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#50Company London
Posted: 10/3/18 at 11:37am
I agree, it needs to be Benanti. Sutton is too wholesome for this role. Bobbie needs an edge, it’s not a cutesy role.
But am I the only one who would be surprised if they don’t bring Craig over? Especially if she gets the expected raves from critics?
raddersons
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/14/13
#51Company London
Posted: 10/3/18 at 11:50am
Have the keys of the songs been changed to fit a woman's voice? Is Bobbie an alto or a sporano?
#52Company London
Posted: 10/3/18 at 12:02pm
I have no interest in seeing a milquetoast, generic, performer like Sutton tackle this role. Laura Benanti is a far more interesting choice. However, if there truly is a "name" attached, I'm going to assume that name is outside of the Broadway community. Neither Foster nor Benanti qualify as names.
But if Rosalie Craig gets rave reviews I don't see them dropping her. And I don't see this transferring without LuPone, either.
#53Company London
Posted: 10/3/18 at 12:09pm
What non-singer (male) has played Bobby? His original five songs were difficult enough (okay, maybe not "Barcelona"
and now most productions add "Being Alive, Part A" to close the first act.
I'm not saying only Josh Groban can play the part, but I've seen a dozen or more productions since 1970 and all the Bobbys could at least sing well enough.
JBC3
Broadway Star Joined: 4/9/17
#54Company London
Posted: 10/3/18 at 12:15pmIn this production, LuPone is not as necessary as in traditional casting, particularly if a name is cast as Bobbie.
#55Company London
Posted: 10/3/18 at 1:34pm
Does anyone actually think LuPone, who has been involved in a lawsuit over a broken contract, wouldn't have first refusal for a transfer in writing?
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
#56Company London
Posted: 10/3/18 at 11:37pm
I don't want him to leave his current show just yet, and it wouldn't work schedule-wise (I guess), but picture this:
Jordan Donica singing Another Hundred People as one of Bobbi's boyfriends.
#57Company London
Posted: 10/3/18 at 11:56pmAnne Hathaway would be incredible.
"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
bwayboy22
Broadway Star Joined: 5/9/12
#58Company London
Posted: 10/4/18 at 12:32am
For some reason I keep thinking of Scarlett Johansson, I don't even love the idea, but every time I see this thread that's the star I think of.
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#59Company London
Posted: 10/4/18 at 12:47am
I don't think Benanti's voice suits this at all. She's got a gorgeous legit voice, but this needs a strong belter. And I don't think I see her bringing the house down with "being alive."
SomethingPeculiar
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/15/14
#60Company London
Posted: 10/4/18 at 1:34am
I wouldn't believe anything LuPone says about future projects after her whole "I'm done with musicals" narrative during WAR PAINT. And I couldn't see this transferring without her at least being offered Joanne. She's a savvy lady: if it's well-received, this could be her third Tony.
If the production and Craig's performance get rave reviews, it could be packaged as "straight from London with its original stars!" If it doesn't get money reviews, it would be a big risk to transfer it without a star (unless a non-profit like LCT or Roundabout or even the Public wanted to pick it up). I really like the Anne Hathaway suggestion!
And of course the most important factor...it needs Mr. Sondheim's thumbs-up!
#61Company London
Posted: 10/4/18 at 2:43am
I feel that LuPone quote is frequently misunderstood. The context was she thought she’d never get another good role and therefore is probably done. Not that she is literally retiring.
I personally agree though it seems likely she would be needed? Who would replace her?
"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
lotiloti
Broadway Star Joined: 1/23/06
#62Company London
Posted: 10/4/18 at 4:30am
If it has a Broadway run, it will be with RC.
Every time a West End show transfers, you all immediately start recasting with a 'named star'
You did it with 'Matilda' . Bertie Carval, apparently not being a big enough name to sell the show.
He got raves.
The show and Sondheim are the stars
Just because you haven't heard of the actor/s in question. Don't dismiss them , as unworthy on a
chance to repeat the rave performances in NY.
The same goes in reverse , Broadway to London
JBC3
Broadway Star Joined: 4/9/17
#63Company London
Posted: 10/4/18 at 4:46amSince when does Company get produced because of who might play Joanne?
#64Company London
Posted: 10/4/18 at 5:38am
* The show is definitely not the star. It was revived recently and was a major financial failure
* While it is common for London shows to transfer the cast, it isn’t always. In fact the last London transfer of a Sondheim revival replaced stars with genuine names (Night Music). I don’t see it as unreasonable then that given this and the fact that no one goes to Sondheim shows without stars there could be rumors that they are considering finding a name for a transfer.
* A revival won’t be built upon Joanne but this is Patti LuPone as Joanne, which is a completely different proposition. One of the few Broadway stars that actually sells tickets. Who would want to throw money at this if LuPone isn’t involved? Unless they can get Hathaway or Scarlett as discussed earlier, I certainly wouldn’t go near this with a dime without LuPone.
"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: 10/4/18 at 05:38 AM
#65Company London
Posted: 10/4/18 at 7:04amI honestly think even discussing the possibility of this transferring without LuPone is ridiculous.
#66Company London
Posted: 10/4/18 at 8:41am
ljay889 said: "I honestly think even discussing the possibility of this transferring without LuPone is ridiculous."
Agreed. It's like imagining ANGELS coming over without Nathan Lane. It's probably have the reason it would.
As for Craig, she's going to have to get raves so the performance could be considered a Don't Miss. But I think it's likelier than not. The entire cast? That's seems a little less likely.
#67Company London
Posted: 10/4/18 at 9:10amI feel that if this transfers (which I hope it does) Craig, LuPone, and Bailey would transfer with it.
raddersons
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/14/13
#68Company London
Posted: 10/4/18 at 9:38am
JBC3 said: "Since when does Company get produced because of who might play Joanne?"
I think the real question is: Since when does a show with Patti LuPone not get produced? We saw Warpaint. The show wasn't selling tickets. Patti was.
JBC3
Broadway Star Joined: 4/9/17
#69Company London
Posted: 10/4/18 at 10:00am^ Perhaps but look at how that ultimately turned out, and we are not 100% sure she wants to do it over here. Updated On: 10/4/18 at 10:00 AM
SomethingPeculiar
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/15/14
#70Company London
Posted: 10/4/18 at 10:04am
I love Patti but she doesn't sell tickets like Nathan Lane. She might help the box office for the first 8 weeks and add some prestige to the transfer, but she hasn't been in a hit since SWEENEY in 2006. Her 4 shows since all closed early and didn't recoup. This is going to be a risky transfer, especially if Craig and the production don't get raves.
#71Company London
Posted: 10/4/18 at 10:10am
I'd assume that any producer would want Patti to transfer. But it'd be up to Patti to accept or decline- and if nothing else, Patti does what she wants.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#72Company London
Posted: 10/4/18 at 10:23am
Kad said: "I'd assume that any producer would want Patti to transfer. But it'd be up to Patti to accept or decline- and if nothing else, Patti does what she wants."
Exactly!
#73Company London
Posted: 10/4/18 at 10:25am
Kad said: "I'd assume that any producer would want Patti to transfer. But it'd be up to Patti to accept or decline- and if nothing else, Patti does what she wants."
Exactly. If the show transfers without LuPone it's because she chose not to do it, not because they didn't want her. If she gets raves for this and a transfer is announced, you can bet she'd want to come over with it, to try and parlay this into Tony #3.
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#74Company London
Posted: 10/4/18 at 10:26amA transfer without LuPone would be profoundly disappointing.
