Jerry Herman is thinking about writing another show! — Page 3
#52
Posted: 5/24/10 at 6:22pm
Elaine Stritch for Vera
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#53
Posted: 5/24/10 at 6:23pm
ooh what about Vanessa Williams?
#55
Posted: 5/24/10 at 6:49pm
Vanessa looks smashing. She can sing, dance and act. Is she warm, though? Has she had any children?
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
#56
Posted: 5/24/10 at 6:52pm
Yes I think she has four children.
#57
Posted: 5/24/10 at 6:54pm
"Donna Murphy is too man-ish for Mame. She made a good Ruth Sherwood, but Mame, not so much." - Gothampc
She is no more mannish than Rosalind Russell who originated and still owns the role of Ruth Sherwood...
..and let me *think*.... oh yeah.. the same dame originated and still owns the role of Auntie Mame!
Granted the Mame of AUNTIE MAME and the Mame of MAME are somewhat different... but if Murphy can exude some warmth and a bit of star quality.. she can pull it off.
She is no more mannish than Rosalind Russell who originated and still owns the role of Ruth Sherwood...
..and let me *think*.... oh yeah.. the same dame originated and still owns the role of Auntie Mame!
Granted the Mame of AUNTIE MAME and the Mame of MAME are somewhat different... but if Murphy can exude some warmth and a bit of star quality.. she can pull it off.
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Updated On: 5/24/10 at 06:54 PM
#58
Posted: 5/24/10 at 7:13pm
Wow! Such incredible insight for a 12 year old!
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
#59
Posted: 5/24/10 at 7:38pm
The problem with casting Vanessa Williams is that the Upsons and Babcock are presumably racist.
Or are they just anti-semites?
MAME .. unlike ... say.. HELLO, DOLLY isn't color-blind casting friendly.
Or are they just anti-semites?
MAME .. unlike ... say.. HELLO, DOLLY isn't color-blind casting friendly.
Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people. - Eleanor Roosevelt
#60
Posted: 5/24/10 at 8:06pm
Wasn't Herman thinking about TOPPER once?
That seems right up his alley.
That seems right up his alley.
Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people. - Eleanor Roosevelt
#61
Posted: 5/24/10 at 8:29pm
Audra please!!!
And, I see Bette Midler as more of a Vera or maybe even a Dolly...
And, I see Bette Midler as more of a Vera or maybe even a Dolly...
Some people paint, some people sew, I meddle.
#62
Posted: 5/24/10 at 8:32pm
All of you are overlooking the most obvious choice....Lucie Arnaz.
As far as I know, she didn't make a Liza-esque promise not to perform Mama's material.
As far as I know, she didn't make a Liza-esque promise not to perform Mama's material.
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#63
Posted: 5/24/10 at 8:33pm
Is Bebe Neuwirth as Vera too obvious of a choice?
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#64
Posted: 5/24/10 at 8:35pm
Sometimes, obvious is best.
I also feel like if you get a star in one slot, you could put a theater name in another.
I also feel like if you get a star in one slot, you could put a theater name in another.
Some people paint, some people sew, I meddle.
#65
Posted: 5/24/10 at 8:40pm
I'm going to be calling Jerry with these suggestions. Even the silly ones.
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
#66
Posted: 5/24/10 at 8:42pm
Elaine Paige as Mame, Jane Lynch as Vera.
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#67
Posted: 5/24/10 at 8:45pm
"Jane Lynch as Vera"
Now THAT is inspired.
Now THAT is inspired.
Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people. - Eleanor Roosevelt
#68
Posted: 5/24/10 at 8:52pm
Matthew Broderick as Mame, Nathan Lane as Vera
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#69
Posted: 5/24/10 at 9:08pm
What about Julia Louise Dreyfuss? I know she was in that TV movie musical Gepetto, but haven't heard anything from it. If she has a strong enough voice, I think she could be pretty great.
"Sing the words, Patti!!!!" Stephen Sondheim to Patti LuPone.
#70
Posted: 5/24/10 at 9:09pm
Or even Toni Collette. I know she said she wouldn't come back to Broadway, but many people make promises they don't keep. With the right director in charge and an enticing enough offer, she could do it.
"Sing the words, Patti!!!!" Stephen Sondheim to Patti LuPone.
#71
Posted: 5/24/10 at 10:16pm
Barbara Streisand as Mame, Liza as Vera, NPH as adult Patrick. And you thought SpiderMan had a ginormous budget......
#72
Posted: 5/24/10 at 11:19pm
Jane Lynch as Vera is probably the prime example of PERFECT CASTING. Dollypop, tell Jerry to make it happen!
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#73
Posted: 5/24/10 at 11:48pm
Listen guys - some of these suggestions are ridiculous if you actually read the script. Mame is a WASP. Its imperative to the script, her relationship with the racist intolerant Upson family etc. Unless there is some major rewrites it just really puts a dent in people like Bette Midler or Vanessa Williams playing the role. Midler of course realized this very quickly after doing a table read for a proposed television remake and pulled out immediately.
Mame is a late thirties - early 40s year old Park Avenue lady and though I am all for non-traditional casting - she (again as originally written) is definitely a gentile white lady...
Mame is a late thirties - early 40s year old Park Avenue lady and though I am all for non-traditional casting - she (again as originally written) is definitely a gentile white lady...
Updated On: 5/24/10 at 11:48 PM
#74
Posted: 5/24/10 at 11:52pm
Thank you, Michael Bennett. This thread is now OFFICIALLY RACIST.
#75
Posted: 5/24/10 at 11:53pm
MB, is Zeta-Jones possibly too ethnic looking? I know she can get away with Hispanic/Italian roles. Would she have the WASP factor?
Updated On: 5/24/10 at 11:53 PM
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