Imelda Staunton as Miss Hannigan

[Gothampc]

Posted: 5/22/12 at 10:37am

I know there's no way she'd be available for the Broadway revival, but I'd love to see Imelda Staunton as Miss Hannigan.

(She's been added to my list of favorite actors).

[showchoirguy]

Posted: 5/22/12 at 11:01am

If there is one thing I know it is that if she comes to Broadway, I would assume it would be for Sweeney.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 5/22/12 at 11:28am

I really hope she does, but I'm wondering if Broadway has been Sweeney'ed out. Maybe a limited run or a production at BAM?

[06s091]

Posted: 5/22/12 at 4:20pm

Michael Ball has said that a Broadway transfer is being looked at - but IF it happens it will be a limited run(I'm guessing somewhere between 6 weeks and 3 months at the most) and they would like to bring the entire company over (not just Michael and Imelda).
The trouble seems to be in the financing - apparently the West End transfer almost didn't happen for the same reason.

Updated On: 5/22/12 at 04:20 PM

[AddisonMizner]

Posted: 5/22/12 at 4:46pm

I'd see Imelda in anything (even "Annie", which I hate)! Her performance in "Sweeney" is astonishing and quite simply the best performance I have ever seen! I hope the production transfers to Broadway so that you can all witness it in person!