Opening Night Video!

[László]

Tonight is the official opening of The Audience, a play about Queen Elizabeth’s history of meetings with the Prime Ministers.

As previously mentioned, it was written by the author of the award winning Netflix series, ‘The Crown’.

My granddaughter plays Young Elizabeth.

I was blown away by this video released for the opening, it’s really well done. Omi is in it.

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[show_a_little_faith]

Very cool Les!

 

[dmatthews]

Too much fun!

 

[bodia]

Fantastic!

 

[Maertl513]

I hope you wear your cowboy boots as the appropriate counterproposal to a story in her majesty the Queen's English (or in nowadays His majesty the King's), @László!

 

[Moondog Wily]

V cool! I think I caught two glimpses of Omi!! What a killer role for her!!! Congrats to Miss Omi and best of success to her on this and all productions ;~))

 

[Prina]

Great stuff! Congrats again!

 

[László]

I hope you wear your cowboy boots as the appropriate counterproposal to a story in her majesty the Queen's English (or in nowadays His majesty the King's), @László!

Good idea!

My wife, in an attempt to discourage me from doing that, will say, “We’re not going to a rodeo, we’re going to a play!”

I’ll just tell her to saddle up the horse…and will wear the boots!

 

[DreamTheaterRules]

Nice!!!

 

[László]

V cool! I think I caught two glimpses of Omi!!

Four, but who’s counting, right?

 

[aamefford]

Four, but who’s counting, right?

Yup, 4. Is it playing in Chicago? Wish I could see it.

 

[László]

Yup, 4. Is it playing in Chicago? Wish I could see it.

Yes, Chicago area.

 

[László]

Good reviews including Chicago Tribune. Nice mention of Omi in this one:

“as well as a young Elizabeth (Omi Lichtenstein in an impressive turn) to whom the adult Queen can relate to on occasion.”

PicksInSix Review: The Audience - Drury Lane Theatre — CONVERSATIONS with Ed Tracy

Brooks Holds Court in “The Audience.” PicksInSix® Review | Guest Contributor | Ronald Keaton I had the unique opportunity of seeing the original Broadway production of Peter Morgan’s historical play about Queen Elizabeth II, “The Audience,” back in 2015, with the fabulous Helen Mirren an

www.conversationswithedtracy.com

 

[László]

Great reviews!!

Regal revival: Uniformly excellent acting animates Drury Lane’s ‘The Audience’

“The Audience” — 3.5 stars At the time of her death two years ago at age 96, Queen Elizabeth II had reigned for 70 years. Great Britain’s longest-serving monarch, she was the most famous ...

www.dailyherald.com

“Omi Lichtenstein, a poised young actress who plays Elizabeth’s younger self (alternating with Elin Joy Seiler) also deserves mention.”

 

[László]

Another one!

Attend an Audience with the Queen at Drury Lane Theatre - Splash Magazines

Share the article:If you’re a fan of the Royal Family or of The Crown, The Audience, currently on stage at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook, is a theatrical triumph, offering a rare and intimate glimpse [...]

splashmags.com

“Morgan deftly reveals the lonely, almost melancholic, aspect of a life lived in perpetual service to the nation, especially with interactions with her childhood self, portrayed excellently at Drury Lane by Omi Lichtenstein.”

 

[László]

Another great review and write up for my Omi:

'The Audience' skillfully traces Queen Elizabeth's growth over half a century

In Drury Lane play depicting a series of meetings with prime ministers, Janet Ulrich Brooks' tactful monarch conveys reactions with the slightest of subtext.

chicago.suntimes.com

“The ensemble also benefits greatly from Omi Lichtenstein, who plays Elizabeth as a child. Morgan's device of having the older Elizabeth interact with her younger self humanizes the monarchy by providing a window into the privacy of her formative years, the adult and child Elizabeth each making the other deeper, and more sympathetic.”

Not bad for a 12 year old!!

 

[László]

I have to share these reviews, they’re pretty darn wonderful.

Queen Elizabeth II and Her Prime Ministers Get the Royal Treatment in ‘The Audience’ at Drury Lane Theatre: Review

Drury Lane Theatre launched its fall season with “The Audience,” a lively and entertaining drama that imagines private conversations between Queen Elizabeth II and the prime ministers who served during her reign. Here, Her Majesty acts as both therapist and sparring partner for the heads of...

news.wttw.com

“Particularly resonant are scenes she shares with her younger self, the precocious child who would become Queen for 70 years. Young Elizabeth is played by the thoughtful young actor Omi Lichtenstein, who alternates the role with Elin Joy Seiler.”

Shaw Local:

“The use of flashbacks with the younger Elizabeth - brilliantly portrayed by Omi Lichtenstein (alternating in the role with Eliin Joy Seiler) - is not just trite or charming but emotionally evocative of her path and obligation to the crown.”

 

[RickP]

That’s incredible, Les! I know how proud a grandfather feels watch his grandkids do well. I can only imagine your pride in seeing you children and grandchildren develop into such talented and successful entertainers. Well done to you and them!

 

[László]

That’s incredible, Les! I know how proud a grandfather feels watch his grandkids do well. I can only imagine your pride in seeing you children and grandchildren develop into such talented and successful entertainers. Well done to you and them!

I realize all this family brag is probably getting tiresome, but the truth is I’m floored that a child can not only accomplish this stuff - it takes a lot of self discipline - but get these kinds of reviews from impartial critics who aren’t her grandpa!

That’s why I have to share it.

 

[Prina]

Awesome reviews. That would be a great play to see. And it's so nice, with all the ongoing stories about kids' troubles having gone through the Covid era, to have kids not only thriving but knocking it out of the park. Congrats!