FIRST WIVES CLUB coming to BWAY!

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FIRST WIVES CLUB coming to BWAY!

Posted: 6/20/05 at 11:29am

To think how long we've all been saying it:

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/93628.html

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"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman

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re: FIRST WIVES CLUB coming to BWAY!

Posted: 6/20/05 at 11:44am

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?thread=855391&dt=062005111712

#3

re: FIRST WIVES CLUB coming to BWAY!

Posted: 6/20/05 at 1:27pm

cant they find something else..at least something good.
this was a really..not faboo movie.but now a musical
lets musicalize the texas chain saw....URRRH

#4

re: FIRST WIVES CLUB coming to BWAY!

Posted: 6/20/05 at 1:56pm

Yeah I honestly do not see this as a musical either... it was a great movie, in my opinion, but... I feel like it was good because of Diane, Goldie, and Bette, how will they top those performances onstage... especially knowing the public is so familiar with the movie.

#5

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Posted: 6/20/05 at 3:53pm

yes finally! I am so excited!

#6

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Posted: 6/20/05 at 3:55pm

I'm rather boggled by who's composing.

#7

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Posted: 6/20/05 at 3:58pm

I think I just threw up a little.

#8

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Posted: 6/20/05 at 3:58pm

Billy better be singing "Love Is On The Way".

#9

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Posted: 6/20/05 at 4:08pm

It's a great vehicle for older actresses.

#10

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Posted: 6/20/05 at 4:12pm

But seriously- you get a great vehicle like this to musicalize, why would you hire a former Motown composing team that hasn't had any success since the 70's?

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Posted: 6/20/05 at 4:16pm

This would've been a great project for Yazbek.

#12

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Posted: 6/20/05 at 4:26pm

I am excited about this show. I can't wait to hear what Holland Dozier Holland compose's. I loved the movie and can't wait to see the show.

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Posted: 6/20/05 at 4:30pm

Maybe Maggie Smith could do her role as in the movie. And Marc Kudish would be great as Joanna's husband - the Dianne Keaton role.

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Norbert Leo Butz quotes about John Lithgow: "He's really clumsy. One of the joys in life is to watch a great big huge man totally wipe out backstage. It takes John about three minutes to hit the floor. It's like watching a Great Sequoia falling gracelessly."

Updated On: 6/20/05 at 04:30 PM

#14

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Posted: 6/20/05 at 4:37pm

why does this show scream Kristin Chenoweth? Too bad she'll be too busy for YEARS, with the 7 films and 2 musicals she'll be doing.


casting ideas anyone?

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Posted: 6/20/05 at 4:46pm

I dont really know teh film but i remember the kinda ages iof the women and a few suggestions:

Caroleee Carmello
Sherie Rene Scott
Julia Murney
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Posted: 6/20/05 at 4:47pm

I believe they are too yound, aren't they.
The actresses were over 45 in the movie.

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Norbert Leo Butz quotes about John Lithgow: "He's really clumsy. One of the joys in life is to watch a great big huge man totally wipe out backstage. It takes John about three minutes to hit the floor. It's like watching a Great Sequoia falling gracelessly."

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re: FIRST WIVES CLUB coming to BWAY!

Posted: 6/20/05 at 4:57pm

Joanna Gleason in the Diane Keaton role
Dee Hoty in the Goldie Hawn role
Andrea Martin in the Bette Midler role
Bellamy Young (Mary in THE LIFE) in the Elizabeth Berkley Role
Victor Garber in the Victor Garber role (obviously)

Hmmm... that is all I can think of right now.

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"For me, THEATRE is an anticipation, an artistic rush, an emotional banquet, a jubilant appreciation, and an exit hopeful of clearer thought and better worlds." ~ an anonymous traveler with Robert Burns

#18

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Posted: 6/20/05 at 5:04pm

Sarah Jessica Parker should revive her role as should Bette Midler.

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"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman

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Posted: 6/20/05 at 5:18pm

Right, that won't cost any money...

#20

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Posted: 6/20/05 at 5:36pm

I remember reading that Sherie Rene Scott wanted to do something with Brooke Shields, they should do this. Or are they too young? I've never seen the movie.

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Posted: 6/20/05 at 5:41pm

I was thinking maybe Shery Lee Ralph could play the part that Goldie Hawn had and Berenedette Peters could do Bette Mitler's role.

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Posted: 6/20/05 at 5:52pm

I like the idea of Miss Sheryl Lee 'What Makes A Diva' Ralph playing Goldie's role but Bernie as a frumpy Jewish mother? I don't think so.

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"For me, THEATRE is an anticipation, an artistic rush, an emotional banquet, a jubilant appreciation, and an exit hopeful of clearer thought and better worlds." ~ an anonymous traveler with Robert Burns

#23

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Posted: 6/20/05 at 5:57pm

carolee carmelo is old enough...:)..... sadly

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#24

re: FIRST WIVES CLUB coming to BWAY!

Posted: 6/20/05 at 5:58pm

Why is that sad? Geez, you're buying into the exact mindframe the book deplores. There is life for women after 30, whatever the more shallow portions of the populace may think.

#25

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Posted: 6/20/05 at 6:06pm

:O i didnt mean it like that at all!!!!!!
I LOVE Carolee!
I only meant that if she was younger she would have more years to share her talent with us! Do moe roles etc!
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