Bernadette Peters in A Little Night Music- Who is with me?

[DickonDefysGravity]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 3:28am

I think Peters would be a sensational Desiree in ALNM.
Who is with me?

[B3TA07]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 3:35am

Too hot

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 3:43am

I'm definitely with you even though I'd much prefer her in a show where she'll get to sing most of the songs. Something more like HELLO, DOLLY...or an original piece.

[jewishboy]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 7:01am

I've been saying it for years.

[BroadwaySinger2]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 7:09am

Ooooh that'd be cool... Well, pretty much Bernadette in anything is cool with me.

[philcrosby]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 8:35am

I can't agree on that one. Peters would have been a terrific Anne in the day (though I'm not sure she could have sung it), but she is not a Desiree.

And yes, Desiree was expressly written for an actress who sings a little. And I think the ones who have done it best (Glynis Johns, Jean Simmons, Juliet Stevenson, Dame Judi) have been in that category.

[best12bars]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 8:39am

I'd rather see her as Dolly than Desiree.

She's not "light" enough for the "light comedy" in Night Music.

[skingdom]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 8:43am

as much as i love her...

i cant see it...

skingdom out.

[rosekwbp]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 8:44am

Yeah Bernadette in anything would be great.

[best12bars]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 8:46am

As Moses in the Ten Commandments?

[husk_charmer]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 8:48am

As Frank N Furter in Rocky Horror?

[parislover87]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 9:05am

aS eLpHaBa In WiCkEd?!?!?!1@

[alterego]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 10:47am

As Mammy Yokum in LIL ABNER.

[JBSinger]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 11:24am

Not for her.
Much more fun as Dolly, per Best12bars.

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 11:36am

I'd skip that revival, then.

[Boq101]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 3:09pm

the only desiree i could ever see in a revival is Helen Mirren, i'd die! She's old,still looks amazing, doesnt really sing much, and i think she would really be good for the part.

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 3:14pm

Oh I think Helen Mirren is too cold and icy for Desiree. I think Bernadette Peters would probably pull off A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC beautifully - and though I agree that it would be more fun to see her in something new - or a role that would show off her voice more - I definitely think she has the "light" comedy skills necessary.

As a matter of exercise, it would also have been fun to see Peters as Mrs. Lovett.

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 3:14pm

I think Peters is looking for an original musical.

[ljay889]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 3:15pm

Brooke Shields as Desiree.

[Boq101]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 3:16pm

Peters has done one too many revivals, I think for her an original is better.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 3:20pm

Oh, MB, I'd pay big money to see Peters as Mrs.Lovett, I can't imagine what a machiavellic riot she'd be in the role.

[philcrosby]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 4:24pm

Peters would probably be a riot as Mrs. Lovett, you are so right!

In 20 years, Kate Winslet will make a sublime Desiree.

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 4:30pm

I actually think Winslet would make a better Lovett!

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 4:41pm

A role she should've played in the film version...not to start beating a dead horse or anything

[Piercemn]

Posted: 4/23/07 at 4:43pm

I agree that Dolly is a broader role and more for her style. She's not a Desiree. She could, maybe, do the Countess, but not Desiree.