Ross Loss

A limited run of Glengarry Glen Ross starring Al Pacino was supposed to open on Broadway last night, but has been postponed till December 8th due to Hurricane Sandy. (There was a notable revival seven years ago, so I'm surprised it's back, though Pacino in a play is always worth producing.) He also starred in the 1992 screen version, though there he played hot shot real estate salesman Ricky Roma while this time he's essaying the role of over-the-hill Shelly Levene, portrayed by Jack Lemmon in the film.



I'm not sure if the Pulitzer Prize-winning play is a classic, but it sure is fun, for actors and audiences. And I think everyone's favorite moment is the speech that Alec Baldwin gives at the beginning of the film.



Just one problem. It's not in the play.  And as far as I can tell, the new production, also featuring Bobby Cannavale, Richard Schiff and John C. McGinley, does not incorporate the Baldwin character. I suppose Broadway audiences are hip, but when you're paying $100 a ticket, won't some people feel disappointed?