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Here's Playbill.com's weekly "Last Chance" reminder to catch Broadway, Off-Broadway and world-premiere productions before they take a final bow.

Here's Playbill.com's weekly "Last Chance" reminder to catch Broadway, Off-Broadway and world-premiere productions before they take a final bow.

Principal casting has been announced for the New York production of Coram Boy, the hit National Theatre production that will begin previews at Broadway's Imperial Theatre April 16.

BETTY BUCKLEY
Hope you set your VCRs this morning, Friday, December 5, to catch Betty Buckley on NBC's "Today Show," where she was scheduled for an interview and a song from Triumph of Love. Speaking of Triumph, unanimous praise continues for Buckley's portrayal of Hesione in the new musical comedy at the Royale Theatre. In Liz Smith's column last Sunday, the gossip columnist had this to say about Ms. B: "[F. Murray Abraham] and the mightily gifted Betty Buckley are the anti-emotion, put-upon brother and sister who learn that though love isn't fair, it's better than no love at all. Betty Buckley, deservedly, has become a beloved Broadway icon and is never to be missed. Her presence and vocal velocity and dexterity are always a singular sensation. If you are smart, you won't miss this dazzling 'Triumph of Love.'" And, in the December 5 issue of Entertainment Weekly, writer Jess Cagle has this to say about BB in his article about current Broadway fare: ". . .[Triumph of Love] triumphs only when Betty Buckley--right now the finest voice on Broadway--gets to sing."

PATTI LuPONE
Raves also continue to pour in for Patti LuPone's performance in the new David Mamet play The Old Neighborhood at the Booth Theatre. In the Village Voice Michael Feingold writes, ". . .Patti LuPone, in contrast, cunningly masks the anger in "Jolly," covering it alternately with baby plaintiveness and chin-out defiance, till it explodes to shatter them both." Also, a reminder that La LuPone will be out of the show from January 6-14 (matinee) due to prior commitments (including an appearance on NBC-TV's "Frasier"). She will return to The Old Neighborhood for the evening performance on January 14.

BETTY BUCKLEY
Betty Buckley received enthusiastic notices from every print journalist in the city for her performance as Hesione in Triumph of Love, and the final nod of praise came from New York Magazine's toughest critic, John Simon. Although Simon did not enjoy the show, he did have this to say about Betty B: ". . .There remains, however, the Hesione of Betty Buckley, who transcends the claptrap she is given into beautifully sung, touchingly acted, throbbing humanity. Her artistry and nobility remain unbesmirched. When, we all keep asking, will this artist get the vehicle and role worthy of her? In the green terry Pandora's box of this show, she is the only ray of hope."

BETTY BUCKLEY
Betty Buckley received enthusiastic notices from every print journalist in the city for her performance as Hesione in Triumph of Love, and the final nod of praise came from New York Magazine's toughest critic, John Simon. Although Simon did not enjoy the show, he did have this to say about Betty B: ". . .There remains, however, the Hesione of Betty Buckley, who transcends the claptrap she is given into beautifully sung, touchingly acted, throbbing humanity. Her artistry and nobility remain unbesmirched. When, we all keep asking, will this artist get the vehicle and role worthy of her? In the green terry Pandora's box of this show, she is the only ray of hope."