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Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Liza's Headband
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/13
#25Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/2/14 at 8:12pm
"She would be FIERCE! "
You know Audra has already done the Beggar Woman in Sweeney Todd... and yes, she was fierce. in the 2000 Philharmonic concert with George and Patti. I cannot find any video but there is audio of the concert on YouTube and you can always buy the live recording.
#26Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/3/14 at 10:43amSurprised the Phil hasn't released photos of the stage like they did with Carousel last year. Very curious to see what this is going to look like.
#27Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/3/14 at 5:54pmSo two days before the concert, and there's still no Beggar Woman listed on the Phil's website.
Emmaloucbway
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/16/11
#28Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/3/14 at 7:11pmAdele Dazeem.
#29Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/3/14 at 7:15pmBernadette make a cameo!!!!!!! Plz.
"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
TheGingerBreadMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/12
#30Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/3/14 at 10:46pmI called yesterday to ask about this, and a very friendly man instructed me to call back today when they would have production crew available, so I did. Today I was answered by a not so friendly man who refused to do more than look at their website cast list, which I told him I had already done.
#31Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/3/14 at 10:59pmIf they are deliberately not announcing it it's probably going to be someone very interesting. Perhaps they are taking a cue from the story and letting the identity of the actor be as mysterious as the identify of the character
Emma White
Featured Actor Joined: 2/11/13
#32Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/3/14 at 11:25pmVery weird. I can't imagine it's a big name, or they would certainly be using it for publicity.
"Nice is different than good."
#33Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/3/14 at 11:46pm
Exactly. I can't think of many logical explanations:
* They cast the role at the last minute and didn't have time to update the website
* There is a 'directional choice' to try to make the twist less obvious by making the beggar woman less important/part of the ensemble (i.e., not giving a name). But this doesn't make sense because surely it would be in the program
* Sondheim asked Bernadette to do a 'favour', and because Bernadette wanted to play Lovett she doesn't want to take any recognition for her part. (More likely that ROCKY will win the Tony for best score).
I think the first reason is the most likely?
"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
#34Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/4/14 at 12:20am
Contractually they would be required to update the website unless that performer asked them not too.
#35Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/4/14 at 12:41am
This is only related as an offshoot to the topic, but I wanted to avoid making a new thread if possible - does anyone know where the stage door is for Avery Fisher Hall? Would it be the same as it is for the Vivian Beaumont?
The boyfriend and I would love to meet Emma if she is gracious enough to come out after the performance.
2010
Feb. 28 - Looped, Feb. 28 - Next to Normal, March 4 - Hair, March 11 - A Little Night Music, March 24 - Time Stands Still, April 6 - La Cage Aux Folles, April 10 - Anyone Can Whistle (City Center), April 10 - Looped, May 9 - Enron, May 15 - A Little Night Music, May 15 - A Behanding In Spokane, May 30 - A Behanding In Spokane, May 30 - A Little Night Music, June 20 - A Little Night Music, June 23 - Red, June 23 - Sondheim on Sondheim, July 13 - A Little Night Music, July 18 - The Grand Manner (Lincoln Center)
#36Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/4/14 at 12:42am
. Perhaps they are taking a cue from the story and letting the identity of the actor be as mysterious as the identify of the character
Ah! That would be pretty awesome.
indytallguy
Broadway Star Joined: 7/13/08
#37Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/4/14 at 4:35amIt's totally gonna be Angela Lansbury.
#38Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/4/14 at 8:49amIt's gonna be Helena Bonham Carter. Just wait.
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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#39Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/4/14 at 9:11amIsn't Lansbury in the middle of Blithe Spirit rehearsals in London?
henrikegerman
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/29/05
#40Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/4/14 at 9:25amVictoria Clark?
indytallguy
Broadway Star Joined: 7/13/08
#41Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/4/14 at 9:33amLansbury was just wishful thinking on my part. Circle of Life and all.
TheGingerBreadMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/12
#42Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/4/14 at 11:12am
It's gonna be Helena Bonham Carter. Just wait.
THAT would be amazing. She would kill it. (no pun intended)
I wouldn't mind Victoria Clark either.
Angela looks/is too old to be believable as Sweeney's wife.
Updated On: 3/4/14 at 11:12 AM
#43Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/4/14 at 11:17am
This is only related as an offshoot to the topic, but I wanted to avoid making a new thread if possible - does anyone know where the stage door is for Avery Fisher Hall? Would it be the same as it is for the Vivian Beaumont?
The stage door is on the south side of 65th Street. When you exit the theater make two rights and go down the steps towards 65th Street and the stage door is immediately on your right.
#44Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/4/14 at 11:18amClark would be excellent - she could perform the role with her eyes closed considering all the practice she has from "Cinderella", not to mention playing the role before. But surely we would have heard by now if Clark was about to miss a week of Cinderella.
"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
#45Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/4/14 at 11:20am
Well Clark has already played the role - she appears in the televised concert version featuring LuPone and Hearn.
My initial thought was Donna Murphy since the announcement of her involvement in any project is usually announced very late.
#46Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/4/14 at 11:49amOh, Helena Bonham Carter. I'd be pleased.
#47Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/4/14 at 12:51pmThank you, Frogs!
2010
Feb. 28 - Looped, Feb. 28 - Next to Normal, March 4 - Hair, March 11 - A Little Night Music, March 24 - Time Stands Still, April 6 - La Cage Aux Folles, April 10 - Anyone Can Whistle (City Center), April 10 - Looped, May 9 - Enron, May 15 - A Little Night Music, May 15 - A Behanding In Spokane, May 30 - A Behanding In Spokane, May 30 - A Little Night Music, June 20 - A Little Night Music, June 23 - Red, June 23 - Sondheim on Sondheim, July 13 - A Little Night Music, July 18 - The Grand Manner (Lincoln Center)
#48Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/4/14 at 1:11pm
I just called them and it's Bernadette Peters!!!!
Jks. "I don't have that information. It's not in any of our press releases - we have the 7 primary cast members".
"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
dreaming
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/24/09
#49Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/4/14 at 1:12pm
If it was Helena Bonham-Carter, I'd be willing to bet they'd have announced it, because her name sure would bring money in.
It might be Clark and they might be keeping it quiet because she's in Cinderella. (I don't know, that's speculation.) I think Rebecca Luker would be a good choice.
I adore Donna Murphy, but does she have the upper register for this role? It's a pretty high role.
