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Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone: Pals, and now co-stars on Broadway
Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone have been friends for 30 years. “We are different,” said LuPone. “I’m sort of, I guess you’d say I’m pepper, she’s sugar. Or agave or honey, and I’m paprika. Do you know what I mean?”
“I wouldn’t have thought of the food element, probably, or the spice element,” Farrow laughed. “But that’s not wrong! I don’t know. I see, below the pepper or honey or agave, if you will, is a human soul that is immense, and that I am drawn to. I really value Patti as a friend.”
As close as these two showbiz veterans are, they have never worked together, until now, in “The Roommate,” the two-person play opening on Broadway this month.
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At 75, Patti LuPone made her Broadway debut more than 50 years ago. She’s won three Tony Awards, for roles in “Evita,” “Company” and “Gypsy.”
Mia Farrow, who is 79, got her start even earlier, in the TV show “Peyton Place” in the mid-1960s. She’s the first American woman to join the Royal Shakespeare Company, and she achieved cinematic immortality in the horror classic, “Rosemary’s Baby.” “To this day, [it’s] the best part I’ve ever been offered,” Farrow said.
Getting these two legends together took a little convincing, and coordinating, with the director asking each of them if they would do it.
“We did call each other a lot,” LuPone said. “Because I thought it would be so exciting to work with Mia, whom I adore. Just to listen to Mia talk about anything is such an event that I would rather do that than rehearse. I would rather do that than eat lunch. We all feel that way. It’s an amazing experience just to listen to her.”
Farrow said she decided on doing the play first, but it was dependent upon LuPone doing it as well. “But they went to Mia first,” said LuPone. “And I’m actually a second choice. I don’t even know what I’m talking about, ‘I’m a second.’ I could be a third choice! I don’t know.”
“I’m really glad it’s Patti,” said Farrow.
And who was ahead of Patti? “Annette Bening,” said LuPone.
What is that like as an actor? “Well, I’ll tell you! It’s not comfortable,” said LuPone. “You accept the part because you need to!”
“The Roommate” is a comedy about a New Yorker (portrayed by LuPone) who moves into the Iowa home of Farrow’s character. Secrets and surprises abound. It’s one set, one act, and 90 minutes of lines to remember, between the two of them.
Playwright Jen Silverman (who calls her show’s stars “icons and legends,” as well as “consummate artists”) says “The Roommate” gives audiences the chance to see the richness and depth of “women of a certain age,” who Silverman says are often rendered invisible.
LuPone said, “It is harder for roles for women our age. And it’s a pity because we come with a certain amount of wisdom [and] experience that is still sexy. Still very sexy.”
“Why do you see it as sexy?” asked Doane.
“Because it is!” LuPone laughed. “Because we come with a power.”
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In the past LuPone has used her stature to admonish audience members who peek at their phones during a performance. “I think we all abhor it; I’m just vocal about it,” she said. “It’s distracting to the actor, but it’s worse for the audience, you see, because we’re trying to create a story, weave a spell.”
Mia Farrow’s own life story has always fascinated the public. At 21 she married Frank Sinatra. “Like Patti, he was Sicilian,” she said. “But unlike Patti, he had a temper. But the essential person was so compassionate, and shy, and readily available, more than anyone I’ve ever known. It ended up being a friendship that lasted until he died.”
Of course, she’s also known for her relationship with Woody Allen. They made 13 films together. Mia and their adopted daughter, Dylan Farrow, accused Allen of molesting Dylan when she was seven. Allen vehemently denies the charge.
Doane asked, “Are you able to separate the experience as an actor in those films from the personal trials and tribulations that would follow?”
“Oh yeah, yeah,” Farrow replied. “And I completely understand if an actor decides to work with him. I’m not one who’d say, ‘Oh, they shouldn’t.'”
Farrow tells us she’s at peace today, and pretty content out of the spotlight.
“Not many people have had Mia’s life,” said LuPone.
“I’m old, you know?” Farrow laughed.
“Well, there are a lot of older people who haven’t had quite the same set of experiences,” said Doane. “How does that factor into a decision to do something like this?”
“It was perhaps a feeling of maybe, ‘Is this it? Or might there be one last adventure?'” she replied. “Meaning never do anything else for the reminder of my days?”
“Had you thought that?”
“Yeah. I’m very good at doing nothing,” Farrow laughed. “It’s a gift. I’m endlessly entertaining to myself. I have good friends. I have no complaints.”
LuPone said, “I don’t have Mia’s mindset; I wish I did. I’m not good not working. I don’t know what to do in spare time. I get extremely depressed because I feel useless.”
Asked to define the measure of success, LuPone said, “I think it’s longevity, I really do. I think if you’re still working, If you’re still vital, if they still want you to work at this time, that’s success.”
“I agree,” said Farrow. “The fact that we’re even working now, that, to me, is success!”
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How to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears today. The Vikings are currently 8-2, an impressive run so far this season, and will be looking to add a fourth win to their current streak after last Sunday’s 23-13 win against the Tennessee Titans. The Bears, on the other hand, are entering this game on the heels of a four-game losing streak after a tough 20-19 loss against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Vikings vs. Bears game today, whether or not you have cable.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
The Vikings vs. Bears game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
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Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.
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How to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Detroit Lions will face off against the Indianapolis Colts today. The Lions enter this game as top contenders with a near-perfect record of 9-1 so far this season. The Colts, who are 5-6 this season, could have a tough game on their hands against the Lions but will be looking to rack up another win after prevailing over the New York Jets in a tight game last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Colts vs. Lions game today, whether or not you have cable.
Here’s how and when to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts
The Lions vs. Colts game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
Experience NFL action like never before with Fubo’s comprehensive sports streaming platform. From Sunday showdowns to primetime matchups, catch every NFL game across major networks including CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. Choose the Pro package to unlock 200+ channels and limitless DVR storage, or elevate your game-day experience with the Elite with Sports Plus package, featuring NFL RedZone’s commercial-free scoring highlights and stunning 4K quality.
Test drive the service with a no-commitment seven-day free trial, and share the excitement with family and friends — Fubo supports simultaneous streaming on up to 10 devices, so everyone can watch their favorite teams.
You can watch today’s game with a subscription to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which includes ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox. The plan offers 46 channels with local NFL games, nationally broadcast games, and 50 hours of DVR storage. For complete NFL coverage, add Paramount+ to get CBS games, or upgrade with the Sports Extra add-on for additional sports channels like Golf Channel, NBA TV and NFL RedZone.
Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.
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How to watch the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The New England Patriots will face off against the Miami Dolphins in a game today at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The Patriots have had an uneven season so far, coming into the game with a record of 3-8, including a 28-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on November 17. The Dolphins, however, haven’t fared much better this season as they enter the game with a record of 4-6, although they are coming off two wins in a row, the latest against the Las Vegas Raiders last weekend.
Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins game today, even without cable.
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How and when to watch the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins game today
The New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). The football game will be shown on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ and the platforms noted below.
How and when to watch the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins game without cable
While CBS is available with many basic cable packages, you’ll have other viewing options, too for the Patriots-Dolphins game. Just understand that the below streaming options will require the use of an internet provider:
Paramount+: Watch CBS-aired NFL games without cable
With Paramount+ you’ll have multiple viewing options to choose from. You can catch NFL games on the Paramount+ Essential tier for just $7.99 each month or you can watch college football with a Paramount+ with Showtime subscription for $12.99 monthly. In addition to live streams of NFL games airing on CBS, you’ll get to watch additional live sporting events including NCAA college football, PGA Tour golf, soccer and more.
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Already have an Amazon Prime Video account? Simply add Paramount+ to your current subscription to watch all the CBS-aired NFL games in addition to Paramount+ originals. The same prices from above apply, depending on which tier you choose. Not sure which is best for you? Don’t worry. Both options come with a free seven-day trial that can help you decide.
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Looking for an inexpensive way to watch football? Fubo could be the best way to do so. The live TV streamer is currently offering a seven-day free trial and $30 off of your first month’s subscription. Once subscribed, you’ll gain access to all of their live sporting events immediately. And there will be a lot to choose from. Not only does Fubo come with access to NFL games airing on your local CBS channel, it also includes Fox Sunday NFC games, “Sunday Night Football” on NBC, “Monday Night Football” on ABC and ESPN and all of the games that air on the NFL Network. So don’t wait.
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