Looking at the photo of Margaret Hamilton makes me think any of the women who have played Madame Morrible in WICKED could easily step into this role....but who is a big enough name?
Of course, they are talking with any actresses of the right age and fame to replace Dame Angela and Mrs. Douglas because they are the ones selling the tickets.
No flames please, ALNM is a near-perfect show, with a score to kill for. BUT. Despite it is Sondheim and he is 80 and we should all love him ... it is selling out because of those two women. And when they leave those grosses are going to plummet.
Prove it. I usually always state when something is my own opinion. I am always game for a passionate argument, but I have always been open to other opinions.
If Shirley Jones is cast, would she try to have the key of Liaisons transposed up? Judging by her recent solo concerts, she seems to be under the impression that she's still a soprano.
If Ashley Judd even stepped foot NEAR a Broadway stage again I would be forced to fork over every penny in my bank account to see her. My love for her should be illegal.