1. I know that I am not up to date. I have a pile of playbills next to my bed that I need to discuss. However, it is the end of the semester and the 30 pages of papers that I need to write are not piling up as fast as they need too. So until that happens, I will just continue to see shows and procrastinate with everything in life.
2. If anybody knows of a job in New York. CALL ME!
3. If you get the chance go see The Coast of Utopia. I have seen part 1 and will write about them as a whole once I have finished the triology, but I guess part 1 is the hardest to get through and let me say that it was amazing. Absolutely amazing.
Off to see Lovemusik.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Friday, April 13, 2007
A Couple of Comments
As much as I would reallly like to sit down and write a full review for each of the plays that I have seen recently, I simply just don't have the time. Since the Tony's are slowly creeping up I am trying to catch all the shows that are eligeble. This may sound more like a treat than a task, but it is definitely a task. So, I am going to just write my quick thoughts on some shows.
Company - I saw this show almost two weeks ago now, and I am still fearing daily that it may close. I loved Sweeny, under the direction of John Doyle, however, Company works so much better. I was slightly disappointed by Raul Esparza's performance, but then again it was so hyped that I went in with these ridiculous expectations. However, Barbara Walsh rules my world. Her performance of "The Ladies who Lunch" made my day / week. The show overall was well staged. The lighting I thought was fabulous. My one complaint about almost all Sondheim shows is that the book makes me want to tie Mr. "Bondage" Sondheim up and beat him for being so good, and working with shitty writers. The score to Company makes me so fucking giddy, however, the words inbetween made me want to hit my head on the person in front of me, who P.S. was crying every six seconds. While my dear friend thought that the way the show developed provided no reasoning for Being Alive at the end, I disagree 100%. Everything that led up to that moment, almost brought me to tears as Esparze approached the piano. I really hope that I can join this amazing cast at least once more time before they hang up the phone, and honestly if Barbara Walsh ever needs a Vodka Stinger, name the place / time / price - I WILL BE THERE!
Matthew Passion - Oh How I Would Love To Talk About This All Day, but I can some it up in just two brief sentences. The thought of this play raises my blood pressure, and I don't want to die from the pain it caused me. However, the people behind this show might die, and then my blood pressure could go back down. (See only two.)
If you can GO ! GO ! GO ! GO ! see "Blackbird." I nearly peed myself with happiness as I watched this show. It is simply fucking fabulous with a capital F A B! Jeff Daniels and Alison Pill both give stunning performances, guided by the utterly adorable and fabulous Joe Mantello. An amazing set, amazing lights. And some of the most powerful moments I have seen in a theater this Season. I was utterly impressed. Apparently Ben Brantley, who was sitting in front of me, was also. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/11/theater/reviews/11blac.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&adxnnlx=1176484276-3AG9iRU+Zt/f/luzR4t8WQ. Directions: Copy Paste Read. Oh, and then go see it.
Company - I saw this show almost two weeks ago now, and I am still fearing daily that it may close. I loved Sweeny, under the direction of John Doyle, however, Company works so much better. I was slightly disappointed by Raul Esparza's performance, but then again it was so hyped that I went in with these ridiculous expectations. However, Barbara Walsh rules my world. Her performance of "The Ladies who Lunch" made my day / week. The show overall was well staged. The lighting I thought was fabulous. My one complaint about almost all Sondheim shows is that the book makes me want to tie Mr. "Bondage" Sondheim up and beat him for being so good, and working with shitty writers. The score to Company makes me so fucking giddy, however, the words inbetween made me want to hit my head on the person in front of me, who P.S. was crying every six seconds. While my dear friend thought that the way the show developed provided no reasoning for Being Alive at the end, I disagree 100%. Everything that led up to that moment, almost brought me to tears as Esparze approached the piano. I really hope that I can join this amazing cast at least once more time before they hang up the phone, and honestly if Barbara Walsh ever needs a Vodka Stinger, name the place / time / price - I WILL BE THERE!
Matthew Passion - Oh How I Would Love To Talk About This All Day, but I can some it up in just two brief sentences. The thought of this play raises my blood pressure, and I don't want to die from the pain it caused me. However, the people behind this show might die, and then my blood pressure could go back down. (See only two.)
If you can GO ! GO ! GO ! GO ! see "Blackbird." I nearly peed myself with happiness as I watched this show. It is simply fucking fabulous with a capital F A B! Jeff Daniels and Alison Pill both give stunning performances, guided by the utterly adorable and fabulous Joe Mantello. An amazing set, amazing lights. And some of the most powerful moments I have seen in a theater this Season. I was utterly impressed. Apparently Ben Brantley, who was sitting in front of me, was also. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/11/theater/reviews/11blac.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&adxnnlx=1176484276-3AG9iRU+Zt/f/luzR4t8WQ. Directions: Copy Paste Read. Oh, and then go see it.
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