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[Hanovermale1]

I'm excited to say I saw Dame Maggie Smith perform in "Lettice & Lovage" on Broadway. And to make the story even sweeter...I was dead center in the front row. To this day, that experience has not been topped.

[TheJadiea]

Am I supposed to laugh, cry, scream, or do all at once?

[2Bunbury]

Why was this never turned into a film, or at least video taped for Public Broadcasting? Harry Potter is done and Maggie could still play the part. Come on, PBS. I'd be willing to drop a few extra bucks on the next fund drive if they offered a chance to see the full play.

[Stevebaby123]

It seems like I also saw a clip of this were she is on the stairs with the tourists and telling a story. I wish I could see it again. This clip is great. Maggie Smith understands the idea of relishing every moment. Brilliant

[AindaMais]

Is there a DVD for this production? I couldn't find it on Amazon. I would buy it in a heartbeat, she's absolutely hilarious:) I laughed out loud when she said: "At the moment you exude a certain grey integrity, please do not try to contaminate it with colour." What I can't understand, however, is WHYOHWHY aren't there MORE of these wonderful performances captured on camera? It would be a delight to watch more of DMS on stage, where she spent 50+ years.

[bobzeschin]

Margaret Tyzack passed away on June 25th, aged 79. Rest in Peace, Lotte Schoen, Winifred Forsyte Dartie, Queen Anne, Antonia, Cousin Bette, Lady Bruton, Helen Seymour, and all the other women you brought to life for lucky theatregoers in England and Canada.

[mirrenfan2]

@bobzeschin Thanks for your comment. I was very lucky to see Margaret Tyzack onstage in 2009 in "Phédre". She was amazing.

[bobzeschin]

@mirrenfan2 Lucky you! I only got to see her when the RSC brought "All's Well" to Broadway. I've been kicking myself for decades for not going to see her at the Canadian Stratford. A friend who acted with her there told me she redefined the word "trouper"--going on with migraines so painful he was surprised she could stand up, let alone play Mrs. Alving magnificently. Every actor I know wants to die with their greasepaint on and I'm glad to know she was in demand to the very end.

[stachi421]

I just watched the full performance at nypl today. It was amazing!!

[mattdemon]

@stachi421 omg - ME TOO!! the amazing Maggie Smith. 

[AindaMais]

@mattdemon @stachi421 wow, lucky ones, I would stand on my head to be able to watch that :( I have found the recording in the catalog of the library, but the pond is a bit wide for me to be able to jump over it :) ... Now, is there a [barely legal] way to smuggle it out of the library, make a copy and return it? :) Seriously, though, I would give anything to be able to watch that. :|

[mattdemon]

I cant stop watching this. I recently read the play - pure comedic genius. Do you happen to know where I can find the full recording, perhaps a DVD of the play? I am so sad I wasn't born sooner to have been in New York in 1990 to see this on Broadway. Maggie Smith is magic.

[jeremyrain98]

I never experienced anything like this before. One second I bursted to laugh at Lettice's cuckoo theatricality and when she screamed at 3:06 "Oh really, am I and where do you imagine that I shall find that at my age??", I suddenly felt tears in my eyes. Lettice had to confess a bitter fact about her life: without this job, she has nothing left.

[Cascas645]

I love Maggie's accent SOO much!!! She is the best performer EVAR!!!!!

LONG LIVE MAGGIE!!!!!!!

[youngnclyon]

Maggie Smith is a consumate actress. I think i have watched this clip 5 times and it doesn't loose its luster. She commands the stage and is brutally funny. As an aspiring actor this is more inspiring than you know.

thank you for posting.

[goofee133]

maggie's great i love here. thanks a lot for this wonderfull video. it is so funny :-). thank you once more margaret.

[kerriesummers]

please post more of the stage genius

[brit1955]

I was lucky enough to see this staged in London and went see it again the very next week. Dame Maggie, like Dame Judi Dench are national treasures. Kathleen Turner was excellent in "Who's a Afraid of Virginia Wolfe?" - British actresses don't have a complete monopoly on the London stage...

[polusdumsiderapascet]

@ starlightmelody Everytime I watch this it's "I have joined the ranks of the unemployed, fairness is not one of our salient characteristics." That gets me. Something about her rhythm.

I like "merely" too though.

Love her.

[13nozso]

Happy Birthday, Dame.

God bless you.

Greetings from Hungary x)

[StarlightMelody]

I never get tired of watching this video ! I adore the way Maggie says : " mysterious " at 0:58. I can't help laughing when she says : " I can not accept meeereeely.. I do not do anything MERELY " Ha! Ha! :D

Thanks for posting it, Margaret !

[margaretmirren1]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you like it so much! Isn't Maggie great?! :D

[ffrancesccaaaa]

genius... just, GENIUS.

[DrasticoAlex]

Dame Maggie Smith is really a GREAT actress, one of the best of our times. Thanks God the UK provides us with excellent actors and actresses. Any chance to see some more parts of this lovely play, "Lettice & Lovage"?

[jcgalad]

You are right, it is UK where all the true actors and actresses come from. That acting is still considered an art is entirely due to the British school of drama.

[jcgalad]

Absolutely fabulous! And that red dress!!!

[jcgalad]

The quality of a great actor's performance is never affected by those of fellow actors', however weak those be.

And Maggie Smith is definitely a great actress!

[DivineGurl342]

haha maggie is just amazing

[emmjay8]

God Bless You!!!!!

And you posted it on my birthday, the BEST possible present ever! Thank you so much for posting!

[71bab]

thank you thank you thank you

Maggie at her best!!!

Amazing

[MinervasEule]

Thank you so much for putting that on again (hope it stays a little...). She does nothing "mere" LOL - how true!!

Hugs, Micha