The Legends of Dynasty and A Dancers Life
Are you ready for energy, class, grace and comedy all rolled into one? Then you will enjoy the delightful play Legends touring the country, staring Linda Evans and Joan Collins. Both from the former TV show Dynasty. These ladies take rivalry to a new level. They play two out of work, monetarily deficit actresses. They are bitter rivals that get conned into being in a play together because they think Paul Newman is going to play the lead.
This is Linda’s first try at comedy and speaking to her after the play she said she felt completely out of her league and totally terrified doing comedy, but she pulls it off beautifully. On the other hand Joan likes to change her approach each day so her delivery is a little different, that helps her keep it fresh for her and her audience.
Both women carry this off with perfect panache. They deal with a fast talking con artist producer who is desperately trying to get them to do his play, a male stripper …including a lap dance, “doctored up” brownies that make them spill their innermost thoughts and feelings, and a hip and totally together housekeeper who works diligently to keep the two women from killing each other. All and all a delightful hour and a half especially if you have enjoyed watching these two elegant actresses in the past.
And while I’m at it I also want to comment on Chita Rivera … A Dancers Life. This play is a must see for anyone who ever fell in love with the Broadway Musical West Side Story. Who could forget Chita’s character Anita?
At 74 years young, Chita has been on the stage for 56 years, a legend in her own right and still an extraordinary dancer. She has been nominated for seven Tony awards and received two. In A Dancers Life Chita walks you through her most well known rolls. You come away with a sense of having been there with her throughout her career. A must see for every baby boomer who has visions of staying young and vital. Chita has made it happen with class, dignity, and beauty and she’s not even a baby boomer, she’s actually the age of most of our mothers!
Until Later, Have A Beautiful Day
Heart Hugs,
Susan Marie
Comments
My favorite show in the 80's was Dynasty. I would love to see these two Diva's on the same stage again. I wasn't even aware that they were in a Broadway Play. I will definately be checking to see if they are going to be in our area. Thanks for the heads up.
Posted by: Shirley | May 23, 2007 10:39 PM