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DAMN YANKEES Revival
#50DAMN YANKEES Revival
Posted: 1/12/17 at 9:13am
JVJ93 said: "We all know Ciara Renee should play Lola
She's actually my first choice.
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#51DAMN YANKEES Revival
Posted: 1/12/17 at 1:00pm
Based on a push-poll style survey I was sent last year, I think they're planning a reimagining. The poll was ostensibly about which shows you'd like to see revived, but Damn Yankees was the only option that appeared in every question, and then there were questions that read like, "if we were to revive an award-winning classic American musical such as the beloved Damn Yankees, which of the following kinds of changes should we consider?" I wish I'd saved a copy of the questions. But yeah, I sort of suspected this was coming.
#52DAMN YANKEES Revival
Posted: 1/12/17 at 1:04pm
This needs to be Jane Krakowski.
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
#53DAMN YANKEES Revival
Posted: 1/12/17 at 1:25pm
Jane was great 9 years ago, but I think she may be aging out of the role a bit, although she still looks stunning.
#54DAMN YANKEES Revival
Posted: 1/12/17 at 1:27pm
ljay889 said: "Jane was great 9 years ago, but I think she may be aging out of the role a bit, although she still looks stunning. "
She's in this weird place where she looks young for her age, so she seems a bit old for Lola, but looks to young for Mama Rose (not that I think she should play the role - but an example).
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
#55DAMN YANKEES Revival
Posted: 1/12/17 at 1:49pm
"All of this is, ultimately, somewhat moot, as the show is a silly bit of fluffy fairy tale, without any relation to a "real" world."
I disagree. It's fun and charming, but most scenes involving old Joe and/or Meg delve into real emotion and poignancy. It's not entirely light confection. Goodbye Old Girl is such a beautiful and fascinating exploration of the split in Joe's love and loyalty between his wife and his obsession. A Man Doesn't Know and Near to You are achingly beautiful. Joe's ultimate realization in his motivation for winning underlines the emotional foundation at the heart of the show. Yes, it's a "fairy tale" of sorts, rooted in the emotional value in the real world of which we can relate and identify.
This needs to be Jane Krakowski.
No, it doesn't.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
#56DAMN YANKEES Revival
Posted: 1/12/17 at 1:56pm
Well it certainly doesn't need to be Christina Applegate as you suggested. I'm a fan, but she doesn't have the vocal chops.
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
#57DAMN YANKEES Revival
Posted: 1/12/17 at 2:17pm
Actually, Applegate does have the "vocal chops" (I hate that expression) for Lola. The role is not that belt-heavy nor is it that vocally demanding. Less demanding than Charity, in fact. When I saw Applegate in Charity, vocally, she was very good and her performance on point.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
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#58DAMN YANKEES Revival
Posted: 1/12/17 at 2:25pm
IdinaBellFoster said: "This needs to be Jane Krakowski.
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That's what I'm saying!!!
#59DAMN YANKEES Revival
Posted: 1/12/17 at 6:44pm
Krakowski is ageless and looks ageless, which is actually a quality that would work wonders for a role like Lola, especially the characters' own fears pf aging. Someone like Krakowski who looks as stunning as she does at an age where people expect her to stop being sexy would bring emotional heftiness (where it's needed) to the role in ways that some of these girls couldn't. She's also one of the great musical comedy actors. Applegate is a nice choice but she can't deliver a song with the humor and wit of Krakowski. My second choice would be Karen Olivo if she ever wishes to return to Broadway. Jasmine Cephas Jones in Maria Reynolds' mode would be glorious.
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#60DAMN YANKEES Revival
Posted: 1/12/17 at 6:49pm
I agree with everythingtaboo...the 1994 revival was perfect; hit on all cylinders. It's my go-to recording.
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