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A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

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#1A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:13pm

According to a "Company member". Righto mate.




"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
Updated On: 9/26/11 at 10:13 PM

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#2A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:16pm

It's not unfeasible, but unlucky. They may be sending feelers out to see if they could find some high-profile replacements.


"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

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#2A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:17pm

hmm thats a long time...oh well. Let's wait and see :)

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#3A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:29pm

I would not be disappointed to have it around for many more months

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ljay889
#4A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:31pm

They would need a name Sally to cover all of Bernadette's absences.
Victoria Clark?
bump up ELaine Paige?

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#5A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:36pm

Is there a link?

It would be wonderful. Is Evita thinking of the Simon (or another theatre) then?

bwayfan7000
#6A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:38pm

I think the bigger issue is Evita, though, right? I'm sure they could find suitable replacements if that's all they need to do. This would be happy news if true!


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#7A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:40pm

If this is in fact true, than yes, Evita has found an alternate home.

As far as I know, the Neil Simon is still available, which is comparable in size to the Marquis. Also, has anything been confirmed for the Lunt? I know Ghost was rumored to be headed there. And of course, Priscilla might not last, making the Palace available.

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#8A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:44pm

I thought Priscilla was closing at the end of the year?

hmmm...maybe the Lunt would work. I've never been inside the Lunt - how does it compare with the Marquis and the Simon in regards to the size of the stage and house?

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#9A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:45pm

If true, Donna Murphy and Marin Mazzie need to reprise their Birthday Concert roles. NEED to.

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#10A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:46pm

If it's true, I'm pretty sure Jan would extend with the show.

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#11A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:47pm

They would almost certainly need some sort of name in one of the four leads.


"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

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#12A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:48pm

I would love to see Mazzie as Sally but isn't she tied up (I don't mean to give a negative connotation to this, because I think it is going to be an exciting, exciting performance) in CARRIE during till the end of March? (and possibly beyond depending on how long the run is).







"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
Updated On: 9/26/11 at 10:48 PM

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#13A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:49pm

I wouldn't be surprised if Danny and Jan extended. Danny stayed with South Pacific for the full 2 and a half year run (and I believe he also stayed in Drowsy for the whole run?).

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#14A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:52pm

I would bet Burstein and Maxwell would extend.

Is there a possibility that Patti LuPone could replace Bernadette?


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#15A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:52pm

I would bet Burstein and Maxwell would extend.

Is there a possibility that Patti LuPone could replace Bernadette?


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#16A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:55pm

LMAO. Patti replacing Bernadette?????
she's completely wrong for Sally. It would be like Bernadette playing Joanne.

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#17A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:57pm

LuPone's Phyllis to Bernadette's Sally - that would be an event, lol.


"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

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#18A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:58pm

Never in a million years would Patti LuPone replace Bernadette Peters, of all people.

To say nothing of the fact that she's completely wrong for Sally Durant.

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#19A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 11:02pm

Ok, so I rethought that...and yea, it's a bad idea.

What about Victor Garber as Ben?


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#20A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 11:07pm

I wonder how Christine Ebersole would be as Sally.

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#21A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 11:13pm

As long as they don't implement the plan for a North American Union, she'd be great.


"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

BroadwayFan12
#22A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 11:13pm

I could see Ebersole as Sally. I actually love that idea.

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#23A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 11:16pm

I have a feeling the cast MIGHT adjust schedules. Especially Raines and others. (Maybe not Bernie - but who knows?) I am sure Maxwell and Burstein will stay, along with much of the supporting cast, as they got the reviews.

and yes Ebersole would be wonderful as Sally.

and yes LuPone would be wonderful as Carlotta. Updated On: 9/26/11 at 11:16 PM

BroadwayFan12
#24A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 11:19pm

There is no way LuPone would share the stage with Peters, especially in a cameo role.


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