Dream Cast Jane Krakowski - Page 2

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 6/16/16 at 6:23pm

Krakowski played Mabel Normand as part of LA's Reprise program to great notices, Douglas Sills played Mack and Donna McKechnie played Lottie. There were rumors going around that the production would transfer to Broadway with Krakowski in the lead, but I believe either ALLY MCBEAL was renewed or it fell through in some other way (I doubt there was much interest from investments in the first place). Herman said he would get it made with Andrea McArdle in the role instead, but obviously that didn't work out any better.

I have listened to a recording of Krakowski in the role. She is as heartbreaking, charming, vulnerable, and sweet as Bernadette Peters is on the OBCR. It's a perfect part for her and I do wish she had the chance to play it in NY. As I said in the GYPSY thread, her ability to bring pathos to a role is her secret weapon. Just watch her turn "I Resolve" into one of the most surprisingly heartbreaking moments in SHE LOVES ME. I do hope someone casts her in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at some point since that's a role that I feel could have been written specifically for her. She'd be wonderful in MAME too, of course.

[GavestonPS]

Posted: 6/16/16 at 7:37pm

henrikegerman said: "Mabel Normand is a great idea; if only the show were better.

Another idea for her Vera:  Miranda Richardson!

 

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henrik, I saw Miss Krakowski play Mabel Norman in LA. She was not better than the show.

Ray, I don't know what recording you heard, because live, Miss K seemed very much a "dancer who sings". She really couldn't hold a candle to Bernadette Peters, Lucie Arnaz, Debbie Shapiro or Paige O'Hara, other actresses who have played the role in whole or in part (London benefit recording).

Maybe Miss K needs a "character role" to really shine. (Because I agree she is quite talented.)

Updated On: 6/16/16 at 07:37 PM