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#52

re: It's Official! Lansbury & Zeta-Jones Set for A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC; Laza

Posted: 9/22/09 at 10:38pm

Does Aaron Lazar possess the comic deadpan for Carlo-Magnus?

I thought everyone was being directed to not be funny. At least, I remember people commenting that Charlotte didn't have her biting humor in the London production.
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#55

re: It's Official! Lansbury & Zeta-Jones Set for A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC; Laza

Posted: 9/22/09 at 11:11pm

or for it to be filmed and released on DVD.
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#56

re: It's Official! Lansbury & Zeta-Jones Set for A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC; Laza

Posted: 9/22/09 at 11:17pm

The first Broadway revival of a beloved Sondheim show, starring Zeta-Jones and Lansbury... that certainly seems like a prayer that has a definitive answer.

Filmed and released on DVD is what I would love to see as well.

I don't understand the "Angie snapping up roles that should have gone to someone else" comment, those shows would have been far, far less without her, and Duece mostly likely never even produced. I saw them both just to see her, and she delivered.
This is far more exciting in any case. Lansbury with Sondheim material...ahh.
I stand corrected, you are as vapid as they say.
#57

re: It's Official! Lansbury & Zeta-Jones Set for A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC; Laza

Posted: 9/22/09 at 11:22pm

The classiest most touching thing about this press release is Ms. Lansbury's statement (not surprised at all),
I paraphrase,
Full circle, I get to sing Sondheim and act with a wonderful young actress.
Shout out to Lee.

My only problem with the casting is Larkin,
I hated her in GYPSY
and Petra has perhaps the greatest late night number
ever handed to a minor (but, important) character.
I hope she surprises me and makes me eat crow.

Updated On: 9/23/09 at 11:22 PM

#62

re: It's Official! Lansbury & Zeta-Jones Set for A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC; Laza

Posted: 9/23/09 at 1:43am

"Dear God, I pray for a cast recording!"

Lol..I'm 100% sure even if the revival closed after opening night, there would still be a cast recording.

I hope Angela stays in good health throughout the run though.
Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.
#63

re: It's Official! Lansbury & Zeta-Jones Set for A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC; Laza

Posted: 9/23/09 at 1:56am

Fantastic! I can't say I love the younger-leaning casting idea, but honestly, I'd spill my own blood to get any kind of Night Music revival, so I can't be anything but happy with the (mostly exemplary) cast.

My one big question mark is Erin Davie, because I've only seen her in somewhat "sweeter" roles, and Charlotte is not only a slightly more sour role but the role I identify most with in the play, but I'm willing to suspend my disbelief until I see the show!
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#65

re: It's Official! Lansbury & Zeta-Jones Set for A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC; Laza

Posted: 9/23/09 at 3:19am

"Duece mostly likely never even produced. I saw them both just to see her, and she delivered."

Gotta disagree. I chalked it up to the inferior script, but in DEUCE she was barely present. Marion carried it, for what it was worth. Not everything she's touched has turned to gold.
#67

re: It's Official! Lansbury & Zeta-Jones Set for A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC; Laza

Posted: 9/23/09 at 10:35am

Count me in as one of the few who did not care for Larkin in Gypsy. I sat sixth row center orchestra when I saw the show, and felt she overracted the entire show. It was rather grating. Maybe her performance came across better to the audience in the back of the house?
On the road of life, do not pause for suicidal chipmunks who freeze in your headlights, seeking death by your tires...
#69

re: It's Official! Lansbury & Zeta-Jones Set for A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC; Laza

Posted: 9/23/09 at 10:41am

I thought she overacted the scenes where the character was performing (because she was supposed to), but that her "real life" scenes were great.
She was also terrific in Ragtime at Kennedy Center.

I feel she is a very good fit for Petra, who is bubbly and excitable but also has moments where she is somber and grounded.
David walked into the valley With a stone clutched in his hand He was only a boy But he knew someone must take a stand There will always be a valley Always mountains one must scale There will always be perilous waters Which someone must sail -Into the Fire Scarlet Pimpernel
#70

re: It's Official! Lansbury & Zeta-Jones Set for A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC; Laza

Posted: 9/23/09 at 10:45am

I haven't seen Larkin in any other shows, but I'm always open minded about performers. I usually don't hold past performances against them.
On the road of life, do not pause for suicidal chipmunks who freeze in your headlights, seeking death by your tires...
#73

re: It's Official! Lansbury & Zeta-Jones Set for A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC; Laza

Posted: 9/23/09 at 10:57am

I don't think I'd especially characterize Petra as bubbly and excitable. She's earthy and sexy, with a certain grounded awareness of life and her station.

Count me as those that 'don't see' Larkin as an ideal fit for that role. Frankly, I'm not a huge fan of Nunn's casting choices in general ( This is the man who cast Jessica Boevers as the most uncomical Ado Annie of all time) but of course any occasion to see Lansbury and Zeta-Jones live should be celebrated.
#75

re: It's Official! Lansbury & Zeta-Jones Set for A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC; Laza

Posted: 9/23/09 at 11:15am

I agree, MB. Petra isn't bubbly or excitable at all. The only time she even comes close to that is in the short bedroom scene with Anne, when the two of them "let their hair down" for a moment and act like schoolgirls. It's playful, but in the hands of a bad director and bad casting it could come off more like the "Popular" scene in Wicked with Galinda/Petra trying to boost the confidence of Elphie/Anne with squeals and mugging.

Eeeek.
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