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March 7th

I am so glad to have two shows today. That means I don’t have to figure out what to do with myself. It’s all pre-decided for me…a no-brainer. Lots of friends came back to see me. Rev...

It’s Taking Off

We all feel it. Something magical has happened. The show is soaring. Really connecting with people on a deep level. I feel so proud to be a part of this. I don’t know if this will ever happen ag...

The Critics Are Coming! The Critics Are Coming!

It’s not opening night but it feels like it. Flowers fill my dressing room. So nice. Critics are coming. So what. We are so ready we’re about to burst like ripe fruit. Last night, Regina Scully came t...

The Hardest Becomes The Easiest

March 4th I have long noticed that the scene in a film script that seemed the most daunting upon first readings would invariably end up being my best scene. This happened repeatedly over the years. Th...

To Read Or Not To Read

The other night actor Christine Lahti asked me if I intended to read my reviews. I said, “Of course, I always read my reviews!” She replied, “Maybe for movies because the work is don...

The Jane Fonda Workout

It’s Monday so it’s our day off. In one week we officially open. I’m ready for this. Not nervous at all about the critics coming this week. I am confident in the strength of the play...

God’s Mercy

I am blogging on my blackberry. I’m home after the performance (and too much wine!) and an extraordinary hour after the show backstage with Gloria Steinem (her 2nd time seeing it. She saw it at ...

All By Myself

In one of the comments someone wonders if I do my own blogging/twittering. I want to make it clear (in case the personal tone doesn’t) that I write my own blogs. Otherwise, I really don’t ...

ARTHUR LAURENTS

This is the last performance in Feb. It’s gone by so fast. So guess who saw the show this afternoon and came back to see me? Arthur Laurents!!! He is 90. You’d never believe it. I was surprised that h...

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