Bernadette Peters as Lovett - Will it EVER Happen?- Page 9

[lovebwy]

Posted: 8/2/14 at 11:41pm

Patti could be an interesting Sally. But, a dream would be to see Patti as Carlotta. As much as I love La Paige I don't think she really had a handle on the character. And she could never get the words right.

Has Patti ever sang I'm Still Here?

[ljay889]

Posted: 8/3/14 at 12:19am

Patti is completely wrong for Sally. Sally is not a steamroller, it's too fragile of a character for Patti. Patti was and always will be a Carlotta. I can't wait for the day that she starts singing "I'm Still Here."

[lovebwy]

Posted: 8/3/14 at 12:33am

They should do another concert version to commemorate the 1985 version. Patti as Carlotta.

[binau]

Posted: 9/27/14 at 8:29pm

Yep, Patti was born to sing "I'm Still Here".

Now would be the right time for a Sweeney Todd revival on Broadway; the property is hotter now than ever and the previous revival is now well into the past. To think the film version wasn't even out during the last revival.

Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters in SWEENEY TODD. What an event.

Also, I think we can safely say that no other potential casting has been discussed in as much depth and for this long on BWW as Bernadette in Sweeney Todd. Wow.

Here is a transcript of what Bernadette said in 2009 when asked if she would play Mrs Lovett:


"I just learned that one song recently, and it's amazing. So yes I would. Yeah, I mean you know - the more you examine a Steve Sondheim song, or you just learn it, and you realise how amazing it is and what he is saying, and the intricacies, and what he expresses for the character. he really knows how to express what the character's feeling. Yeah - I would."

Updated On: 9/28/14 at 08:29 PM

[Wilmingtom]

Posted: 9/28/14 at 2:36am

I just don't see Barnadette as Lovett, although she would have made an interesting Johanna back in the day.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 9/28/14 at 7:31am

Mandy Patinkin as Sweeney would be so beyond hilarious and awful. I'd love to see that!

[HorseTears]

Posted: 9/28/14 at 4:08pm

Mandy Patinkin??? Oh, qolbinau, you're a dreamer...

[binau]

Posted: 9/28/14 at 4:55pm

I realise it's controversial...I think it's one of those things that could be a complete disaster or brilliant. I don't particular like Mandy/want to see him in much else (or even without Bernadette). This role with that pairing I am interested though.

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 9/28/14 at 4:55pm

I think Bernadette would make a wonderful Miss Lovett!! She can still play the role, and maybe it will be revived again soon haha

[Showface]

Posted: 9/28/14 at 4:59pm

Will this hold you over until the time comes?


Bernadette singing a Sweeney Todd tune...enjoy!

[lovebwy]

Posted: 9/28/14 at 5:06pm

I have a feeling that if Mandy ever played Sweeney you'd wanna steer clear of him during rehearsals and backstage at any point. Someone could really get hurt!

[Showface]

Posted: 9/28/14 at 5:08pm

Why?

[icecreambenjamin]

Posted: 9/28/14 at 5:12pm

Mandy Patinkin has a very unusual voice that takes some time to get used to. I didn't care much for him at first but now he's one of my favorite performers. I think that his melodramatic acting style would fit Sweeney Todd perfectly and would work amazingly well along side Bernadette.

[frozenfractals]

Posted: 9/28/14 at 8:42pm

Oh, my, is that a brilliant idea. I am the hugest Bernadette fangirl, and she'd be one of the best Mrs. Lovetts ever. Every time I see Helena Bonham Carter as Lovett (or Bellatrix!), I can't help thinking of Bernadette...especially in her Into the Woods costume. Of course I adore Helena as well. And Mandy is an excellent suggestion for Sweeney; I can just imagine what a magical matchup that would be!

[promisespromises2]

Posted: 9/28/14 at 9:34pm

Showface- Because Mandy Patinkin is a method actor. I would be terrified to see him getting ready for that role.

[Wilmingtom]

Posted: 9/28/14 at 9:52pm

The range of Mandy's voice is nowhere in the ballpark of Sweeney's. And if Sweeney and Lovett are in their 60s, then is Johanna in her 40s? He's only been gone 15 years and Johanna is still a ward.

[mjohnson2]

Posted: 9/28/14 at 9:52pm

To me, Mandy Patinkin is Burrs or Georges and nothing else. When he works in the role, he is beyond brilliant but he is only good in roles that are right for him, and certainly not Sweeney.

Updated On: 9/28/14 at 09:52 PM

[binau]

Posted: 9/29/14 at 5:22am

If Michael Cerveris can play Sweeney on Broadway (which was an odd vocal fit for the role) then I'm not too concerned about Mandy's voice...he can still sing and has a blaring lower range still.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MCVsMSsIJU

I'm glad that I'm not the only one that can see the appeal of Mandy in this role (I'm not his biggest fan, or even a fan outside Sunday and Wild Party). I agree that Mandy is melodramatic, and I think his unhinged, self-indulgent melodrama will work well for the brooding Sweeney Todd. I'd also just love to see him let loose on stage - that final "Joyyy" note at the end of Epiphany with Mandy's voice will be scary. I also would love to hear and see Mandy and Bernadette sing "My Friends" together..I just love the sound of their voices together (probably because they are so different). The novelty of a Sunday reunion would be too good to pass up.


As if this is not scary....gives me chills:


"These are my friends"

Updated On: 9/29/14 at 05:22 AM

[Wilmingtom]

Posted: 9/29/14 at 2:16pm

^ I stand corrected. I didn't recall that Many has such a strong lower register. But he's still too old.

[icecreambenjamin]

Posted: 9/29/14 at 2:25pm

I don't think that he's too old. Remember Sweeney Todd has been a prisoner in Australia for 15 years. You wouldn't look exactly youthful after that.

[Wilmingtom]

Posted: 9/29/14 at 2:56pm

Johanna is still a ward which might insinuate she's in her teens. Even if she's 20, that would put Sweeney in his late 30s at the very most. I don't think Mandy plays late 30s any longer.

[binau]

Posted: 6/18/16 at 9:50pm

Someone on Playbill recently penned a dream-casting list of Broadway divas, and of course Bernadette in Sweeney Todd appears on it. 

http://www.playbill.com/article/11-roles-these-broadway-stars-never-played-but-should

I'll be waiting until her death (or mine) for it to happen. 

 

[binau]

Posted: 8/22/16 at 6:35pm

Bernadette, this is your chance!!!

 

http://www.playbill.com/article/sweeney-todd-revival-will-set-up-working-pie-shop-at-barrow-street-theatre

[gypsy101]

Posted: 8/22/16 at 6:37pm

I want Bernadette to play Mrs. Lovett so badly.

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 8/22/16 at 6:42pm

If Bernadette is cast as Lovett in that production, I will buy literally every single ticket to every single show. Sorry, guys.

Updated On: 8/22/16 at 06:42 PM