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| re: Was LuPone ever really in danger of being fired from Evita? | |
| Posted by: Michael_Portantiere 02:12 pm EST 02/07/21 | |
| In reply to: re: Was LuPone ever really in danger of being fired from Evita? - theaterbear 12:58 pm EST 02/07/21 | |
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| theaterbear, I had a similar experience in that I preferred LuPone's performance as Rose at City Center over the performance I saw on Broadway -- I think this was the one time I saw her more than once in the same role, even if it was two different productions. And yet, Ben Brantley famously gave her a largely negative review for the City Center performance but a rave for Broadway. Of course, that could just be a matter of differing opinions, but it might also be further evidence that LuPone is an inconsistent performer. | |
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| Posted by: dizzyfromtheheight 12:28 am EST 02/12/21 | |
| In reply to: re: Was LuPone ever really in danger of being fired from Evita? - Michael_Portantiere 02:12 pm EST 02/07/21 | |
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| I had the incredible theatrical luck to see GYPSY at City Center FIVE times. I saw the Broadway production three times, including the Opening Night. I chose not to go to the closing night on Broadway. I was at both the Opening Night and Closing Night of City Center. The City Center production of GYPSY was one of the most beautiful theatrical experiences that I have witnessed. PATTI LUPONE WAS NOT IN ANY WAY INCONSISTENT AT CITY CENTER. She was a completely different Rose on Broadway and yes - inconsistent; however, the SHOW was inconsistent on Broadway because, honestly reason #1 BENANTI. #2 Children #3 REALLY different audiences. The last performance I saw was late in the BWAY run, without Benanti, and everyone was earnest, but hammy. and comfortable. It was a normal workday. NOT the electricity of City Center in any way. I remember thinking during the glorious and legendary final curtain call at City Center, "I hope this doesn't transfer to Broadway, it is was so special." But...it did: and "inconsistencies" began. |
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| re: Was LuPone ever really in danger of being fired from Evita? | |
| Posted by: Singapore/Fling 02:47 pm EST 02/07/21 | |
| In reply to: re: Was LuPone ever really in danger of being fired from Evita? - Michael_Portantiere 02:12 pm EST 02/07/21 | |
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| Brantley has a tendency to give shows strong reviews when they've transferred, after giving them weak reviews in their first incarnation. He always writes something about how the show has expanded or gained something new in the large venue, but it's always read to me as him attempting to align with the mainstream and preserve his authority on popular taste. | |
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