Jane Lynch wants to play Rose in GYPSY on Broadway

[binau]

Posted: 6/20/14 at 8:28pm

But she acknowledges the timing isn't right because "It's been done a lot lately in New York" and "Nobody's asked her, either".

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/192655-Glee-Star-Jane-Lynch-Reveals-the-Broadway-Roles-Shed-Love-to-Play-Next

Updated On: 6/20/14 at 08:28 PM

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 6/20/14 at 8:31pm

No thank you.

[BobbyBubbi]

Posted: 6/20/14 at 8:34pm

Right after Streisand gets around to making that movie version.

[little_sally]

Posted: 6/20/14 at 9:22pm

Am I the only one who would actually like to see this? It would work regionally, perhaps.

[HorseTears]

Posted: 6/20/14 at 9:39pm

What region? Some alternate universe?

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 6/20/14 at 9:54pm

It's best to know one's limits. There's no auto-tune for Rose's Turn. I think Glee has somehow made some of these actors think they are triple threats.

I'd pay top dollar to see her as one of the strippers though.

[east side story]

Posted: 6/20/14 at 9:58pm

Finding any actress who would NOT want to play that role would be more noteworthy.

[henrikegerman]

Posted: 6/20/14 at 10:00pm

These nay nays remind me of the response when Tyne was in rehearsals to play Rose..

And most people thought that was a huge success. I wouldn't go that far, but that's beside the point. The point - and I do have one - is oh ye of little faith.

[haterobics]

Posted: 6/20/14 at 10:39pm

"The point - and I do have one - is oh ye of little faith."

I thought the point was that she just said a bunch of roles she'd like to play in a random interview, not that any of them are happening?

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 6/20/14 at 10:56pm

I agree, who doesn't want to play Rose, female or male?

[gleek4114]

Posted: 6/20/14 at 11:17pm

She played the stripper Electra when she was in college. She talks about it in her book.

[veronicamae]

Posted: 6/20/14 at 11:46pm

NO.

[SweeneyLovett]

Posted: 6/21/14 at 12:07am

It's too soon now, but in a few years, I'd love to see her tackle the role. I think she'd be great. She was terrific in Annie and showcased quite a nice voice without auto tune. There have certainly been worse singers that have played the role.

I think a regional production or a benefit concert might be best, though.

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/21/14 at 12:09am

Her singing voice is certainly more pleasant than Tyne's.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 6/21/14 at 12:26am

I'd actually be more interested in seeing her play Mame or Auntie Mame, both of which she also mentions.

[madbrian]

Posted: 6/21/14 at 7:41am

She seems more like a Vera than a Mame.

[Brick]

Posted: 6/21/14 at 11:36am

^I agree.

[g.d.e.l.g.i.]

Posted: 6/21/14 at 11:37am

She might make a better Rose for the screen than Streisand, but I don't think a major studio would back that.

[Auggie27]

Posted: 6/21/14 at 12:47pm

She'd be great in "Anyone Can Whistle."

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 6/21/14 at 12:52pm

Personally, I'd love to see Lynch tackle Ruth in WONDERFUL TOWN.

[Adair Haywind]

Posted: 6/21/14 at 1:58pm

I saw Jane in Annie last summer and didn't mind her singing at all. I'd be interested in seeing her tackle Mama Rose. Maybe if the Hollywood Bowl ever did Gypsy?

[Gothampc]

Posted: 6/21/14 at 2:13pm

"Personally, I'd love to see Lynch tackle Ruth in WONDERFUL TOWN."

Which is a perfect role for her.

A lot of actresses want to play Gypsy because they can make a huge splash in the role. But any actress can make a huge splash in that role because that's the way the material is written.

An actress can make a huge splash as Ruth in Wonderful Town, but she's required to actually have talent. It's in the material, but the actress has to draw it out.

[HorseTears]

Posted: 6/21/14 at 8:34pm

Vera and Ruth. Now THOSE are much more sensible choices for Lynch.

[Eris0303]

Posted: 6/21/14 at 8:39pm

I saw Jane Lynch in Annie and I thought she was good but I also thought Faith Prince was infinitely better.

I'd like to see Jane come back to Broadway but maybe not as Mama Rose. Vera is a great suggestion though.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 6/21/14 at 8:43pm

Just what we need. The 1000 th revival of Gypsy.