Blankenbuehler-helmed KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN in the works?- Page 2

[binau]

Posted: 4/10/23 at 3:51am

I’ve seen the show live twice, both with a ‘name’ (Caroline O’Connor) and an unknown. I did find the tone of the show varied greatly - when Caroline was on it felt like her show whereas with the unknown it put the focus more on the two male leads and their relationship. I would say it actually worked and I’d be open to anything as long as there is some strong and interesting direction. My fear is that this will turn out like the Thomas Kail Sweeney (serviceable if a little bland and stale). I hope I’m wrong! 

[MayAudraBlessYou2]

Posted: 5/19/23 at 11:05am

This is officially happening! =) Spoke to a source this morning and I'm giddy about the leads. 

Given how exciting I think the cast is...I REALLY hope it makes it to Broadway and doesn't just end with the workshop. We need a proper revival of this musical! 

[The8re phan]

Posted: 5/19/23 at 11:18am

MayAudraBlessYou2 said: "This is officially happening! =) Spoke to a source this morning and I'm giddy about the leads.

Given how exciting I think the cast is...I REALLY hope it makes it to Broadway and doesn't just end with the workshop. We need a proper revival of this musical!"

oh, stop teasing and spill the tea!!!!

[ljay889]

Posted: 5/19/23 at 11:22am

Yes, at least drop an Aurora hint!

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 5/19/23 at 11:34am

Please! 😭 

[MayAudraBlessYou2]

Posted: 5/19/23 at 11:45am

Aurora is clearly cast with Broadway in mind. She will sell tickets. 

There was a whole casting discussion/predictions in the thread about the cancelled Kennedy Center production...and all 3 leads for this are mentioned at some point in that thread.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 5/19/23 at 11:57am

Ariana DeBose is confirmed for Aurora but I don't know the rest.

MayAudra will have to drop some more hints.

[ljay889]

Posted: 5/19/23 at 12:08pm

I would’ve been shocked if it was anyone other than DeBose. Simply perfect casting. 
 

I’m assuming they want actors of Latin/Hispanic descent, but Ramin Karimloo would be a fascinating Valentin. Of course, there’s the argument that the ethnic makeup of Argentina could allow actors of various backgrounds. 

[Voter]

Posted: 5/19/23 at 2:51pm

MayAudraBlessYou2 said: "Aurora is clearly cast with Broadway in mind. She will sell tickets.

There was a whole casting discussion/predictions in the thread about the cancelled Kennedy Center production...and all 3 leads for this are mentioned at some point in that thread."

Can you please copy the link to the other message board and post it here?

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 5/19/23 at 3:17pm

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1152973

[Ke3]

Posted: 5/19/23 at 8:43pm

I feel like the only person who doesn't think Ariana Debose is right for this role. I know people think her manner can be a bit affected but to me, she has that "awww shucks, I'm just a regular girl who made it!" talk show host thing down. Which is cool but nothing about that works for Aurora. Where's the glamour?

[Robbie2]

Posted: 5/20/23 at 2:33pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Ariana DeBose is confirmed for Aurora but I don't know the rest.

MayAudra will have to drop some more hints."

 

Robin de Jesus and Steven Pasquale?

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 5/20/23 at 3:26pm

Steven Pasquale is 46. And definitely not Latino.

[Robbie2]

Posted: 5/20/23 at 3:44pm

The Distinctive Baritone said: "Steven Pasquale is 46. And definitely not Latino."

So? Neither was Anthony Crivello or Brian Stokes Mitchell - he's black.

 

[FANtomFollies]

Posted: 5/20/23 at 4:11pm

Ke3 said: "I feel like the only person who doesn't think Ariana Debose is right for this role...Where's the glamour?"

She was quite glamorous in the Schimagadoon finale this season. 

[BJR]

Posted: 5/20/23 at 4:42pm

DeBose is perfect casting. And personally I'd cast Mason Alexander Park.

[Plannietink08]

Posted: 5/20/23 at 5:04pm

Ke3 said: "I feel like the only person who doesn't think Ariana Debose is right for this role. Where's the glamour?"

 

Did you not see her play Anita, she exuded glamour! Even the clips of her as Donna Summer are incredibly glamorous. She can do glamour  

 

[binau]

Posted: 5/20/23 at 5:58pm

I kind of get the concern that she still feels early in her career rather than a legend as the character might suggest but ultimately she is an academy award winning film actress who probably has the skills to pretend to be a legend as that’s the job :p. Plus will be a name to help sales. May not be my first choice but I can’t complain. 

[babyjunegem]

Posted: 5/21/23 at 6:42am

Ariana's biggest and most obvious obstacle is her singing. She can get a way with being a middling vocalist in supporting roles or in movie musicals. It's no knock on her acting ability, but she's better on screen than on stage. Not every stage actor can make the leap. If I were her, I'd go all in on film.

[Robbie2]

Posted: 5/21/23 at 12:21pm

Ke3 said: "I feel like the only person who doesn't think Ariana Debose is right for this role. I know people think her manner can be a bit affected but to me, she has that "awww shucks, I'm just a regular girl who made it!" talk show host thing down. Which is cool but nothing about that works for Aurora. Where's the glamour?"

 

Nah she will be FAB! 

 

[FANtomFollies]

Posted: 5/21/23 at 12:37pm

babyjunegem said: "Ariana's biggest and most obvious obstacle is her singing. She can get a way with being a middling vocalist in supporting roles or in movie musicals. ."

I don't think Chita was ever known as an incredible singer - at least not by the age she originated Spider Woman. 

[MadsonMelo]

Posted: 5/23/23 at 10:30am

If Zegler is really doing Evita, and Ariana is doing this at the same season LOL

And there's the rumor that Lea may be doing ''Chess''.... DAMN IT!

[aliceripleyofficial]

Posted: 5/23/23 at 1:34pm

She completely lacks the charisma and sex appeal that Aurora requires... Not to mention that I cringe at the thought of having to hear her sing that score.

[Ke3]

Posted: 5/23/23 at 2:42pm

FANtomFollies said: "babyjunegem said: "Ariana's biggest and most obvious obstacle is her singing. She can get a way with being a middling vocalist in supporting roles or in movie musicals. ."

I don't think Chita was ever known as an incredible singer - at least not by the age she originated Spider Woman."

Chita was a very strong singer when she was younger. There's clips of her on variety shows in the early 60s that are frankly shocking. Much like Elaine, smoking gave her the voice that's now become legendary. By the time of Spider Woman it didn't matter how diminished her voice might be. She was a star.

It's actually funny reading her book, she barely got to sing at her WSS audition, but Bernstein immediately loved her and called her to his home to begin working on learning the music.

[ljay889]

Posted: 5/23/23 at 3:56pm

I don’t foresee DeBose having any issues with the music. It’s not a strenuous singing role and there’s literally two sets of keys to choose from, or they can even meet in between the Chita and Vanessa keys. I prefer the eerier Chita keys, but I’m assuming DeBose’s voice would be more appropriate closer to the Vanessa keys.