Mimi Stern-Wolfe's Downtown Music Productions will appear in a revival of Harold Rome's witty satire PINS AND NEEDLES, music direction by Stern-Wolfe, stage direction of Jonathan Cerullo. The revue will take place tonight, October 27th at 10 pm and October 28th at 5:30 pm in The Club at LaMaMa E.T.C.
Mimi Stern-Wolfe's Downtown Music Productions will appear in a revival of Harold Rome's witty satire PINS AND NEEDLES, music direction by Stern-Wolfe, stage direction of Jonathan Cerullo. The revue will take place on October 27th at 10 pm and October 28th at 5:30 pm in The Club at LaMaMa E.T.C.
Mimi Stern-Wolfe's Downtown Music Productions will appear in a revival of Harold Rome's witty satire 'Pins and Needles,' music direction by Stern-Wolfe and stage direction by Eleanor Reissa, October 14 & 15 at Theater 80 St. Mark's, as part of the HOWL Festival.
Mimi Stern-Wolfe's Downtown Music Productions will appear in a revival of Harold Rome's witty satire 'Pins and Needles,' music direction by Stern-Wolfe and stage direction by Eleanor Reissa, October 14 & 15 at Theater 80 St. Mark's, as part of the HOWL Festival.
Mimi Stern-Wolfe's Downtown Music Productions will appear in a revival of Harold Rome's witty satire 'Pins and Needles,' music direction by Stern-Wolfe and stage direction by Eleanor Reissa, October 14 & 15 at Theater 80 St. Mark's, as part of the HOWL Festival.
As has been speculated, Barbra Streisand may still play Mama Rose in a new GYPSY movie despite author Arthur Laurents' recent death. The sixty-nine-year-old legend was enlisted to play Mama Rose but then, Laurents decided not to go ahead with the idea, mostly because he didn't think another movie version was necessary, only to have seconds thoughts just before he passed.
In a statement posted on the star's web site, Barbra Streisand writes 'Arthur and I go way back to 'I Can Get It For You Wholesale' in 1962. Then we did 'The Way We Were' in 1973 and we were about to do 'Gypsy' together.
He created people you care about because he cared about people. I spoke to him a few weeks ago and he sounded so strong, as always. He was lucky to have lived a full and creative life up 'til the very end.
I'll miss working with him again.'
Barbra Streisand is still set to play Mama Rose in GYPSY movie, despite author Arthur Laurents' death, according to Michael Musto of The Village Voice.
Back on March 21, Deadline.com reported that despite comments that Arthur Laurents made to the Hartford Courant earlier this month, that a GYPSY movie starring Barbra Streisand is still a possibility.
Patti LuPone was asked about the potential of the film during an interview with Fort Worth theatre web site, theaterjones.com.
Any thoughts on the Barbra Streisand Gypsy remake that's off and on again?
Doesn't that tell you it's not going to happen? Arthur Laurents told me the three actresses he had in mind for the role, and of the three, Streisand was the best choice. I think she's the best choice.
Do you think it will ever happen?
I hope it doesn't?ha! Movie musicals aren't done well anyway. There's no time for applause for the numbers. They aren't shot correctly?you need to see the dancing. If Streisand gave herself over to the part...singing 'Rose's Turn' is all about giving up control and discovering it every time. I think Streisand is very in control. She would be like, 'I'm going to fart, and everyone's going to hear it!'
Deadline.com is now reporting that despite comments that Arthur Laurents made to the Hartford Courant earlier this month, that a GYPSY movie starring Barbra Streisand is still a possibility. They report that 'a deal is close to being made at Universal Pictures, with Joel Silver producing. Streisand's still in as Rose and so are book writer Arthur Laurents and lyricist Stephen Sondheim.' and that 'Multiple sources said that the deal that's closing gives the show creators a strong say over the screenwriter, director, choreographer and who'll play the roles of Herbie and Louise. Warner Bros retains the rights to be co-financier after it rejected a deal that would have granted those same approvals to heirs.'
Now, Arthur Laurents tells the Hartford Courant that the film as did. As per the paper: 'But now Laurents says the film version is not going to happen 'for a really fascinating reason, much bigger than 'Gypsy.' '
According to the NY Times, Broadway's Arthur Laurents and partner, Tom Hatcher have awarded playwright Jeff Talbott their first Laurents-Hatcher Award. Talbott, an actor who's play THE SUBMISSION will make its off- Broadway debut at MCC Theatre this year, will receive a $150,000 prize.
Barbra Streisand has confirmed to the LA Times that she will indeed star in a new film version of GYPSY. The news leaked 'a little early, because the deal wasn't finished,' Streisand said. 'I am not sure about directing it. It may just be too much. I know I will be playing the part. It's like a bookend starting with 'Funny Girl.'
The New York Times has gotten more information on the story, talking to both Arthur Laurents and to Stephen Sondheim who told them that Warner Brothers and Joel Silver are on board as producers, and that he'd (Laurents) suggested Tom Hanks for Herbie, an idea that he says Barbra Streisand loved.
Laurents also says that Streisand is no longer going to direct the film, as she once wanted to but instead will just play the part.
Michael Riedel is reporting in the New York Post today that straight from the mouth of bookwriter Arthur Laurents is word that Barbra Streisand is 'deep in negotiations to direct, produce and star in a movie version of GYPSY' for which Laurents has given her approval.
Laurents, who directed Streisand in her first Broadway show, I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE, and who wrote THE WAY WE WERE for her said that he's has long talks with her on the subject, and that 'She had a mother who she always thought was Mama Rose. I don't want to get into the details, but the point is she knows. She's got it in her. She's going to be much more than people expect.'
Masterworks Broadway, a label born out of the SONY/BMG merger, has gathered together collection of these 'sleeper' hits sung by some of the theater's most talented performers in its new release, 'Broadway Scene Stealers,' featuring songs sung by supporting characters in musicals.
Bruce F. Winston remembers his 'musical theatre mentor' Harold Rome, the composer/lyricist of Call Me Mister, Fanny, I Can Get It for You Wholesale and more
The York Theatre Company will present I Can Get It for You Wholesale, the 52nd musical presentation in its Musical in Mufti Series of staged concerts, by Jerome Weidman and Harold Rome, on October 21, 22 and 23.
The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) will begin its 2005-2006 season with a collection of six 'Musicals in Mufti' - musical theatre gems in staged concert performances.
Liz Callaway has replaced Rachel York in the cast of The Broadway Musicals of 1962 at Town Hall, June 13th
The concert, devoted to The Broadway Musicals of 1962 will take place at Town Hall on Monday, June 13th and also star Felicia Finley, Danny Gurwin, Christine Pedi, and Scott Coulter.
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