Funny Girl 2022 Revival — Page 10

hearthemsing22 said: "Lunalaaaaaaaa said: "But there are people who will see the show merely because it’s FUNNY GIRL."

No, no there aren't.

JBroadway said: "But you're right - doing a Lea Michele Funny Girl right after Glee would've been a no brainer. Many people genuinely expected it to happen. Maybe the industry rumors of her behavior behind the scenes are what prevented it from happening. Maybe it's less about the public controversy, and more that people just didn't want to work with her."

I still love her performances of "Don't Rain on My Parade" and "My Man" but I think the way she handled the comedy songs in that unfortunate final season were enough to tank any excitement.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm5YibsjETA&ab_channel=GleeScenes

Maybe Mayer himself wants to go in a different direction. We'll see!

Jordan Catalano said: "I also think Rachel Bloom would be wonderful. But again does she have that needed box office draw?"

I highly doubt Rachel Bloom but who knows with Dolly's earlier comment over not to panic about the casting? Hmm.

Lunalaaaaaaaa said: "Jordan Catalano said: "I also think Rachel Bloom would be wonderful. But again does she have that needed box office draw?"

I highly doubt Rachel Bloom but who knows with Dolly's earlier comment over not to panic about the casting? Hmm."

Potential casting? Jessica Vosk tweeted this and BW liked it.

https://twitter.com/JessicaVosk/status/1424045043065757702?s=19

Jessica Vosk or Idina Menzel would be incredible. I don't think Beanie Feldstein would do well in this role.

52889j said: "This is the 2018 Eliza Doolittle panic all over again."

No lie but at least that ended with Laura Benanti being casted.

Lunalaaaaaaaa said: "Dolly80 said: "JBroadway said: "Dolly80 said: "Even though Mayer is involved, this is essentially a new production and NOT a the London one, this will have a new (American) design team. So it still might end up being the big lavish version we all need!"



Thanks! You have this from an inside source, I gather?

If that's the case, then as I said above, it will be a rare (but not unheard of) instance of a director doing an all-new production of the same material within a short amount of time. Even so, Michael Mayer's style doesn't scream "lavish Golden Age classic" any way you cut it. So it's a bit odd that they'd bring him back for a brand new production.

If they liked his work in London, why not transfer it? And if they didn't like his work in London, why not hire a director like Bartlett Sher who has a proven track record for old-school revivals? Unless they want Michael Mayer to lean more into his usual style by doing something a bit more trendy and modern in sensibilities, but that approach doesn't seem intuitive for a show like Funny Girl."



i do indeed. Everyone needs to stop panicking. Well maybe still panic over the casting!

Mayer might very well have a good relationship with the rights holders / Producers . Who knows.

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Ah! Without revealing anything, are you personally excited and/or confidentin the production/casting of FUNNY GIRL so far?"

I’m trying to find out casting but no luck so far.
I agree with others though- without a big star name, this revival will tank, and Beanie F would be a big mistake on that front.

Smaxie said: "Lunalaaaaaaaa said: "52889j said: "This is the 2018 Eliza Doolittle panic all over again."

No lie but at least that ended with Laura Benanti being casted."


I will fight 'casted' becoming a word until my dying day. Cast, not casted.

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Ok it's just a simple autocorrect error. :)

Dolly80 said: "Lunalaaaaaaaa said: "Dolly80 said: "JBroadway said: "Dolly80 said: "Even though Mayer is involved, this is essentially a new production and NOT a the London one, this will have a new (American) design team. So it still might end up being the big lavish version we all need!"

Thanks! You have this from an inside source, I gather?

If that's the case, then as I said above, it will be a rare (but not unheard of) instance of a director doing an all-new production of the same material within a short amount of time. Even so, Michael Mayer's style doesn't scream "lavish Golden Age classic" any way you cut it. So it's a bit odd that they'd bring him back for a brand new production.

If they liked his work in London, why not transfer it? And if they didn't like his work in London, why not hire a director like Bartlett Sher who has a proven track record for old-school revivals? Unless they want Michael Mayer to lean more into his usual style by doing something a bit more trendy and modern in sensibilities, but that approach doesn't seem intuitive for a show like Funny Girl."



i do indeed. Everyone needs to stop panicking. Well maybe still panic over the casting!

Mayer might very well have a good relationship with the rights holders / Producers . Who knows.

"

Ah! Without revealing anything, are you personally excited and/or confidentin the production/casting of FUNNY GIRL so far?"

I’m trying to find out casting but no luck so far.
I agree with others though- without a big star name, this revival will tank, and Beanie F would be a big mistake on that front."

Thanks for letting us know! Yep, totally agreed. Beanie F is in no way a bad actress (she's incredibly talented) but to me, too soon for a big role like Funny Girl. I'm surprised casting is so tight lipped so far.

The difference between this and the “My Fair Lady” casting is that Lauren was a working actor who had some successful projects, but wasn’t doing too much at the time. Beanie is an up and coming movie star whose star is on the Rise. She is in demand and a lot of directors and producers want to work with her. I have a feeling that in a few years she has the potential to be a huge star and household name.


I, for one, was extremely excited with hearing this casting choice because it is unique, different, and unexpected. And to me, that is exciting. I seriously hope she proves us all wrong and knocks it out of the park. Yes, clearly she won’t be able to sing the score the way we have come to expect and it would be nice to hear a powerhouse singer on Parade and People, but I’m willing to bet that what Beanie lacks in vocals will more than be made up for with the acting, her comedy, and infectious personality.



Also, I’ll never understand those that criticized Ambrose in MFL and those that didn’t care for her performance. I know art is subjective, but I found her performance to be a revelation.

Updated On: 8/10/21 at 02:07 PM