Bert Convey - NINE Question

[Anshel2]

Posted: 10/25/17 at 11:53am

I saw Bert Convey and thought that I saw Karen Akers, but the Playbills I have seen show Maureen McGovern as Luisa.  Have never seen a Playbill that had both Convey and Akers starring at the same time.  Am I mis-remembering seeing Akers?  Were they in Nine at the same time?

[Smaxie]

Posted: 10/25/17 at 12:37pm

I saw Maureen McGovern in it opposite Raul Julia, so I know Akers was gone already when Bert Convy came in. IBDB lists Karen Akers' dates in the show as Apr 22, 1982 - Dec 04, 1982. 

[JSquared2]

Posted: 10/25/17 at 12:44pm

It looks like Convy was only a 2 week replacement during Raul Julia's vacation --- and by that time Akers had already left and McGovern had come in.  When Raul Julia left permanently his replacement was Sergio Franchi --- who I saw --- and he left MUCH to be desired. 

[Anshel2]

Posted: 10/25/17 at 12:50pm

Thanks.  I guess I saw McGovern.  Perhaps I am thinking about the Tony Awards and having that recollection of seeing her.  

[Smaxie]

Posted: 10/25/17 at 12:59pm

Akers was nominated for her performance but didn't perform in the show's production number, which was Kathi Moss and the boys and female ensemble doing "Be Italian". Akers does make a quick appearance in the introductory set up for the Grand Hotel performance in 1990, so maybe you are combining memories of your Tommy Tune-Maury Yeston-Karen Akers musicals? 

Updated On: 10/25/17 at 12:59 PM

[tomwsjr]

Posted: 10/25/17 at 9:28pm

I'm a big fan of the original production of Nine. I never saw or heard anything about Bert Convey's performance. Do you have some thoughts to share?
Both times I saw Nine it was with Raul Julia, who was terrific, especially when I saw him the second time , which was just under a year from opening. I saw Karen Akers and Maureen McGovern, both excellent!!!!!

[Skip23]

Posted: 10/25/17 at 10:13pm

Convy was slight
Julia was nicely hammy
Franchi was perfect

[JSquared2]

Posted: 10/26/17 at 12:25pm

Skip23 said: "Convy was slight
Julia was nicely hammy
Franchi was perfect
"

Curious what you liked about Sergio Franchi's performance?  When I saw him, Guido came off as a Vegas lounge singer.  No acting ability whatsoever.

[forgetmenotnyc]

Posted: 10/27/17 at 2:57pm

I saw all three guys & found each to be just great.