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re: Will 'The Maids' Clean Up?

Posted by: wmdmcree 07:22 am EDT 04/01/14
In reply to: Will 'The Maids' Clean Up? - winters 06:44 am EDT 04/01/14

Pretty much the same here. I have seen The Maids (I think there is also a film version with Glenda Jackson that survives from the 70's, but not sure) and think Ms. Blanchett will bring a lot to the play, but City Center is a barn if you are not seated well and I cannot see paying that kind of money to see Ms. B through my binoculars. I saw her Blanche, her Yelena, and her magnificent Hedda so I guess that will have to be enough for now.
BTW, in the past I have see excellent work at the Lincoln Center Theatre Festival, but last year was very disappointing and this year looks weak as well. I hope this trend can be reversed.


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re: Will 'The Maids' Clean Up?

Posted by: Ijest22 11:52 am EDT 04/01/14
In reply to: re: Will 'The Maids' Clean Up? - wmdmcree 07:22 am EDT 04/01/14

I have to say, this is a must see for me, but if the price is too high, I really recommend the film; Glenda Jackson is amazing-- I hope Cate can compare favorably


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re: Will 'The Maids' Clean Up?

Posted by: Dalmaniac 10:00 am EDT 04/01/14
In reply to: re: Will 'The Maids' Clean Up? - wmdmcree 07:22 am EDT 04/01/14

Part of the production design for the STC production of "The Maids" sees that everthing in Madam's apartment is covered by (live) security cameras, so really every seat has a great view. A crucial scene is played off-stage but still covered by th cameras. It is really an amazing experience. Cate Blanchett has said that her stage work on Streetcar, Vanya and Big & Small all informed her Oscar winning performance in Blue Jasmine. This is yet another triumph. My only quibble is that Huppert and Blanchett have such diverse accents that it's impossible to think of them as sisters. I wish it had been Blanchett and Judy Davis. But do go anyway. I'm so glad that I did.


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re: Will 'The Maids' Clean Up?

Posted by: wmdmcree 10:34 am EDT 04/01/14
In reply to: re: Will 'The Maids' Clean Up? - Dalmaniac 10:00 am EDT 04/01/14

Very interesting, I'll have to think about it. And search for the cash.


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