Show Time Sadie’s, “What’s in it For Me” Scale
1. It was boring, or ordinary, or ho hum, don’t waste your time.
2. It was entertaining, but dinner would have been good too.
3, It changed my life in some miraculous way
What can you say about "White Christmas" except that you're dreaming about it. Many people remember Bing Crosby and ? It took Sadie a long time as well and she's a professional. It was Danny Kaye. The show, like the movie (was it a show first and then a movie or visa versa?) That could be a question on "Jeopardy". This is why Wikapedia exists -- so check it out. Anyway, the story and music never change. They are always charming. And what can you say about Irving Berlin's music and lyrics except, "I want more."
The leads, James Clow (wonderful voice, not such a great actor), Melissa Errico, (wonderful voice, good actor), Tony Yazbeck (Terrific dancer and nice stage presence), and Mara Davis, (looks nothing like her head shot but is quite charming), all seem towork together nicely. They are not exceptional but they are just fine -- if you love Irving Berlin, which Sadie does.
There are more sets than Sadie has ever seen. And they are like little packages, which you can wrap up, put in a carton and send anywhere -- and they are lovely. The costumes are red and white and even when they're not, you think they are. The choreography is outstanding -- it may be the only thing that changes every year, but even if it doesn't it seems always fresh. Generally speaking, it's worth the price of a ticket--especially if it's discounted.
Sadie enjoyed herself. But she can't give the show more than a 2, because she loves Danny Kaye. And if she had the choice of watching the movie or seeing the show, Sadie would probably stay home in a warm bed with a great brandy.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Superior Donuts
Show Time Sadie’s, “What’s in it For Me” Scale
1. It was boring, or ordinary, or ho hum, don’t waste your time.
2. It was entertaining, but dinner would have been good too.
3, It changed my life in some miraculous way
Superior Donuts is closing in January. This is important information because it is a wonderful show and everyone who is conveniently located near New York City, should try to see it. One of the reasons Sadie thinks it's closing is because it doesn't have the audience to support the cost of a Broadway show. And why not? Let's do a simple analysis.
It is a Steppenwolf Theater Company production. The director, Tina Landau is part of the company. That's nothing to sneeze about -- unless you have allergies. The writer Tracy Letts won a Pulitzer prize for "Osage County," so we can assume this play has some merit. At the very least that provides material for good advertising. "Superior" like "Osage" is funny, poignant and complicated. The cast, although (with the exception of one of the leads Michael McKean) has no big Hollywood celebrities, is incredibly talented. Jon Michael Hill, the other lead is amazing first as an energetic dreamer who owes money to the mob and then as a victim mutilated because he didn't pay back the money. Sadie was impressed with the depth of these performances and those of the supporting cast. The set, a donut cafe, is simple and cleverly designed to reflect the action. All in all, it's a shame that it's coming to an end. But back to the question of why? There's no telling, but my guess is that people who spend a great deal of money want 'big' or 'important', having merit is no longer enough.
Sadie has to give it a 3. Not only for the performances and the writing, but because the message about friendship and priorities is well worth learning
1. It was boring, or ordinary, or ho hum, don’t waste your time.
2. It was entertaining, but dinner would have been good too.
3, It changed my life in some miraculous way
Superior Donuts is closing in January. This is important information because it is a wonderful show and everyone who is conveniently located near New York City, should try to see it. One of the reasons Sadie thinks it's closing is because it doesn't have the audience to support the cost of a Broadway show. And why not? Let's do a simple analysis.
It is a Steppenwolf Theater Company production. The director, Tina Landau is part of the company. That's nothing to sneeze about -- unless you have allergies. The writer Tracy Letts won a Pulitzer prize for "Osage County," so we can assume this play has some merit. At the very least that provides material for good advertising. "Superior" like "Osage" is funny, poignant and complicated. The cast, although (with the exception of one of the leads Michael McKean) has no big Hollywood celebrities, is incredibly talented. Jon Michael Hill, the other lead is amazing first as an energetic dreamer who owes money to the mob and then as a victim mutilated because he didn't pay back the money. Sadie was impressed with the depth of these performances and those of the supporting cast. The set, a donut cafe, is simple and cleverly designed to reflect the action. All in all, it's a shame that it's coming to an end. But back to the question of why? There's no telling, but my guess is that people who spend a great deal of money want 'big' or 'important', having merit is no longer enough.
Sadie has to give it a 3. Not only for the performances and the writing, but because the message about friendship and priorities is well worth learning
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