Movie Stars On Stage

[michelle_72]

It seems a common theme for movie stars to try and tread the boards on broadway or in the west end and more often then not they just cant do it. It is definitely a different genre for them and unless they really do have a strong presence without the camera being up close and personal then they fall short. I have seen Ralph Fiennes, Judi Dench, Cate Blanchett (twice) and Liam Neeson on stage and they were all fabulous but I also saw Joseph Fiennes on stage (who I love - younger brother to Ralph) and he was terrible.

Julia Roberts is currently doing a play called Three Days of Rain on Broadway and the production is getting some really bad reviews. The New York Times even said "Hated the play. To be sadly honest, even hated her."

I am sure the audience will enjoy seeing Julia on the stage as it will be a novelty for them but sometimes I think they should just leave it to the more qualified actors and they should concentrate on what they do best; especially when ticket prices for theatre these days is astronomical.

[MissieK]

Some of those actors started out their careers on stage (not sure which ones, though).

It would be interesting seeing them on stage.

Melissa

[michelle_72]

A lot of them did start their careers on the stage - I myself went to drama school in London - but I think many of them think that being an actor for the camera automatically gives them the gift to act on stage when it doesn't.

[purple_kitten]

Hugh Jackman is a great actor on the stage and screen. I would love to go see him in the boy from oz but its on just after I am due to give birth and we cannot afford to go.

I have heard some real bad reviews about julia roberts and her show.

[Luv Angel Musik Babee]

It's very common these days for actor's and musicians to swap rolls and also doing other things like theatre. A lot of them are also into clothing and fragrences and all different stuff. It's such a pity that they want to make more money by selling their name out. Some of them are just crap too at what they weren't originally doing.