Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?

[thevolleyballer]

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!

[TheatreFan4]

Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#2

Posted: 8/18/10 at 1:43am

This would be awesome. :)

[BroadwayBound115]

Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#2

Posted: 8/18/10 at 1:47am

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.

[Overkill]

Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#3

Posted: 8/18/10 at 1:48am

That would be so awesome!

[Mildred Plotka]

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?

"Broadway...I'll lick you yet!"

[BroadwayBound115]

Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#5

Posted: 8/18/10 at 1:53am

Does anyone think Jackie Hoffman could play Mary Lazarus??

[Overkill]

Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#6

Posted: 8/18/10 at 2:06am

That 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]

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.

[gypsy4]

Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#8

Posted: 8/18/10 at 2:32am

YES!!!!! YES!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!

[edyw32]

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

[jamiekennywicked]

Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#10

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]

Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#11

Posted: 8/18/10 at 10:21am

Some of these fan castings are making my pants burst.

[Dolly_Levi]

Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#12

Posted: 8/18/10 at 10:34am

I <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]

Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#13

Posted: 8/18/10 at 11:11am

I'd like to see that.

[crushgroove]

Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#14

Posted: 8/18/10 at 10:00pm

I 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]

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?

[beautywickedlover]

Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#16

Posted: 8/18/10 at 11:01pm

Anneliese van der Pol needs to play Sister Mary Robert.

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

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.

[Kad]

Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#18

Posted: 8/19/10 at 5:05pm

Like Jackie Hoffman would ever play a nun.

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

[aasjb4ever]

Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#19

Posted: 8/19/10 at 11:10pm

Oh i wish I could see jaime pitch that to Jackie Hoff-MAN-GELA LANSBURY and having her just laugh like crazy

[BroadwayBound115]

Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#20

Posted: 8/20/10 at 1:26am

I 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!

[jamiekennywicked]

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!

''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

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

Kathy Najimy as Mother Superior in B'Way SISTER ACT?#22

Posted: 8/20/10 at 9:07am

BroadwayBound, 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.