Profile for DAME

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "DAME said: "That is too bad. But I wouldn't think they would need a legitimatefamous film star at all. And not sure then why such specific press release with Thomas Kail's name announced would have been released.

I just reread the release and I am afraid you might be right. It is after all MGM."


A musical film musthave a star to get funding and attract an audience. There isn't a single live action film on this top 25 list that didn't have a star.And in this case if that star is not a Jew, there would be a whole lot of screaming that no studio wants to deal with. FIDDLER's not going to sell on its own.

They put out a press release with Kail's name because he was signed on, pre-Amazon MGM probably paid him a little money, and for a short time the project might have seemed real before it became not-real. And MGM wanted to have a bunch of projects in the hopper while they were trying to get sold.

Probably better off leaving FIDDLER alone."

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That is too bad.   But I wouldn't think they would need a legitimate famous film star at all.  And not sure then why such  specific press release with Thomas Kail's name announced would have been released.  

I just reread the release and I am afraid you might be right.  It is after all MGM.

I think you are right.  I wouldn't mind knowing that there is a new Fiddler movie on its way.  Nothing will touch the original film production.  To me it is perfection.  But is a good time for this story of prejudice, tradition, family and humanity to try and reach and comfort more people.  Is this still happening?  I think someone had said it is for max?

This is a fabulous fun evening that knows it’s  aging queen audience. I had so much fun! The whole evening from beginning to end was precious to me. Go.

Sutton Foster.  Wait and see.

PabloJuan said: "Katerina announced on Instagram today that this is her final week as Fanny Brice."

What a great year run.  She is extraordinary in the role. Felicidades Katerina!  

For me It was dull.  Intros read from prompters.  No imagination or concept into putting the evening together.  Patrick Wilson Jon Briones, and Skylar Astin were stellar.  The women didn’t fare as well. The French Cosette did not hit with me.  Evening ended by 930 ish.  

JasonC3 said: "DAME said: "Where is this casting notice? I would be interested in reading about Wolfes concept. That word "concept" scares me a little. Makes me think of that recent awful Fiddler revival with the framing device."
A simple Google search would take you to this BWW article with the casting notice:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/equity-audition/GYPSY--Broadway--Wherever-We-Go-LLC-2024-43279

I'd make it a direct link but the site isn't showing me the menu bar to do that."

Thank you so much.  I was able to find it .  I must have missed it.  

Yep.  I remember the days when you used to have to write away for Broadway tickets, list alternate dates, and send a self addressed envelope.  Going to a Broadway show was a big event.  I don't care what people are wearing by the way.  If I am in the city in the summer and go to the theater I dress for comfort. 

It is that time.

They really have no excuse for any of this. In this day of age where they have your email and your cell number and notices go out so quickly. They should’ve let you know ahead of time. Plus, I think this absence was previously scheduled. Since all the swings and understudies have been posting when they’re going on under their Instagram pages. I am so sorry you had to go through this. 

I smoked a blunt before the play.  It was fabulous.

He is smiling from heaven. Going in a few days with our mutual friend Barry visiting from Israel. It’ll be so special.

Once I got stuck with Benko instead of Lea.  I still wanted to see Beno as I was curious. I got a full refund at the box office and ran like a crazy person to TKTS. Paid very little and got a better seat. 

NYadgal said: "And, I, too, was in the front row mezz last night.

Perfect seats on a perfect night with perfect celebrations from beginning to end. "

OMG.  I was front row mezz as well.  I would have loved to say hi to you.  It was my second time seeing this production.

Hey folks, you have till the end of August to catch Katerina in Funny Girl. I am telling you this is a performance worth seeing. Fabulous.   Other cast changes to take place as well.  I believe Texas is the last stop for the current cast as it is now.