Sean Hayes on "Good Night, Oscar"

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Жыл бұрын

In the new Broadway play "Good Night, Oscar," Sean Hayes, the Emmy Award-winning star of "Will & Grace," appears as the witty and eccentric musical star Oscar Levant, whose mental health struggles and addiction to drugs would come front-and-center during a 1958 appearance on Jack Paar's "Tonight Show." Correspondent David Pogue talks with Hayes about conjuring Levant on stage; and with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Doug Wright about the darkness at the center of the play's central figure.
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@judd442009 Жыл бұрын

Sean Hayes transforms himself from "Just Jack" into "Just Oscar" and we love it. Powerful performance worthy of a Tony. award.

@leonjohnson3501 10 ай бұрын

Yes and Yes!!!

@hnc52 Жыл бұрын

I saw the play last week. Pay no attention to the NYT review and go see this glorious performance by Sean Hayes.

@11cabadger Жыл бұрын

I never forgot Oscar. So happy he's being remembered by these very talented artists. He deserves it.

@margaretgaal937 Жыл бұрын

Yes, Oscar is someone I always remember and his oneness with the piano. I was just mesmerized.

@melissaleistrabittner6069 Жыл бұрын

Sean Hayes can do it all - sing, dance, compose, play many instruments, act, write, produce. I absolutely adore him! 😍

@slimelove3493 Жыл бұрын

Not to mention co host of the number one podcast on Apple!

@sjinzaar Жыл бұрын

I am proud of Sean Hayes and how far he has come as actor, businessman and gentleman.

@daveclark8337 Жыл бұрын

and iHeartRadio nominee for Best Male podcast Host of the Year 2022.

@kathleentyson6727 Жыл бұрын

Wow,two things I didn’t know ,I love both Oscar Levant and Sean Hayes ,but I had no idea that Levant suffered from mental illness ,and that Sean Hayes played the piano like that ….AMAZING .

@elisabethlavery4473 Жыл бұрын

Saw this in its pre-opening week: Astounding in so many ways. Writing is fabulous, and Sean Hayes is super-human in how he portrays someone who is as mentally ill as he is brilliant.

@sandraandrews9907 11 ай бұрын

Don't forget that got an Emmy nomination playing Jerry Lewis. No one could come close. 🎭❤

@ric7044 11 ай бұрын

@@sandraandrews9907 And he just won a Tony for playing Oscar Levant!

@maryannfelice6326 Жыл бұрын

I remember Mr Levant on Jack Parr's show as well as in films. Even as a child, I could sense he was a very unhappy man. I just didn't know particulars. I'm very pleased he is being so well-represented in Mr Hayes' performance. Thank you, Sean.

@CathyS_Bx Жыл бұрын

I was a fan of Oscar Levant back in the day. I loved his dry humor in the movies and was fascinated by him in his odd TV appearances (though I sometimes wonder why his oddness didn't frighten me a little; I was just a kid). The first grown-up book I read was a book Levant wrote called The Memoirs of an Amnesiac; it improved my vocabulary! It's great that he is being rediscovered now, via this play and this stellar performance by Hayes.

@22lilac57 Жыл бұрын

I saw this show yesterday. It was tremendous; Sean was tremendous!

@patriciastrasburger8077 Жыл бұрын

Saw this yesterday it is fantastic. The cast does an amazing job but Sean is beyond words amazing. Don’t miss this performance ❤️

@FrankDudgeon Жыл бұрын

I remember as a young teen seeing the Jack Paar-Oscar Levant appearance that the clip about his "exercise" came from. That line floored me. Became a big fan, watched out for films with Levant and read some his writing, I would love to see this play - the idea of it being part of PBS's Great Performances in excellent. A trip to New York isn't possible for me. Kudos to Doug Wright and Sean Hayes for retelling the story of an important and complex talent.

@ggboot1 Жыл бұрын

Sean is INCREDIBLY talented. He really can do anything.

@Mia7189 Жыл бұрын

Sean is from my hometown of Chicago, and I met him here at a fundraiser years ago. He was so nice and personable. He also has the most beautiful blue eyes I've ever seen.

@lbputzer Жыл бұрын

Met Sean when he was accompanist for the South Coast Chorale in Long Beach (consequently, I was already familiar with his talent as pianist). At the time, he was landing bit parts & commercials and on the cusp of scoring "Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss" and "W&G". Sean was always kind, reserved, focused on his work, and unpretentious. When he showed up just a few years later as "Jack", I was gobsmacked at how he could do a 180 and portray such a flamboyant, extroverted person when the cameras were rolling.

@josephwatts314 Жыл бұрын

Sean: Never knew you were a wonderful, musician! Thanks for all the laughs over the years!

@geraldineclarke5434 Жыл бұрын

I've NEVER forgotten Oscar. I absolutely loved him when I was a child which confused my parents. I so wanted to play the piano which wasn't in the cards at the time. Now in my retirement I'm finally going to make that happen. THANK YOU, SEAN, for giving me another boost to my quest to try to play like Oscar.

@sudapl Жыл бұрын

I also was completely facilitated by Oscar at a young age. I probably understood a tenth of what he and Jack Paar were talking about. But I could tell my dad, who was passionate about music, respected him. I guess that was enough for me.

@sudapl Жыл бұрын

Fascinated

@geraldineclarke5434 Жыл бұрын

@@sudapl I think he gave me my perverted sense of humor (which was NOT encouraged in a girl-child at that time.)

@sudapl Жыл бұрын

@@geraldineclarke5434 Ha! I’m sure not! I wonder how Sean Hayes discovered him?

@geraldineclarke5434 Жыл бұрын

@@sudapl I don't know but I'm very glad he did.

@bbrock7310 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for bringing Oscar Levant back into the limelight!🙏❤️

@cynthiamason4069 Жыл бұрын

Oscar Levant's book, MEMOIRS OF AN AMNESIAC is quite wonderful♡

@karenschardt6004 Жыл бұрын

The play and cast were spectacular!

@stumack9755 Жыл бұрын

Tony awards all around.

@sudapl Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this story. Let us not forget the amazing Oscar Levant.

@vanessaseymour2634 Жыл бұрын

This show premiered at Chicago's Goodman Theatre and I knew it would eventually head to Broadway. He should win the Tony for this phenomenal performance.

@stellarocquie7957 Жыл бұрын

WOW? Who KNEW he was such an amazing, accomplished pianist!!!! Phenomenal!

@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve Жыл бұрын

AS IF I needed another reason to love Sean Hayes! ❤ The male Lucile Ball 😅 NOW, he has transformed and is barely recognizable. Not sure how he does it. BRAVO!

@tylernix9854 Жыл бұрын

Saw this in their Chicago run. This show is incredible!

@TheMikester307 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I became a big fan of Oscar Levant 40+ years ago in college, reading about George Gershwin. I read his books at the library and lucked onto several of his albums. A stellar performer! I hope he is resting well. And Sean Hayes is magnificent! I say of him what I would say of Oscar: What a talent! We're lucky to have him!

@2Hearts3 Жыл бұрын

Sure wish i could get to NYC to see it-- huge talents showcased there by people who appreciate them. Glad it's happening; it deserves a sold out run 🎹👏

@11cabadger Жыл бұрын

I'm hoping they show it on "Great Performances" or, as someone else suggested, turn it into a movie. You are so right about the experience's value. (Brag: Once upon a time, I was lucky enough to eat at The Four Seasons & see Sir Ian McKellen & Tim Curry in "Amadeus". Next day we went to see "Sophisticated Ladies" with an all-star cast. Still remember every minute like it was last weekend.)

@Bobainthome Жыл бұрын

Saw this the second night... It was beyond good... He blew away the audience. At the beginning of play the usher told us it's an hour and 45 minutes with no intermission; my partner and I looked at each other and winced. One hour and 45 minutes later it ended too soon...

@kathysarmiento4652 Жыл бұрын

So talented AND award-winning podcaster❤

@susanlueem8267 Жыл бұрын

Whenever I watch those old classic films, if Oscar was in it I knew there would be funny and extremely witty humor. He was great.

@jorgevillavicencio427 Жыл бұрын

What a great piece and how wonderful of Hayes to have jumped into such a difficult undertaking. Oscar Levant was a genius, and such as many geniuses before and after him, tormented and besieged by personal demons. I'm surprised he survived as long as he did. He was a chain smoker, we are talking 4 packs of cigarettes a day. Smoking even had to be written into his screen persona, it was in his contract. Again, we're talking about a time when tobacco companies had not fallen into the greedy practices of adding a bunch of chemicals to cigarettes. Pity I won't be able to see this amazing play. I hope Sean Hayes gets not only a nomination but wins that Tony.

@rr7firefly Жыл бұрын

When Sean was much younger (2002) he played the role of Jerry Lewis in the tv movie "Martin and Lewis" -- I think that he will receive more attention and cleaner reviews in this newer role. That's a 20 year difference.

@sandyg.3454 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for shining a light on the brilliance and talent of Oscar Levant! I’m a huge fan of Oscar Levant. I Love musicals!!! I Love the musicals of the 1930’s-1960’s! I became introduced to these wonderful old movies because they would come on television on Saturday afternoons when I was a child. I didn’t know Oscar struggled with anything. Finding out in 2023 what those struggles were doesn’t diminish his talent and his brilliance!

@hollyappel4176 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Both of them.

@erindurkin4441 9 ай бұрын

My mom saw him on Broadway today! It was her birthday surprise and treat!

@jaelinsmith5207 Жыл бұрын

CBS Sunday Morning 🌄 that Broadway News lighten my day.

@kristinesanta6971 10 ай бұрын

I love Sean Hayes SO much and now I love him more! Geez... what a talent!! ❤❤❤

@deborahcohen7025 Жыл бұрын

I saw this production in Chicago and it blew me away. Sean Hayes blew me away. It was more than a year ago - maybe 2? - but I felt sure at the time that it was destined for Broadway.

@northwoman639 Жыл бұрын

Saw it there also, at Goodman. Excellent! But this NY production…i feel like -(huddled out here in the still-frigid heartland) - seemed to slip under the radar. I only caught wind when .I heard today's Tony announcements.

@lisafabrizio4467 Жыл бұрын

This needs to be made into a movie!!

@DavidPogue Жыл бұрын

That is a FANTASTIC idea!!

@rickandosca8262 16 күн бұрын

God, I love talent-Hayes and Levant-two great talents.

@bobhess7036 11 ай бұрын

Saw him on Broadway tonight. He was absolutely stunning. He will certainly get a Tony for this role--it demanded so much of the actor. Also, the first time I have ever seen a mid-show standing ovation during a PLAY. Just incredible. Wow.

@Fiawordweaver Жыл бұрын

I love Sean Hayes

@maryrosekent8223 Жыл бұрын

Wow! I wish I could see this-I’ve been a film buff for 45 years and remember the irascible Oscar Levant in not only _Rhapsody in Blue,_ but also the very charming _Bandwagon_ with the luminescent Cyd Charisse.

@toddjaycomedy4536 Жыл бұрын

I saw this play the third night of previews. I wish I could see it again. I am now completely fascinated by both Oscar Levant and Sean Hayes. Amazing talents.

@mrs.m6151 11 ай бұрын

What sweet souls, the both of them. Then and now

@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve 10 ай бұрын

Sean Hayes is a genius❤

@pablopaul6371 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see this Sean is so talented

@seattlesusieq6945 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see this! Have tickets for my visit to NY in June.

@esmeraldamahoney575 7 ай бұрын

Love you Jack or Sean, you are just amazing ❤❤❤❤

@melaniewalters8181 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, Sean. You are a gem.

@barbarap2207 7 ай бұрын

For those of us who will never be able to we it on stage, I hope they film a performance to stream on some platform. Sean Hayes is incredibly talented.

@JoseRamirez-iz6ow 8 ай бұрын

Amazing play. Watched it in july

@jannapeters8506 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite shows!

@trikywu 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations to Sean Hayes - who just won the Tony award last night for this role. Beautifully done!

@thomaswschaller 10 ай бұрын

one of the best things i have ever seen on stage. hayes is just brilliant - and the whole production is first rate

@karenwalter1417 Жыл бұрын

I noticed Oscar Levant decades ago in those ol' black n' white flicks. He caught my eye & I started looking for him... I marveled at his humor, piano talent & those ever-present disgusting cigarettes. So glad Sean Hayes is doing this tribute to Oscar. Hail Oscar! Hail Hayes !

@lizabethhealy5803 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant, as always. ❤

@phoenixjd9690 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Sean Hayes

@TinaTia-eq2kh 11 ай бұрын

We love Sean Hayes and Will & Grace show!!!

@CatsBestFinds59 Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see that show. Sounds very interesting. Sean Hayes is amazing. 👏👏👏

@edithlazenby5839 Жыл бұрын

WOW!! Perfect!!!

@saralynfosnight5139 10 ай бұрын

I remember Oscar Levant. I was a big fan when I was younger.

@juliasmithe Жыл бұрын

Love Sean Hayes’ brilliance!

@annepokras551 Жыл бұрын

Hope it's recorded so we can watch it in the future online!

@CliveNDerek Жыл бұрын

Not everyone has forgotten Oscar Levant. He was before my time, but luckily I've been exposed to artists who came before my time. It's limiting to have only contemporary interests.

@seamlab8870 11 ай бұрын

I didn’t forget about him. On re-runs and old movies his touching humanity and suffering came through. And his talent. Very perilous to inhabit a character like this. Kudos, Sean & Co.

@disarray3714 3 ай бұрын

I didn't forget about him, either. He's a generation before me, but I always tune in when his films roll around on TCM. One odd non-musical gem is "The Ransom of Red Chief" in the O Henry anthology.

@KevinCovington5453 Жыл бұрын

SEAN? I KNOW YOURE READING THIS! 🤣 ...No doubt - Reading your KZfaq comments, its the way you wind-down after the show, after you've played the piano for a few minutes. WE LOVE YOU! CONGRATULATIONS! 😎

@user-lq7uq4vv8r Ай бұрын

So wanted to see this, but alas... Was always a fan of Levants keyboard artistry and venomous humor. Discovered Hayes was one of those genius actors when he played Larry Fine. Had missed the opening credits, and was amazed at the accuracy and nuance of his performance for nearly an hour before realizing it was (the great) Sean Hayes.

@carmelaszymanski8232 Жыл бұрын

Proud of this Gentleman And Gentle Man.. Well done Sir, We'll Done bid THANK YOU

@annaharlan7460 Жыл бұрын

I did not know he played the piano. I just love him.

@bettyboadwine4890 11 ай бұрын

Ohhh WOW!!! He is fabulous and has such an incredibly deep well of talent!! Just Jack! Aka just Oscar!!! Rock on !

@chrismorrison2805 Жыл бұрын

I love them both! Win win all around!

@probi99 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating

@dorothybobo5157 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing subject, actor and writer.

@Hmurr1515 11 ай бұрын

PERFECTTTTTT CASTING

@pushpak Жыл бұрын

Love OL, thanks for doing this Sean et al.

@leebeaven9382 Жыл бұрын

Bravo🎉

@terrywestbrook-lienert2296 11 ай бұрын

Sean Hayes is terrific as the acid tongued Oscar Levant, going by the outtakes I see here.

@RW-ob4en 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic idea!!!

@ragantate3995 Жыл бұрын

Yay Sean! Do tha damn thang! ✨💜✨

@barbarabain4303 Жыл бұрын

so eager to see it.

@hwizell7478 Жыл бұрын

Oscar Levant 🙏

@RonnelsStampStudio 11 ай бұрын

Sean did win the Tony tonight!

@MrJoeybabe25 Жыл бұрын

Despite the pills, mental illness (or maybe because of it) Oscar Levant was one of America's great wits. He was so well known for appearing on Jack Paar's "Tonight" show that it seems like wrong information that IMdB only lists him as a guest five times between 1958 and 1960. So very little trace on tape or kinescope remains of Paar's "Tonight" that it is almost impossible to get a good grip of Levant other than by reading about him.

@mellodeed8550 Жыл бұрын

Love this huy

@mariaroldan4200 Жыл бұрын

Love Sean

@angelinainhollywoodland9023 Жыл бұрын

First of all this is genius and I can't wait to see it. Next: From the snippet you showed where Oscar gets a leave to appear on The Jack Paar Show, the actor who played Jack Paar, I feel (just a note here) that he says his line, which is "Really?!" (perhaps eagerly) a beat and a half too quickly! (Even if you look at the original footage, Jack Paar himself, knew to wait for the laugh, let's face it, that's what made him Jack Paar.) I feel he ought to have held back. However, the play is new and so is the rhythm of it. Really good to see Sean Hayes and doing something so great.

@Kimbaface Жыл бұрын

Congratulations to Sean Hayes on his Tony nomination!

@JGHMusic 10 ай бұрын

Saw this show last week. Electric.

@janeavila7177 Жыл бұрын

Love Sean! I watched Will N Grace to see Jack and Karen!

@Sandy83 8 ай бұрын

I wish I saw it, I didnt know it was a limited run

@adelaferreira4575 Жыл бұрын

Oh Sean you are to pretty and yet such fine actor ,and so talented !

@sclogse1 2 ай бұрын

You need to read Oscar's books. And he has the best line in the film Humoresque.

@karenwalter1417 Жыл бұрын

Please tell me this play/ performance is being filmed for those of us who cannot get to NYC to see it live.

@Mark.G475 Жыл бұрын

Just Jack is great!

@chrisfinch8637 Жыл бұрын

Whatever you do, do not shake Sean Hayes’ hand at 9:02am, because if you do, you’ll end up like Jim McFlinagan, because he got FIIIIIIRRRRRRRREEEEEEDDDDD-UH!

@yvonnecooper5004 Жыл бұрын

I want to see this..I hope Sean wins . He is an alum of Illinois State University.

@joeybaseball7352 Жыл бұрын

When did Sean Hayes get old?

@Sunshine-zm1fx Жыл бұрын

He grew old along with the rest of us.

@Theantichryst 8 ай бұрын

❤

@Deanna65 Жыл бұрын

Something that would be worth seeing

@mlbrooks4066 Ай бұрын

I'd watch Oscar on tv talk shows and just loved the man. There was something brilliant and something pathetic about him at the same time. I didn't get to see Sean Hayes portray him - how about a film of this play, somebody? It's begging for a wider audience.