#101
Posted: 6/14/09 at 7:02pm
Slightly off-topic, but were the Tony Awards broadcast in 1973? I'm wondering if and what ALNM performed.
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#102
Posted: 6/14/09 at 7:07pm
ALNM didn't perform. The theme was "musical theatre reaching the globe" or something. The only musical that did perform was Pippin.
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#103
Posted: 6/14/09 at 7:13pm
Awww....well in that case we can probably look forward to seeing either "A Weekend in the Country" (most likely abridged) or "Send in the Clowns" (which I do know the song has been performed at the awards before).
#104
Posted: 6/14/09 at 10:31pm
However, Laura Benanti is someone who looks OLDER than she really is.
So if Desiree needs to be 35, Laura could pass for 35 IMO. I wouldn't want her to play the role, but she could pass for that age.
I was pleasantly surprised at how well she played Louise, since I definitely agree that she looks and plays older than she is. I actually would prefer her as Charlotte to Desiree, I think. I'm not sure why, though.
So if Desiree needs to be 35, Laura could pass for 35 IMO. I wouldn't want her to play the role, but she could pass for that age.
I was pleasantly surprised at how well she played Louise, since I definitely agree that she looks and plays older than she is. I actually would prefer her as Charlotte to Desiree, I think. I'm not sure why, though.
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#105
Posted: 6/15/09 at 9:00am
You've officially sold me on Jenny Powers. She has the perfect look and voice for Charlotte. I may just rewatch that clip.
#106
Posted: 6/15/09 at 9:08am
I think Laura would actually be better as Charlotte too.
#107
Posted: 6/15/09 at 9:22am
I think Laura has a little too much of an leading lady look to play Charlotte. Not saying that Charlotte should be played by a hag, I just mean an actress whose look has a harder edge. I'm thinking Powers would be great.
#108
Posted: 6/15/09 at 12:32pm
Heard some news...
I've heard most of the cast from Roundabout's concert have auditioned for Nunn and many are being offered the roles.
Laura is one whom, I hear, has or will receive an offer. Whether or not, she takes it, we'll see.
And it's not a done deal, but I hear Desiree will be from across the pond.... Shame that.
I've heard most of the cast from Roundabout's concert have auditioned for Nunn and many are being offered the roles.
Laura is one whom, I hear, has or will receive an offer. Whether or not, she takes it, we'll see.
And it's not a done deal, but I hear Desiree will be from across the pond.... Shame that.
#109
Posted: 6/15/09 at 12:34pm
Laura as who??? Anne? Charlotte?
#110
Posted: 6/15/09 at 12:45pm
Well, I hope she doesn't do Anne, which she has done before.
I DO think that she looks too old (this is one case, that I am NOT upset about the "young" look that Nunn wants for the show). I also perfer Anne to be a petite woman too. Laura is thin, but isn't she about 5'7" or 5'8" or so? Too tall for my liking as Anne.
I'm also glad to see that her husband will not be Henrik.
Also, as always is the case, I'm sure that the men will do much better than the women will as far as age is concearned.
Without knowing the exact ages of the characters, I would say that Victor Garber and Marc Kudisch will easily fit the roles and be cast.
I DO think that she looks too old (this is one case, that I am NOT upset about the "young" look that Nunn wants for the show). I also perfer Anne to be a petite woman too. Laura is thin, but isn't she about 5'7" or 5'8" or so? Too tall for my liking as Anne.
I'm also glad to see that her husband will not be Henrik.
Also, as always is the case, I'm sure that the men will do much better than the women will as far as age is concearned.
Without knowing the exact ages of the characters, I would say that Victor Garber and Marc Kudisch will easily fit the roles and be cast.
Updated On: 6/15/09 at 12:45 PM
#111
Posted: 6/15/09 at 12:56pm
I too think Laura is too old for Anne, especially for this production. Charlotte is a much better role for her. She's already played Anne before. Plus the original Charlotte won the Tony. She's much better off with Charlotte.
#112
Posted: 6/15/09 at 1:18pm
It doesn't make sense that anyone from the Roundabout concert would receive an offer because every single one of them are "too old" for this production.
I know for a fact that Nunn has been very strict about adhering to the guidelines laid out in the casting notice in regards to age. He won't even see anyone who doesn't fit the roles as they're now being cast (people with significant Broadway credits have been turned away from auditioning.)
And if they're bringing over Hannah Wadddingham as Desiree, that only further solidifies why they would stick to the ages they've pre-determined from the London production. She, at 34, would look ridiculous if playing opposite a much older cast. Her "working" relies heavily on Nunn's concept.
We know they've already cast a 22 year old as Henrik. That should be a pretty good indicator as to the direction they're headed.
Besides, most of the people from that concert aren't even available. Victor Garber is doing PRESENT LAUGHTER, Alexandra Socha is doing BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, Steven Pasquale will be shooting his television series, etc.
I know for a fact that Nunn has been very strict about adhering to the guidelines laid out in the casting notice in regards to age. He won't even see anyone who doesn't fit the roles as they're now being cast (people with significant Broadway credits have been turned away from auditioning.)
And if they're bringing over Hannah Wadddingham as Desiree, that only further solidifies why they would stick to the ages they've pre-determined from the London production. She, at 34, would look ridiculous if playing opposite a much older cast. Her "working" relies heavily on Nunn's concept.
We know they've already cast a 22 year old as Henrik. That should be a pretty good indicator as to the direction they're headed.
Besides, most of the people from that concert aren't even available. Victor Garber is doing PRESENT LAUGHTER, Alexandra Socha is doing BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, Steven Pasquale will be shooting his television series, etc.
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Updated On: 6/15/09 at 01:18 PM
#113
Posted: 6/15/09 at 1:21pm
^ I completely agree with everything you wrote. Those were my thoughts as well. I doubt a near 60 year old Christine Baranski will get anywhere near this production. I believe London's Count and Countess are late 20's/early 30's, and I imagine we will get the same. Kudisch is too old.
Updated On: 6/15/09 at 01:21 PM
#114
Posted: 6/15/09 at 2:09pm
Ugh, Hannah? No thanks. How annoying is this. Not only do get a revival of NIGHT MUSIC where actresses who are the right age for the role are deemed "too old" but we get a NY revival of this fabulous show, and they don't cast a Broadway name? Pretty ridiculous. The only people from across the pond that I'd be remotely interested in seeing in the part are the likes of Ruthie Henshall, Kim Cattrall (too old for the part in this production, of course), Rachel Griffiths (in a TV show), or Ute Lemper. Not Hannah Waddingham. How uninteresting.
I doubt Laura is being considered for Anne. If she's even being discussed for this production, Charlotte is the part that would suit her the best. I think she'd be pretty good in the part.
Not saying that Charlotte should be played by a hag, I just mean an actress whose look has a harder edge. I'm thinking Powers would be great.
I think I get what you are saying but I think Powers is insanely beautiful, though I do think she has more of an edge than Benanti, perhaps because of the roles she's more renowned for playing.
I doubt Laura is being considered for Anne. If she's even being discussed for this production, Charlotte is the part that would suit her the best. I think she'd be pretty good in the part.
Not saying that Charlotte should be played by a hag, I just mean an actress whose look has a harder edge. I'm thinking Powers would be great.
I think I get what you are saying but I think Powers is insanely beautiful, though I do think she has more of an edge than Benanti, perhaps because of the roles she's more renowned for playing.
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#115
Posted: 6/15/09 at 2:13pm
I don't know how much truth there is to the Hannah rumor. I would prefer a Broadway name. But the audio I have heard of Hannah is pretty fabulous. She gives a beautiful rendition of "Send In The Clowns."
Updated On: 6/15/09 at 02:13 PM
#116
Posted: 6/15/09 at 2:58pm
I do think this production will disappoint those who are wanting a lavish revival that "waltz, waltz, waltzes". Nunn has directed it like the late nineteenth century plays he has staged at the National, particularly in Act I.
I would guess that the simultaneous Kristin Scott Thomas/Lambert Wilson/Leslie Caron production in Paris will waltz. How long can I postpone booking in the hope that the £:E exchange rate dips!
I would guess that the simultaneous Kristin Scott Thomas/Lambert Wilson/Leslie Caron production in Paris will waltz. How long can I postpone booking in the hope that the £:E exchange rate dips!
#117
Posted: 6/15/09 at 4:21pm
This will bug me until it's announced. Laura as Anne or Charlotte? She'd be a fool to pass up Charlotte. That's a Tony winning role. Anyway, I hope she is in the production.
#118
Posted: 6/15/09 at 4:37pm
You know, I would actually love to see Laura Benanti as Desiree. If they are casting the role in her age group, then why not? I don't care if a Broadway "name" plays the part one bit, it's not like Glynis Johns was a famous Broadway actress, right? As long as she's good, that is enough for me. But, what I wouldn't give to see Emma Thompson in this role...
This is really out of the box, but how about Kristin Chenoweth for Desiree? She would bring a sophisticated blend of comedy and drama judging by her turns as Eve in The Apple Tree and Daisy in Encores!'s On A Clear Day You Can See Forever.
This is really out of the box, but how about Kristin Chenoweth for Desiree? She would bring a sophisticated blend of comedy and drama judging by her turns as Eve in The Apple Tree and Daisy in Encores!'s On A Clear Day You Can See Forever.
Updated On: 6/15/09 at 04:37 PM
#119
Posted: 6/15/09 at 4:46pm
Yes, but Glynis Johns was a film star. Hannah coming over with the production wouldn't be terrible, as she was a highlight. But it's not like she was so outstanding that she needs to come over. It would be nicer if Nunn picked someone here, though. If only because there are so many wonderful candidates.
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Updated On: 6/15/09 at 04:46 PM
#120
Posted: 6/15/09 at 4:52pm
While I don't know how I see her voice wrapping around "Send in the Clowns," Alice Ripley would be a fascinating Desiree (though she would have been an ideal Petra years ago.)
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Updated On: 6/15/09 at 04:52 PM
#121
Posted: 6/15/09 at 5:00pm
ljay, it has to be Charlotte. If the age thing has to go into effect for this production to work, then she is too old for Anne.
#122
Posted: 6/15/09 at 6:10pm
I have a feeling Benanti was probably offered Anne, though I definitely agree that her age is a little off.
#123
Posted: 6/15/09 at 6:27pm
With this news of Waddingham (all 34 years of her, though earnest and moving in THE BEAUTIFUL GAME)... I am really disappointed.
Just get Lupone (Desiree), Gaines (Henrik) and Benanti (Anne), and btw who CARES if they're too old, and you'll have a first-rate BROADWAY revival of the one of the best scores ever written.
Hell, put those 3 into the tired (but better than this sounds) Ellis/Stroman production at NYCO for a couple weeks and you'll be better off than this Nunn-sense.
This is doomed if they continue in the direction they are headed (no set, no stars, no orchestra (1/4 of the original 28 musicians)) and if Laura passes we all will know its Julia Murney in DOTV all over again so get your pistols locked and loaded.
BTW one has not lived until they have seen Patti perform "Send In The Clowns" delivered directly to an openly emotional Sondheim in the front row of a small theatre. Patti can ACT this role like few others and make it work like no one else.
P
P.S. Kim Cattrall is a fascinating suggestion and would be exquisite in the role (or perhaps Charlotte), and as we've seen time and time again the role requires a great actress more than a great singer (of which Taylor was neither by the time of the film of ALNM, but Taylor only shined with a great director of which, musical film-wise, Prince was not)
Just get Lupone (Desiree), Gaines (Henrik) and Benanti (Anne), and btw who CARES if they're too old, and you'll have a first-rate BROADWAY revival of the one of the best scores ever written.
Hell, put those 3 into the tired (but better than this sounds) Ellis/Stroman production at NYCO for a couple weeks and you'll be better off than this Nunn-sense.
This is doomed if they continue in the direction they are headed (no set, no stars, no orchestra (1/4 of the original 28 musicians)) and if Laura passes we all will know its Julia Murney in DOTV all over again so get your pistols locked and loaded.
BTW one has not lived until they have seen Patti perform "Send In The Clowns" delivered directly to an openly emotional Sondheim in the front row of a small theatre. Patti can ACT this role like few others and make it work like no one else.
P
P.S. Kim Cattrall is a fascinating suggestion and would be exquisite in the role (or perhaps Charlotte), and as we've seen time and time again the role requires a great actress more than a great singer (of which Taylor was neither by the time of the film of ALNM, but Taylor only shined with a great director of which, musical film-wise, Prince was not)
Updated On: 6/16/09 at 06:27 PM
#124
Posted: 6/15/09 at 6:31pm
Patti LuPone already played it in concert. She sounded fine, but she can not pass for a Swedish actress that two men are fighting over. And I am a huge Patti fan.
#125
Posted: 6/15/09 at 6:51pm
(I thought they had cast FREDERICK with a 22-year old, deepest apologies)
So instead of the actors playing instruments, Nunn's new "hook" for his productions is casting everyone WAY too young? Is that the new avant-garde Euro-theatre hot trend?
2011: SUNSET BLVD starring Karen Olivo (and Aaron Tveit as Max)!
P
So instead of the actors playing instruments, Nunn's new "hook" for his productions is casting everyone WAY too young? Is that the new avant-garde Euro-theatre hot trend?
2011: SUNSET BLVD starring Karen Olivo (and Aaron Tveit as Max)!
P
Updated On: 6/16/09 at 06:51 PM
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