It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Starting 7/13- Page 2
It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Starting 7/13
FunnyGirl617
Chorus Member Joined: 4/23/10
#25It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:31pmsdfhkjwehfradjf OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#26It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:31pm
"Check out the Wikipedia entry for "stunt casting": "
HAHAHAHA. But still come on. Stunt Casting is JERRY SPRINGER in CHICAGO.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
#27It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:32pm
But still come on. Stunt Casting is JERRY SPRINGER in CHICAGO.
Exactly.
#28It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:32pmbroadwayfreak - :)
Just give the world Love.
#29It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:32pmWill they sell Stritch Armstrong dolls at the theater?
#30It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:35pm
Per Telecharge.com: Performances resume July 13 starring Tony®, Grammy® & Golden Globe® Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony® & Emmy ®Award winner Elaine Stritch. Casting after November 7 is TBD.
I suppose this means they're only signed on through 11/7.
#31It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:39pmThere will be an avalanche of gays at this show every night. More than usual.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
wonkit
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/30/08
#32It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:41pmOMG - I have always missed seeing Bernadette Peters live, and now I am definitely getting tickets - multiple performances, ASAP. I think Peters and Hanson will be a very complex pair.
#33It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:42pm
"There will be an avalanche of gays at this show every night. More than usual.'
Those fags would totally be too busy gathering in drag across the road or picketing Alice Ripley's stage door.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
Updated On: 6/7/10 at 05:42 PM
#34It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:42pmMethinks that replacement Tony Award catagory might be put in place next year.
bwaylvsong
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/28/05
#35It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:43pmYay!!!!!!!
#36It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:45pm
"I suppose this means they're only signed on through 11/7."
That's when they leave to start their new crime drama, Peters 'N Stretch, on ABC.
And no one grew into anything new, we just became the worst of what we were."
Auggie27
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/03
#37It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:45pm
To my thinking, the combo of Bernadette and Angela would be ideal, but who cares? I saw Stritch in FULL MONTY last summer at this time, and she was in full command of her unique gifts. I have a feeling she will find a new take on Madame, and we should be open minded.
These two are truly musical theater royalty. Two glorious star talents who've suffered ups and downs in the business, devastating personal losses, and each has a special relationship with the work of Sondheim. It's an emotion-laden reunion with a man who has given them wonderful material in the past, and I'm rooting for its success as much as I could root for anything.
Stunt?
Give me stunts like this every season, and I'll be happy.
"I'm a comedian, but in my spare time, things bother me." Garry Shandling
#38It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:45pmGiven my avatar, it should be no surprise that I've already bought tickets. I've put off seeing this production for so long based on all the bad word of mouth (and the inflated ticket prices and the fact that I can't stand CZJ). But nothing will keep me from seeing these two on stage. I even went to New Jersey to see Stritch in The Full Monty. New Jersey!!
#39It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:46pmI assume Peters and Stritch will use British accents, especially since Hanson is staying. I can't wait to see how it turns out!
#40It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:48pm
"To my thinking, the combo of Bernadette and Angela would be ideal"
I agree there is something that seems reliable/robust about that combination and image, but with Stritch it seems exciting, almost 'exotic'.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
beautywickedlover
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/07
#41It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:51pm
"I assume Peters and Stritch will use British accents, especially since Hanson is staying. I can't wait to see how it turns out"
On her Ask a Star video Bernadette tried to do her British accent from "Song and Dance" for a fan, but she couldn't do it anymore. Maybe she can now.
http://www.broadway.com/videos/138347/ask-a-star-answers-bernadette-peters/
Updated On: 6/7/10 at 05:51 PM
#42It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:52pmWell the production has/had a dialect coach. So hopefully she will work with both actresses extensively.
#43It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:55pm
Am I the only one whose noticed that these women are going to be starring in "A Little Nig"?
This thread is RACIST!!!!
Auggie27
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/03
#44It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:56pmWonder if Stritch will change "bosom(s)" to "boobs"?
"I'm a comedian, but in my spare time, things bother me." Garry Shandling
#45It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:58pmI've never wanted to see a Broadway show so much!
#46It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 6:02pmThank-you Jordan!
Those Blocked: SueStorm. N2N Nate. Good riddence to stupid! Rad-Z, shill begone!
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#47It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 6:07pmThis officially qualifies as a hot ticket.
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Borstalboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/9/04
#48It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 6:09pmHow totally wonderful. I hope both ladies are big hits!
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#49It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIG
Posted: 6/7/10 at 6:12pm
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