I just finished reading August Osage County for perhaps the tenth time and I really do believe it to be a modern masterpiece. Is a revival due? Maybe give Laurie Metcalf a few years and she can play Violet?
Apparently Jerry Herman gave his blessing to the revival on the agreement he had a say in who played Dolly and allegedly vetoed Reba, Dolly and Patti LaBelle. I think the closest they got to another name was Queen Latifah but for whatever reason it fell through
I personally would have loved to have seen Lainie Kazan though I doubt she was one of the "names"
SING STREET @ NYTW Dec 1
2019, 11:51:24 AM
Who is Anne L. Nathans character? I don't remember her in the movie
Your Top 10 Shows This Decade Nov 26
2019, 05:47:36 PM
I'm useless at ranking shows I've seen and I'm not sure if you mean "new shows" but still, I want to say the recent Hello, Dolly! revival may be the best thing I've seen this decade. An absolutely flawless, electric production I'll never forget.
A League of Their Own musical - what happened? Nov 5
2019, 10:03:36 AM
I was watching the movie recently and remembered a musical adaptation was announced in 2015 with Jason Robert Brown attached. I did some more googling and came across this blog post in which Jason says he had left the project and that the role of Dottie was being written for Sutton Foster. Has there been any more on this since or is it dead in the water?
Blog post here: http://jasonrobertbrown.com/2018/03/02/residency-set-list-224-sutton-impact/
TINA Previews Oct 11
2019, 12:29:15 PM
Just saw this in London last week and although Adrienne had obviously left the production, I agree with Jordan, an insanely mediocre show. Especially interested to hear what people think of the book which I was surprised was so weak given Katori Hall had written it...
Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven Oct 21
2019, 02:57:10 PM
Quincy has left the production which is dissapointing *but* Elizabeth Rodriguez has joined! http://www.playbill.com/article/stephen-adly-guirgis-halfway-bitches-go-straight-to-heaven-finds-its-full-cast
The Inheritance - Previews Oct 1
2019, 02:30:51 PM
I've heard a lot of people mention how thrilling the end of the first part is. I've only ever read the play and it's unlikely I'll get to see it... can someone explain how its staged?
Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven Sep 21
2019, 03:58:10 PM
Cast has been announced. Very excited for this one! https://atlantictheater.org/production/halfway-bitches-go-straight-to-heaven/
'Sing Street' to Become Stage Musical, open at NYTW Sep 6
2019, 12:59:59 PM
jvoom said: "According to the casting call, the staged reading for this begins next week. Anyone have any ideas who has been cast?"
Responding to my own question ... Julia Murney and Anne L Nathan were involved
BJR said: "It's odd so many on here are gunning for TOOTSIE, but same folks seem mum on this."
I’m certainly not one of the people offended by Tootsie but I suppose I can sort of see why people could take issue with it – a misogynistic man dressing up as a woman to get ahead, no regard to the fact he’s taking a role away from an actress etc. whereas I feel like Mrs. Doubtfire is more innocent in a way? Daniel drags up as a disguise so he can see
Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven Aug 26
2019, 01:59:16 PM
As a huge fan of "The Mother with the Hat" and "Our Lady of 121st" street, I'm very excited for a new Stephen Adly Guirgis play. I believe this had a staged reading not so long ago. Did anyone catch it? Any ideas on who has been cast?
Chicago Film Castings-What could’ve been Aug 14
2019, 10:22:45 AM
Toni Collette was top of the list for Roxie but ultimately the powers that be decided she wasn't a big enough name. Around the same time, Toni also turned down Bridget Jones to do The Wild Party. Both roles of course then went to Renée Zellweger
Matthew Lopez posted two photos on instagram today of the first day of rehearsal. Just a copy of Howards End and a photo of a sign with the artwork saying "rehearsal in progress."
Strange they're literally rehearsing and there's not a single cast announcement. What could they possibly be waiting on?"
I remember reading that in London Vanessa Redgrave didn't join
"Can you confirm anything about them? Did they go with a Broadway name or a movie star?"
Both Broadway names. Bobbie has a Tony Award and won it in the last five years. Jamie was last on Broadway in 2014 but has done a lot of off-broadway/regional and TV/film since then."
Toni Colette was in talks for Sally in the '98 Cabaret revival and then later for Mrs. Lovett and Roxy, both on screen. Ah, what could have been!
I've been on a Theatre Talk binge lately and heard some other interesting ideas. Lily Tomlin was in talks to take over as Violet in August Osage County on Broadway and Joan Rivers mentioned she was approached for the last Annie revival.
I also vaguely recall hearing Reba was in the mix for the LCT South Pacific reviv
