Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018- Page 35
Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018
Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018#850
Posted: 10/5/17 at 3:44pm
Kad, you forgot to say “accomplished actress and classically trained opera singer.” But, like, who cares?
Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018#852
Posted: 10/5/17 at 3:47pm
I think casting a relative unknown (in the states, I guess) qualifies as an "interesting choice."
And casting Ambrose over a squeaky clean musical theatre girl also qualifies as an "interesting choice."
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018#854
Posted: 10/5/17 at 3:48pm
Cannot WAIT!!
Broadway Star Joined: 7/28/13
Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018#855
Posted: 10/5/17 at 3:51pm
Add me to those who would still be interested if Sher had cast fresh college grads.
Would someone be willing to summarize how LincTix has worked for musical onsales? I’m a member but haven’t purchased before. Will those probably be available 10/29, or is it usually later?
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018#857
Posted: 10/5/17 at 3:54pm
Kad said: "...if it was Betsy Wolfe, there'd be people on here losing their goddamn minds,
But no, it's only accomplished actress Lauren Ambrose and two-time Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz. le SIGH."
And we're getting Bertie from Downton Abbey as Higgins. I LOVE Bertie from Downton Abbey (He was also wonderful in The Crown).
Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018#858
Posted: 10/5/17 at 3:56pm
I'm going to chalk people's lack of enthusiasm up to PTSD caused by Betsy Wolfe leaving Carousel.
Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018#859
Posted: 10/5/17 at 3:57pm
I am not happy...sorry. I’m thrilled about Diana Rigg, and I think Ambrose will surprise us.
Updated On: 10/5/17 at 03:57 PM
Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018#860
Posted: 10/5/17 at 3:57pm
GeorgeandDot said: "I'm sure the production will be great, but I'm certainly not "hyped" in the slightest, especially after the flashy casting of Rudin's Carousel."
I hate to sound like a broken record (again), but at least My Fair Lady has a more exciting director at the helm.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/15/14
Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018#861
Posted: 10/5/17 at 4:02pm
I’m apprehensive but willing to give this team the benefit of the doubt. Will Butz win his 3rd Tony Award? Will Ambrose be a breakout musical theatre star now? Who KNOWS what this Harry Hadden-Paton will bring to Higgins? And Rigg is a legend. (Is this her first musical since Follies in London?)
At the very least the costumes will be stunning!! And Christopher Gattelli worked on the production with Julie Andrews in Australia, so I wonder if he’s doing his own stuff or the original choreography ala King and I?
Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018#862
Posted: 10/5/17 at 4:04pm
I've intended from the beginning to see the show regardless of casting, but I do have to admit to the news being a bit underwhelming, especially when taking into account some of the names discussed here.
However, I am looking forward to the production, and especially to seeing Diana Rigg on the stage.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018#864
Posted: 10/5/17 at 4:08pm
(I honestly am not too familiar with most of the cast, but) this is gonna be loverly as heck! So excited for everyone involved!
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018#865
Posted: 10/5/17 at 4:12pm
Harry Hadden-Paton was fantastic on both Downton Abbey and The Crown. I expect he'll be a fantastic Higgins.
I'm glad I've had time to reconcile Lauren Ambrose. I'm sure she'll be wonderful. I trust Sher.
I still can't get over how excited I am to have Norbert in this.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/26/05
Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018#866
Posted: 10/5/17 at 4:12pm
>I hate to sound like a broken record (again), but at least My Fair Ladyhas a more exciting director at the helm.<
Are you so in love with that opinion that you have to repeat it ad nauseum?
Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018#867
Posted: 10/5/17 at 4:15pm
Disappointed I won't see Danny Burstein as Mr. Doolittle. Casting slightly dampens my excitement for the show, but it's still one of the top of my list.
McMullan's artwork is beautiful as always, but it evokes more of a The Light in the Piazza/Beauty and the Beast vibes.
Is this the first musical directed by Sher that doesn't include Kelli O'Hara/Danny Burstein?
#InSherWeTrust
Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018#868
Posted: 10/5/17 at 4:15pm
Smaxie said: "I hate to sound like a broken record (again), but at leastMy Fair Lady has a more exciting director at the helm.
Are you so in love with that opinion that you have to repeat it ad nauseum?"
No, I'm just stating the truth. Jack O'Brien hasn't delivered a critical-darling since The Coast of Utopia 10 years ago. Which has me skeptical about him directing Carousel.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/16
Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018#869
Posted: 10/5/17 at 4:17pm
Jerry Zaks hadn't had a big hit in years either before he did Dolly, which was lead by nearly the same team that will guide Carousel.
Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018#870
Posted: 10/5/17 at 4:17pm
My response to the cast announcement: LOL
Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018#871
Posted: 10/5/17 at 4:18pm
theater_tech said: "Is this the first musical directed by Sher that doesn't include Kelli O'Hara/Danny Burstein?"
Unless Danny ends up being announced for Colonel Pickering or some other role, then yes.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018#872
Posted: 10/5/17 at 4:19pm
Sorry if this is my third post with the McMullan artwork, but this is the third iteration of it and I love it!
Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018#873
Posted: 10/5/17 at 4:19pm
This is SUCH good casting! I know Ambrose will knock the socks off of everyone here, she definitely has the looks and, judging by her past in music, a good voice. Henry looks great as well. I was really expecting and wanting Danny to be Alfred, but oh well. Nobert is definitely unexpected, but a great choice. I'm so excited to see this production, especially because we're seeing such different talent. Plus those costumes and sets WILL be beautiful!
Eliza? - My Fair Lady Revival 2018#874
Posted: 10/5/17 at 4:20pm
Good. This casting will allow THE SHOW to be the star, the occasion and the reason to buy tickets. As it should be.
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