Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
thevolleyballer
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/29/04
#1Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
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!
TheatreFan4
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/12/09
#2Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
Posted: 8/18/10 at 1:43amThis would be awesome. :)
#2Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
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.
#3Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
Posted: 8/18/10 at 1:48amThat would be so awesome!
#4Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
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?
"Broadway...I'll lick you yet!"
#5Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
Posted: 8/18/10 at 1:53amDoes anyone think Jackie Hoffman could play Mary Lazarus??
#6Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
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.
thevolleyballer
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/29/04
#7Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
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.
gypsy4
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/07
#8Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
Posted: 8/18/10 at 2:32amYES!!!!! YES!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!
#9Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
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
#10Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
Posted: 8/18/10 at 5:37am
Yes, Jackie Hoffman for Lazarus!
''With the number of people I ignore, I'm lucky I work at all in this town'' - Helena Bonham Carter
Updated On: 8/20/10 at 05:37 AM
JP2
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/2/07
#11Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
Posted: 8/18/10 at 10:21amSome of these fan castings are making my pants burst.
Dolly_Levi
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/8/04
#12Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
Posted: 8/18/10 at 10:34amI <3 Kathy! The lady is funny!
Laughter is much more important than applause. Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward.
Carol Channing
beautywickedlover
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/07
#13Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
Posted: 8/18/10 at 11:11amI'd like to see that.
crushgroove
Featured Actor Joined: 6/27/07
#14Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
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...
TheatreFan4
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/12/09
#15Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
Posted: 8/18/10 at 10:04pm
I bet that Montego actress will play the Whoopi role
Are you retarded?
beautywickedlover
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/07
#16Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
Posted: 8/18/10 at 11:01pmAnneliese van der Pol needs to play Sister Mary Robert.
#17Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
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.
#18Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
Posted: 8/19/10 at 5:05pmLike Jackie Hoffman would ever play a nun.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#19Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
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
#20Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
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!
#21Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
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!
''With the number of people I ignore, I'm lucky I work at all in this town'' - Helena Bonham Carter
Updated On: 8/20/10 at 05:51 AM
#22Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?
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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