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Comment on Porchlight’s admirable ‘A Catered Affair’ is a study in subtlety by Bob Bullen

Bob Bullen — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:06:43 +0000

I have not seen the film. However, the gay uncle character seemed to not overdominate the evening, but maybe that’s just because the actor playing him (Jerry O’Boyle) wasn’t the huge personality I’m assuming Harvey is/was in the role. Which I guess is a good thing, because it would seem strange to have the show focus on him too much. I also didn’t really get that it was a memory play for Uncle Winston from Porchlight’s production.

Comment on Porchlight’s admirable ‘A Catered Affair’ is a study in subtlety by treehorne

treehorne — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:51:36 +0000

Have you seen the film? It happened to be on TMC the day I saw this on Broadway and it really illustrated what was wrong with that production – namely Harvey decided to make it all about his character and make it a memory piece for him, when the character should be almost non-existent. Really threw the show off balance and I’m wondering if this has been fixed in other productions…

Comment on Five reasons why I heart ‘Smash’ (so far) by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:20:43 +0000

Just found out that Will Chase has been cast in “Pipe Dream” at City Center Encores in NYC. He was so talented and sexy ( neither of which he can help!) when he did “Bells Are Ringing” with Kelli O’Hara. Life is good!

Comment on Five reasons why I heart ‘Smash’ (so far) by Bob Bullen

Bob Bullen — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:28:24 +0000

Will Chase??? Be still my heart!

Comment on Strong cast salvages Circle Theatre’s ‘The Ritz’ by Bob Bullen

Bob Bullen — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:28:04 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Jesus. Sorry for the oversight — your costumes were fabulous!

Comment on Strong cast salvages Circle Theatre’s ‘The Ritz’ by Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:38:43 +0000

Thanks for the great review… very smart and on point! I’m glad you liked Googie’s costumes. They are a lot of fun. I do wish you would mention the designers. Meaning Me… LOL! Thanks again, Jesus Perez – Costume designer – The Ritz!

Comment on Five reasons why I heart ‘Smash’ (so far) by Lon

Lon — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:14:26 +0000

I agree with just about everything you mentioned; and we have to remember that this is not just television but commercial network television. If it happened to be a cable show, like the one that was in the works about a Sondheim type composer, we would probably have had a tad more realism, but this is 100% commercial tv for the masses. I could do without the subplot about adopting a baby from China, a noble thing for anyone to do, but not an interesting plot point for a show about the creation of a Broadway musical, even within tv soap opera terms. And please, someone, stop wasting Brian d’Arcy James as a housedad, science teacher……he has one of the most beautiful voices on Broadway. Do we have to wait for a Christmas special or some such thing to allow him to sing? Can’t wait for next week when Will Chase appears!!

Comment on A grand “Show Boat” at Lyric Opera of Chicago by Classical music review: Madison Symphony Orchestra’s and Madison Opera’s maestro John DeMain triumphs in Jerome Kern’s “Showboat” at the Lyric Opera of Chicago « The Well-Tempered Ear

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:02:04 +0000

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Comment on Why I don’t watch ‘Glee’ by Five reasons why I heart ‘Smash’ (so far) « Chicago Theatre Addict

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:35:36 +0000

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Comment on Glee: Not my cup of tea by Five reasons why I heart ‘Smash’ (so far) « Chicago Theatre Addict

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:32:13 +0000

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