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.
In the Heights @ The Kennedy Center Cast? Mar 25
2018, 06:48:58 PM
This looks like a stellar production. I hope they bring it to Broadway. I just adore this show and the cast is incredible.
NYCC Grand Hotel Mar 25
2018, 06:46:19 PM
*If* there are any attempts to transfer this, I can’t imagine that Uranowitz, the Tony-nominated actor who got raves for the best role in the show, would be replaced unless he became unavailable. I’m curious to see whether this will have a life beyond this weekend, Brantley has certainly changed his mind about some shows following the move from City Center to Broadway (LuPone’s GYPSY comes to mind).
Jordan Catalano said: "I’ve seen it three times now. If this doesn’t end up on the top of the critics 10 best lists at the end of the season, I’ll be shocked."
Brantley’s review was decidedly mixed, and I wonder if the fact his review wasn’t a rave will hinder discussions of a Broadway transfer. Something about the show screams Roundabout.
I’m curious, Jordan, who in the cast would you imagine would be “stun
Rocktopia First Preview Mar 21
2018, 06:10:21 PM
Whizzer, I’ve considered you MVP of the board for years based on your brilliantly written reviews. But I didn’t realize how brave you were—bless your heart for putting yourself through this, and we are so lucky you did, this might be one of my all-time favorite threads.
Wow, over $1 million for HELLO, DOLLY! That's incredible. I love that Peters and Garber have proven to be such a winning combination. I really hope Rudin is able to keep the show open past July with yet another stellar pairing.
These numbers are great. How great that MEAN GIRLS broke the million-dollar mark on its first week of previews. And look at MY FAIR LADY playing to 100% capacity--I didn't realize the show was selling as well as it is until I tried getting a pair of tick
DOLLY casting replacements Mar 18
2018, 10:05:49 PM
Renee Elise Goldsberry would be lovely as Irene, actually. There are only a few working actors I can imagine approaching Kate Baldwin’s brilliance and she’s one of them.
DOLLY casting replacements Mar 10
2018, 11:56:42 PM
I really missed Beanie when I saw the show with Peters and Garber. I worry that Kate Baldwin will be similarly difficult to replace. Neither Ashley Brown nor Sierra Boggess are actresses I find particularly funny or world-weary. What Baldwin is doing at the Shubert goes far beyond her pristine, beautiful soprano voice.
Re Mar 1
2018, 05:43:44 PM
It’s clear she is in early talks for a project. I, too, hope it’s Dolly because she’d be incandescent.
My top choices would be Megan Mullally during her break from taping WILL & GRACE or Jane Krakowski, who is younger than most of the names being tossed around but who'd bring a Murphy-level of joy and sensuality to the part. More realistically, Reba would be fantastic. And though I imagine the Audra McDonald rumors are just that, she'd make for a glorious Dolly. Gosh, think of what a brilliant Dolly Levi Jan Maxwell would have made (not that I realistically thin
Whatever happened to the Imelda Staunton GYPSY revival? Feb 17
2018, 06:05:09 PM
I don’t get why people get so bothered by the idea of reviving a show (especially ones that are so beautifully and delicately constructed as to lend themselves to various interpretations) every few years. Someone wrote in another thread that on the West End, this is a general practice — they honor their heritage rather than fixate on how many years it has been since the last production of [insert brilliant play/musical].
Having said that, there was zero reason to bring this production t
QueenAlice said: "Ray -- that rationale is, forgive me, silly.
Neuwirth isn't really right for that role, and I don't think would be very convincing as a vulnerable Russian ballet dancer. Irina Dvorovenko starred in ON YOUR TOES at Encores and apparently was wonderful. She makes a lot more sense.
And Flaemmchen is supposed to be 19. This is not a part for two well established women in their 30s. Shouldn't we be happy they are casting a breakout unkno
Add me to the list of those who find this cast completely underwhelming (save for Uranowitz). How much would I have loved to see Bebe Neuwirth as Elizaveta or the incredible Annaleigh Ashford--or even Megan Sikora--as Flaemmchen. I guess I'll be skipping this one--a surprisingly lukewarm cast for such an incredible show.
Bettyboy72 said: "The selling of pairs of tickets is irritating. I will only be in town for one part and they wont sell me a ticket."
I know, BettyBoy! It’s so annoying. I have the exact same issue. I am in town for the first preview of MILLENNIUM APPROACHES and will not be in town for PERESTROIKA. Are they really not going to sell tickets to single evenings?
