BERNADETTE is DOLLY - official — Page 2

Mildred Plotka said: "Valentina3 said: "Yaaaas. Also, the original production did go dark after Channing left for Bailey's production to come in. I think she had previews and an official opening too. But it was almost a new production, with new costumes, arrangements, and a completely new company."

Poor choice of words there, my friend."



Are you referring to "dark"? I don't know if this is your attempt at a joke or you think you're being clever, but either way it's...well, crass. I was simply referencing Jorge's earlier comment and using a technical theater term.

Valentina3 said: "Yaaaas. Also, the original production did go dark after Channing left for Bailey's production to come in. I think she had previews and an official opening too. But it was almost a new production, with new costumes, arrangements, and a completely new company."

Bailey may have had previews, but she did not replace Channing. Channing was followed by Ginger Rogers, Martha Raye and Betty Grable before Bailey came in.

Valentina3 said: "Mildred Plotka said: "Valentina3 said: "Yaaaas. Also, the original production did go dark after Channing left for Bailey's production to come in. I think she had previews and an official opening too. But it was almost a new production, with new costumes, arrangements, and a completely new company."

Poor choice of words there, my friend."

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Are you referring to "dark"? I don't know if this is your attempt at a joke or you think you're being clever, but either way it's...well, crass. I was simply referencing Jorge's earlier comment and using a technical theater term."

I know what you meant, it just read strange to me at first.

Valentina3 said: "Yaaaas. Also, the original production did go dark after Channing left for Bailey's production to come in. I think she had previews and an official opening too. But it was almost a new production, with new costumes, arrangements, and a completely new company."

Now that's a VERY funny mistake--talk about putting your foot in it [unintentionally I'm sure].

I guess I'm in the minority, but I'm gonna need to see Murphy before this all goes down.

The casting is great but I can't imagine that people will pay the ticket prices they paid for Midler. Her presence was an event.

True, but she's also not as expensive as Midler, so that should help even things out. Especially if Ms. Murphy departs as well.

BWAY Baby2 said: "I really do not think this is a good idea- they needed someone BIG to follow Midler- and Bernadette- though I love her- is not BIG box office. So this is a commercial let down, no doubt about it in my opinion. The show is really not strong enough - in 2017- to make it on the shoulders of a Broadway legend- it needs astar of iconic stature to keep the immense energy going. Perhaps a good artistic decision- and I say perhaps because I do not see it as an ideal fit- but as a commercial choice, I say- MEH."

But Bernadette's weekly salary is probably less than Bette's, so they'd be reducing their weekly nut and having enough of a marquee name to sell tickets. Hopefully the show will have recouped by then.

Reba.

PLEASE.

Okay- Reba is a stretch- but she is a huge star- who would have thought Pearl Bailey was gonna be huge in this role- I happen to love Bernadette- have seen her in concert- and loved the show- saw original Into The Woods- and Sunday In The Park,too- and A Little Night Music- which I did not like- but, anyway, Bernadette will be fine- and Donna is fine too I imagine- but this will not run all that long- my prediction- unless they get a NAME.

The website already looks like they're getting ready for Bette to step aside. What a privilege it is for us to get to experience Bernadette Peters in yet another Broadway outing. I love that she has a no bull**** approach and is ready to take on 8 performances - much respect to the stamina of those with theatre in their blood.

Updated On: 9/6/17 at 09:56 AM

I kind of feel bad for Donna Murphy. I know she knew what she was signing up for when she agreed to be Bette's Tuesday and vacation alternate, but seeing Bernadette Peters receive real star treatment and her own opening as a replacement compared to Donna, I can't help but feel a bit sad since they're not doing it for another diva super star but for another actress of similar pedigree. I do recognize that Peters may have more of a name outside theatre than Murphy though both have worked steadily outside of theatre. I wonder if Donna thought that if she sold enough tickets that she'd be named the replacement for Bette, but her ticket sales indicated otherwise which must be a bit of a blow even if business is still doing well on her days.

Updated On: 9/6/17 at 11:09 AM