tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post5652338589027402584..comments2024-01-03T09:45:22.238-05:00Comments on GyllenBabble: Marquee MarchUltraViolethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09067526049573049270noreply@blogger.comBlogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-16760217364962198912017-02-23T14:35:11.907-05:002017-02-23T14:35:11.907-05:00It's opening night! New post.It's opening night! New post.UltraViolethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09067526049573049270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-59245825499815618532017-02-23T10:33:24.580-05:002017-02-23T10:33:24.580-05:00Yaaay! Yes, it's opening night to night, "...Yaaay! Yes, it's opening night to night, "officially," so I guess that means the critics can publish their reviews! Anyone who was there at the opening of previews can testify: <br /><br />Jake is divine! Sublime! Amazing! Transporting! Ridiculously talented, moving, powerful, etc.etc.etc. And I'm not exaggerating even a little bit... : )<br /><br />Sondheim was smiling.... No, make that beaming! After the play. Standing there, sort of "holding court" receiving accolades. bobbyannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-66520043476327844512017-02-22T20:50:55.466-05:002017-02-22T20:50:55.466-05:00Those are beautiful Maura, thank you. And official...Those are beautiful Maura, thank you. And officially open night tomorrow, Jake break a leg. Scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-57287119003385380042017-02-22T18:24:39.623-05:002017-02-22T18:24:39.623-05:00New photos of Sunday In The Park With George. It l...<a href="http://www.iheartjakemedia.com/thumbnails.php?album=4800" rel="nofollow">New photos of Sunday In The Park With George</a>. It looks fabulous!Mauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-7648107411907358452017-02-22T15:26:36.755-05:002017-02-22T15:26:36.755-05:00Los Angeles Times: The South By Southwest Film Fes...<a href="http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-sxsw-life-atomic-blonde-20170222-story.html" rel="nofollow">Los Angeles Times</a>: <i>The South By Southwest Film Festival announced Wednesday that the closing-night selection for its 2017 edition will be the world premiere of “Life,” directed by Daniel Espinosa and with a cast that includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson, Ryan Reynolds and Hiroyuki Sanada.<br /><br />The screening is to take place on Saturday, March 18, with the Austin, Texas-based festival running from March 10-19.</i><br /><br />Less than a month to go.Hagennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-25762150203115422172017-02-21T08:27:48.276-05:002017-02-21T08:27:48.276-05:00"... but nominated Michelle for just a one cr...<i>"... but nominated Michelle for just a one cry scene is Are you fucking kidding me?"</i><br /><br />That's exactly what I thought, Monica. BlueJeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-1832491249817082072017-02-20T10:15:44.840-05:002017-02-20T10:15:44.840-05:00So happy to know that everyone who saw it enjoyed ...So happy to know that everyone who saw it enjoyed the play. It's great to hear that Jake is improving his voice with each performance. Jake is great!<br />I would love Tony's recognition, but I can't deny how happy I'm to see that Jake is not the one desperate for awards. Is he really from Hollywood?<br /><br />Yesterday I watched Manchester By the Sea. It's a great movie, but nominated Michelle for just a one cry scene is Are you fucking kidding me?<br />I keep thinking about an actress out there who deserved more than her.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770238465259468762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-84230953076208780042017-02-19T13:18:46.469-05:002017-02-19T13:18:46.469-05:00Oops! I meant to type "Thanks, Ann."Oops! I meant to type "Thanks, Ann." bobbyannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-77468864774633133542017-02-19T13:18:06.157-05:002017-02-19T13:18:06.157-05:00That's Ann. I wish they had been there the ope... That's Ann. I wish they had been there the opening night of previews because Jake sounded amazing and his acting performance was on a whole other level. <br /><br />Each performance is different, and in the course of 80 performances some will be better than others, but the critics base they review on the one they see. It doesn't seem fair. I wonder if any of them go multiple times?bobbyannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-83477353492240806362017-02-19T10:32:18.670-05:002017-02-19T10:32:18.670-05:00According to someone on facebook, most NY theater ...According to someone on facebook, most NY theater critics, including Ben Brantley of the NY Times were at the evening performance yesterday. I'm looking forward to reading reviews, hope they're as good as the ones from October. Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-36660290303788919492017-02-17T11:18:18.619-05:002017-02-17T11:18:18.619-05:00... or a DVD, so that all of us who won't be a...... or a DVD, so that all of us who won't be able to travel all the way to NYC, will still be able to see it *fingers crossed*<br /><br />Another link:<br /><br />http://variety.com/2017/legit/news/jake-gyllenhaal-broadway-sunday-in-the-park-with-george-1201989620/<br /><br /><i>'Fiddler on the Roof'?</i> :)))BlueJeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-21529421538277524142017-02-16T11:01:11.825-05:002017-02-16T11:01:11.825-05:00I'm pretty sure it's the finances that wer...I'm pretty sure it's the finances that were the deciding factor. Giving out 1600 free tickets to Tony voters will eat into the profit margins, and this show has a fairly large cast, including musicians, that needs to get paid. It isn't only about the lead actors. <br /><br />In spite of Deadline's spin about "defining your own success" and I love them for doing that, the fact is, Jake could very well have been nominated and the likelihood of Annaleigh Ashford getting nominated is even greater. They were superb and could stand well in comparison to anything else out there.<br /><br /> As one of the producers, Jake has a lot riding on this outing. I'm thinking that the financing for SITP is tight. But I'm so very happy they did it. The show deserved a ten week run on Broadway....and this is definitely an investment in future outings. : ) <br /><br />Would LOVE to see a cast album come out of this... or even a taping so it can be broadcast on cable or in theatres at some point.bobbyannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-75156920808359366952017-02-16T10:05:13.099-05:002017-02-16T10:05:13.099-05:00Some interesting thoughts on SITPWG and the Tonys:...Some interesting thoughts on SITPWG and the Tonys:<br /><br /><i>"How do you know if you accomplished what you set out to accomplish? How do you know if your work is “good”? It’s so hard to know for yourself and hold that belief firm. Easier to look to others. Did they buy a lot of tickets? Did the critics like it? Did it win awards? Then it must be good. That may be easier, but not necessarily wiser. In the words of the master, “art isn’t easy,” and competitive art is even harder. Good for Sunday and its stars for trying to keep one piece of control in defining their own success."</i><br /><br />http://deadline.com/2017/02/jake-gyllenhaal-big-river-garth-drabinsky-gerard-and-roth-column-1201912522/BlueJeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-53008609444875455462017-02-15T16:43:40.315-05:002017-02-15T16:43:40.315-05:00Did you guys know that Jake was in a competitive s...Did you guys know that Jake was in a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NdMThJPDQs" rel="nofollow">competitive show choir in high school</a>?Mauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-59260162449332713572017-02-14T08:34:25.130-05:002017-02-14T08:34:25.130-05:00Guys, I'm now officially jealous! ;) But so gl...Guys, I'm now officially jealous! ;) But so glad you all had such a wonderful time! Thanks for the detailed recaps - I almost felt like I was there... almost! :)BlueJeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-8908695303888692992017-02-14T01:07:10.670-05:002017-02-14T01:07:10.670-05:00Bobbyanna, what a great night and a great recap. I...Bobbyanna, what a great night and a great recap. I'm so excited that you got to talk to Sondheim. He seemed very friendly and approachable.<br /><br />And Ann - you got to meet Jake! That's great. And well-deserved, since you must have waited a long time. I'm glad you mentioned Move On. It's such a beautiful song, and they are electric together when they sing it. The Day Off just kills me. Jake really took it up a notch, and people really did seem to love it.<br /><br />I was nervous about Putting It Together, but Jake did just that.<br /><br />Really looking forward to other people getting to see it and hearing all the reviews.<br /><br />I would love to be able to see the show every night! It was still amazing. Not much of a production difference form City Center: The costumes were better, more elaborate. The backdrop was also, but I actually preferred the City Center projections. I couldn't appreciate the new chromalume from where I was sitting. I'll be seeing it again from the front mezzanine, so I'm looking forward to that.<br /><br />Jake's voice seemed a bit deeper and richer than in October. He was wonderful then; he's wonderful now.His chemistry with Annaleigh Ashford is so good. She is also just as good, if not better, than she was in October. I wasn't thrilled with all of the new cast members - much preferred Zachary Levi to Robert Sean Leonard. He plays Jules as a real antagonist. Zachary Levi seemed more like a peer/friend/competitor. I really missed Phylicia Rashad as Georges' mother, though Penny Fuller is a legend. But Jake and Phylicia had a special spark between them.<br /><br />Jake's speech was lovely - he really seems at ease on the stage. It feels like he is really appreciating this opportunity, especially in these troubled times.<br /><br />The Hudson Theatre is gorgeous. They had some opening night glitches (running out of toilet paper at intermission), but the general mood was ebullient and anticipatory. And the free champagne helped.<br /><br />All in all, a beautiful night at the theater. UltraViolethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09067526049573049270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-75184802838093859572017-02-13T11:28:36.185-05:002017-02-13T11:28:36.185-05:00I Will add one more thing: In the second act there...I Will add one more thing: In the second act there's a light show. People who sat in the balcony and the mezzanine level got the full benefit of it. Again, magic. <br /><br /> The Hudson is not a huge cavernous theatre. Obviously there are good seats, and better seats, and great seats, but I don't think there are any "bad " seats.<br /><br />Some people were able to take advantage of a special, last minute sale,(if they stood in line from 4 AM,) & were able to grab tickets for the orchestra level for $41. This play is a classic. the ideas and the themes it highlights will always be fresh.bobbyannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-44912528449832157972017-02-13T10:52:29.402-05:002017-02-13T10:52:29.402-05:00Awesome I'm so excited to see this next month....Awesome I'm so excited to see this next month. I also saw Jake in If There is.. and (my favorite play ) Constellations. I have loved Sunday in Park since I was teenager my art teacher would put in on in the middle of class. So when I saw this was hitting Broadway I had to see it, and it like icing on the cake Jake is in it. Can't wait :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08120004149028648107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-674219655147366902017-02-13T10:23:52.060-05:002017-02-13T10:23:52.060-05:00Wow!!! That's SO COOL! I saw a few photos of h...Wow!!! That's SO COOL! I saw a few photos of him signing, and he looked happy.bobbyannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-87584127662885398492017-02-13T10:10:29.971-05:002017-02-13T10:10:29.971-05:00I agree. I remember loving his expressions during ...I agree. I remember loving his expressions during The Day Off back in October but he took it to another level on Saturday. I know it's a challenging song/scene and some people are put off by it but he nailed it. It was delightful to watch him during it. It's one of my favorite parts. <br /><br />I was moved to tears during Move On, there's a note that he hits towards the end that just gives me chills. <br /><br />I waited at the stage door and was lucky enough to meet Jake after, he seemed to be in a great mood. He seems very happy doing SITPWG, it's nice to see :)<br />Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-85445766991905384882017-02-13T08:59:11.685-05:002017-02-13T08:59:11.685-05:00Anna, I thought Jake took a huge risk with the &qu... Anna, I thought Jake took a huge risk with the "dog scene" in Act 1, and he pulled it off wonderfully. He took us with him, completely,... as he imitated a dog in the park. It was a show stopper; people bursting into applause. <br /><br />I was also delighted with the way they executed the whole "Putting It Together" routine in Act 2. The pacing was spot on. bobbyannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-91165200213551067272017-02-13T08:47:43.832-05:002017-02-13T08:47:43.832-05:00Wow, what a great story Bobbyanna, thanks for shar...Wow, what a great story Bobbyanna, thanks for sharing. I agree with all you said about Jake too. I feel like Act 1 flew by, I wanted it to last forever, lol. Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-8706828231034034442017-02-13T08:39:33.571-05:002017-02-13T08:39:33.571-05:00Well, my weekend in NYC got off to a rocky start. ...Well, my weekend in NYC got off to a rocky start. La Guardia was a nightmare. I arrived at 7 PM and got to my hotel at nearly 10 PM. Yes. The freeways and the area around the airport were literally a parking lot. Nothing moved. People actually got out of cabs on the freeway and walking down the freeway to the airport to catch their flights! I sat in a shuttle van (one that makes lots of stops to drop people off at hotels) for nearly 3 hours, stuck in traffic. <br /><br />Leaving NYC Sunday traffic was not nearly so bad. The only difficulty was the ice storm we drove thru, and all the flight cancellations, then sitting on the runway for an hour while they sprayed de icer on the plane while we waited. <br /><br />But I did it!!! I saw Sunday in the Park with Jake! And it was glorious! I've seen Jake on stage 3 times:for "If there is..." the Encore performance of "Little Shop," and now this. Can I just say:Jake is really extraordinary as an actor. Probably the best of his generation and I'm not over praising when I say that. I saw something remarkable Saturday. <br /><br />When he walked out on that stage he literally transformed into George Surat. His played a character who was vulnerable, obsessed, almost bordering on madness at times, and tormented by his inability to connect. The Chemistry between Jake and Annaleigh Ashford was off the charts. And when they sang Moving On there were sniffles all over the house. <br /><br /> Jake's voice was perfect! His range, the vocal control, everything. Strong and robust and plaintive and delicate when needed. He was completely absorbed by the character. Jake Gyllenhaal was gone, George was on the stage. As far as I could see, He was flawless. I'm told it's a long play, at 2:40. but time literally flew and I would have happily sat there and watched the entire performance all over again. It was magic. truly. <br /><br />Then as an added bonus, as I was wandering around the newly refurbished theatre at intermission, I saw Steven Sondheim!!!! I had vowed that if he came to the show and I was lucky enough to get near him, I'd ask for an autograph. Well. <br /><br />There he was, sitting on the orchestra level, sort of in the middle row, towards the end of the aisle, with a couple of friends, and they stood up to chat.... I stood a little distance away watching for my moment. Finally I left them to wander some more (that's when I saw Naomi Foner, Jake's mother chatting with Riva Marker ...from a distance...) . <br /><br />As I made another pass at Sondheim, I saw my chance... and I froze. He was sitting down now, and looked towards me, and all I could say, was " Excuse me.... I just want to thank you for this. it's just beautiful!" And he beamed at me and said, "Well, thank you. You're very kind. But you should thank this man too, he's the author! " So I met James Lapine and thanked him too.<br /><br /> We chatted very very briefly. I asked him if he was happy with this evening's performance and he smiled and said," Oh, yes, very happy. It's going well!" So that was it. No autograph. And the man was sitting with a pen in his hand! But I don't regret it. I just didn't seem like the thing to do at the time...<br /><br />All I can say is that Saturday night's performance was absolutely magic. Jake was stunning. The costumes were vibrant and colorful and the orchestra was sublime. It was pure gold. I Feel like seeing this play, and seeing Denzel Washington absolutely KILL in Raisin in the Sun are two theatre moments I'll remember for the rest of my life. There's only one other person I want to see in something special, and that's Al Pacino. My Bucket List... : )bobbyannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-53347094124902529392017-02-12T17:56:34.688-05:002017-02-12T17:56:34.688-05:00"Are the BAFTA's tonight, by the way? ;)&..."Are the BAFTA's tonight, by the way? ;)"<br /><br />Yeah apparently Affleck won, they had 4 other better choices and chose him. I don't think he will the Oscar though.Scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082978304655465192.post-36701204686217673782017-02-12T12:24:35.892-05:002017-02-12T12:24:35.892-05:00That show made my heart burst in the best possible...That show made my heart burst in the best possible way. Jake has really grown into the role of George, his voice has improved since October (not that it needed to) Joy is the best word to use to describe last night. I hope there's a video recording of the show for people to enjoy who can't make it. Annnoreply@blogger.com