/10/11 at 05:34 AM

Fulfilling my wish of seeing my hero, Angela Lansbury, on a Broadway stage. I'll never forget it.

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My favorite Charlotte is defiantly Maureen Moore. Just watch the video below and you'll see what I mean. I love the way she says "disgusting" and how's she's letting out her feelings the way a woman of that time would: devastated but restrained.
Maureen Moore in ALNM

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Maureen Moore as Charlotte is pure genius. Ever gesture has intention and every word has nuance. The way she shoots the side-eye to Anne the first time Anne chimes in during "Everyday A Little Death" is brilliant. She barely moves throughout the entire song but communicates volumes.

I'm going to go re-watch her doing the "Drinks on the Terrace" scene again now...

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Full "Everyday A Little Death" Scene

Updated On: 1/10/11 at 02:13 PM

I'll never forget this one particular moment during "The Glamorous Life." Bernadette sings, "I'll come for a visit and argue," and Elaine laughs and kisses the letter as she's wheeled off. That killed me every time.

^It's great that she wanted to make the character her own, but her overall performance seemed too full of heart for the character of Madame Armfeldt. As someone who allowed herself to be guided in her liaisons (and life) by a shrewd use of discretion, it just never rang as believable for me that she chose to show such spontaneous moments of love and affection.

This production was truly amazing. Even though Elaine spoke all of Liasons, she killed it during my show. Bernadette look right at me and my friend during the curtain call, as well, so that's a moment I'll never forget. I love the whole opening number, and the quintet kicked butt. (Also hearing Erin Stewart warm up back stage was quite amusing :) )

Updated On: 1/10/11 at 08:58 PM