The Princess Bride - LiveRead with Hugh

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It seems that the movie is a much-loved one -- will the live-read stack up to it to some extent, given the limitations of such a performance?


The first trailer for the movie ( FOX) --







Here are some clips from the movie --

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Great and informative read on the film THE PRINCESS BRIDE --

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Princess_Bride_(film)


Hey, did you know that there was a dramatic reading of PRINCESS BRIDE in LA a few years back, with Paul Rudd as Westley?


Here's a review of that reading --

geektyrant.com/news/2011/12/17/review-jason-reitmans-live-read-of-the-princess-bride.html


Also, did you know that Adam Guettel once wrote a possible musical stage adaptation of the movie but it fell through after some rights disagreement with Goldman?


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Oct 13, 2017 21:56:24 GMT -5 jo said:

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Hey, did you know that there was a dramatic reading of PRINCESS BRIDE in LA a few years back, with Paul Rudd as Westley?


Here's a review of that reading --

geektyrant.com/news/2011/12/17/review-jason-reitmans-live-read-of-the-princess-bride.html
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A photo from that reading -- will the new live-read in Atlanta be something similar?


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Reposting this from the JACKMAN ADVOCACIES thread --

William Goldman ( Novelist & Playwright; Oscar winner for 2 screenplays - Butch Cassidy & All The Presidents's Men; author/screenwriter of Princess Bride) must be very pleased to see the casting of Hugh Jackman in the LIVE READ.

Do you remember his fulsome praise of Hugh's performance in THE BOY FROM OZ -- he even predicted him as Star of the Decade!

He started off his review of TBFO and Hugh with this ( he is not exactly a theatre reviewer, but given his fame people simply savored his words) --

I have gone to the theatre for some 60-odd years. And yes, I was there for Brando in '47 in "Streetcar". I was there for Merman in the legendary gypsy run-through of "Gypsy". But nothing prepared me for Hugh Jackman...

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It looks like Jason Reitman enjoys doing dramatic readings of PRINCESS BRIDE.

He also did it at the Toronto International Film Festival ( TIFF) in 2015!


www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jason-reitmans-princess-bride-live-822681


Lol - Hugh will have so many actors preceding him in this beloved role

I wonder how he will give it his distinctive and memorable interpretation




I wish... I could be in Atlanta next weekend!

I do love watching Hugh in live dramatic stagings! He has tremendous presence, great chops, and quick instinctive quips and reactions... and he holds the audience in the palm of his hand


Where's my fairy godmother with her magic wand and her flying coach?


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Maybe the new LIVE READ is not simply to benefit the recovery of Puerto Rico, but also to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the film release.

It seems that the movie will be re-released this coming week on the occasion of its 30th anniversary!


www.broadwayworld.com/article/THE-PRINCESS-BRIDE-Returns-to-Theaters-for-30th-Anniversary-Celebration-Watch-Trailer-20171012


Excerpts --

Below, check out a new trailer for the 30th Anniversary theatrical re-release of THE PRINCESS BRIDE from Fathom Events. Directed by Rob Reiner and starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, and Chris Sarandon, the film will be back in theaters on October 15th and October 18th. This 30th anniversary event includes a specially produced interview with Ben Mankiewicz and Rob Reiner. Click here for details.

Please check the link to the story for the live link for screening details.

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http://instagr.am/p/BaCkDy3FC98

Sorry, Instagram is not cooperating


Please click on the second image/message for the poster for the Atlanta Live Read --

www.instagram.com/jasonreitman/


Borrowed this image from his Twitter post --





The poster features the iconic swordfight! Hey, Jackman is a trained actor for swordfighting scenes. Remember PAN? Plus he used a wooden stake to fight the sword of Javert in LES MISERABLES's THE CONFRONTATION. He is also a certified huge action star!

I wonder if a mock swordfight will be introduced in the live-read for comic relief?


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Prices look very affordable for the live-read of THE PRINCESS BRIDE.

events.rialtocenter.org/Online/mapSelect.asp

It's even cheaper than the highest balcony seat at the Broadhurst for Back on Broadway

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The event is SOLD OUT!

A Princess Bride Live Read
Start DateSunday, October 22, 2017 - 7:00 PM

Rialto Center for the Arts, Atlanta
Directed by Jason Reitman
Proceeds benefitting United for Puerto Rico
Sold Out!

events.rialtocenter.org/Online/default.asp?menu_id=5A16B5CC-1FF7-4875-921B-4EA7D913F6D5

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I wonder if they are considering filming/recording the event and sell the video ( DVD) as part of their fund-raising to benefit Puerto Rico recovery?


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The original Westley tweets his greetings --

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Announcement ( Don't get shocked ) about Bad News re the LIVE-READ

For Shock Value, the headline can send ticketholders into a state of agitation


buzz.blog.ajc.com/2017/10/16/bad-news-about-hugh-jackmans-princess-bride-event-in-atlanta/

Bad news about Hugh Jackman’s “Princess Bride” event in Atlanta

Jennifer Brett
October 16, 2017 celebrities.

Hugh Jackman, who’s been in Atlanta filming his role as former U.S. Sen. Gary Hart and presidential contender Gary Hart in “The Front Runner,” lends his voice to a unique a fundraiser this weekend benefiting hurricane-devastated Puerto Rico. While the event is going to be an incredible one, we have some bad news: if you don’t already have tickets, you’re likely out of luck.

Jackman will read the role of Westley in a live performance of “The Princess Bride.” His “Front Runner” co-star Vera Farmiga reads the role of Buttercup. She plays Lee Hart in the movie.

The event will take place Oct. 22 at the Rialto Center in downtown Atlanta, where “The Front Runner” has been filming. The Rialto’s site indicates that all of the tickets have been sold. While that’s too bad for fans it’s great news for United for Puerto Rico, the organization aiding the storm-ravaged island...

Nothing can beat the extreme agitation when people wanted to get tickets for the Closing Show of THE BOY FROM OZ!


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Is anyone lucky to be going to the LIVE-READ of PRINCESS BRIDE in Atlanta ?


If anyone is going...and has a chance to see Hugh -- could you ask him what's next after THE FRONT RUNNER


Thanks


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Relaxing before the live-read

While a fan hurries to Atlanta --

Lucky one!!

LOGAN or LES MISERABLES ?? Just guessing

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http://instagram.com/p/BakUbi3DIDg

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"Westley" will be seated right in the middle.

Broadway or elsewhere -- waiting for Hugh

She's the one with the front row seats

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Live-read completed!

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He can't ever escape being Weapon X/Wolverine/Logan


Lol - at X-25! The new incarnation as Westley!

Haha, Mr. Clawed Mutant




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http://instagram.com/p/BakmyNtnd9KuXiDtIbOa1hwx7wbH2y4VNTM6fc0

Please click on the Instagram URL -- there is a series of photos of Hugh from the read and backstage.

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