Kathie Lee desperate? Scandalous in trouble?

[JoeKv99]

I think the subject is fascinating and would love to see the show but would rather get an unscheduled root canal by a dental student than sit through anything by Kathie Lee.

[AEA AGMA SM]

"I think it's insane they didn't open this one out-of-town first."

It has already had several regional productions. The first was just outside of the city in White Plains back in 2005. Signature Theatre in Arlington produced it in 2007 and it ran last fall at the 5th Avenue in Seattle.

[Gothampc]

At least Kathie Lee is not bragging on how brilliant Cody is and totally ignoring the daughter whose name nobody can remember.

[WithoutATrace]

I saw its first incarnation in White Plains back in 2005 and I quite liked it. Carolee was truly incredible. I understand it didn't get such great reviews in its last run in Seattle, so I am interested to see what they changed. Obviously, this is going to be a hard sell, and in such a huge barn as the Neil Simon, it will provide even more of a challenge.

Still, I am looking forward to hearing Carolee belt to the rafters on Saturday night.

[goldenboy]

I saw book of Mormon two weeks before opening for $39.
I had a great orchestra seat.
If you knew about this.. would you say Book of Mormon is in trouble?
Of course not.
All shows need time to find their audience.

Give it a rest you snarlies.

[JRybka]

I love how the people are claiming it is all Kathie Lee all the time in this musical. People need to realize David Pomeranz and David Friedman had a big hand in this show too.

I saw some clips and thought it looked pretty good. I hope that people will give it a chance even if KLG is a part of it.

[goldenboy]

David Friedman is a hell of a songwriter.
You are correct. It is not just about Kathy Lee Born Again Gifford.

[goldenboy]

David Friedman is a hell of a songwriter.
You are correct. It is not just about Kathy Lee Born Again Gifford.

[jbm2]

Continues to be mentioned daily on The Today Show- yesterday day KLG said Saturdays performance may "run a little long"

[ErinDillyFan]

I saw her version of "It's a Wonderful Life" and thought it was fine. Better than the other musicalization of that story I saw. Who knows why shows don't capture the public emagination and some do...

[tmbyru]

Does anyone know the rush policy on this one?

[nasty_khakis]

I'm assuming the policy would be to rush away from 52nd St...

#zing!

[Patash]

Recently she and Hoda were interviewing someone on their show -- was it Ed Asner, maybe? Anyway the guest mentioned that Kathie Lee had a show nearby about to open, and she cut him right off with "we're here to talk about your show, not mine" and moved right on. She got a lot of points from me for doing that.

[RUkiddingme]

Hasn't everything about Kathie Lee always been desperate?

[bwayphreak234]

^ No.

[jbm2]

anyone seeing the preview tonight? Would love to hear about it....

[uncageg]

Patash, it was Ed Asner. I was watching also.

[jbm2]

I saw it as well.. It was Ed Ashner, and you're right- I did think that was classy of KLG