Too Soon For A NOISES OFF Revival?

[Jordan Catalano]

It's been about a decade since the revival and I think it's time for another production, especially if it could star Jan Maxwell.

Thoughts?

[newintown]

What, you mean as Dottie? That would be unusual.

[bjh2114]

Never too soon!!! I would love this to happen.

[Jordan Catalano]

It would be unusual but I think it would work! I think Bernadette Peters would also be a hoot in that role.

[Gink]

Sort of off topic--Saw this show at a high school a couple of years ago and it was was hilarious. Bought the movie to show my son and we couldn't get past the first half hour and I'm a huge Carol B fan. Should we have given the movie more of a chance?

[Jordan Catalano]

OMG, I love the movie!!!

[Wee Thomas2]

Please please please please please NO!!!

I'll see "Once" as many times as that guy in the Times saw it rather than see this again.

Slamming doors and Mistaken Identity are NOT pillars of comedy.

[Jordan Catalano]

ok. Well, I guess that's settled.

[Wynbish]

But you wouldn't have to see it. No one will make you. Breathe easy, buddy

[wonderfulwizard11]

I'd love to see this happen. I've only ever seem community and high school productions of this, but even then it's never failed to make me laugh hysterically.

[Wee Thomas2]

"But you wouldn't have to see it. No one will make you. Breathe easy, buddy"

You must meet my wife. It's one of her favorites. It's truly the show we have most disagreed with in all of our theater-going.

I just don't do farce at all, unless it's Twain or Python or similar.

[dramamama611]

Actually, it IS a very specific form of comedy, but just because you don't like it, doesn't keep it from amusing the hell out if many of us.

I adore the show (the movie? Not so much) with a stellar cast, I could be up for it again!

[Jordan Catalano]

So then obviously it shouldn't be revived. I mean, obviosuly.

[Wee Thomas2]

double

[Wee Thomas2]

As tempted as I was in the other thread to say something like "I would never post something like that they should shut Phantom down", I didn't do it and that was for one reason: I knew that I have this awful feeling about one show and one show only. And you picked it, JC, you picked it.

It might break up my marriage if they staged it again, but if there's demand, let 'em play it.

[Gink]

Jordan, were you kidding or does the movie get funnier?

[Jordan Catalano]

I know the movie has either lovers or haters but I'm one of the lovers.

[just these woods]

It's never too soon for a Noises Off revival. I think this is a great idea!

[CATSNYrevival]

Given the fact that we've had three revivals of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof in about the last ten years -- no. I don't think it's too soon.

[Rodgerdodger]

I love the show, and would definitely enjoy a revival. Jordan's suggestion of Jan Maxwell is a good one.

And I've never quite gotten why the film has such a bad reputation -- do people think Bogdanovich isn't that good of a comedy director? I'll be controversial and say What's Up, Doc? is less funnier than Noises Off.

[Mister Matt]

I loved the movie as well (an absolute dream cast), though I saw the film before I ever saw the play on stage. I was lucky enough to catch the London revival and it was wonderful. I think the biggest drawback with the film is that there was no way they could truly capture the brilliance of the second act.

I guess farce is to WeeThomas what Tracy Morgan and David Spade's style of comedy is to me.

[frogs_fan85]

And Nina Arianda as Brooke Ashton please.

[Jordan Catalano]

Yeah, I also saw the film before I ever saw it on stage.

And Arianda is a great suggestion! Maybe even Megan Hilty?

[Wildcard]

The first act of the movie and the play are both slow. They are setting up for the hilarity that happens later on. While the film is not as funny as the stage show, seeing the film was what made me interested in seeing the play. This is one of those plays I would see whenever I come across it being produced. The other would be "The Woman in Black."

[J52]

I love the movie and I actually think the devise of Americans playing British works well, providing additional comedic opportunities (also helps to clarify when we're watching the play and when we're watching the "play"). It really is perfectly cast, too.

I remember enjoying the 2001 revival but not to the extent that I felt I should have. Anyone have thoughts on what might have been missing from that productions?

[Matt Rogers]

Bring it on. It's a great farce.