Bernadette Peters and Kim Cattrall to star in Kennedy Centers Follies — Page 4

#76

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/25/10 at 6:13pm

Correct, AngusN. That's why she pulled out after expressing interest early on.

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#77

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/25/10 at 6:24pm

A real shame that. I think Bernie and Vanessa would have been a great pairing. Oh well, Bernie will be great, regardless.

#78

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/25/10 at 6:27pm

Of course this comes out on a day I'm too busy to get online!

I was hoping for a good cast, but I never would have thought to aim this high. Ragtime was great and all, but hardly the caliber of Bernadette Peters. I can't wait.

And my vow of poverty starts now so I can afford to be there as often as I know I'll want to be.

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#79

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/25/10 at 6:42pm

UPDATE: Although we have confirmed that he indeed was cast as Ben, we have heard from John Dossett's agent that he, at this moment, is "NOT doing Follies", though they were in negotiations as recently as yesterday.



Read more: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/RIALTO_CHATTER_Peters_Cattrall_Burstein_Dossett_to_Star_in_Kennedy_Center_FOLLIES_20100825#ixzz0xf0MgOxs


Well I hope it works out!!

#80

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/25/10 at 10:00pm

As Miss Emily Litella would say, NEVAH MIND

Hopefully, that actually comes out of their pairing, and I don't just look dumb. AND, if Bette Midler is Carlotta...Oh boy. The improvs that could happen during "I'm Still Here" are infinite.

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Updated On: 8/25/10 at 10:00 PM

#81

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/25/10 at 10:04pm

That comment was made when BWW listed Danny GURWIN as Buddy.

#82

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/25/10 at 10:39pm

So exciting!!! I love Danny Burstein, I'm so glad he is in this. And I agree that the casting of Kim Cattrall is inspired. I hope I get to see this.

#83

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/25/10 at 10:47pm

In answer to the question if any Kennedy Center show was transferred to Broadway, the superb 1983 production of "On Your Toes" with absolutely ancient George Abbott, elderly George Balanchine and frail but wonderful Hans Spialek all returning to create their original direction, choreography and orchestrations,respectively.

I LOVED that production which had a health run on Broadway and an even longer run in the West End (which was amazing because the show lasted exactly 80 performances in 1937 in London.

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#84

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/25/10 at 11:39pm

Whoops, corrected

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#85

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/25/10 at 11:47pm

In light of the idea of Bette Midler, I will also accept Donna McKechnie as Hattie.

If they want someone for Stella, I still want it to be her, so that she can lead the Mirror dance. It's probably the only Michael Bennett dance left for her to do.

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#86

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/25/10 at 11:58pm

This makes PalJoey very, very, very happy.

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#87

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/26/10 at 11:21am

For those interested in seeing this, you should be aware that since it's only a 4 week run, individual tickets may be hard to come be. Tickets are available now only for subscribers and group sales, and could be gone by the time individual tickets go on sale the end of January (that has happened previously at the Kennedy Center). You might want to consider getting a group together. I already have my tickets for May 8!

#88

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/26/10 at 1:12pm

I've never seen a Kennedy Center production sell out before non-subscriber tickets went onsale. Not to say this can't be the first, but even the one night only aborted Sweeney Todd concert didn't sell out with only subscribers.

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#89

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/26/10 at 1:47pm

newintown
I think Vanessa could pull it off...because if you have seen her up close her skin is not smooth at all ...beautiful woman but little acne bumps are over her face....

#90

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/26/10 at 1:51pm

I was told by someone who should know that some shows, including Wicked, have had very limited availability by the time subscriber tickets and group sales were completed. But, of course, there's no way to predict what will happen here. Bernadette will be a huge draw, but Follies doesn't necessarily have universal appeal. I just wanted to make sure folks were aware of the group sales alternative.

#91

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/26/10 at 1:51pm

Ok lets be real SS likes actors singing not singer trying to act...
Kim will be great because she has the it factor

#92

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/26/10 at 4:58pm

I know its 10 months away but why don't we get a BWW group together and go down and see the show followed by drinks at the Watergate? (This is sort of what members of the Cast Album group did for the Sondheim Celebration in 2002.)

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#93

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/27/10 at 1:46pm

Will Bernadette be able to handle TOO MANY MORNINGS? I think that is the number I am worried about.

#94

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/27/10 at 2:19pm

I don't think she'l have a problem with it and besides there is always ways around those sort of things. They'll make it work for her if that's the case.

#95

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/27/10 at 2:22pm

I have no desire to hear probably the most gorgeous song in the score lowered or sung an octave down. IF that is what you are suggesting.
But it's not all about me. And her versions of "In Buddy's Eyes" and "Losing My Mind" are said to be revelatory.

Updated On: 8/27/10 at 02:22 PM

#96

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/27/10 at 2:29pm

I honestly don't think she'd have a problem singing the song as originally written. What has you worried that she might not?

#97

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/27/10 at 2:35pm

Those are probably Sally's highest notes in the score, the ending is up there. I know she has a gorgeous head voice, I just hope she has those notes.
Then again, if Judith Ivey managed to get the notes out, anything is possible.

#98

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/27/10 at 2:40pm

Yeah, I definitely get where you're coming from. I think she'll do just fine with it as originally written. Hopefully that will be the case.

I'm fascinated with Kim Cattrall's casting in this.

#99

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/27/10 at 4:45pm

Is Cattrall officially singed?

The Playbill article only focuses on Peters.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/142353-Live-and-in-Person-Bernadette-Peters-to-Star-in-Kennedy-Center-Follies

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#100

Bernadette Peters to star in Kennedy Centers Follies

Posted: 8/27/10 at 4:47pm

Peters is the only official cast member as of now.