#Ellen Harvey

[night-unfurls-its-splendour]

Feminism is Christine turning to Mme. Giry when Raoul starts on his bullshit plan and pushes Christine to the side, and Madame G stepping up to call him on it

#phantom of the opera #poto #poto musical #christine daae #the phantom of the opera #poto broadway #mary michael patterson #madame giry #ellen harvey

[fearsmagazine]

DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS - Review

DATES: Sept. 4th, 2023 – Jan. 7th, 2024 COMPANY: Drew & Dane Productions THEATER: New World Stages, 340 West 50th Street, New York City ACTORS: Jordan Boatman, Arnie Burton, James Daly, Ellen Harvey, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Kaitlyn Boyer and Sean-Michael Wilkinson. CREW: Director/Writer - Gordon Greenberg; Writer - Steve Rosen; Producers - Drew Desky and Dane Levens; Scenic and Puppet Designer - Tijana Bjelajac; Costume Designer - Tristan Raines; Lighting Designer - Rob Denton; Original Music and Sound Designer - Victoria Deiorio; Wig and Hair Designer - Ashley Rae Callahan.

(L-R) Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jordan Boatman, James Daly, Ellen harvey and Arnie Burton in DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS. Photo by Matthew Murphy

SYNOPSIS: A pansexual GenZ Count Dracula is in the midst of an existential crisis. When he sets his sights on the brilliant young earth scientist Lucy Westfeldt, he meets his match for the first time – as well as a slew of other colorful characters including vampire hunter Jean Van Helsing, insect connoisseur Percy Renfield and behavioral psychiatrist Wallace Westfeldt, whose British country estate doubles as a free-range mental asylum.

(L-R) Ellen Harvey, James Daly and Arnie Burton TERRORS. Photo by Matthew Murphy

REVIEW: Horror comedies come in only two flavors - good and bad. DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS is a sensational, decadent satire that is the perfect treat for the Halloween season.

Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen's satirical and irreverent treatment of the Stoker novel resides somewhere in between “The Rocky Horror Musical” and a Monty Python film, with flares of the immortal Charles Ludlam. The tone is set right from the start as the cast tosses the novel and the hilarity begins. The previous productions of the play, including an adaptation of the piece as a radio play for The Broadway Podcast Network, clearly have sharpened the dialogue and wordplay to a razor sharp wordplay duel that had the audience laughing out loud within the first few moments. The writers have trimmed the novel down to a 90 minute tale that tries to incorporate key elements of the story, taking liberties with the novel’s climax to nicely dovetail with the themes of their play. The satire runs the spectrum from that of the novel, political, contemporary pop culture, and gender. Except for Dracula, the other actors have dual or multiple roles where the juggling of the characters adds to the merriment.

James Daly and Jordan Boatman in DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS. Photo by Matthew Murphy

Gordon Greenberg’s direction is superb. It is a finely tuned choreography of dialogue and movement that harkens back to the golden era of silent films to the Marx Brothers. There are some delightful props, including puppets, that add yet another level of humor to the production. Greenberg turns up the energy right at the start and maintains it for 90 minutes, giving the audience little time to recover from the side splitting laughter.

James Daly and Andrew Keenan-Bolger in DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS. Photo by Matthew Murphy

Tijana Bjelajac’s Scenic Design is a wonderful minimalist and still adds atmosphere to the production. Integrated into the set are nice visual and functional elements that are scaled down for an off-broadway production but are lavish enough, and easily would work for a Broadway staging. Tristan Raines’ costume designs are fabulous. The designs capture the period but also combine contemporary elements that highlight the performances.

Arnie Burton and James Daly in DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS. Photo by Matthew Murphy

DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS features an award worthy ensemble cast. The delivery of lines, the body language and facial expressions, their interactions are flawless, and if there were any misfires I didn’t notice. There was a fluidity to their performances that at times it felt like choreography. James Daly is outstanding as Dracula. He is as dynamic and enchanting as Tim Curry’s Dr. Frank-n-Furter, combined with the physique of Rocky. He delivers this multifaceted performance rich with comedic timing. Actor Arnie Burton steals the show as both Mina and Jean Van Helsing. He creates two unique performances that embodies the comedic prowess that is reminiscent of Milton Berle to Harvey Fierstein, with a dash of Bugs Bunny. In contrast, actress Ellen Harvey brings to life Wallace Westfeldt and Percy Renfield. She brilliantly effects switching between the two extremes that eventually becomes an uproarious gag in play. The cast does an astounding job of maintaining the energy level of the play for 90 minutes.

Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Jordan Boatman in DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS. Photo by Matthew Murphy

DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS is a side-splitting tour de force that would leave Bram Stoker and Mel Brooks rolling in the aisles, and maybe a bit envious. I’ve always advocated that there is a distinct bond between comedy and horror, and this is at its finest. Outstanding performances, fabulous production designs, brilliant directing, all deliver an energetic feel good and memorable theater experience. You must bring your friends for a night you’ll long remember as the perfect treat of this Halloween season.

James Daly in DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS. Photo by Matthew Murphy

Opening night is September 18. Performances are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7PM, Friday and Saturday at 8PM, with matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2PM. Tickets are $99 - $119. Premium seating is available. Tickets are now on sale at Telecharge.com, [phone]. For more information, visit www.DraculaComedy.com.

Review By: Joseph B Mauceri

Listen to our interview with director & co-writer Gordon Greenberg & co-write Steve Rosen on creating DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS – HERE

#Theater review #off-broadway #DRACULA #A COMEDY OF TERRORS #Gordon Greenberg #Steve Rosen #James Daly #Jordan Boatman #Arnie Burton #Andrew Keenan-Bolger #Ellen Harvey #dracula #bram stoker #comedy #joseph b mauceri #joseph mauceri

[thishadoscarbuzz]

270 - Sister Act (Patreon Selects)

All January we'll be doing a series we call Patreon Selects with episodes chosen by members of our sponsor-level tier on Patreon (and they'll be sharing their Oscar origin stories too)! First up is 1992's megasmash musical comedy Sister Act! Originally designed as a showcase for Bette Midler, the film became a starring vehicle for Whoopi Goldberg hot off of her Oscar win for Ghost. With Whoopi as an on-the-run lounge singer who hides out in a convent and turns the church's choir into a sensation, the film won the affection of audiences but not an Academy with a tricky relationship with comedy.

This episode, we talk about Whoopi's career from theatre breakthrough to movie star to Oscar host. We also talk about Dame Maggie Smith's two Oscar wins, the career of writer Paul Rudnick (who took his name off the film), and the divine Mary Wickes.

Topics also include Hook, Nuns Having Fun, and the MTV Movie Awards.

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#Whoopi Goldberg #Maggie Smith #Harvey Keitel #Kathy Najimy #Mary Wickes #Wendy Makkena #Bill Nunn #Jenifer Lewis #musicals #Golden Globes #MTV Movie Awards #Academy Awards #Oscars #movies #Ellen Albertini Dow #Youtube

[letterboxd-loggd]

Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1974) Martin Scorsese

June 8th 2023

#alice doesn't live here anymore #1974 #martin scorsese #ellen burstyn #kris kristofferson #alfred lutter #alfred lutter iii #diane ladd #harvey keitel #lelia goldoni #jodie foster #valerie curtin #vic tayback #billy green bush #laura dern

[chess-blackmyre]

Clayface!Rachel memes be upon ye!

#dc #rachel dawes #ellen yin #ethan bennett #harvey dent #jim gordon #clayface rachel dawes #clayface #nolanverse #the batman 2004 #rachel x harvey #harvey x rachel

[texaschainsawmascara]

Wanna believe that even when you’re stone cold, you’re sorry. - Be Kind, Halsey

Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore / To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before / Hi wa katabuki

#parallels #web weaving #alice doesn't live here anymore #alice doesn’t live here anymore #martin scorsese #to all the boys i've loved before #to all the boys i’ve loved before #hi wa katabuki #sun on the horizon #be kind #halsey #ellen burstyn #kris kristofferson #harvey keitel #jodie foster #lana condor #lara jean covey #peter kavinsky #noah centineo #comparatives

[garussy]

My friend and I are currently playing the game “do I want to be them or do I want to be WITH them”

I’m playing it with Damian Wayne, Clawd Wolf, and Hermes from Lore Olympus and he is playing it with Hiccup Haddock.

Very fun times.

#i imagine it as a game show #like #wwwwweeeeelcome back folks! to do I want to be them or be with them! #Steve Harvey can be the host #not Ellen though #never Ellen #monster high #Clawd wolf #monster high Clawd wolf #MH Clawd wolf #MH #Damian wayne #Batman #Robin #batfam #Hermes #LO #lore olympus #lore olympus Hermes #LO Hermes #hiccup haddock #hiccup #httyd #httyd2 #httyd3 #rtte #dob #rob

[anthroxlove]

This is just scratching the surface. 

#johnny depp #anti johnny depp #amber heard #i stand with amber heard #justice for amber heard #marilyn manson #hitler #roman polanski #vanessa paradis #lily rose depp #hunter s thompson #kate moss #winona ryder #stranger things #pirates of the carribean #potc #city of lies #ellen barkin #animal kingdom #harvey weinstein

[sweetbrunch]

is ellen barkin a real victim or she just wants to go to johnny depp's trial to flip the birdie and got her 15 seconds of fame?

harvey weinstein's victims deserved all the attention from the world, but ellen barkin had to be the center of the attention... annabella sciorra who?

ps: ellen barkin's fans say they don't side with amber turd or johnny depp. they say let ellen barkin alone, but that woman is the one that wants to be part of the drama desperately.

#johnny depp #amber heard #ellen barkin #annabella sciorra #harvey weinstein #amber turd

[arisingonmorningsinnocent]

look, sometimes a guy just has to listen to the derina harvey band's version of the mary ellen carter on repeat for six hours or so in order to feel something. sometimes that's just what a guy has to do.

#op #listen to the mary ellen carter by the derina harvey band on repeat for six hours and maybe youll calm down

[erstwhile-punk-guerito]

#Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore #Ellen Burstyn #Kris Kristofferson #Alfred Lutter #Harvey Keitel #Diane Ladd #Martin Scorsese #1974

[demagorgan-ate-ur-dog]

STOP SCROLLING

Here's a poll for you

#tv host #i love polls #hashtag #jimmy kimmel #jimmy fallon #steve harvey #ellen degeneres #fypツ #dont flop

[loveliveanddream]

#ellen degeneres #steve harvey #kids

[firstfullmoon]

hi pauline - my friend is trying to get into poetry (and reading in general) but hasn't really read much, and i was wondering if you know any poems/poets that are good for a beginner?

oh man I remember the first thrills of poetry creeping up on me. here is a list of good poems for beginners that have been sweeping me off my feet for years and will hopefully do the same to your friend. most poets mentioned here are really great for beginners in my opinion so feel free to explore more of their works

“Wild Geese” by Mary Oliver

“The Thing Is” by Ellen Bass

“How to Not Be a Perfectionist” by Molly Brodak

“A Blessing” by James Wright

“Having a Coke with You” by Frank O’Hara

“What the Living Do” by Marie Howe

“Gate A-4” by Naomi Shihab Nye

“Stolen Moments” by Kim Addonizio

“Ode to Friendship” by Noor Hindi

“Wish” by W. S. Merwin

“The Great Blue Heron of Dunbar Road” by Ada Limón

“Elegy for My Sadness” by Chen Chen

“When I Tell My Husband I Miss the Sun, He Knows” by Paige Lewis

“For M” by Mikko Harvey

“Try to Praise the Mutilated World” by Adam Zagajewski

“Someday I’ll Love Ocean Vuong” by Ocean Vuong

“[i carry your heart with me(i carry it in]” by e.e. cummings

“Small Kindnesses” by Danusha Laméris

“Good Bones” by Maggie Smith

“The Peace of Wild Things” by Wendell Berry

“Please Read” by Mary Ruefle

“Grass Moon” by Matthew Dickman

“O Small Sad Ecstasy of Love” by Anne Carson

“Mountain Dew Commercial Disguised as a Love Poem” by Matthew Olzmann

#long ass list I apologize #w #poetry compilation

[chess-blackmyre]

Rachel Dawes Clayface AU In a Nutshell

Vicki Vale: What do you say to the accusation that the GCPD is actively hiding the existence of the Clayface vigilante?

Jim Gordon: What? The seven foot tall clay monster? Be serious.

Ethan Bennett, sweating: Yeah...total myth.

Ellen Yin, kicking the conspiracy board underneath her desk: Nothing but an urban legend.

Harvey Dent: Clayface is an extraordinary person of strong moral fiber stepping up to do what’s right and everyone needs to get off her back. Or, uh, it would be cool if she was real. But she’s not. Obviously.

Rachel Dawes:

Rachel Dawes: No comment.

#dc #Clayface Rachel Dawes #clayface #rachel dawes #harvey dent #ethan bennett #ellen yin #Jim Gordon #commissioner gordon #nolanverse #rachel dawes x harvey dent #rachel x harvey #harvey x rachel

[marybeatriceofmodena]

Think of me, think of me fondly...

In honor of the Phantom of the Opera Broadway production closing, here are a few gifts: audios and one video.

(As per usual, if you're the master of one of these and you want me to remove the link, please let me know.)

Audios

Michael Crawford, Patti Cohenour, Steve Barton, Judy Kaye, Nicholas Wyman, Cris Groenendaal, Leila Martin, Elisa Heinsohn, David Romano April 30, 1988 https://www.mediafire.com/file/aybwjye3k647bfy/POTO+Broadway+30-04-1988+-+Crawford,+Cohenour,+Barton.rar/file

Hugh Panaro, Lisa Vroman, John Cudia, Patricia Phillips, Jeff Keller, George Lee Andrews (u/s), Marilyn Caskey, Joelle Gates, Larry Wayne Morbitt May 10, 2003 https://www.mediafire.com/file/834a4sqxgjmsows/POTO+Broadway+10-05-2003+-+Panaro,+Vroman,+Cudia.rar/file

Gary Mauer, Jennifer Hope Wills, Michael Shawn Lewis, Janet Saia (u/s), George Lee Andrews, David Cryer, Marilyn Caskey, Jimmy Smagula (u/s) May 15, 2007 https://www.mediafire.com/file/70690zs3dpyb3dj/POTO+Broadway+15-05-2007+-+Mauer,+Wills,+Lewis.rar/file

Jeremy Stolle (u/s), Samantha Hill, Greg Mills (u/s), Michele McConnell, Richard Poole (u/s), Tim Jerome, Ellen Harvey, Kara Klein, Christian Sebek March 9, 2013 Matinee performance. https://www.mediafire.com/file/zfln9bh0thrg8dx/POTO+Broadway+09-03-2013+-+Stolle,+Hill,+Mills.rar/file

Norm Lewis, Mary Michael Patterson (alt.), Greg Mills (u/s) July 7, 2014 The real 11,000th performance (not the celebration, which was done the next day).  https://www.mediafire.com/file/jei306ekuy0usjj/POTO+Broadway+07-07-2014+-+Lewis,+Patterson,+Hays.rar/file

Laird Mackintosh (u/s), Mary Michael Patterson, Jeremy Hays, Michelle MConnell, Ellen Harvey, Christian Sebek December 13, 2014 Mary Michael Patterson and Ellen Harvey's last matinee performance.  https://www.mediafire.com/file/kt79nevlbc3yexn/POTO+Broadway+13-12-2014+-+Mackintosh,+Patterson,+Hays.rar/file

Ben Crawford, Meghan Picerno, John Riddle, Raquel Suarez Groen, Bradley Dean, Craig Bennett,  Maree Johnson, Sara Esty, Carlton Moe October 22, 2021 Re-opening performance on Broadway. https://www.mediafire.com/file/d4dcjwf9n40yseu/Phantom+of+The+Opera+Broadway+October+22nd+2021+Reopening.mp3/file

Jeremy Stolle (u/s), Kanisha Marie Feliciano (u/s), John Riddle September 17, 2022 https://www.mediafire.com/file/8elrbfv5bsgbfqq/POTO+Broadway+17-09-2022+-+Stolle,+Feliciano,+Riddle.rar/file

Video

Hugh Panaro, Mary Michael Patterson, Jeremy Hays May 3, 2014 Hugh Panaro's last performance, with speeches. https://mega.nz/folder/L6xDgahT#054peSCr8ADIj6aat2MNnA

#phantom of the opera #phantom broadway #audio gift #video gift #too many people to tag #musical trading