Roles for Glenda Jackson?

[bigbelterbaby]

What are some roles that would be suited for Glenda Jackson when she finishes Lear in July?

Assuming she doesn't retire and go back to the UK. I would love for her to stay in New York and continue to perform, but I'm not sure what roles (unless a new work) would be a showcase for her. 

[Andres_Zayas]

Not sure if she’s interested in doing a musical, but she’d make a great Madame Armfeldt in A Little Night Music

[Miles2Go2]

Also not sure she’s interested in musicals or touring, but imagine her in the titular role in Spongebob Squarepants. Her “(Just a) Simple Sponge” will certainly have people talking.

[henrikegerman]

Emily Stilson in Arthur Kopit's WINGS
Hecuba in THE TROJAN WOMEN
Aurelia in THE MADWOMAN OF CHAILLOT
Lettice in LETTICE AND LOVAGE
Claire in THE VISIT
Lady Bracknell in TIoBE
 

[bigbelterbaby]

great list! I would love to see her do Wings as Emily! 

 

[Broadway61004]

While it's still tough at this current moment for me to picture anyone but Elaine May in the role, I think Glenda could be absolutely devastating in The Waverly Gallery.

[Smaxie]

Last year, she sang a bit of "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" with Peter Travers, which was in her 1969 film Women in Love. She still can sing, and has a way with a song. 

Glenda Jackson sings "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles"

[Stephen75]

She would eat August: Osage County alive. Imagine her and Laurie doing it? 

 

Also, Rudin should really try and get her one last great screen role. I think it would be a challenge to adapt Three Tall Women considering how theatrical it is, but I imagine it could be done, and I think it would definitely repeat it's success at the Tony's at the Oscars. 

[Music_Maker42]

I loved August: Osage County. I’d go see it if Glenda Jackson was in it. Make it happen!!

[GeorgeandDot]

I feel like Glenda Jackson and Laurie Metcalf are both too old for the roles you're suggesting them for in Osage County. Barb's supposed to be in her late forties and Violet's supposed to be in her mid to late sixties. Laurie Metcalf would probably make a great Violet in a few years.

Glenda would be perfect for A Little Night Music.

[Mike Barrett]

Stephen75 said: "She would eat August: Osage County alive. Imagine her and Laurie doing it?



Also, Rudin should really try and get her one last great screen role. I think it would be a challenge to adapt Three Tall Women considering how theatrical it is, but I imagine it could be done, and I think it would definitely repeat it's success at the Tony's at the Oscars."

Omfg get her in that show ASAP. I still may see Lear for her, never seen her perform before. 

[52889j]

GeorgeandDot said: "I feel like Glenda Jackson and Laurie Metcalf are both too old for the roles you're suggesting them for in Osage County. Barb's supposed to be in her late forties and Violet's supposed to be in her mid to late sixties. Laurie Metcalf would probably make a great Violet in a few years."

@ScottRudin U UP?

[Music_Maker42]

GeorgeandDot said: "I feel like Glenda Jackson and Laurie Metcalf are both too old for the roles you're suggesting them for in Osage County. Barb's supposed to be in her late forties and Violet's supposed to be in her mid to late sixties. Laurie Metcalf would probably make a great Violet in a few years.

Glenda would be perfect for A Little Night Music."

We just had Night Music. Also Estelle Parsons played Violet on broadway and in the tour and she’s the same age as Jackson. 

[GeorgeandDot]

We had an awful Night Music revival nearly a decade ago and there's nothing about Jackson to me to suggest she would be believable as a pill popping Grandmother from Oklahoma. She's just really wrong for the part. Metcalf, on the other hand, would be perfect and incredibly believable.

I mean, can you imagine that rough, english baritone doing Osage County? I certainly can't.

[Stephen75]

Probably not, to be honest. I mean, I'm sure she would be effecting in many scenes, but maybe not the ideal Violet. Metcalf is honestly perfect for both roles and it would be foolish for them revive it at any point without her. Maybe a Carrie Coon/Metcalf version in a few years? 

[Music_Maker42]

GeorgeandDot said: "We had an awful Night Music revival nearly a decade ago and there's nothing about Jackson to me to suggest she would be believable as a pill popping Grandmother from Oklahoma. She's just really wrong for the part. Metcalf, on the other hand, would be perfect and incredibly believable.

I mean, can you imagine that rough, english baritone doing Osage County? I certainly can't."

It’s called acting and Brits have played Americans before. To suggest Jackson is incapable of ACTING the part is ridiculous. 

[Stephen75]

Probably not, to be honest. I mean, I'm sure she would be effecting in many scenes, but maybe not the ideal Violet. Metcalf is honestly perfect for both roles and it would be foolish for them revive it at any point without her. Maybe a Carrie Coon/Metcalf version in a few years? 

[GeorgeandDot]

It's not saying that Jackson is incapable of playing the role because of her acting abilities, it's just that she's the wrong type for the role. She's just not the right type for the part.

[henrikegerman]

Stephen75 said: "She would eat August: Osage County alive. Imagine her and Laurie doing it?



Also, Rudin should really try and get her one last great screen role. I think it would be a challenge to adapt Three Tall Women considering how theatrical it is, but I imagine it could be done, and I think it would definitely repeat it's success at the Tony's at the Oscars."

I have always imagined how great Laurie would be as Barbara.  I was very much hoping she would have played in in the movie (no offense to JR).

[Ravenclaw]

How about 4,000 Miles?

[Wick3]

Given her resurgence to the theatre world again after decades of being in politics, I hope she gets to originate a role in a play.

[Synecdoche2]

Learning from Lear and Three Tall Women it is patently obvious to me that while Jackson is a good dramatic actor, she really has a knack for comedy. That being said, I think The Visit would be terrific for her.

[bigbelterbaby]

Glenda sung and danced when she appeared on The Muppets! I'm sure she knows she's not a great singer but she's still willing to do it. 

 

[helvizz]

Berthe in Pippin

[Music_Maker42]

Ravenclaw said: "How about4,000 Miles?"

 

Sounds great to me!