A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC takes the Kerr?- Page 6

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 7:10pm

I just don't get why you are so damn negative. Jesus. The show isn't even cast yet.

[MTVMANN]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 7:30pm

Pgenre,
I'm assuming that you meant that Boyd Gaines should play Fredrik and not Henrik...Boyd as Henrik doesn't work no matter who directs it :)
I would probably like him as Fredrik, but I prefer for Patti to sit this one out.

[Pgenre]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 7:39pm

Yes, Gaines as Frederick would be wonderful.

And ljay, as I have said before, my posts are intended for everyone on this board BUT you and I'm sure there is some way you can block my messages so they won't continue to ENLESSLY irritate you are they do... but then again, I guess we both are intimately aware of endless irritation on the part of the other. Kisses.

[givesmevoice]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 7:47pm

I definitely agree with Boyd Gaines as Fredrik. Boyd Gaines can only perform in a 3 piece suit or time period equivalent, so it'd be perfect.

I also don't think Patti LuPone should be in this one. I love her (shocker), and do actually think she could play the role incredibly well. She's just not right for the role.

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 7:52pm

Boyd is too old for Frederick. From what I am hearing, one of the men up for Frederick is only 40 years old.

Although Len Cariou was 34/35 when he originated the role, more recently the role has been played by 50-60 year olds.

[Brick]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 9:15pm

I hope Hannah doesn't come to be, as well. I don't care how wonderful she was. We've waited a long time fort his revival, it has a major musical theatre part in it, and I'd like to see a major theatre star in it.

I know this wasn't a popular opinion, but I felt there were New York actors who could have done the work the leads did in SUNDAY. And they deserve a shot.

If only Annette Benning could sing. I've always wanted to see her play Desiree.

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 9:23pm

I agree completely.

While Waddingham may be a sensational Desiree, she's certainly not "uniquely qualified" enough to justify being brought over with the production.

American Equity should be leery of just how many situations like this they approve. Whether they intend to or not, they're starting to establish a precedent to producers that's robbing qualified American performers of the opportunity to play plum roles.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 10:38pm

I agree with you guys. As I said earlier on the thread, I can't imagine why they wouldn't allow one of the many American actresses who would be terrific as Desiree to play the part. I'm sure that just between the bunch of us we could come up with 20 American actresses in the 35-40 age range and plenty of stage credit and with enough talent to do the role more than justice. I mean, I've heard great things about Waddingham but I doubt she's Christine-Ebersole-in-GREY-GARDENS good in such a way that Equity should allow her to come over.
Bricks, while I adored Daniel Evans in the role, I too agree that there are American actors (Neil Patrick Harris and Jane Krakowski come to mind) who would have done as good of a job in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE as Evans and Russell did.
Desiree is not written for a good singer, if Benning was in the "right" age range and if she were interested in returning to the stage (she dropped out of her most recently-announced Broadway venture, though not sure if it was because of her deciding not to do stage work), she'd be great in the part.
I also thought of Boyd Gaines as Fredrick, in a typical revival he'd probably be at the top of the list, not in this one.

Updated On: 6/16/09 at 10:38 PM

[adamgreer]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 10:51pm

Bricks, while I adored Daniel Evans in the role, I too agree that American actors (Neil Patrick Harris and Jane Krakowski come to mind) who would have done as good of a job in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE as Evans and Russell did.

Is that a joke? Really? Neil Patrick Harris? I think even HE would laugh at the very idea that he could play George. And I lobe Neil Patrick Harris. But, George? REALLY?

And Jane? She plays every role exactly the same, and I have no desire to see Dot played as a sultry sexpot.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 10:55pm

K.

[givesmevoice]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 11:23pm

ray, great comment.

[Brick]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 3:03am

Agreed, ray.

[Rudy2]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 4:35am

Adamgreer, thank you! Might I add to our shared opinion of Krakowski that I find her to be completely obnoxious and off-putting. Quite overrated.

Does anyone have an idea of when the casting will be announced. I am as anxious as anyone to find out.

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 12:23pm

I am hoping we find out within the next couple weeks. I am extremely anxious as well.

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 12:45pm

Considering we know at least one principal offer has gone out for Henrik, things should start to be finalized soon.

[Scripps2]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 2:58pm

"Is it even LOGICAL that a 22-year-old Henrik could be practicing law in turn-of-the-century Sweden?"

A redundant question since Henrik is studying theology (at a seminary) and reading Martin Luther not Martin Luther King.

And most theology graduates I know finished when they were 21.

(and then had to start deciding what to do with their lives blah, blah, blah.)

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 3:05pm

^ I was going to say....since when is Henrik practicing law?

[madbrian]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 3:16pm

Would it be too much to ask for Laura Linney to be cast as Desiree?

[Rudy2]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 3:22pm

I think Laura is quite talented, but I don't think she would be able to do the part.

At this point is it unlikely that Angela will be cast? I would think there would be real talks of it by now beyond our message board.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 3:33pm

Madbrian, a couple days ago THE NANNY DIARIES came on Showtime and I thought that Laura Linney would be pure perfection as Desiree. In fact, along with Toni Collette, there's no one I'd want to see more in the part than her. I think she'd be brilliant, she's funny, elegant, a wonderful actress, knows how to carry a show on stage, and it's good in both period pieces and modern stuff. Someone get her on the phone quickly.

[Rudy2]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 3:35pm

^ I just don't see Laura in it, but I love the idea of Toni Collette. There's little the woman the can't handle.

[givesmevoice]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 3:45pm

I feel like a little kid when I read this thread. every time someone makes a casting suggestion, I'm like "Oh! That's an AMAZING idea!"

this is how I wind up with a dozen people I want to see in a role.

[TheatreFreak05]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 3:54pm

I absolutely LOVED Jenna Russel and Daniel Evans in Sunday! I would not have cast it any other way. Together they were perfection. Neil Patrick Harris (as hilarious as he is) and Jane Krakowski would not have come close!

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 5:18pm

Rachel York, who is as poised as she is stunningly gorgeous, would be a magnificent Desiree.

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 5:33pm

Hopefully the announcement will be pretty soon, now that Irena's Vow announced its closing.