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03.11.2023 - 01:13 / deadline.com
Clutter – physical, emotional – is the subject of Theresa Rebeck’s new Broadway play I Need That, a comedy-drama that star Danny DeVito works mightily and with increasing futility to stuff with laughs and meaning.
Co-starring DeVito’s daughter Lucy DeVito and Ray Anthony Thomas, I Need That (as in, Hey, Don’t Throw That Away) takes a thin premise – a hoarder (Danny DeVito) lives amidst a house-full of life’s detritus in an unwinnable attempt to hold onto the past – and crams it with repetition, filler and character developments that are either predictable or unconvincing.
Directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel – who directed Rebeck’s much better Bernhardt/Hamlet in 2018 – the Roundabout Theatre Company world premiere production of I Need That, opening tonight, is, at best, a decent enough excuse to see the great comedian of Taxi and It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia live and in person. His grieving, lonely Sam is an ostensibly more lovable variation on his bulldog Louie De Palma or no-limits Frank Reynolds, even as he commands much the same whirlwind, scene-stealing center of all attention.
The comedy’s situation makes itself immediately clear with the first sight of Alexander Dodge’s intentionally shambolic set: We’ve all seen Hoarders, even if Sam hasn’t (his ancient TV set doesn’t really work, especially when teetering on a tall stack of magazines). Sam’s high-strung daughter Amelia (Lucy DeVito) drops by frequently to fret over the mess, argue about its endlessly postponed clean-up and plead for the some much-needed order.
Sam’s old friend and neighbor Foster (Thomas), meanwhile, takes a more sympathetic approach, swinging by with hamburgers, gentle advice and, we learn early on, some not-so-selfless intentions.
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Michael Nordine author Over the last couple years, Please Don’t Destroy has gone from little-known comedy troupe to “Saturday Night Live” mainstays. Their pre-recorded sketches, most of which involve that week’s celebrity host, are routinely a highlight of the show — bits like “Three Sad Virgins,” “Molly Shannon 2K23” and “Hard Seltzer” are as off-the-wall as they are hilarious.
Monty Python would often dryly announce, “and now for something completely different.”Well, not much is different about the revival of “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” the musical that’s based on their 1975 film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” that opened Thursday night at the St. James Theatre.
Spamalot opens on Broadway tonight, and it’s safe to say the Middle Ages haven’t been this funny since, well, the last time Spamlot opened on Broadway nearly 20 years ago. Perfectly cast and splendidly performed, with Josh Rhodes’ deceptively no-frills direction (and choreography) placing the irresistible goings-on front and center, the revival has lost none of the smart-dumb charm of either the original musical or its great source of inspiration – the beloved 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Christopher Nolan has shared his thoughts on Oppenheimer‘s upcoming release on Blu-ray and digital, urging fans to opt for the former of the two options.While introducing the film at a special screening in Los Angeles on Monday (November 13), Nolan took a jab at streaming services while sharing more about his approach to releasing films on Blu-ray and other physical avenues.Nolan said: “Obviously Oppenheimer has been quite a ride for us and now it is time for me to release a home version of the film. I’ve been working very hard on it for months.
The upcoming Broadway revival of Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People starring Jeremy Strong has landed two more heavy hitters: Michael Imperioli will costar opposite Strong, and Plan B, the production company of Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner & Jeremy Kleiner, has signed on as a producer.
Broadway loves a recognizable name, a famous band or singer that can fuel a jukebox musical on nostalgia and familiar tunes. To its credit, Harmony isn’t that.
Danny Cipriani has parted ways with his wife Victoria Rose.The former England rugby star, 36, married Victoria, 42, in a cosy ceremony last year but has now announced their split to his fans. In an Instagram post, he shared: "Victoria and I sat together this weekend and agreed to separate after 4 years of marriage. "Whilst we've had some wonderful times together, we've also recognised we're on different journeys and whilst this is sad news, it's also a new chapter for us both to purse our own happiness.
Merrily We Roll Along, the Sondheim musical revival starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez, was Broadway‘s sole sell-out last week, filling every last seat at the Hudson Theatre with an eye-popping average ticket price of $234.40.
Danny DeVito has shared that he wants to work with Arnold Schwarzenegger again in a reprise of their 1980s and ’90s success as a movie double act.In a recent interview with GQ discussing his starring role in a Broadway performance, the It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia star hinted at possible plans to work opposite Schwarzenegger soon.When asked if there’s anything the 78-year-old actor would like to revisit in his career, he answered: “Arnold and I want to work together. We missed Twins 2 because he became governor – which, he should have done Twins 2 instead of becoming governor.”At 76, the Terminator actor put his acting career on pause to pursue politics when he became Governor of California from 2003 to 2011.The two actors, starred together in multiple box office successes including the 1998 comedy, Twins, directed by the late Ivan Reitman.
Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger might be cooking up their new collaboration. The twosome memorably worked together on “Twins,” a comedy film where the two play fraternal twins that were separated at birth. The two retained a close friendship, with DeVito discussing him on a recent interview.Arnold Schwarzenegger and Heather Milligan go on a London dateArnold Schwarzenegger name-checks El Camino de Santiago in his book"Arnold and I want to work together,” said DeVito to GQ.
Caroline Brew editor In a recent interview with GQ, Danny DeVito discussed the possibility of reuniting with his “Twins” co-star Arnold Schwarzenegger on a project. DeVito shared that he and Schwarzenegger want to work together again, but this new project would be separate from “Twins,” the 1988 comedy where the two portrayed fraternal twin brothers separated at birth. “We missed ‘Twins 2,’ because he became governor — which, he should have done ‘Twins 2’ instead of becoming governor,” DeVito quipped.
Danny DeVito thinks Arnold Schwarzenegger made a big mistake when he opted for a political career.
GQ.The “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” actor added: “Now we have a little thing going, a little project that we’ve been chatting about.”The “Terminator” actor and DeVito are in the midst of planning something, but the comedic powerhouse said it has no relation to their Ivan Reitman-directed ’80s flick.“No, it’s just two friends, two guys, because we have a good time together,” DeVito said.DeVito went on: “We complement each other in a lot of ways. I am way stronger than he is.”Schwarzenegger was elected governor of the Golden State in 2003 and served until 2011.In May, the action star got candid with the Hollywood Reporter about how much he wanted to be a part of “Twins 2,” which was in the works just recently.But “Ghostbusters” director Reitman died last year, and his son, Jason, halted production on the “Twins” sequel.“Jason Reitman f–ked it up! Jason Reitman literally stopped the project when his father died,” the Austrian-American bodybuilder said.He went on: “His father wanted to do it really badly.
“Spamalot,” which just began previews at the St. James Theatre, has been only up for a few days in previews and tickets are already surprisingly affordable for such a high profile show.At the time of publication, our team found tickets going for as low as $40 before fees on Vivid Seats.Given that seats for other comedic musicals on the Great White Way like “Book of Mormon” and “Gutenberg” typically fetch higher prices, this very well might be the Holy Grail of deals.Especially when you consider the talented cast on display.At all shows, fans will be treated to an ensemble featuring “Saturday Night Live” alum Taran Killam, “Ugly Betty” star Michael Urie and upcoming “Wicked” film adaptation cast member Ethan Slater (who is romantically tied to Ariana Grande).Plus, so many more.So, if you want to slap coconuts together, see flying cows and have a great “knight” on the town, here’s everything you need to know about catching “Spamalot” on Broadway.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.After debuting on Halloween night, “Spamalot” has settled into a classic eight-show a week groove.However, just like their Monty Python forebears, the show eschews tradition.Rather than going dark on Monday, “Spamalot” performances run Monday through Saturday; there are no shows on Sunday (at least for the next two weeks).After that, things get a bit more conventional.Matinees are on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2 p.m.; once Sunday shows come into play, they’ll start at 3 p.m.Want to find the show that makes the most sense for your wallet and schedule?Check out a complete calendar including all “Spamalot” at the St.
A gang of young thugs stole toys from an Asda supermarket before shoving an elderly lady who was 'doing her weekly shopping'. Officers are today (November 3) appealing for information following the incident in Shaw, Oldham.
Trish Deitch Let’s face it: No one’s going to hire Danny DeVito to play Lear. Or Willy Loman. Or even George to Albee’s Martha.
won Brendan Fraser the Oscar for Best Actor, was about an obese man who never left his home and was visited by his daughter and friend. Its stakes were instantly sky-high, its characters deeper, its jokes funnier and its ending devastating.
Broadway box office held fairly steady heading into trick or treat season, with receipts for the week ending Oct. 29 at $26,480,578 (about 6% down from the previous week) and attendance at 218,581 (a slip of just 3%).
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