SomethingPeculiar said: "Just occurred to me that the Grandmother character isn't listed in the cast. I wonder if they're trying to get a name, or if the role has been cut? (Glenda Jackson? Angela Lansbury? Judi Dench? Maggie Smith?)"
I’d love to see Estelle Parsons as the Grandmother I think she’d be brilliant
Ms. Harris died over five years ago, is there any reason you're just posting about this now?
The Mother (The Atlantic Theater Company) - Previews Feb 20
2019, 03:19:50 PM
Performances of the US premiere of The Mother by Florian Zeller (The Father) begin tonight at the Linda Gross Theater. The play stars Academy Award Nominee Isabelle Huppert in the title role as well as Chris Noth, Justice Smith, and Odessa Young. Opening Night is set for March 11th.
Anyone going tonight? Cant wait to hear first reports
rattleNwoolypenguin said: "Catherine Zeta Jones as the Witch...can she pull off the silliness of the Act One Witch though?"
I don't know if CZJ could pull off the singing of the Witch or the silliness of Act I. I think Christine Baranski would be a marvelous witch! She's a TV name, a proven live performer, and can pull off both the wacky and the classy.
Into the Woods at The Hollywood Bowl Feb 5
2019, 01:13:44 PM
I’ve only ever been to one show at the Bowl and don’t remember the intermissions being particularly long. How long do they usually run?
Into the Woods at The Hollywood Bowl Feb 5
2019, 12:51:20 PM
This is such a great choice for that huge stage and so many exciting casting opportunities, Id love to see Kristin Bell as the Bakers Wife. Who would you guys like to see in this?
This makes me think of LaChiusa's First Daughter Suite at the Public a few years ago. Who would imagine figures like Barbara Bush and Nancy Reagan breaking into song, but still it worked so well. The composer is challenged with finding a style of music that fits with the rest of the piece, but doesn't betray the true nature of the various figures represented.
Rest in Peace Kaye. I've always loved listening to her as Mama Morton in Chicago with Bebe Neuwirth in the early 90's before the revival in these clips.
I know you said Corey. But Casey can sing as well, they both graduated from Carnegie Mellon, and in my opinion Casey has just as good a voice as his brother.
Jarethan said: "After seeing Mary Poppins, I am convinced that Emily Blunt would make a great Mame. While the role has slowly gotten older, Angela Lansbury was 40 when it opened and, in the story itself, Mame takes in Patrick, who I think is supposed to be 8 when the show begins. Since he is her older brother's son, it is not unreasonable for Mame to be in her 30s. Vera would have to be younger, but Julie Harris was already considered a theatre actress for the ages in her 30s, so
I think Lily Collins and Zac Efron would be a great pair. Amanda Seyfried could be good, but might have aged out of the role. I'd love to see Beanie Feldstein as Betty, but think she may read a little young against someone like Efron. I think Max will have to be cast from the Broadway community, I cant think of a Hollywood actor who would be right for his part.
Would Christine Baranski be a big enough star? I feel like she could be excellent in this. Although, I must admit I'm biased and would watch Christine read the phone book.
