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#25re: Actors Fund Concert 2005 is........
Posted: 6/28/05 at 1:40pmConsidering how well Kristin did with The Apple Tree's "Gorgeous" I would LOVE to hear her do "Babbette." Great score, good choice.
jim coleman
Stand-by Joined: 1/10/05
#26re: Actors Fund Concert 2005 is........
Posted: 6/28/05 at 2:01pmI loved the show originally. Madeline Kahn was let go and the show made Judy Kaye a Broadway star. A great score, a show-biz plot, beautiful scenery. It is funny, sophisticated, complex musically, a spoof of the operetta style done very well. I, for one, think it is a great choice!
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jasobres
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/9/05
#27re: Actors Fund Concert 2005 is........
Posted: 6/28/05 at 5:12pm
I think Christopher Sieber would do great as the jealous boyfriend.
P.S. I ditto the idea of Cheno as Mildred Plotka/Lily Garland since Madeline Kahn is her idol. Plus it would be a lot of fun seeing a Christian playing a Jew! lol! But I don't know about her schedule, she might still be filming R.V. in Canada.
"Ev'ry-buddy wants ta get into de act!"
- Jimmy Durante
"Breathe from your hoo-hoo."
-Kristin Chenoweth
Updated On: 6/28/05 at 05:12 PM
#28re: Actors Fund Concert 2005 is........
Posted: 6/28/05 at 5:12pmKRISTIN by all means..Kevin Kline to play Oscar Jaffe (he played Lily's young lover in the original)
"It does what a musical is supposed to do; it takes you to another world. And it gives you a little tune to carry in your head. Something to take you away from the dreary horrors of the real world. A little something for when you're feeling blue. You know?"
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#29re: Actors Fund Concert 2005 is........
Posted: 6/28/05 at 6:29pm
Kevin Kline is a very interesting choice. I could also see John Lithgow or even Tim Curry. Elaine Stritch as Primrose would be incredible. I levitate thinking of Kristen singing "Babbette!"
I think it's nice that Seth chose something different this time rather than another "pop" musical. I also think it's funny that all these posters who I am sure have never seen or heard this musical are complaining. Go pick up the cast recording-- seeing this as a youngster was one of the fondest memories of theatre-going career. Funny, well-written, great score.
"Stranded, again! Screwed, again! Cheated out of two weeks wages in Chicago!" "Repent, for the time is at hand!" "Max, I love your play!"
#30re: Actors Fund Concert 2005 is........
Posted: 6/28/05 at 6:33pm
Seth was saying on his Sirius show that he originally wanted to do "Annie" and cast all adults, especially those who auditioned for the show when they were younger, but weren't cast. I thought it was a cute idea.
I am super excited about this though!
"When you're a Jet, / You're a Jet all the way, / From your first pirouette / To your last grand jete." --Brian Kaman
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#31re: Actors Fund Concert 2005 is........
Posted: 6/29/05 at 2:39pmI agree this is a great classic show! It's not revied often be cause it's got a killer set, very expensive. I saw this with Judy and Rock Hudson as Oscar Jaffee and Imogene in Chicago during the original tour. It was an amazing show. What about Marin Mazzie as Lily. I think Nathan Lane would be perfect for Oscar in a different way. I think the role needs a more husky voice. Sieber would be great as Bruce. Elaine Stritch would also be great as the nut.
Oscar Jaffee
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#32re: Actors Fund Concert 2005 is........
Posted: 6/29/05 at 2:54pmI have always thought Andrea Martin would be a good Mrs. Primrose, but I just thought of something. Why not have Judy Kaye play Mrs. Primrose? I know she's too young, but she's a great actress and could definitely pull it off. They should also find some way to bring John Cullum back for the concert. He was great as the original Oscar Jaffee. I think Kevin Kline would be a wonderful Oscar for the concert.
Stand-by Joined: 12/31/69
#33re: Actors Fund Concert 2005 is........
Posted: 6/29/05 at 3:06pm
I had the thought last night: How about Mandy Patinkin as Oscar? I think it would be fun to see him spoof himself a little bit.
And Chayenne Jackson as the young boyfriend?
jasobres
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/9/05
#34re: Actors Fund Concert 2005 is........
Posted: 6/29/05 at 5:00pmWait!! How about Brad Oscar as Oscar? (Ironic, ain't it?)
"Ev'ry-buddy wants ta get into de act!"
- Jimmy Durante
"Breathe from your hoo-hoo."
-Kristin Chenoweth
jasobres
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/9/05
#35re: Actors Fund Concert 2005 is........
Posted: 6/29/05 at 7:05pm
Even though I'm still trying to go for Cheno, I saw a production of On the 20th Century at the Barrington Stage Company in Massachusettes. The leads were Kim Crosby as Mildred Plotka/Lily Garland (yes, that Kim Crosby, the original Cinderella in Into the Woods) and Dennis Parlato as Oscar Jaffe. Another Into the Woods alum was Joy Franz (the original Stepmother) as Mrs. Primrose the Nut. So maybe Franz as Crosby could repeat their respective roles.
P.S. Just for giggles, I would like to see Savion Glover make a comeback as one of the tap-dancing Red Caps.
"Ev'ry-buddy wants ta get into de act!"
- Jimmy Durante
"Breathe from your hoo-hoo."
-Kristin Chenoweth
#36re: Actors Fund Concert 2005 is........
Posted: 7/1/05 at 8:53pm
JCS? Even though it's not being done, I don't think they'd do it. Besides, aren't the rights tied up right now in certain areas due to the national tour (McCoy/Rigby, Really Useful, Nederlander)?
"There is no problem so big that it cannot be run away from."
~ Charles M. Schulz
Updated On: 7/1/05 at 08:53 PM
#37re: Actors Fund Concert 2005 is........
Posted: 8/19/05 at 1:01pm
More casting -
Congratulations, Cheyenne!
#38re: Actors Fund Concert 2005 is........
Posted: 8/19/05 at 1:06pmJoAnne Worley as Primrose---Didn't see that one coming.
#39re: Actors Fund Concert 2005 is........
Posted: 8/19/05 at 1:07pmJoanne Worley? I'm sooooooooooo there.
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