A Little Night Music Revival — Page 2

Desiree- Glenn Close (whatever, I think she'd be great)
Fredrik- John Dossett
Charlotte- Jan Maxwell
Madame Armfeldt- Angela Lansbury (would she do it? possible but doubtful, but whatever)
Count Magnus- Marc Kudisch
Petra- Donna Lynne Champlin
Anne- Elena Shaddow
Henrik- Shonn Wiley

As much as I admire Donna Murphy, I believe she's too young for Desiree, and also this is a role written for a leading lady who was not a singer; when I see Murphy back on a Broadway musical I want it to be in a show where she can show off her brilliant singing.
I believe Meryl Streep is an excellent choice for the role. I also think either Bernadette Peters or Victoria Clark would do justice to Desiree.
Other choices:
Fredrick-James Naughton, Jonathan Pryce.
Anne-Laura Benanti, Lauren Molina, Kelli O'Hara.
Henrik-Matthew Morrison, Steven Sutcliffe.
Count Magnus-Brent Barrett.
Charlotte-Debbie Gravitte, Veanne Cox.
Mme.Armfeldt-Elaine Stritch, Angela Lansbury.
Petra-Tammy Blanchard, Kim Crosby.

Updated On: 3/15/06 at 01:46 AM

Donna Murphy just turned 47. She's not too young to play Desiree...

Kim Crosby is, however, way too old to play Petra. And Tammy Blanchard could never sing it. Donna Lynne Champlin, though, might bring a kind of course earthiness to the role that would be interesting.

uh donna lynn's a little long in the tooth for Petra

Peter Friedman as Henrik??? maybe 30 years ago...

I personally would love to see Michael Rupert as Fredrick...And Danny Gurwin was amazing as Henrik at Kennedy Center, would love to see him reprise it!

If Meryl Streep signed on as Desiree, I'll bet Miss Mazzie would be happy to join that cast in any part! Even Mala.

But if it's not someone that most actors would kill to work with (like Streep)... you're probably right that Charlotte isn't a big enough part for Marin.

Too bad Marin isn't old enough yet for Desiree! Another 5 to 10 years oughta do it. I'm already looking forward to seeing her play either of the female leads in "Follies"... but that's a while off yet too.

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"Miller's Son" needs to be sung by a younger woman who's coming to terms with her future prospects in love and in life.

Megan's been down that road already. It wouldn't work coming from someone her age. Just my two cents.

Petra is a very small part with that wonderful 11 o'clock number. It should go to an up-and-coming unknown.

Unless Streep plays Desiree, and then you might end up with a limited run and an "all star" cast!

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Marin Mazzie should play Mala! But she needs to play it exactly the same way as Despo.

Okay, I think I have my dream cast assembled:

Desiree-Michele Pawk
Fredrik-Michael Rupert
Carl Magnus-Howard McGillin
Charlotte-Judy Kuhn
Petra-Marla Schaffel
Anne-Kelli O'Hara
Henrik-Danny Gurwin
Mme. Armfeldt-Betty Buckley

Love your cast MEF...Perfect...Still bummed I didn't get to see Judy in WOMAN IN WHITE...

Melissa Errico Fan- Michael Rupert as Frederik? Now, I do love Michael Rupert, but I think that Frederik has to have more magnetism to him. If he is a man who can attract THE Desiree Armfeldt.

And Howard McGillan is definitely not right for Carl Magnus. I would love to see someone like Kevin Kline in this role, in my heart of hearts.(he is also someone who could play Frederik) I think physically you need someone along the lines of a Burke Moses, Brent Barrett, etc. I'd be curious to see what Stokes would do with the role.

What about John Lithgow as Frederik? I seem to be in the minority when it comes to those who liked Jeremy Irons. Though he was somewhat ill at ease, I liked a lot of his choices. Now, I don't know if either of these men can sing, but what Tim Robbins or Liam Neeson as Frederik?(I've always been curious about Robbins on stage) And pairing either of them up with their wives on stage in the two leads would be fantastic, in my opinion.