Funny Girl 2022 Revival — Page 9

Lunalaaaaaaaa said: "Sutton Ross said: "And no tourists consider them stars. Because they aren't. The general public under the age of50 knows nothingabout this musical and anyone who wants to support Beanie definitely won't know what the hell this musical is unless they are theater majors.

If they put this at the Broadway, it will close in less time than Bonnie and Clyde did."

I was thinking the same. It sounds good in retrospect but it'd close pretty fast without a well-known star onstage."

This implies every revival needs to have a well-known star to be successful? Before My Fair Lady I had no idea who Lauren Ambrose was. No idea what she’d been in. But there are people who will see the show merely because it’s FUNNY GIRL. Then they tell people how the show was, etc. You can NOT judge because you think Beanie wouldn’t sell tickets. That’s completely unfair. Lady Gaga doesn’t have to be on Broadway for this to be profitable (and honestly I don’t want her in this role).

I have no idea if it did better in the UK in terms of money, but it was better received. Pippa has lent her voice in several animated films, was in a short lived military show and next will be in Dopesick, about the opioid crisis. So, I think she is steering towards more film and tv work.

Vanessa was an instant star when High School Musical came out. And she loves theater obviously, I thought she was a great Mimi in Rent and I actually enjoyed her a lot in Gigi.

hearthemsing22 said: "Lunalaaaaaaaa said: "Sutton Ross said: "And no tourists consider them stars. Because they aren't. The general public under the age of50 knows nothingabout this musical and anyone who wants to support Beanie definitely won't know what the hell this musical is unless they are theater majors.

If they put this at the Broadway, it will close in less time than Bonnie and Clyde did."

I was thinking the same. It sounds good in retrospect but it'd close pretty fast without a well-known star onstage."

This implies every revival needs to have a well-known star to be successful? Before My Fair Lady I had no idea who Lauren Ambrose was. No idea what she’d been in. But there are people who will see the show merely because it’s FUNNY GIRL. Then they tell people how the show was, etc. You can NOT judge because you think Beanie wouldn’t sell tickets. That’s completely unfair. Lady Gaga doesn’t have to be on Broadway for this to be profitable (and honestly I don’t want her in this role)."

If people see the show simply because it's Funny Girl, so be it. And if they enjoy it, I'm glad for them. In no way am I trying to pull people away from seeing FUNNY GIRL. I am not a fan of the potential casting, is all, and I do not believe Beanie would sell tickets because she is not well known. Lauren Ambrose won two SAG awards and is Emmy nominated, Beanie was nominated for one Golden Globe Award and I assume might be using FUNNY GIRL as a breakout role.

Like previous posters have said, Lady Gaga is more likely to act in a live action FUNNY GIRL. Or if she wants a Tony one day, finally, come to Broadway like some of us have been wanting.

Sutton Ross said: "I have no idea if it did better in the UK in terms of money, but it was better received. Pippa has lent hervoice inseveral animated films, was in a short lived military show and next will be in Dopesick, about the opioid crisis. So, I think she is steering towards more film and tv work.

Vanessa was an instant star when High School Musical came out. And she loves theater obviously, I thought she was a great Mimi in Rent and I actually enjoyed her a lot in Gigi."

I know Pippa was in Moana and Over The Moon. I didn't know about Dopesick! Maybe she wants more of a career with Disney nowadays?

I feel like if Rent is revived on Broadway, Vanessa (or Renee Elise Goldsberry, but I feel like she's becoming too big for Broadway) would be a great choice as Mimi. As much as I'd love to see Gigi again, I doubt it would return (unless through a limited engagement).

Renee was the best Mimi Ive ever seen. That entire closing cast of Rent on Broadway was perfection. I watch it several times a year. But, she is 50 now so playing Mimi is not an option for her anymore. If they do a Rent revival (too soon?) Vanessa would be a great Mimi.

Based on these words you cannot figure it out?

Vanessa was an instant star when High School Musical came out. And she loves theater obviously, I thought she was a great Mimi in Rent and I actually enjoyed her a lot in Gigi."

K.

I will clarify: She was amazing as Mimi at the Hollywood Bowl with Aaron. One of the best times attending theater ever.

Luna and I were talking about Broadway productions of Rent, which she has never done.

This thread is whirlwind, I have to admit!

Sutton Ross said: "Renee was the best Mimi Ive ever seen. That entire closing cast of Rent on Broadway was perfection. I watch it several times a year. But, she is 50 now so playing Mimi is not an option for her anymore. If they do a Rent revival (too soon?) Vanessa would be a great Mimi."

I know me too!!! Some casts I wish I could've seen live and that's one of them. I don't think it's too soon for a RENT revival. Is it ever too soon? lol And plus, they just brought Waitress back after it recently closed. I'd love to see Vanessa or Jasmine Cephas Jones.

Barbra returns to the Winter Garden

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.

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 confident in the production/casting of FUNNY GIRL so far?