Herman Discuss "Dolly" Revival, possible Dollys
Herman Discuss "Dolly" Revival, possible Dollys
Brick
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/21/06
#1Herman Discuss "Dolly" Revival, possible Dollys
Posted: 7/12/08 at 12:06pm
In Variety, Herman elaborates on the buzz surrounding a "Hello Dolly" revival produced by the Nederlander Org, who produced the "La Cage" revival.
Most interestingly, he gives responses to names the interviewer throws out.
"He acknowledges eyeing Queen Latifah to play Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi, but says her busy film career would make that casting problematic -- at least so far.
Chat rooms and theater insiders have been volunteering casting ideas that range from the fantastic to the obvious: Oprah Winfrey ("An exciting idea, but I don't think she could devote a year to the production," says Herman); Meryl Streep ("She can do anything."); Barbra Streisand, star of the 1969 screen version ("She's the right age now, but she's never coming back to Broadway."); Patti LuPone ("Magnificent."); Reba McEntire ("I'm crazy for her, but I'm not sure about the accent."); Bernadette Peters ("We were close friends and I obviously love this lady, but I just don't know.")."
And we were all thinking Bernadette would be a shoo-in and Patti's recent public comment about her interest in Dolly was far-fetched...
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Chevstriss
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/30/03
#2re: Herman Discuss 'Dolly' Revival, possible Dollys
Posted: 7/12/08 at 12:19pmwhat? no Anita Dobson?
Raspberry
Leading Actor Joined: 1/29/07
#2re: Herman Discuss 'Dolly' Revival, possible Dollys
Posted: 7/12/08 at 12:22pmgive WALL-E the part!
#3re: Herman Discuss 'Dolly' Revival, possible Dollys
Posted: 7/12/08 at 12:51pm
I guess Bernadette Peters and him aren't close friends anymore? I always thought they had kept a solid relationship. Oh well. Hasn't she turned down the role before?
I could do with LuPone as Dolly Levi, but I think it's a better fit for Peters.
#4re: Herman Discuss 'Dolly' Revival, possible Dollys
Posted: 7/12/08 at 12:58pm
I definitely think Peters would be a better Dolly than LuPone.
Queen Latifah would be interesting casting, though.
#5re: Herman Discuss 'Dolly' Revival, possible Dollys
Posted: 7/12/08 at 1:16pmIf only Babs would come back to Broadway...
MungoGypsy8232
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/07
#6re: Herman Discuss 'Dolly' Revival, possible Dollys
Posted: 7/12/08 at 1:28pmNormally, I'd say go for LuPone, but Queen Latifah being eyed seriously for the role is too hard to pass up. I would love to see what she does with it if this comes to pass.
Chevstriss
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/30/03
#7re: Herman Discuss 'Dolly' Revival, possible Dollys
Posted: 7/12/08 at 1:35pmI've recently seen Latifah quoted in a magazine saying Broadway was a dream, but would take too much time out of her schedule.
morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
zooxanthellae
Broadway Star Joined: 6/2/07
#9re: Herman Discuss 'Dolly' Revival, possible Dollys
Posted: 7/12/08 at 2:02pmthats too bad.... Bernadette would have been glorious!
#10re: Herman Discuss 'Dolly' Revival, possible Dollys
Posted: 7/12/08 at 2:10pm
I second the Dame!
atleast she could hit the original notes.
"If artists were machines, then I'm just a different kind of machine...I'd probably be a toaster. Actually, I'd be a toaster oven because they're more versatile. And I like making grilled cheese" -Regina Spektor
"That's, like, twelve shows! ...Or seven." -Crazy SA Fangirl
"They say that just being relaxed is the most important thing [in acting]. I take that to another level, I think kinda like yawning and...like being partially asleep onstage is also good, but whatever." - Sherie Rene Scott
#12re: Herman Discuss 'Dolly' Revival, possible Dollys
Posted: 7/12/08 at 6:35pmI like the idea of Reba as Dolly.
kooky
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/12/05
#13re: Herman Discuss 'Dolly' Revival, possible Dollys
Posted: 7/12/08 at 6:43pm
Lainie Kazan - - - would be a fabulous DOLLY, she did it years ago in
Atlantic City, she was GREAT !
sleepyguy1717
Broadway Star Joined: 8/1/07
#14re: Herman Discuss 'Dolly' Revival, possible Dollys
Posted: 7/12/08 at 7:32pmHaven't there been enough Hello, Dolly revivals?
#15re: Herman Discuss 'Dolly' Revival, possible Dollys
Posted: 7/12/08 at 7:49pm
It's been more then 10 years since the last one ('95 with Channing)... so, I think a revival would be a good thing 
"If we don't live happily ever after at least we survive until the end of the week!" -Kermit the frog "I need the money... it costs a lot to look this cheap!" -Dolly P. "Oh please, Over at 'Gypsy' Patti LuPone hasn't even alienated her first daughter yet!" Mary Testa in "Xanadu" "...Like a drunk Chita Rivera!" Robin de Jesus in "In the Heights"
"B*tch, I don't know your life." -Xanadu After that if he still doesn't understand why you were uncomfortable and are now infuriated, kick him again but this time with Jazz Hands!!! -KillerTofu
gypsy4
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/07
#16re: Herman Discuss 'Dolly' Revival, possible Dollys
Posted: 7/12/08 at 8:14pm
bernadette would kick butt in this role It's time for her shine again and win a tony. but you never know carol channing could come back in a heart beat The new title would be Hello Granny. What about Laura Benati as irene?
Updated On: 7/12/08 at 08:14 PM
#17re: Herman Discuss 'Dolly' Revival, possible Dollys
Posted: 7/12/08 at 8:58pm
At last. There's a chance for me to have my starring role.
#18re: Herman Discuss 'Dolly' Revival, possible Dollys
Posted: 7/12/08 at 9:30pm
How great would Bernadette be?
I also like the idea of Lainie Kazan.
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#19re: Herman Discuss 'Dolly' Revival, possible Dollys
Posted: 7/12/08 at 9:32pmReally. If we have to go through all the crap of the last year with LuPone ALL OVER AGAIN, this time in Dolly I will vomit.
#20re: Herman Discuss 'Dolly' Revival, possible Dollys
Posted: 7/12/08 at 10:00pm
Haha, I can see it now!
LuPONE
DOLLY!
"If artists were machines, then I'm just a different kind of machine...I'd probably be a toaster. Actually, I'd be a toaster oven because they're more versatile. And I like making grilled cheese" -Regina Spektor
"That's, like, twelve shows! ...Or seven." -Crazy SA Fangirl
"They say that just being relaxed is the most important thing [in acting]. I take that to another level, I think kinda like yawning and...like being partially asleep onstage is also good, but whatever." - Sherie Rene Scott
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#21re: Herman Discuss 'Dolly' Revival, possible Dollys
Posted: 7/12/08 at 10:08pmSeriously I'd love to see this happen and while Peters would be lovely.....Ana Gasteyer.
alterego
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/5/03
#22re: Herman Discuss 'Dolly' Revival, possible Dollys
Posted: 7/12/08 at 10:31pm
The thought of having Dame Edna Everage play a role like this isn't as far fetched as you'd imagine. Back in 1978 "she" was actually considered as a possibiltiy for the role of Miss Hannigan in the original Australian production of ANNIE.
Where is Dollypop? Surely he would have someone interesting to contribute to these suggestions, in fact if I were producing he would be my first port of call during casting discussions!
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mizzie
Featured Actor Joined: 9/30/04
#23re: Herman Discuss 'Dolly' Revival, possible Dollys
Posted: 7/12/08 at 10:35pm
ME.
In thirty years.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=yZ6VBA2k1_k
#24re: Herman Discuss 'Dolly' Revival, possible Dollys
Posted: 7/12/08 at 10:38pm
Lafifah, after some truly awful movies, needs a legit career boost. This would be it and she's be fabulous.
I can see LuPone in the role, but I agree with Joe, we'd be in for another message board full of people freaking out like the role was written for her!
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