"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
You know what, this will sound completely out of left field, but I'm gonna throw Faith Dane in the pool. Why not? It's either this or she runs for office in D.C. one more time. And she complains that she didn't get cast every time there's a revival.
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Yes I now these women are much older than normally played, but I think that adds to the humor of it. I would have all three done up in very heavy makeup like they're still trying to makeup as if they were 25. It's almost a "Bette Davis in Baby Jane" effect.
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.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
I think it would be HIGH-larious if they had the past thre Mama Rose's
Tyne, Bernadette and Patti.
"Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport. General opinion's starting to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed, but I don't see that. It seems to me that love is everywhere. Often it's not particularly dignified or newsworthy, but it's always there - fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, old friends. When the planes hit the Twin Towers, as far as I know none of the phone calls from the people on board were messages of hate or revenge - they were all messages of love. If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find that love actually is all around."
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-whatever2
He doesnt much care what you call her anymore, you know...since he's dead.
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As far as the character's proper name, let's not forget something: Rose and Madame Rose are characters in Gypsy, fictionalized versions of a real woman.
"Mama Rose," however, is more than just a popular nickname for the character, it is an instantly recognized cultural symbol that, thanks to the popularity of the show and the various movies, has passed outside the theatre world. It seems rather silly now to debate whether or not the character can be addressed as such.
JRybka, That was why I originally posted those three names. It would be hilarious, a delightful wink and a wonderful commentary. To your 'last three Mama Roses' comment, I only offer one correction, technically speaking, Linda Lavin should replace Tyne on your roster as she replaced Tyne in that revival. Since neither could play a stripper her, I decided that Maureen Moore, Bernadette's always reliable stand-by for her revival, should take the mantle.
Yes I know these women are much older than normally played, but I think that adds to the humor of it. I would have all three done up in very heavy makeup like they're still trying to makeup as if they were 25. It's almost a "Bette Davis in Baby Jane" effect.
Considering the age of the proposed Rose, I'd say they are age-appropriate.
In Rose's Turn, she refers to herself as "Mama" countless times in succession. Hence...Mama Rose. It's not a stretch and no offense has been committed.
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