Leighton Meester - Of Mice and Men on Broadway S&S #1: Leighton's making her Broadway debut! - Page 17

coconut5 · 02-17-2014, 10:50 AM

I think 4 weeks is about average. If you have too long to prepare, people will get tired and all the magic will seep out of it. It's best to keep the pressure on to get good performances.

tranquility · 02-17-2014, 10:57 AM

Sounds smart.

The play's Instagram account posted this 2 hours ago:

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rehersals continue. Longacre Theatre box office opens tomorrow 2/18 at 10 AM and a limited # of balcony tix are available for opening night on 4/16!

Rachel Leigh · 02-17-2014, 03:05 PM

James Franco, Leighton Meester in Chicago for extended rehearsal stay - chicagotribune.com

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James Franco is not just in Chicago for a poetry reading. The actor, who stars along with Chris O'Dowd in Anna D. Shapiro's upcoming Broadway production of "Of Mice and Men," actually is rehearsing here through the end of February, prior to the show's April opening on Broadway. Shapiro, a Northwestern University professor and Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble member, was able to persuade her stars to rehearse in her home town. That's no mean feat when it comes to Broadway productions.

Others in the cast of "Of Mice and Men" (a title closely linked to Steppenwolf) include Leighton Meester ("Gossip Girl"), Jim Norton and Jim Parrack ("True Blood"). They are all, said the show's representative, enjoying Michigan Avenue restaurants.

Sounds like the cast have been bonding
Would be great to see pics of them out and about together

LittleღMermaid · 02-17-2014, 10:56 PM

Thanks for all the news!

Leighton and Chris went to an improve comedy show

https://twitter.com/raelaforce/statu...52354696704000

tranquility · 02-18-2014, 09:48 AM

Thanks!

Love that Lei's hanging out with the cast.

Jim Parrack (Slim) has posted two Instagram videos of s1 GG both with Lei in them

Rachel Leigh · 02-18-2014, 09:49 AM

LMAO I love Jim already!!!

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Jim Parrack ‏@parrack120 2m
****.... I tried watching the pilot of #GG last night and ended up watching four straight and woke up wanting more #gossipgirlconfessions

tranquility · 02-18-2014, 09:58 AM

I just saw that, he's hilarious

Thanks for posting it Rachel.

I'm sure Leighton is going to have blast working on this production.

Rachel Leigh · 02-18-2014, 10:03 AM

You can tell he likes Leighton already

I've got the feeling the next couple of months are going to be great fun on twitter.

Is he talking to Leighton in the background...

http://web.stagram.com/p/658688114978133439_179600708

Looks who's back on twitter...

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leighton meester ‏@itsmeleighton 1m
So grateful. So excited. Who's comin! Previews start March 19, opening night is April 16

… http://instagram.com/p/kky4z_jFus/

ElleWoods · 02-18-2014, 04:59 PM

Soo excited to see Leighton on broadway, I am going to try to go

I was so shocked to see her on Instagram that I came over here to post!

LittleღMermaid · 02-18-2014, 05:34 PM

I can't believe it either

I hope she keeps it up!

Blairღ · 02-18-2014, 06:00 PM

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Leighton Meester plays the coquettish wife of Curley, the Ranch Boss’ son. Ms. Meester began her career performing in regional theater before receiving critical acclaim for her portrayal of Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl and has appeared on 24, Entourage, and House. Ms. Meester is also a singer/songwriter, and her film work includes Country Strong.

Since my first time reading Of Mice and Men, I've revisited it to find its meaning has changed for me over time. The book endeared itself to me as an adventure, a melancholy story of two men who find each other in the solitude of work. As an adult, I now understand it to be fraught with symbolism and an impeccable representation of the social and racial climate of its time. Steinbeck has such an ability to capture loneliness, the subversive nature of prejudice, and the profound beauty of the human heart. I am so incredibly humbled and inspired to help bring his world to life.

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ElleWoods · 02-18-2014, 09:34 PM

I love that she is using Instagram again, I think this play is going to be wonderful for Leighton fans! Love hearing what she has to say about the story too, she is so well spoken.

LittleღMermaid · 02-19-2014, 12:54 AM

I love reading her words. Thank you Dani.

Elle if you get to go you have to tell us all about it

tranquility · 02-19-2014, 08:42 AM

If you go Elle, you have to tell us about it

Thanks Dani and Rachel!

Leighton's so well-spoken.

LittleღMermaid · 02-20-2014, 01:02 AM

We need to hear more from her


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