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Champagne Comedy: Byrne and O’Hara Spark Noël Coward’s Fallen Angels on Broadway
theater1 month ago

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.

Fallen Angels on Broadway Sizzles as O’Hara and Byrne Shine
entertainmenttheater1 month ago

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.

Sparkling Pair Brightens a Fluid Noël Coward Revival on Broadway
theater1 month ago

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.

Boozy Brilliance: Byrne and O’Hara Sparkle in Fallen Angels
theater1 month ago

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.

Train Dreams Tops Secret Oscar Voter 3 Ballot
entertainment2 months ago

Train Dreams Tops Secret Oscar Voter 3 Ballot

Gold Derby publishes Secret Oscar Voter 3’s ballot: Best Picture goes to Train Dreams; Best Director to Joachim Trier for Sentimental Value; Best Actress Rose Byrne for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You; Best Actor Michael B. Jordan for Sinners; Best Supporting Actress Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas for Sentimental Value; Best Supporting Actor Jacob Elordi for Frankenstein; Best Adapted Screenplay Train Dreams; Best Original Screenplay Sinners.

Train Dreams Tops the 2026 Independent Spirit Awards
entertainment3 months ago

Train Dreams Tops the 2026 Independent Spirit Awards

Train Dreams won Best Feature at the 41st Independent Spirit Awards, with Rose Byrne taking Best Lead Performance for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. Blue Sun Palace was named Best First Feature, and Lurker and Adolescence earned TV honors, with Adolescence sweeping the Netflix-nominated TV categories as the ceremony moved indoors to the Hollywood Palladium due to Olympic prep.

Train Dreams Dominates Spirit Awards as Indie Night Shines
entertainment3 months ago

Train Dreams Dominates Spirit Awards as Indie Night Shines

At the 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards in Hollywood, Train Dreams swept Best Feature, Director (Clint Bentley) and Cinematography (Adolpho Veloso); Rose Byrne won Lead Performance for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You; Lurker took First Feature and First Screenplay; Eva Victor’s Sorry, Baby won Screenplay with Naomi Ackie as Supporting; The Secret Agent won International Film; the ceremony highlighted bold indie winners with a light, humor-filled tone and included a notable anti-ICE remark from Natasha Rothwell.

Rose Byrne Clinches First Golden Globes Lead Actress Award for Musical/Comedy Role
entertainment4 months ago

Rose Byrne Clinches First Golden Globes Lead Actress Award for Musical/Comedy Role

Rose Byrne won her first Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for portraying a mother on the brink in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. She appeared genuinely surprised on stage, joked about not preparing a song, and thanked writer-director Mary Bronstein. Byrne noted the film was a tiny production—shot in 25 days for about $8.50—and explained she brought her brother as a date because her husband Bobby Cannavale couldn’t attend, having gone to a reptile expo (bearded dragon) in New Jersey.

Rose Byrne Wins Golden Globes for If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, Explains Bearded Dragon Excuse
entertainment4 months ago

Rose Byrne Wins Golden Globes for If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, Explains Bearded Dragon Excuse

Rose Byrne won her first Golden Globes for Best Actress in a musical or comedy for If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, explaining that her husband Bobby Cannavale couldn’t attend because he was at a reptile expo in New Jersey to buy a bearded dragon; she thanked writer-director Mary Bronstein, joked about the film's tight 25-day shoot and its modest budget, and noted her parents watched the ceremony from Sydney.

television9 months ago

‘Platonic’ Brings Big-Screen Comedy to TV with Joyful Results

The article discusses how the decline of theatrical comedy films due to COVID-19 has led to many comedians, including Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, finding success on television, exemplified by the show 'Platonic' on Apple TV+. It highlights the show's smart episodic storytelling, strong chemistry between leads, and the shift of comedy from big screens to streaming platforms.