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theater1 month ago•9 min saved

Champagne Comedy: Byrne and O’Hara Spark Noël Coward’s Fallen Angels on Broadway

Roundabout Theatre’s Fallen Angels revival brings Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara to the fore in a champagne-soaked, witty clash of two lifelong friends who slept with the same man. After a slow start, the luxe London flat setting and their brisk physical comedy carry the 90-minute, intermissionless evening, with Mark Consuelos arriving as a flashy but ultimately decorative French lover. The production earns 4 out of 5 stars for its sparkling performances and polished design.

via 1 Minute Critic|

#broadway #kelli-ohara #review

entertainmenttheater1 month ago•14 min saved

Fallen Angels on Broadway Sizzles as O’Hara and Byrne Shine

Broadway revives Noël Coward’s Fallen Angels in a one‑act comedy at the Todd Haimes Theatre, led by Kelli O’Hara and Rose Byrne whose intoxicating charm and sharp timing anchor the production, with Mark Consuelos as the Frenchman and Aasif Mandvi and Christopher Fitzgerald as the confused husbands; Tracee Chimo supplies sly maid wit. Directed by Scott Ellis, the revival emphasizes Coward’s flirtatious humor and 1920s social insecurities, delivering a lively evening powered by the two leads’ chemistry and comic abilities.

via Chicago Tribune|

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theater1 month ago•18 min saved

Sparkling Pair Brightens a Fluid Noël Coward Revival on Broadway

On Broadway, Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara dazzle in Noël Coward’s Fallen Angels, elevating a champagne-fueled farce into high-spirited entertainment even as the revival remains uneven; Roundabout’s staging, directed by Scott Ellis, delivers witty physical comedy and stylish design, but the 90-minute show still struggles with weaker supporting turns and exposition-heavy stretches.

via Variety|

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theater1 month ago•18 min saved

Boozy Brilliance: Byrne and O’Hara Sparkle in Fallen Angels

Variety’s review applauds Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara for their physical-comedy chemistry in the Noël Coward revival Fallen Angels, delivering moments of buoyant humor that lift the show mid‑performance. While the Roundabout Theatre production is stylish and benefits from strong leads, the play is deemed one of Coward’s lesser works, with an exposition-heavy start and underdeveloped supporting roles, though director Scott Ellis and the chic Deco set help it glide along for the 90 minutes.

via Variety|

#broadway #fallen-angels #kelli-ohara

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Days of Wine and Roses" Broadway Production to End This Month

The new Adam Guettel-Craig Lucas musical "Days of Wine and Roses" will close on Broadway earlier than expected, ending its limited run on March 31 instead of April 28. The production, starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James, received positive reviews but will have a long life through its cast album and potential future productions. Adapted from the 1962 film, the musical explores the impact of alcoholism on a couple's lives and had a successful Off-Broadway run before transferring to Broadway.

via Playbill|

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entertainment2 years ago•9 min saved

"DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES: Broadway's Heartbreaking Romance"

Days of Wine and Roses, a new musical adaptation of the 1962 film, has opened on Broadway to critical acclaim, featuring superb performances by Kelli O'Hara and Brian D'Arcy James. The musical, with a score by Adam Guettel and direction by Michael Greif, explores the struggles of a couple in 1950s New York as they battle alcoholism and strive to build their family, receiving praise for its devastatingly chic portrayal of catastrophic self-destruction and the rich, undeniably gorgeous score.

via BroadwayWorld|

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arts-and-entertainment2 years ago•8 min saved

"Days of Wine and Roses" Broadway Review: A Romantic Musical Triumph

Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James star in the Broadway premiere of Adam Guettel's musical adaptation of "Days of Wine and Roses," a darkly adult affair that showcases their peak artistry but feels constrained by material that fails to fully accommodate their talents, despite their real chemistry. The show, directed by Michael Greif, explores the story of a couple's descent into alcoholism with a palpably personal touch, but its neatness and didacticism limit the impact of the characters' love and struggle.

via Vulture|

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arts2 years ago•2 min saved

"The Passion Project: The Making of 'Days of Wine and Roses'"

Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James have brought "Days of Wine and Roses," a musical about a couple struggling with addiction, to Broadway after more than 20 years of development. The show's creators, Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas, worked on evolving the midcentury classic into a musical, drawing from their own experiences with addiction. The production, starring O’Hara and James, showcases the love that drives the characters' relationship despite its misguided nature.

via The New York Times|

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arts3 years ago•4 min saved

Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James shine in 'Days of Wine and Roses' revival.

"Days of Wine and Roses" is a new musical adaptation of the addiction-canon classic, featuring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James as a glamorous couple succumbing to alcoholism. Directed by Michael Greif for Atlantic Theater Company, the musical fills the old Gothic Revival parish house that is the Linda Gross Theater with glorious sound. The show goes deeper into the heart-rending familial fallout of addiction, and has wells of compassion for the thrall of alcohol.

via The New York Times|

#addiction #alcoholism #arts