Tyne Daly is a magnificent actress.
I missed her performances as a detective in Cagney and Lacey, her Tony-winning Mama Rose in Gypsy, and as a social worker on Judging Amy – but now I know the truth of her genius.
Tyne Daly currently embodies Maria Callas at the Kennedy Center in Terrence McNally’s Master Class.
Master Class is a play about opera. The premise has Callas, on a downward spiral from being the world’s greatest opera singer, teaching an American class. Three students join her on stage, where Callas tears them down and constantly interrupts as they incrementally improve.
Each student acts well, conveying anger, frustration, and pride in turn, and the accompanist adds splashes of humor throughout the show.
But the show is Maria Callas.
Callas fighting through the verbal attacks she’s suffered, recalling the many regrets of her marriage, and her painful relationship with Aristotle Onassis.
I left the theatre thirsting to learn more about Callas, yet due to Daly’s nuanced characterization, I feel I already knew her.
Should I experiment with opera?
Megan
Master Class
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Sure! Why not?
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I love Tyne Daly — I watched “Judging Amy” years ago and just fell in love with her performance.
I say go for it with an opera experiment… after all… what’s the worst that could happen?!?
Blessings!
Who doesn’t love Tyne Daly???
Opera could be fun, and you get to wear some really cool costumes????
Alex aka Ma What’s for Dinner
http://www.mawhats4dinner.com
I so want to see this! Tyne is a MUCH better actress than her C&L credits reveal…
Thanks so much for visiting me on my SITS Day! I am finally getting the chance to meet and greet the fabulous ladies who showed some love for me. Hope to see you at Theta Mom again!
Tyne Daly made an awesome Callas. The show made me realize that while I’ve listened to her for awhile, I don’t actually know anything about her life. Now I wanna know more!