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| Eight is enough premiered 40 years ago in 1977 | |
| Last Edit: dramedy 11:35 am EST 02/12/18 | |
| Posted by: dramedy 11:34 am EST 02/12/18 | |
| In reply to: re: truly bizarre - TGWW 11:19 am EST 02/12/18 | |
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| Ended in 81. Hardly a series or role on most Americans radar these days. | |
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| And does it matter? | |
| Posted by: Ann 12:07 pm EST 02/12/18 | |
| In reply to: Eight is enough premiered 40 years ago in 1977 - dramedy 11:34 am EST 02/12/18 | |
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| Tours rarely have names/stars and it's possible the buzz created by the Broadway production will continue on for touring cities, even without a name like Bette or Bernadette. | |
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| I posted that last week | |
| Posted by: dramedy 03:19 pm EST 02/12/18 | |
| In reply to: And does it matter? - Ann 12:07 pm EST 02/12/18 | |
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| It's most likely in subscription houses and has a locked in minimum return. It's part of San Fran best of Broadway series. As for me, I saw carol 3 times and Bette once and Donna Murphy once. The part requires a larger than life persona in my opinion. I won't be seeing the tour. |
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| Yes, all those people who subscribed so they could get Hamilton tickets that season, this season, next, or beyond | |
| Posted by: Ann 03:22 pm EST 02/12/18 | |
| In reply to: I posted that last week - dramedy 03:19 pm EST 02/12/18 | |
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| I wonder how long they'll stick around, once Hamilton goes through (another discussion, I know). I don't think it's beyond all reason that Buckley could do a fine job. She's actually a bigger name than I thought they'd get for the tour. I was just telling someone over the weekend about seeing Victoria Clark as Dolly (I thought she was quite good), and he said he thought she lacked the warmth necessary. It can work. |
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| re: And does it matter? | |
| Posted by: Chazwaza 12:55 pm EST 02/12/18 | |
| In reply to: And does it matter? - Ann 12:07 pm EST 02/12/18 | |
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| True, and this should not have been expected to be an exception, especially with such a hit title and revival as Hello Dolly. However my surprise isn't so much that it's someone without a recognizable name to the larger audiences, but more that it's someone so seemingly mis-matched with the role and the needs of the show. Especially on the road. |
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| re: And does it matter? | |
| Posted by: AC126748 12:28 pm EST 02/12/18 | |
| In reply to: And does it matter? - Ann 12:07 pm EST 02/12/18 | |
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| Buckley is certainly known among those who follow theater, and I'm sure she has a residual fan base from her decades in film and television. There are also plenty of people who are going to see HELLO DOLLY because it's HELLO DOLLY, with no regard for who's in the lead. Doesn't that just about cover everyone? |
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| re: And does it matter? | |
| Posted by: Chazwaza 01:03 pm EST 02/12/18 | |
| In reply to: re: And does it matter? - AC126748 12:28 pm EST 02/12/18 | |
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| No, certainly not. There are, I would think, a TON of people who would go IF someone they love is doing it -- be that Reba, or Patricia Heaton (just pulling that out of nowhere), or Felicia Rashad... people who might not know Hello Dolly (I know, sounds crazy, but unless you saw/like the movie (as I do), or have gone to a school or regional production of the show since the 60s, or saw one of the limited Channing revivals, it's very possible you do not know the show at all except perhaps by name and therefor have no specific impetus to see it, especially if it's expensive), those people might not bother if it's not starring someone they know/like/care about/have heard of. A LOT of people do not know the work of Buckley or even know her by name to know she is an acclaimed broadway star. So while a lot of the potential audience comes from people just going because of the title, or those who would know Buckley, I think they are taking a risk with the casting. I appreciate the risk because I'm curious to see this take on the role. But it certainly doesn't fit the mold they've created from the casting in NYC. |
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| re: Eight is enough premiered 40 years ago in 1977 | |
| Posted by: CCentero 11:48 am EST 02/12/18 | |
| In reply to: Eight is enough premiered 40 years ago in 1977 - dramedy 11:34 am EST 02/12/18 | |
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| She wasn't the star or the breakout star of either Eight is Enough or Carrie by any stretch of the imagination. Eight is Enough is hardly an enduring hit of any stature. She has done a fair amount of regional theatre and concert work throughout the country. A fair amount of visitors to New York--the core road audience--have seen her in Cats, Sunset, Drood, etc. Along with her great voice on well-loved cast albums, there is some name recognition going for her. They're going with someone who can perform the part, who usually pulls very good reviews. |
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