Christine Ebersole as Lovett in Orlando?
Christine Ebersole as Lovett in Orlando?
#1Christine Ebersole as Lovett in Orlando?
Posted: 3/25/08 at 8:58pm
I'm crossposting this between here and the Florida board, as I thought the Broadway folks might find it interesting as well.
Rumor here in Orlando recently has been that Mad Cow Theatre, in conjunction with the Orlando Symphony Orchestra was courting Christine Ebersole to play Ms. Lovett in a concert performance of "Sweeney Todd" alongside David Gaines as Sweeney at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center.
Well, looks like the rumors are true. While NOTHING is official, Ebersole's official website e-mailed a confirmation that they were "working on it" to the Orlando Arts Blog at orlandoartsblog.blogspot.com
Updated On: 3/25/08 at 08:58 PM
#2re: Christine Ebersole as Lovett in Orlando?
Posted: 3/25/08 at 9:33pm
That would be interesting. Though it really doesn't make any difference because there's no way I'm going down to Orlando for a show. If I felt like going to Disney World around the same time...eh...maybe 
#3re: Christine Ebersole as Lovett in Orlando?
Posted: 3/25/08 at 9:37pm
Any word on when this is?
Oh please let it be when I'm home on break and make the 30 minute drive! No matter how unsure I am of her in the role, I don't pass up an opportunity to see Christine!
#4re: Christine Ebersole as Lovett in Orlando?
Posted: 3/25/08 at 9:38pm
*gasp* YAY! I hope this actually happens, I go to school in Orlando!
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#5re: Christine Ebersole as Lovett in Orlando?
Posted: 3/25/08 at 9:49pmStrange casting but hey, Christine is fantastic so maybe she'll be a surprise!
#6re: Christine Ebersole as Lovett in Orlando?
Posted: 3/25/08 at 9:49pm
Actually, yes, the Philharmonic has announced the dates of the show, but as said previously, Ebersole is still in talks.
Looks like March 6th and 7th 2009. So we're quite a ways off. If Ebersole falls through, I'm suggesting Victoria Clark as a replacement.
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Updated On: 3/25/08 at 09:49 PM
#7re: Christine Ebersole as Lovett in Orlando?
Posted: 3/25/08 at 9:50pmDavis Gaines seems like an awful choice for Sweeney. I can barely stand his Anthony.
#8re: Christine Ebersole as Lovett in Orlando?
Posted: 3/25/08 at 9:51pmI also think Gaines is at the very least, an ODD choice. But he's got roots in Florida and recently did a theatre opening here so I think that may be part of it.
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#9re: Christine Ebersole as Lovett in Orlando?
Posted: 3/25/08 at 10:00pmI can see her in the role. I would love to go. It sounds like it's around Spring Break next year.
#10re: Christine Ebersole as Lovett in Orlando?
Posted: 3/25/08 at 10:09pmSweet! Orlando is less than two hours ago from where I live. I shall be there if Ebersole ends up playing the role.
#11re: Christine Ebersole as Lovett in Orlando?
Posted: 3/25/08 at 10:17pmomg im so there
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#13re: Christine Ebersole as Lovett in Orlando?
Posted: 3/25/08 at 10:52pmThis will be a good reason to visit Disney World next year (like I ever need an excuse to go down there).
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#14re: Christine Ebersole as Lovett in Orlando?
Posted: 3/25/08 at 11:00pmFinally a good reason to have a home base in central Florida. I won't live there again, but I'll definitely visit. Hopefully it works out.
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#15re: Christine Ebersole as Lovett in Orlando?
Posted: 3/25/08 at 11:02pmYeah.... I think the casting of Davis Gaines is more bizarre than Ebersole.
#16re: Christine Ebersole as Lovett in Orlando?
Posted: 3/25/08 at 11:10pm
Davis Gaines is from Orlando, so it makes sense that he would be cast as SWEENEY. As much as I like the character of Sweeney Todd, Mrs.Lovett is my favorite character in the show and so I prefer a stronger Mrs.Lovett/weaker Sweeney combo rather than a weak Mrs.Lovett/strong Sweeney pairing, just my personal preference. I think Ebersole could play the role in the Lansbury mold successfully, if this pans out, I'm definitely there. And by then I'll have a car which means there ain't no stopping me from a road trip to Orlando 
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#17re: Christine Ebersole as Lovett in Orlando?
Posted: 3/26/08 at 9:32amIf Ebersole does it, I'll be there. Only a couple hours away.
#18re: Christine Ebersole as Lovett in Orlando?
Posted: 3/26/08 at 5:25pm
I'll be there too...
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