Eartha Kitt as Norma Desmond
Eartha Kitt as Norma Desmond
morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
apdarcey
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/10/04
#1re: Eartha Kitt as Norma Desmond
Posted: 2/17/05 at 11:07pmthis thought should have been kept to yourself.
broadwaystar2b
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/28/04
#2re: Eartha Kitt as Norma Desmond
Posted: 2/17/05 at 11:08pm
I think she's definately got the diva factor going for her
but I don't think she could handle the score
Razz77
Broadway Star Joined: 11/22/04
#3re: Eartha Kitt as Norma Desmond
Posted: 2/17/05 at 11:14pmShe could look it but I wouldn't want to hear "As If We Never Said Goodbye" or "With One Look" in any way...she sounded kind of terrifying singing R&H's Cinderella at NYCO this year and the Boulevard score is much more vocally demanding.
#4re: Eartha Kitt as Norma Desmond
Posted: 2/17/05 at 11:16pmIn the movie doesn't Joe say that Norma is in her fifties?
kissmycookie
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/21/04
#5re: Eartha Kitt as Norma Desmond
Posted: 2/17/05 at 11:23pmCan't we keep Diahann Carroll instead?
wildcat
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/04
#6re: Eartha Kitt as Norma Desmond
Posted: 2/18/05 at 3:13amAnd don't you think Eartha is shrinking? It would be like the turban coming down the stairs by itself...
#7re: Eartha Kitt as Norma Desmond
Posted: 2/18/05 at 3:22amHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Broadway Matt
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/17/03
#8re: Eartha Kitt as Norma Desmond
Posted: 2/18/05 at 3:29amhow about Charles Busch?
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#9re: Eartha Kitt as Norma Desmond
Posted: 2/18/05 at 8:44am"Joe, can't we have the ashtray?"
#10re: Eartha Kitt as Norma Desmond
Posted: 2/18/05 at 9:02amI think she'd be absolutely amazing in the role. What a great idea.
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#11re: Eartha Kitt as Norma Desmond
Posted: 2/18/05 at 9:17amDont forget that Elaine Paige is very tiny herself and would joke that when she came down the stairs all you would see was her turban bobbing down the stairs and not her.
#12re: Eartha Kitt as Norma Desmond
Posted: 2/18/05 at 9:23amI heard that when Elaine did the show in NY, they cut the banister down so that she wouldn't look so short - I saw her in it and it never occured to me that she was anything but HUGE on stage - such a magnificent personality and wonderful voice - the best I've heard it sung yet.
#13re: Eartha Kitt as Norma Desmond
Posted: 2/18/05 at 9:40amNo. No, no, no NO NO NO.
#14re: Eartha Kitt as Norma Desmond
Posted: 2/18/05 at 9:44amRath - I saw Elaine do it and she was amazing - simply perfect in the role.
#15re: Eartha Kitt as Norma Desmond
Posted: 2/18/05 at 9:47am
redhot, I wholeheartedly agree with you !!! Saw Elaine as Norma in London and it was one of the best thatrical experiences of my life !!!! The woman is pure magic !!
Take care
#16re: Eartha Kitt as Norma Desmond
Posted: 2/18/05 at 9:53amNo, redhot - I was responding to the thread title. I'm sure Paige was wonderful.
#17re: Eartha Kitt as Norma Desmond
Posted: 2/18/05 at 9:54amoh - ok..lol..
WOSQ
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/03
#18re: Eartha Kitt as Norma Desmond
Posted: 2/18/05 at 10:38am
With all due respect to Eartha Kitt and her singular talent, she is now about 77 and Norma needs the stamina of a younger person. I also think the range for Norma is too large for Eartha's voice.
Maybe 15-20 years ago. Maybe.
#19re: Eartha Kitt as Norma Desmond
Posted: 2/18/05 at 10:44am
"With all due respect to Eartha Kitt and her singular talent, she is now about 77 and Norma needs the stamina of a younger person."
Actually 78 as of last month and with more stamina than many in their 50's.
Updated On: 2/18/05 at 10:44 AM
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