Roles for Catherine Zeta Jones!
Roles for Catherine Zeta Jones!
Neusimone
Understudy Joined: 3/11/17
#2Roles for Catherine Zeta Jones!
Posted: 3/14/17 at 2:29am
Kiss of the Spider Woman. I think her glamour and voice will suit the score better than Audra (who is rumoured to be involved in some kind of production/reading recently?).
"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
#3Roles for Catherine Zeta Jones!
Posted: 3/14/17 at 2:49am
I thought Heather Headley was being discussed for Kiss Of A Spider Woman. I agree that Zeta Jones would be an excellent Audra. She could be a great Miranda Priestly in upcoming The Devil Wears Prada too, if they want star casting and have the budget for it. Also Charity in Sweet Charity (guess Sutton has that one locked if it transfers tho). Maybe Phyllis in Follies a few years from now?
I'm also curious to see her see her in more vulnerable roles, can't think of roles right now.
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
Updated On: 3/14/17 at 02:49 AM
#4Roles for Catherine Zeta Jones!
Posted: 3/14/17 at 5:18am
https://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/01/13/audra-mcdonald-and-alan-cumming-in-a-reading-of-kiss-of-the-spider-woman/
I must say I'd be excited at the prospect of Alan Cumming and Steve Pasquale. PERFECT casting.
"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
#5Roles for Catherine Zeta Jones!
Posted: 3/14/17 at 5:54am
^ I somehow missed that. I agree. This is phenomenal. I was envisioning Heather, Titus, and Joshua Henry for the rumored African-American revival. Anyway... back to Zeta!
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
The Other One
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/1/08
#7Roles for Catherine Zeta Jones!
Posted: 3/14/17 at 10:12am
Sheila in A CHORUS LINE. But that's just me.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
Blue_Lotus
Stand-by Joined: 8/23/16
#8Roles for Catherine Zeta Jones!
Posted: 3/14/17 at 12:31pm
Catherine Zeta Jones doesn't have to wait a couple of more years to play Phyllis Rogers Stone in "Follies". She's perfect for the role now. She is 47 years old. Alexis Smith was 50 when she originated the part.
...i am an infinite soul in a human body who is in the process of never ending growth...
#9Roles for Catherine Zeta Jones!
Posted: 3/14/17 at 12:33pm
She'd be great in Spider Woman. I kind of got the feeling Night Music wasn't a great experience for her and don't really expect to see her back on the boards soon, but of course I could be totally wrong. I, by the way, saw her twice in Night Music and thought she was wonderful.
“I knew who I was this morning, but I've changed a few times since then.”
Updated On: 3/14/17 at 12:33 PM
Blue_Lotus
Stand-by Joined: 8/23/16
#10Roles for Catherine Zeta Jones!
Posted: 3/14/17 at 12:36pm
She'd be great for "Spider Woman" but that's a given: Kander-Ebb score/role originated by Chita. She did it once, she can do it again with little effort. I would like to see her do something outside of that comfort zone.
I love when performers take on a role that no one else thinks they can do and wind up nailing it.
...i am an infinite soul in a human body who is in the process of never ending growth...
Blue_Lotus
Stand-by Joined: 8/23/16
#11Roles for Catherine Zeta Jones!
Posted: 3/14/17 at 12:38pm
Zeta Jones is much too mature for the role of "Sheila" in A Chorus Line about 15 years too old for that part.
...i am an infinite soul in a human body who is in the process of never ending growth...
@z5
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/30/15
#12Roles for Catherine Zeta Jones!
Posted: 3/14/17 at 12:54pm
I know this probably wont ever happen- but, i would LOVEto see her reprise Velma in Chicago on stage. She was so incredible with that role in the movie. I'd love to see it happen live.
#13Roles for Catherine Zeta Jones!
Posted: 3/14/17 at 1:01pm
What about Margo Channing in Applause?
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
#15Roles for Catherine Zeta Jones!
Posted: 3/14/17 at 1:26pm
"Kiss" is perfect for her
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Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#16Roles for Catherine Zeta Jones!
Posted: 3/14/17 at 2:11pm
Theater insiders will tell you that Zeta Jones was erratic in NIGHT MUSIC. Her performance varied from night to night and she didn't adhere to the original blocking. This presented challenges to the lighting crew as well as to her fellow actors
Don't expect to see her back on Broadway any time soon.
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
Princeton2
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/1/08
#18Roles for Catherine Zeta Jones!
Posted: 3/14/17 at 2:32pm
Dollypop said: "Theater insiders will tell you that Zeta Jones was erratic in NIGHT MUSIC. Her performance varied from night to night and she didn't adhere to the original blocking. This presented challenges to the lighting crew as well as to her fellow actors
Don't expect to see her back on Broadway any time soon."
Is this for real? If so, that's sad. Reviews for her here have been almost unanimously good, would have loved to see her. Some excellent suggestions here, btw. A Follies movie would be an absolute dream come true (dream being the keyword here).
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
#19Roles for Catherine Zeta Jones!
Posted: 3/14/17 at 2:34pm
I saw her around 6 times in Night Music and her performance was never less than consistent. Nothing like what was seen on the Tonys.
#20Roles for Catherine Zeta Jones!
Posted: 3/14/17 at 2:39pm
She'd be a fantastic Mame! Perfect!
If there's ever going to be a film version of "Follies," she'd be a fantastic Phyllis.
Who are these theatre "insiders?"
nasty_khakis
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/15/07
#21Roles for Catherine Zeta Jones!
Posted: 3/14/17 at 2:41pm
Mame, Norma, Spiderwoman.
"If there's ever going to be a film version of "Follies," she'd be a fantastic Phyllis."
Not as long as Michelle Pfeiffer is alive and I have access to email!
nasty_khakis
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/15/07
#23Roles for Catherine Zeta Jones!
Posted: 3/14/17 at 2:57pm
I think CZJ would as well, but I see her more as a Dynamite Carlotta.
evic
Broadway Star Joined: 3/5/04
#24Roles for Catherine Zeta Jones!
Posted: 3/14/17 at 2:59pm
Nothing to do with Olivia De Havelland....she is dreadful on Feud...i wonder if she has seen a movie with her. And that wig is so wrong...
