I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
#1I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:07pm
Ever since the other day when I posted on the Encores thread that I thought Sutton Foster would be a good choice to do the show I've been listening to it non stop. Get Patti or Carol in there as the Queen and Cheyenne as Prince Dauntless and you'll get a good audience, I think.
It's been almost 15 years since the last one (WOW) and it's the kind of show that usually does well, isn't it?
#2I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:10pmI am legit all over Patti or Carol as the Queen. AAA+++, Jordan.
When I see the phrase "the ____ estate", I imagine a vast mansion in the country full of monocled men and high-collared women receiving letters about productions across the country and doing spit-takes at whatever they contain.
-Kad
#2I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:11pmIt's most probably way too small of a part for Patti to even consider but she would knock it out of the park.
#3I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:17pmThis could go in the Lunt-Fontanne after the Addams Family closes, and its a kids show. Quadruple plus.
#4I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:18pm
and one of the characters is going to HAVE a kid!
What the WHAT?!
#5I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:19pm
It might be a little on the small side, but I can still think it's a good idea.
I actually also like the idea of Beth Leavel as the Queen.
When I see the phrase "the ____ estate", I imagine a vast mansion in the country full of monocled men and high-collared women receiving letters about productions across the country and doing spit-takes at whatever they contain.
-Kad
#6I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:20pmPatti has taken small roles in concert productions before. She played Yvonne/Blair Daniels in Sunday at Ravinia.
#7I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:21pm
"I actually also like the idea of Beth Leavel as the Queen."
GAY GASP!
#8I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:31pm^ a pearl clutching gasp or one of recognition of total brilliance?
When I see the phrase "the ____ estate", I imagine a vast mansion in the country full of monocled men and high-collared women receiving letters about productions across the country and doing spit-takes at whatever they contain.
-Kad
gypsy4
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/07
#9I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:33pm
I said this two Years ago.
Patti Lupone and Sutton.
the production would make millions.
#10I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:34pm
ew WHY
although Foster would be charming and the show could be cast to high hell, this high school theatre staple has merely an above average book and a lame score. Let it stay dead.
and honestly, what kinda kids these day care about the princess and the pea?
I do have to say that Kathleen Marshall's much edited movie is delightful though, well-cast and entertaining. it works better as such a 90 minute distraction than a full 2 hour musical with lame songs like "Very Soft Shoes"
#11I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:37pm
Why?
Because it's one of my favorite shows and I want to see a full scale revival of it and I'm sure a lot of other people would, also.
And Kathleen Marshall's movie was a mess. A hot tranny mess.
#12I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:40pm
The score to MATTRESS is much better than some of the crap people are writing nowadays.
I'd take a revival of this to the upcoming Addams Family.
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
#13I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 2/13/10 at 12:38amThe show is LOW comedy akin to "Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." I'd get Lea Delaria instead of Foster who was great in the 42nd Street Moon production in 2005. I couldn't picture Carol Burnett in her prime(as well as the creators original choice Nancy Walker) playing any of Foster's roles (eh maybe SHREK) anymore than I can see Sutton as Winifred or Hildy. The role calls for a loud larger than life overpowering yet lovable buffoon. Sarah Jessica Parker didn't fit that bill either.
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#14I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 2/13/10 at 12:49am
Kritzer
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bwaylvsong
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/28/05
#15I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 2/13/10 at 1:25amWhy on earth would you cast Cheyenne as Prince Dauntless? He'd be a great Sir Harry, though!
#16I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 2/13/10 at 2:05amI love the recording with Lewis Cleale, SJP, Krakowsky, etc.
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#17I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 2/13/10 at 4:25am
Love some of these ideas and this show.
Leavel as Queen? Check
Cheyenne as Harry? Check
Borle as Dauntless? CHECK
Sutton as Fred? Check
But I don't think this is a huge attention getter. It's between a rock and a hard place: children's theatre story and dealing with pre marital sex/pregnancy. I know it's not ground breaking or edgy....but it's not exactly KID friendly.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
chrissydee
Featured Actor Joined: 2/21/07
#18I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 2/13/10 at 4:46amAs phenomenal as Sutton would be..... for a BIG name they should have Ellen as Winnifred!!!! She'd be incredible!!
Jon
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/20/04
#19I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 2/13/10 at 2:24pm
Ellen? She's 50.
mattress shouldn't be revived forthe same reason Funny Girl shouldn't be revived. Broadway lacks that bigger-than-life comedienne with a powerful voice.
#20I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 5/2/20 at 10:08amBump. 10 years later and I still want this.
BCfitasafiddle
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/25/20
#21I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 5/2/20 at 11:16am
Annaleigh Ashford? Sarah Stiles? Jessie Mueller?
#22I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 5/2/20 at 11:17amMueller would be fun. But honestly I still kinda want Sutton.
#23I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 5/2/20 at 11:58amHow’s the album with Sarah Jessica Parker? Is it worth a listen?
#24I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Posted: 5/2/20 at 12:12pm
I love it. But then again, I loved the whole production and never understood the negative reviews it got.
