If it does happen, I hope it's not with Michelle Dockery, who couldn't be more miscast in the Faye Dunaway role. I'd love to see Cranston as Howard Beale, though.
Moulin Rouge Colonial Theatre Previews Aug 4
2018, 06:03:01 PM
I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that people’s first reaction is to assume that Olivo “needs to go” because apparently it’s her fault that she was cast opposite an actor who’s struggled to come across as anything but a boy (and not a particularly interesting one at that) in every major role he’s had. Why any creatives or producers thought to cast one of the most beautiful women to grace the stage opposite a not-that-talented kid (he’s older than me but still a kid in my eyes) is beyond me? I wis
Worse British/American Accent Jul 23
2018, 01:20:03 AM
I thought Susan Brown’s accent as Hannah Pitt in ANGEL was so awful and distracting. It was the only flaw I found in an otherwise brilliant production.
PalJoey, forgive them for they know not what they do. They are too young, I suppose, to remember the days when we could have pages upon pages discussing your memories of working with Bernstein and his notes to you (or was it Robbins?), your devastating experience seeing so many of the dancers in the 1980s WEST SIDE STORY revival, and, of course, all things FOLLIES.
I miss the days the board looked like that, but those days are long over. All things beautiful must die, in
Was Betty Buckley banned from Broadway? Jul 6
2018, 05:17:22 PM
She also is a regular fixture on M. Night Shyamalam’s films. And as Brody and others pointed out, she’s not based in NY.
I do wonder which roles she could have legitimately played in Broadway productions over the past few years. I’d certainly love to hear her sing “Pink” at some point. And I’ve only listened to her performance in GREY GARDENS, but based on that and the reviews she’s gotten for it, it’d be incredible if she played the role in NY (not necessarily on Broadway).
Tag said: "^You're never going to see another A-list celeb tackling this role(they wouldn't touch it, it's Meryl's role). So it won't be Zeta-Jones, or anyone of that stature. You'll get an A-list Broadway star."
That makes sense, Tag, and I agree. I’d actually prefer an A-list Broadway star, but I wish more movie stars were willing to support brand new musicals.
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA: The Musical Jul 2
2018, 11:48:59 PM
LuPone couldn’t be more wrong for Miranda. She’s a marvelous actor, but she’s also big and brassy and the opposite of understated. Chenoweth (whom I adore) would be so incredibly miscast — we don’t need another PROMISES, PROMISES situation. Remember that Streep’s key to playing Miranda was her decision to never scream or raise her voice (based on her experience with directors like Clint Eastwood). I’m not saying other actresses need to do the same thing, but Streep’s performance surely defined h
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA: The Musical Jul 2
2018, 06:19:13 PM
Anne Hathaway hate is so 2012. Her performance in OCEAN’S 8 is nothing short of inspired, suggesting that she’s only getting better with age (and for the record, though I was left cold by everything about the LES MIS movie, Hathaway has been spectacular in so many movies and let’s not forget she got a rave from Brantley when she was in CARNIVAL at City Center).
Love the idea of Denee Benton as Andy.
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA: The Musical Jul 2
2018, 03:29:00 PM
Tilda Swinton has been outspoken about her dislike of theatre, and has repeatedly said she has no interest in doing theatre (which is such a shame).
Donna Murphy seems like the natural choice to play Miranda, though Krakowski would be brilliant as well. I hope they do a better job at finding a really spectacular actress to play Andy than the MEAN GIRLS team did with the casting of Cady. I’d love to see Ashley Park or Sarah Hyland (especially if rumors that MODERN FAMILY will end soon ar
LesWickedly said: "ray-andallthatjazz86 said: "I guess if we want to be kind we can call Jesse Green’s review “mixed.” But if you know anything about subtext, he clearly hated it except for De Jesus."
You mean Ben Brantley."
You are correct. I got the names mixed up after reading Jesse Green’s review for JAGGED LITTLE PILL right after. I’ll edit my original post.
I guess if we want to be kind we can call Ben Brantley’s review “mixed.” But if you know anything about subtext, he clearly hated it except for De Jesus.
Will Sheridan Smith ever come to Broadway? May 21
2018, 05:59:33 PM
I certainly hope she comes to Broadway. As someone else noted, her Elle Woods—based on the recording alone—managed to turn LEGALLY BLONDE into the fun star turn that it was meant to be. It’s always shocking to me how dull the Broadway recording is, especially when compared to the addictive Smith-led West End album. I hope she gets the chance to headline a big brassy show (SWEET CHARITY, anyone?) on Broadway sooner rather than later.
Littleshopofcarrie said: "Sutton Foster as Cassie, please."
I think even Foster herself knows how horribly miscast she’d be as Cassie and probably has too much respect for dancers to take on the role. I hope they go the AMERICAN IN PARIS route and cast dancers who can pull off that beautiful choreography. I recall Megan Sikora doing some beautiful dancing in CURTAINS and APPLAUSE at City Center. Is she a trained dancer? I’d love to see her in th
Santino leaving Dolly? May 5
2018, 06:23:09 PM
Fontana’s work in CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND was genius. But he does seem like an odd fit for this role. Christopher Dante White was superb when I saw him the night before Bernadette Peters’ official opening night. He was probably the only replacement who didn’t make me miss the actors I had originally seen the previous times I saw the show (Murphy, Hyde Pierce, Creel, and the incomparable Beanie Feldstein).
Bwayfan292 said: "Do you think she could be playing Cynthia weilinstead of Carole King?"
I highly doubt that as the headliner of a successful network show, Benoist would be cast in the supporting role of Cynthia Weil. I think she’d be miscast as Weil. She’s perfect for Carole King, though, I would revisit the show just to see her in it. I loved it with Jesse Mueller.
I know some people are huge fans of Bundy, but I just don't get it. LEGALLY BLONDE with Bundy was a middle-of-the-road, inoffensive if slightly obnoxious show with promise. LEGALLY BLONDE with Sheridan Smith (based on the cast recording and clips online) was a revelation--not that it was all of the sudden a masterpiece, but it became the bubble gum fun show it was meant to be, with some genuinely hilarious moments and an Elle Woods that managed to make you root for her *and* not miss
Does anyone know if they actually were ever in serious talks with any stars to replace Peters? Or was this the plan all along? I remember there were rumors around the time that Bette Midler left that she would possibly return, but that obviously doesn't mean that those rumors were true at the time.
DAME, my first question was whether Donna would return as Midler's alternate, but my second was, "is Beanie coming back?" Because I agree with you, that girl did nothin
Will We Ever Get Mary Stuart Masterson Back On Broadway? Apr 1
2018, 07:01:26 PM
Thank you for sharing those clips, Jordan. I didn’t get to see her live, but I remember becoming obsessed with the NINE recording when I came across it in my local library soon after it came out (my first exposure to NINE) and ever since I have been a huge fan of Mary Stuart Masterson’s genius take on Luisa. She’s always been incredibly underrated. I would have hoped she’d have a thriving Broadway career. She can sing like the best of them but more importantly she knows how to act through song.
evic said: "I am laughing thinking about the stunt casting for this if The Weisslers pick it up to transfer. Melanie Griffith as Ballerina, Lea Delaria as Raffaella and Usher as The Baron. Brandy as Flaemchen....et. al."
Yeah...the PIPPIN cast they put together with such outrageous, non-talented choices as Andrea Martin, Patina Miller, Terrence Mann, Charlotte d’Amboise, and Rachel Bay Jones was lol-worthy.
