Pink as Hedwig?! - Page 2

[Jane2]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 11:37am

This is slightly off-topic, but while we're discussing past Hedwigs, did anybody see Cerveris? I would love to hear (or HEAR) anything about that performance.

Michael was a very popular Hedwig. After JCM, there were varied opinions on who was the best Hedwig. Half the people were for Cerveris, and half were for Kevin Cahoon.

Michael, in JCM's own words, sang the show better than he did. Michael affected the accent strongly, and emoted quite strongly. His transformation during Wicked Little Town reprise was breathtaking. I wish you could all see it.

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 11:38am

Wow, jealous! Thanks.

[Jane2]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 11:39am

"Jane, I long for you to be indiscreet just this once."

I can't. It wouldn't be nice at all. If we were in person, that would be different, but not in a public forum.

[jbroadway4]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 11:39am

This is kind of briliant casting. I hope this actually happens!

[Jane2]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 11:41am

"How did they do the Wicked Little Town reprise?"

She was wearing a tightly wrapped around bandage sort of getup. It was supposed to be flesh colored.

[Jane2]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 11:43am

"This is kind of briliant casting. I hope this actually happens!"

Really? I wish much better for this show.

[Kad]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 12:10pm

Well, if they want to keep the show open after NPH's departure, which they obviously do, they're going to need names who can sing this score night after night. P!nk is certainly a name, she can certainly sing, and she'll attract an audience willing to shell out cash for tickets.

The Ally Sheedy experiment failed because Ally Sheedy was totally unequiped mentally and physically for live performance.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 12:12pm

I saw Michael Cerveris. God was he a damn fine Hedwig.

I also loved Cahoon's Hedwig, but Cerveris was able to shift from gargoyle to vulnerable with a shift in the lights and and a subtle movement.

[Jane2]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 12:18pm

Namo, how bout that transformation during Wicked Little Town reprise? It was like watching a physical rebirth. Actually it was. Even after watching it every night, it never became routine. I'd give anything to see it now. Oh, wait.....

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 12:20pm

I would CERTAINLY give anything to see it for the first time.

[Visceral_Fella]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 12:22pm

I would love this!

[theatregeek6]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 12:22pm

So a female Hedwig doesn't work but we should buy an African American Rose or a white Eponine who grows up to black. So keeping score.....

A black Mama Rose is ok
You can chance race as you grow up
You can be too old for a role
A woman can't play a transsexual
It would be ok to have a black Mary Lincoln but not a white Billie Holiday
(Yes these are from actual posts)


Keeping track of the BWW rules of casting. Method is much more complicated than I thought. I'm glad I don't work for Telsey

[Sauja]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 12:23pm

While my dream is for John Cameron Mitchell to give it another go (I missed him off-Broadway but caught Matt McGrath and Michael Cerveris), I would understand if he didn't want to take another go at the part 15 years on.

As far as Pink, I can't help but admit I do really enjoy the idea. She was fantastic in the otherwise not very good Thank You for Sharing. And she's a wonderful rock vocalist and consummate performer. I also admit that I'm fascinated by the idea of a female Hedwig. It's an interesting way to further subvert gender expectations in the show, and while it confuses the late transition (avoiding spoilers), I can't imagine that the creative team wouldn't be able to find a way to address those issues. I would absolutely get a ticket and hope for the best. I wouldn't be shocked if it didn't work, but I also don't think I'd be remotely surprised if it did.

[haterobics]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 12:26pm

"So a female Hedwig doesn't work but we should buy an African American Rose or a white Eponine who grows up to black. So keeping score....."

If someone in some thread says something once, that represents the thinking of the whole site?!

If a specific user was OK with one but not the other, then fine. But otherwise, you're putting way too much thought into this site yet still coming up empty for a conclusion...

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 12:28pm

Adam Levine.

[Jane2]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 12:28pm

"A woman can't play a transsexual"

No one said that. The discussion is about a woman playing Hedwig. We're taking one specific example. don't generalize.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 12:29pm

or Adam Lambert.

[newintown]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 12:34pm

Adam Ant?

[newintown]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 12:36pm

Adam Sandler?

[darquegk]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 12:45pm

I have no problem believing Pink could bring it to the songs, and I see no reason to believe she's physically unsuited, as a woman, for the role. What I DON'T know about, however, is her acting. I know she acts, and she's been pretty good in a handful of small roles and horror films. But does she have it in her to sustain an extended 90-minute character monologue interspersed with songs?

Now, Amanda Palmer, love her or hate her, seems like a more logical but less exciting fit. Ditto Cyndi Lauper even, though she's too old for the role and wouldn't do it anyway (although she sounds good on the Hedwig tribute album).

[haterobics]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 12:45pm

Adam Rich... "Luther, darling, believe me... 8 is enough!"

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 12:48pm

I think the travesty of Ally as Hedvig will put a damper on casting a woman when there are lots of male Adams who could play the role.

Adam West?

[haterobics]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 12:51pm

"I think the travesty of Ally as Hedvig will put a damper on casting a woman when there are lots of male Adams who could play the role."

Amy Adams, best of both worlds!

[newintown]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 12:59pm

Adam Guettel? He hasn't written anything in a while.

[haterobics]

Posted: 5/15/14 at 1:12pm

I love Counting Crows, so Adam Duritz would be divine. Plus, he knows his way around a wig, obviously...