Did Meryl see THE PROM on Broadway?
Did Meryl see THE PROM on Broadway?
WigWerk
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#1Did Meryl see THE PROM on Broadway?
Posted: 12/28/20 at 1:30am
Just curious because I know she mentions the original cast and Beth Leavel in an interview, and I am just curious to know if there are any sources that heard she actually went to the show.
#2Did Meryl see THE PROM on Broadway?
Posted: 12/28/20 at 2:18amI doubt it. Most of the audience reached through Netflix didn’t see it on Broadway. I’d argue most of the targeted audience PERIOD didn’t see it on Broadway.
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#3Did Meryl see THE PROM on Broadway?
Posted: 12/28/20 at 3:48amI feel like I remember it being mentioned she was there and then a casting announcement was made not long after.
#4Did Meryl see THE PROM on Broadway?
Posted: 12/28/20 at 6:30am
Even if she didn't see it in-person I would bet she would have seen an archival recording.
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"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)
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BrodyFosse123
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#5Did Meryl see THE PROM on Broadway?
Posted: 12/28/20 at 8:24am
Meryl did not see the show on Broadway. She did prep extensively both physically and vocally and fully wanting to honor the original Broadway cast, she worked with Beth Leavel on the role. Similar to what Gwen Verdon did with Shirley Maclaine for the 1969 film adaptation of SWEET CHARITY.
#6Did Meryl see THE PROM on Broadway?
Posted: 12/28/20 at 10:49amI wonder if Meryl will see Beth in Devil Wears Prada
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#7Did Meryl see THE PROM on Broadway?
Posted: 12/28/20 at 11:03amIf this is true, that is so great. And yes would love if Meryl saw Beth in Devil Wears Prada!
#8Did Meryl see THE PROM on Broadway?
Posted: 12/28/20 at 11:33am
Maybe its time for that musical version of "Sweet Bird of Youth".
Beth would be sensational singing "I See Me!", especially those disco moves!
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BrodyFosse123
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#9Did Meryl see THE PROM on Broadway?
Posted: 12/28/20 at 7:18pm
BeNice said: "If this is true, that is so great. And yes would love if Meryl saw Beth in Devil Wears Prada!"
I think it’s safe to assume Meryl will see Beth as Miranda Priestly WHEN it actually hits the stage. The musical hasn’t been performed yet. Last thing announced was the casting of the leads. No rehearsals even started.
#10Did Meryl see THE PROM on Broadway?
Posted: 12/29/20 at 11:54amMeryl said on James Corden the other night she saw it on broadway right before it closed and that she thinks they’re working on it to bring it back, but I’m guessing that means a tour or london.
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#11Did Meryl see THE PROM on Broadway?
Posted: 12/29/20 at 12:13pm
Here's the clip where she says she saw it (around the 6min mark).
#12Did Meryl see THE PROM on Broadway?
Posted: 12/29/20 at 12:38pm
BrodyFosse123 said: "Meryl did not see the show on Broadway. She did prep extensively both physically and vocally and fully wanting to honor the original Broadway cast, she worked with Beth Leavel on the role. Similar to what Gwen Verdon did with Shirley Maclaine for the 1969 film adaptation of SWEET CHARITY."
Exactly who or what are your sources? Your claim to Meryl never having seen the show on Broadway has already been debunked, so now I'm questioning the validity of your claim that Leavel assisted Streep in her performance a la Verdon/MacLaine in Sweet Charity.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
#13Did Meryl see THE PROM on Broadway?
Posted: 12/29/20 at 2:27pm
BrodyFosse123 said: "Meryl did not see the show on Broadway. She did prep extensively both physically and vocally and fully wanting to honor the original Broadway cast, she worked with Beth Leavel on the role. Similar to what Gwen Verdon did with Shirley Maclaine for the 1969 film adaptation of SWEET CHARITY. "
Meryl did see the show on Broadway . I believe she talked about it on Jimmy Kimmel ( might have been Colbert ) . But Beth L talked about having her n the audience towards the end of the run in her Provincetown show last year with Seth Rudetsky two weeks after Prom closed on Broadway .
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