Dreamcast: Desiree Armfeldt- Page 3

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 7/2/20 at 11:21am

fashionguru_23 said: "broadwayboy223 said: "I believe before her untimely death there was every intention of Natasha Richardson and Vanessa Redgrave starring in the show. They both sang the roles in the Roundabout benefit reading."

Did they have the intention of a full production? I know that their 2 other readings (Kiss Me, Kate and She Loves Me) turned into full productions. I had no idea this was suppose to go the same route."

There was a lot of talk of it being produced in an upcoming season as a full production, but her death happened so soon after that it completely derailed any possibility of if happening soon with another cast, and then producers moved to bring over the Trevor Nunn production from the Menier Chocolate Factory. 

[Dolly80]

Posted: 7/2/20 at 3:11pm

AC126748 said: "For years, there were rumors that Desiree would be Emma Thompson's return to the stage. She's a bit old for the part now, but when she was the right age, she would have been perfect. She has the humor and the vulnerability needed for the part."

She would totally get my vote too.

also Cate Blanchett and Kate Winslet.. 

[Dolly80]

Posted: 7/2/20 at 3:16pm

Loopin’theloop said: "JBradshaw said: "Ruthie Henshall"

That voice is, unfortunately in absolute tatters "

Tragically this is so true. She would have been glorious if she’d have laid off the cigarettes... 

[binau]

Posted: 7/2/20 at 3:45pm

Not a voice I enjoy either - however, the show has a precedent of requiring very little vocal ability. Would it really matter?

[Carol Channing, or Change]

Posted: 7/2/20 at 4:43pm

Desiree is one of those roles where I don't think vocal talent should be one of the most important determiners when casting (I mean, look at Glynis Johns). There are plenty of other opportunities in the show for impressive vocals, and I can totally see Ruthie Henshall making a fantastic Desiree!

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 7/12/20 at 11:28am

Well this is fun dreamcasting...Vivien Leigh would have been a sublime Desiree. From a Twitter and Instagram account called "Today's Broadway Yesterday" that reimagines shows as Golden Age productions.

https://twitter.com/IfItHadHappened/status/1281987057557090308

https://www.instagram.com/todaysbroadwayyesterday/

 

Updated On: 7/12/20 at 11:28 AM

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 7/12/20 at 5:15pm

Oh, if we are going with the historical "what could have beens" there are so many roles that I could only begin to imagine what Judy Garland could have done with, and Desiree is definitely on that list.

[g.d.e.l.g.i.]

Posted: 7/13/20 at 5:14pm

^ Seconded.