A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
#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
#2A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:16pmIt'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."
showchoirguy
Broadway Star Joined: 7/14/10
#2A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:17pmhmm thats a long time...oh well. Let's wait and see :)
#3A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:29pmI would not be disappointed to have it around for many more months
#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?
SondheimFan5
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/20/10
#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
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/28/09
#6A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:38pmI 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!
"Art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos."-Stephen Sondheim
#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.
SondheimFan5
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/20/10
#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?
#9A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:45pmIf true, Donna Murphy and Marin Mazzie need to reprise their Birthday Concert roles. NEED to.
#10A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:46pmIf it's true, I'm pretty sure Jan would extend with the show.
#11A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:47pmThey 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."
#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
#13A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:49pmI 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?).
#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.
#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
#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.
#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 11:07pmI wonder how Christine Ebersole would be as Sally.
#21A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 11:13pmAs 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."
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Broadway Star Joined: 4/17/10
#22A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 11:13pmI could see Ebersole as Sally. I actually love that idea.
SondheimFan5
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/20/10
#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
Broadway Star Joined: 4/17/10
#24A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June
Posted: 9/26/11 at 11:19pmThere is no way LuPone would share the stage with Peters, especially in a cameo role.
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