Jane Krakowski and Christian Borle in Mrs. Sharp reading

[shh282]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 10:32pm

Didn't see a thread on this

sounds really interesting..
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/131250-Krakowski_Will_Be_Teacher_Mrs._Sharp_in_Musical_Reading_Ripped_From_Headlines

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 10:41pm

This is the same story that was adapted into the movie TO DIE FOR starring Nicole Kidman. I think Krakowski is a wonderful piece of casting, and it would be fantastic if she decided to go through with the show. I'd love to finally see her do a new musical on Broadway instead of a revival.
Borle bores me to death, but I think the most important male casting is the role Joaquin Phoenex played in the movie. Although of course this adaptation might make the husband the main male presence.

Posted: 7/19/09 at 10:59pm

i've heard snippets of the music.... damn good. damn good.

Posted: 7/19/09 at 11:11pm

Also -- MRS. SHARP has actually nothing to do with that Nicole Kidman movie TO DIE FOR, other than that they're inspired by the same true story... They're completely different, and MRS. SHARP uses a lot more of the actual events than the other thing does.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 11:58pm

Guettboy, I wasn't trying to say this was adaptation of TO DIE FOR, but that the film is inspired by the same story being musicalized in MRS.SHARP.
I think Jane Krakowski is perfect for this role though.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 7/19/09 at 11:59pm

If anyone has a ticket, please, feel free to share :)

Posted: 7/20/09 at 12:02am

no no i didn't mean that as a retort. just clarifying for anyone reading. and i agree - i think jane krakowski will be a knockout.
let's hope this goes into full production so we can all see this!!!

[shh282]

Posted: 7/20/09 at 12:08am

Even if it became a full to do as is (which I would really love to see!) would Krakowski have time what with 30 Rock and all?

[kipknight]

Posted: 7/20/09 at 12:13am

I really hope so! She needs to be in another show, and the part is perfect for her. She can make it work!!!

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 7/20/09 at 12:19am

Well, we're not sure what their timeline is, sometimes these shows take a while to take shape and become a full on production. From what some friends on the board have told me, Krakowski has had multiple chances to do Broadway at one point or another while she has been on 30 ROCK but her schedule hasn't allowed it. However, I do remember at one point she mentioned in an interview that she was in talks to do DAMN YANKEES (of course that fell through) so it makes me think that if she is fully committed to a project she might be willing to work the show into her schedule.
We'll see. I really would love to see her play this role, and she hasn't done an original musical on Broadway since her fantastic performance in GRAND HOTEL! That is a really long time. We were supposed to get her in XANADU and she bowed out, so let's hope MRS.SHARP is the show that brings her back to the stage.

[CyCoSpAz2]

Posted: 7/20/09 at 12:32am

Have heard some songs from this show... it isn't bad at all

[mybigsplash]

Posted: 7/20/09 at 2:04am

I'm so excited I'm going. Was trying for a long time, then finally got an invitation. I'll have to report back on this thread and tell you what I thought.

[kipknight]

Posted: 7/20/09 at 9:48am

Did we mention that Michael Greif is directing this? To me that sounds like something bound for greatness. I really want to see this! Is anyone going?

[Vespertine1228]

Posted: 7/20/09 at 9:57am

Saw a workshop of this when it was called Alive at Ten. Great music, but the show had no second act at all. That was a while ago though, so hopefully they've worked the kinks out. The show would definitely be right at home in the Playwrights Horizons season.

Posted: 7/20/09 at 11:27am

mybigsplash - how can one get an invitation? who should i sleep with?

[mybigsplash]

Posted: 7/20/09 at 12:30pm

Guettboy,

Its industry invite only, but all you have to do is have someone in the industry to make the call for you. In my case, I have a producer friend who put me as their guest.

[Soliantu]

Posted: 7/21/09 at 9:32am

Sounds cool, where have some of you heard songs from it? I'd love to hear them.

[Songsstresss]

Posted: 7/21/09 at 10:11am

This show is fantastic. No, the husband, Kevin, role is not the main focus. Jake, the high school boy she seduces into killing her husband is the lead male. You can hear some of the music here:
https://www.ryanscottoliver.com/mediaaudio.html
Verspertine, which workshop did you see? I actually played Kimberly at one of the first readings at NYU when they only had the first act.

[shh282]

Posted: 7/21/09 at 11:38am

I wonder who will read for the boy...


I'm liking this more and more though..

[Soliantu]

Posted: 7/21/09 at 1:01pm

thank you songsstress

[Songsstresss]

Posted: 7/21/09 at 4:20pm

Alex Brightman, currently playing Boq is Wicked, played Jake in almost every reading/concert of the show until now. (He sings Jake in the recordings on the RSO website.) Grief, however, decided he wanted to go in a different direction with the character and cast Curt Hansen as Jake in the upcoming industry reading.

[mybigsplash]

Posted: 7/21/09 at 4:43pm

Alex Wyse is playing the lead in this workshop, I believe, not Alex Brightman.

http://www.alexwyse.com/alexwyse.com/home.html

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 7/21/09 at 4:48pm

Charlie (the character Alex Wyse is playing) is not the lead role, mybigsplash.

[Songsstresss]

Posted: 7/21/09 at 4:52pm

Yes, like I said, Curt Hansen is playing Jake.

[B3TA07]

Posted: 7/21/09 at 5:19pm

Wish I could see this...good luck to everyone hope it gets picked up!!