Doris Roberts for Mrs. Banks in BAREFOOT

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 5/11/05 at 7:46pm

While watching "Everybody Loves Raymond" the thought occured to me that Doris Roberts would make a great Mrs.Banks in the upcoming revival of BAREFOOT IN THE PARK. I remember she was once mentioned to take over the role of Mrs.Meers in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE but I guess those plans fell through.

It would be great timing for her. "Raymond" is coming to an end soon, she'll have a short break before rehearsals begin, and she can start BAREFOOT in the fall. I think it would be superb casting. She has the nosy mother character down pact and I think she would do a great job. I hope she's considered for the role.

[morosco]

Posted: 5/11/05 at 8:14pm

You're right. She would be a good choice. But would she come across as stuffy enough?

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 5/11/05 at 8:31pm

I'm sure she could do it. It would be a nice change from what she's doing now. Or else she would be playing the exact same character as she does on "Raymond." She's a great actress and I'm sure she'd be great at the role.

[morosco]

Posted: 5/11/05 at 8:57pm

Yes...she could do a great job. It's just so hard for me to get Mildred Natwick out of my head at the moment.

[wildcat]

Posted: 5/12/05 at 8:49am

I think it's a marvellous idea. Remember she played the uptight Jeanette in Simon's LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS.