Amy Adams to play The Baker's Wife- Page 2

[SonofRobbieJ]

Posted: 4/3/12 at 2:11pm

And though I recognize the brilliance of Gleason's (probably definitive) preformance, it's a well-written enough role to take on a variety of different colors and interpretations.

I thought Kay McClelland was just as effective as Gleason. What she lost in the way of Gleason's deadpan delivery she made up for with an emotional ferocity in Act 2 that was thrilling.

[themysteriousgrowl]

Posted: 4/3/12 at 2:14pm

Cauuuuuuuuutiously optimistic. I'm with you and best, AC, on her versatility. She's certainly capable of playing hard-edged. The question is, Will she -- or will this production -- make that choice? I hope the answer is yes. Because without that streak plainly evident in her performance, I could easily imagine her coming off kittenish, and the show looking like it has two Cinderellas would be disastrous.

[SonofRobbieJ]

Posted: 4/3/12 at 2:17pm

See...I think there could be a very delicious undercurrent of this woman (the Baker's Wife) could have been Cinderella in another life. So "He's a Very Nice Prince" can take on a stronger shading of jealousy. And the, of course, the reversal when she becomes the anti-Cinderella during the second act could take on a different resonance as well.

[themysteriousgrowl]

Posted: 4/3/12 at 2:19pm

I think that's a fantastically rich line of thought, Robbie, but also a difficult and delicate tightrope to walk.

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 4/3/12 at 2:23pm

I actually think this production (at least as it is on the taped production from London) kind of does that - at least more than other productions of the show I've seen. Seeing the angle Jenna Russell was directed towards, I can see how Adams will work well. Its a fairly different take on the role from Joanna Gleason.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/3/12 at 2:24pm

She needs someone like Ving Rhames as The Baker to really bring the best out of her.

[SonofRobbieJ]

Posted: 4/3/12 at 2:29pm

MB,

I've avoided watching it, solely because I want to be 'surprised' when I spring for the $150 seats.

Speaking of...can you get more than one seat at the donation price? Cause I plan to take a friend for his birthday.

[blaxx]

Posted: 4/3/12 at 2:32pm

I thought there was going to be a revival of Schwartz's musical and she was playing the lead. Bah.

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[SonofRobbieJ]

Posted: 4/3/12 at 2:33pm

I thought the EXACT same thing for a second and a half. And was SO excited.

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 4/3/12 at 2:47pm

Amy is a great choice for the for role. I'm very excited about this casting!

[WhizzerMarvin]

Posted: 4/3/12 at 2:47pm

Amy was BRILLIANT in The Fighter (even better than Junebug I thought) and her "Don't call me skank. I'll rip that nasty hair out of your fukcing head!" fight scene is amazing.

Still, I'm tentative about this casting and just think she looks so youthful and beautiful. She definitely has it in her to act, she just needs the right look, right baker and right director, ha.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 4/3/12 at 2:56pm

This casting leads me to believe that The Baker and The Witch will be Movie or TV Actors. Since money is not an issue, the problem would be clearing schedules for the Summer and a possible transfer.

Has anyone seen Amy on the legitimate stage?

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[Eris0303]

Posted: 4/3/12 at 2:59pm

I've always enjoyed the way she's been able to keep from getting stuck in any ruts. She's been able to interweave heavier fare with more light-hearted to create quite a career. From "The Fighter" to "The Muppets" or "Doubt" to "Night at the Museum". It's this that will help create longevity in here career rather than being pigeon-holed into just "light" or "dark" fare.

I see that the Janis Joplin biopic is no longer listed under her upcoming projects. Such a shame - I was looking forward to seeing her to on that role.

[Auggie27]

Posted: 4/3/12 at 3:03pm

I actually think the Baker is the hardest role. No real solo, and his arc in the story is technically the longest, as the resolution ends up being about his plight.

[TheatreFan27]

Posted: 4/3/12 at 3:17pm

Never would have guessed it in a million years, but I love Amy Adams and I am really looking forward to her performance in this role. I had secretly been hoping for Emily Skinner (I know she's not a BIG name) but I think she would have nailed it. I also think she'd make a great Witch too but obviously that won't happen.

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 4/3/12 at 3:21pm

I've played the Baker. "No More" might not feel like a solo to the audience, but it does when you're up there. Particularly the latter half. Wonderful role that I'd absolutely never want to play again because it's emotionally exhausting. I can't wait to see who they get!

[E.Davis]

Posted: 4/3/12 at 3:33pm

So how does the 150 Subscriber benefits work, I am confused. Do you get priority when getting the free tickets?

Posted: 4/3/12 at 3:36pm

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[random person 112]

Posted: 4/3/12 at 3:38pm

She's perfect to me. :) As for those still hoping for Zeta-Jones she's already signed up to do a film around this time so she'll be too busy. I am still kinda hoping for Jane Krakowski for the witch, or even though she's kinda long in the tooth i think Cyndi Lauper would do it justice.

[themysteriousgrowl]

Posted: 4/3/12 at 3:39pm

Well, the latter half of "No More" IS a solo.

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 4/3/12 at 3:43pm

I've also played the Baker and agree its a physically exhausting role. Tons of fun though.

[henrikegerman]

Posted: 4/3/12 at 3:51pm

Gleason's Baker's Wife is one of my favorite performances of all time and I know I am not alone. What she did was unique, original in its appeal with a signature light touch. For many of us she has iconically branded the role.

Having said that, I can think of few people better than Adams for this new production. Adams is a great actress and a wonderful singer. Like Gleason she has a strong commitment to truth accompanied by a magnetic appeal that is uniquely her own. And it would be a big mistake to think her limited in what she can do.

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 4/3/12 at 3:57pm

Well, yes, it is. But I meant that it feels like a very full number, and ages on stage. It's a hard moment that I'm not going to pretend I ever fully understand at 20.

[mar97]

Posted: 4/3/12 at 4:02pm

So how does the 150 Subscriber benefits work, I am confused. Do you get priority when getting the free tickets?

It is not $150.00. It is now $200.00 and that gets you one ticket. $400.00 donation will get you two tickets.

[Act4ever]

Posted: 4/3/12 at 4:20pm

You could potentially become a Young Partner:

http://www.publictheater.org/content/view/42/117/