It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Starting 7/13- Page 2

[FunnyGirl617]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:31pm

sdfhkjwehfradjf OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[binau]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:31pm

"Check out the Wikipedia entry for "stunt casting": "

HAHAHAHA. But still come on. Stunt Casting is JERRY SPRINGER in CHICAGO.

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:32pm

But still come on. Stunt Casting is JERRY SPRINGER in CHICAGO.

Exactly.

[uncageg]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:32pm

broadwayfreak - :)

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:32pm

Will they sell Stritch Armstrong dolls at the theater?

[dshnookie]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:35pm

Per Telecharge.com: Performances resume July 13 starring Tony®, Grammy® & Golden Globe® Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony® & Emmy ®Award winner Elaine Stritch. Casting after November 7 is TBD.

I suppose this means they're only signed on through 11/7.

[Kad]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:39pm

There will be an avalanche of gays at this show every night. More than usual.

[wonkit]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:41pm

OMG - I have always missed seeing Bernadette Peters live, and now I am definitely getting tickets - multiple performances, ASAP. I think Peters and Hanson will be a very complex pair.

[binau]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:42pm

"There will be an avalanche of gays at this show every night. More than usual.'

Those fags would totally be too busy gathering in drag across the road or picketing Alice Ripley's stage door.

Updated On: 6/7/10 at 05:42 PM

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:42pm

Methinks that replacement Tony Award catagory might be put in place next year.

[bwaylvsong]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:43pm

Yay!!!!!!!

[wonderwaiter]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:45pm

"I suppose this means they're only signed on through 11/7."

That's when they leave to start their new crime drama, Peters 'N Stretch, on ABC.

[Auggie27]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:45pm

To my thinking, the combo of Bernadette and Angela would be ideal, but who cares? I saw Stritch in FULL MONTY last summer at this time, and she was in full command of her unique gifts. I have a feeling she will find a new take on Madame, and we should be open minded.

These two are truly musical theater royalty. Two glorious star talents who've suffered ups and downs in the business, devastating personal losses, and each has a special relationship with the work of Sondheim. It's an emotion-laden reunion with a man who has given them wonderful material in the past, and I'm rooting for its success as much as I could root for anything.

Stunt?

Give me stunts like this every season, and I'll be happy.

[Sauja]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:45pm

Given my avatar, it should be no surprise that I've already bought tickets. I've put off seeing this production for so long based on all the bad word of mouth (and the inflated ticket prices and the fact that I can't stand CZJ). But nothing will keep me from seeing these two on stage. I even went to New Jersey to see Stritch in The Full Monty. New Jersey!!

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:46pm

I assume Peters and Stritch will use British accents, especially since Hanson is staying. I can't wait to see how it turns out!

[binau]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:48pm

"To my thinking, the combo of Bernadette and Angela would be ideal"

I agree there is something that seems reliable/robust about that combination and image, but with Stritch it seems exciting, almost 'exotic'.

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:51pm

"I assume Peters and Stritch will use British accents, especially since Hanson is staying. I can't wait to see how it turns out"

On her Ask a Star video Bernadette tried to do her British accent from "Song and Dance" for a fan, but she couldn't do it anymore. Maybe she can now.

http://www.broadway.com/videos/138347/ask-a-star-answers-bernadette-peters/
Updated On: 6/7/10 at 05:51 PM

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:52pm

Well the production has/had a dialect coach. So hopefully she will work with both actresses extensively.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:55pm

Am I the only one whose noticed that these women are going to be starring in "A Little Nig"?

This thread is RACIST!!!!

[Auggie27]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:56pm

Wonder if Stritch will change "bosom(s)" to "boobs"?

[ClapYo'Hands]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 5:58pm

I've never wanted to see a Broadway show so much!

[SNAFU]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 6:02pm

Thank-you Jordan!

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 6:07pm

This officially qualifies as a hot ticket.

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 6:09pm

How totally wonderful. I hope both ladies are big hits!

[givesmevoice]

Posted: 6/7/10 at 6:12pm