Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#1
Posted: 8/18/10 at 1:27am
Dropping in to deliver a fun piece of rumor-mongering news.
I was covering the red carpet last night for the film "The Switch" in LA, and Kathy Najimy happened to walk the carpet. She didn't stop for many interviews, but I managed to speak to her briefly about the possibility of her coming to Sister Act.
Me: Are we ever going to see you in Sister Act on Broadway?
Kathy: You know, they JUST talked to me. Yeah, about playing, uh, Mother Superior!
Me: Yep, Whoopi just did it in London. So, yeah!?
Kathy: You know what, I might! I might!
It's not quite worth an article on the publication I work for, but I thought it was a fun tidbit to share with you all, especially given her enthusiasm and optimism.
Personally, I think she'd be wonderful. Judging by how funny she was in her other short interviews, she's still got it!
Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#2
Posted: 8/18/10 at 1:43amThis would be awesome. :)
Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#2
Posted: 8/18/10 at 1:47amNot that this matters, but she was in Step Up 3D and she has lost a LOT of weight. She looks really good and healthy.
Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#3
Posted: 8/18/10 at 1:48amThat would be so awesome!
Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#4
Posted: 8/18/10 at 1:50am
I love Najimy but she strikes me as a tad too goofy for the role of a stern, unamused Mother Superior.
How about Dana Ivey?
Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#5
Posted: 8/18/10 at 1:53amDoes anyone think Jackie Hoffman could play Mary Lazarus??
Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#6
Posted: 8/18/10 at 2:06amThat is true, Mildred. Kathy would be great for fun, I think. But it would be better to have someone who really fits the character. And Dana Ivey would be perfect in the role.
Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#7
Posted: 8/18/10 at 2:24am
Not that this matters, but she was in Step Up 3D and she has lost a LOT of weight. She looks really good and healthy.
So true! She looked fantastic.
And I so agree -- I would much rather see her reprise her role in the film, which personally I think is an ageless character that she's still young enough to play.
Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#8
Posted: 8/18/10 at 2:32amYES!!!!! YES!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!
Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#9
Posted: 8/18/10 at 5:34am
i agree, she is still young enough to play her original role, is it a big enough role in the stage version?
I would love to see Swoosie Kurtz play the role. Is there a song involved?
I bet that Montego actress will play the Whoopi role
Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#10
Posted: 8/18/10 at 5:37am
Yes, Jackie Hoffman for Lazarus!
Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#11
Posted: 8/18/10 at 10:21amSome of these fan castings are making my pants burst.
Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#12
Posted: 8/18/10 at 10:34amI <3 Kathy! The lady is funny!
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Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#13
Posted: 8/18/10 at 11:11amI'd like to see that.
Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#14
Posted: 8/18/10 at 10:00pmI doubt they would replace Patina Miller with Montego Glover...she has had amazing reviews in this show...she is pretty much a lock on keeping the role...
Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#15
Posted: 8/18/10 at 10:04pm
I bet that Montego actress will play the Whoopi role
Are you retarded?
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/07
Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#16
Posted: 8/18/10 at 11:01pmAnneliese van der Pol needs to play Sister Mary Robert.
Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#17
Posted: 8/19/10 at 1:32pm
Laura Benanti would be a fantastic Sister Mary Robert.
And Patina is without a doubt coming to Broadway with the show.
Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#18
Posted: 8/19/10 at 5:05pmLike Jackie Hoffman would ever play a nun.
Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#19
Posted: 8/19/10 at 11:10pmOh i wish I could see jaime pitch that to Jackie Hoff-MAN-GELA LANSBURY and having her just laugh like crazy
Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#20
Posted: 8/20/10 at 1:26amI always thought Laura Benanti would be an excellent Sister Mary Robert, alas, she is already in a new musical this season that I hope lasts until Tony time!
Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#21
Posted: 8/20/10 at 5:51am
Oh i wish I could see Jamie pitch that to Jackie Hoff-MAN-GELA LANSBURY and having her just laugh like crazy
It was only a thought!
Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#22
Posted: 8/20/10 at 9:07amBroadwayBound, Women on a Verge is set to close in January. I hope it will end up extending an become an open run line South Pacific.
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