My TV - old and new

On and Off Broadway

A page for plays - not TV, but certainly TV related…

3/28/08 - Gypsy’s triumphant return to Broadway - The NY Times Review (We saw Ethel Merman in the original production.  Her “Rose’s Turn” was unforgettable. It looks like Patti La Pone has matched the great Ethel)

2/9/08 -Saw Rock and Roll at the Royale today - So many layers! Freedom of the spirit! So much great classic rock! Such acting! Got to chat a bit with Rufus Sewell afterwards. An unassuming, witty, kind man.

Official Site for Rock and Roll

12/11/07 - The New Yorker - Rufus Sewell’s music

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The Seafarer

The Seafarer starring an old favorite, Ciarin Hinds

Times Review - The Devil Went Down to Broadway

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Sewell and Cox

Rock and Roll - Starring Rufus Sewell - NY Times Review: Going to Prague in 1968, but not without his vinyl

Cox and Sewell in Rock and Roll

Related article: Rock ‘n Revolution - The NY Times

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  • 6point7 // November 12, 2007 at 8:16 am

    I saw both of these plays in London and they were among my favourites of the year.

    We were lucky enough to have McPherson stallward, Jim Norton and he was hilarious. I really like Ron Cook so I’m not sure how I’d feel about Ciaran but his performances always catch me unawares with their control and subtlety.

    As for Rock and Roll - sensational. My dear friend Poly went to see it on the day that Syd Barrett’s death was announced and the mood was electric…..in an already electrifying show. I have a buddy who now lives in NYC who saw it more times than she can remember in BOTH the venues it played when she lived in London and has already seen it at least once in NYC.

    It’s one of those plays that is truely different every night and so thought provoking. Such a shame they couldn’t bring more of the Uk cast but I’m sure it’s a delight to all.

    Completely OT - I shook the hand of Kevin Spacey last night. What a charming man.

  • roe devasto // November 14, 2007 at 10:22 am

    Speaking of Kevin Spacey - How do we get him to bring “Beyond the Sea” to Broadway. I already have a set designed in my head for it! He was so over shadowed by Ray… It could give him the acclaim for that film it truly deserved!
    roe
    p.s. he does have a theatre group in London, so not so totally ‘off topic’.

  • 6point7 // November 16, 2007 at 12:35 pm

    If you meant to have Kevin do the show you’d have to wait until he gave up his ‘theatre group’.

    He’s actually the creative director of one of London’s most respected establishment theatres and whilst he does not spend all his time here, he would not be able to take that much of a break. He often appears in his productions. Next up is Speed the Plow, early next year.

    Did you catch him when he toured with the songs? A big regret of mine.

  • silvermurph // November 18, 2007 at 9:55 am

    I will be seeing Rock and Roll in February on Broadway and cannot wait. I will be meeting Rufus Sewell. A good friend of mine is his friend, so we should get a bit of a chance to chat. He is an hilarious, irreverent chatter-er!

  • roe devasto // November 20, 2007 at 12:19 am

    well 6point, that would be his decision, wouldn’t it. i think that with enough planning, Kevin could do whatever it is he chooses to do, right?
    no, i didn’t even know he did a tour with the songs…. so yes, it is something i am sorry i missed.
    roe

  • Sylvie G. // May 4, 2008 at 4:05 am

    Hi,

    Many thanks for having a word about The Seafarer, but please, don’t misspell Ciarán Hinds’ name :-)

    Best regards

    Sylvie G. (France)

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