So there's been talk of a straight play adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman coming to Broadway. However, I would much prefer and be thrilled with a revival of the musical version. I always thought this was one of the last great american musicals. While the subject matter might have left some squeamish back in the early 90's today I'm sure it would be far less shocking. Let's see I can think of many possibilities for the dual starring role of Aurora/Spider Woman. Some that come to mind would be Catherine Zeta Jones, Bernadette Peters, Deborah Cox.
It really is a fine slice of musical theater. One of those rare musicals that actually boasts a sophisticated solid book by Terrence Mc Nally, an amazingly engaging score by Kander and Ebb and great dance numbers all in one fabulous package. I saw it many times during the run with both Chita Rivera and Vanessa Williams. Both were equally amazing in the role, but each of them put their own unique spin into it. It's rare that a musical has all of these ingredients coming together so smoothly. It won many prizes at the Tonys that year including best musical and Chita won for best actress. However, it ran just about 2 years and I truly thought it deserved a longer run.
I'm sorry I stand correct, luvtheatertrash. Yes, it was a novel, play and a movie before it's musicalization. My bad.
Updated On: 11/8/12 at 11:35 AM
Saw this show because we couldn't get tix for Glenn Close in Sunset Blvd and absolutely loved it. Vanessa Williams and Brian Stokes Mitchell were great. Would love to see it revived.
Aurora really needs to be a great dancer. As much as everyone loved Vanessa Williams, I don't think she danced it as well as it should have been danced.
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
Naya Rivera would be my choice. Ryan Murphy isn't using her enough on Glee so why shouldn't she come to Broadway?
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
I thought Williams danced well enough. If you recall the dance numbers were not choreographed all that intricately. While, Chita was considered a legit "dancer" it was her first time back on stage dancing after an accident which left her with rods in her legs etc. Vocally, Williams was much better than Chita so it all balanced out. What was interesting is that Chita brought old time glamour and Vanessa brought a more sexy brand of glamour. Both of which worked to perfection.
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My NO. 1 choice for which musical should be revived. I love Kander & Ebb and KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMEN is my favorite of their works. There are a number of women whom I think could play Aurora successfully, but someone suggested Bernadette Peters! Huh?!?!
Naya Rivera would be fabulous, but I wish she were maybe four or five years old. Catherine Zeta-Jones would be marvelous. This is what she should have brought to Broadway over Night Music: a flashy musical with lots of dancing!
Also, I'm not sure why, but I feel like Aaron Tveit could be an interesting Molina.
"I saw Pavarotti play Rodolfo on stage and with his girth I thought he was about to eat the whole table at the Cafe Momus." - Dollypop
Closer to (Broadway) home, both Sara Ramirez and Karen Olivo could do it. But they are high flying belters, and I love that the score lays low for Aurora. Not saying it can't work in transposed keys, but a deeper toned voice really works beautifully.
CZJ or Vanessa are perfect for this! Bring it back to Broadway soon!
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There's so much waiting for Naya Rivera on Broadway. I'd love to see her do Julie in Show Boat in a few years.
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
Beyonce would be marvelous! She has a nice lower range, but I think some keys might have to be raised. Plus, getting to see Beyonce on Broadway would be a massive occasion.
"I saw Pavarotti play Rodolfo on stage and with his girth I thought he was about to eat the whole table at the Cafe Momus." - Dollypop
Beyonce, please spare us thank you. She's sooooo overated!! If were going into the pop basket then lets go for the ultimate, Madonna. Now, that would be more like it.
It's so interesting, you can always tell who the youngens on here are just by their posts.
Updated On: 11/8/12 at 01:16 PM
I'm 38 years old, jackass. I saw Spiderwoman twice on Broadway (once with Chita Rivera, once with Vanessa Williams).
Beyonce is an infinitely better singer than the Skeletor that was once Madonna. She's sexy as hell. She got great moves. And she brings a little bit of ethnic flavor. Oh...and she's a better actress (though that's more of a race to the bottom).
Your suggestion of Madonna is...well...it's something.