Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summer!- Page 8

[Jordan Catalano]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 2:43pm

Don't be Stupid.

He's a young Buddy.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 2:44pm

He'd make a good Weismann, although that's a pretty thankless role.

[Jordan Catalano]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 2:48pm

Well Sondheim should write some new songs for this production.

Also, I think that it should now take place in a theater that has been turned into a roller skating rink set for demolition and at the same time the story is going on, a mother and her estranged daughter can come to terms with their relationship as well.

[givesmevoice]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 2:55pm

That'd be a good way to get LuPone involved. Unless she wants to play the wrecking ball.

When I see the phrase "the ____ estate", I imagine a vast mansion in the country full of monocled men and high-collared women receiving letters about productions across the country and doing spit-takes at whatever they contain. -Kad

[Will42]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 3:06pm

I kind of agree.
Elaine Stritch is a great entertainer and a legendary figure in American theater, who deserves all the respect and admiration that comes her way, but I felt terribly uncomfortable during her Broadway at The White House performance.
Perhaps, when you can't longer remember the lyrics to a song that you've been sinning almost your whole professional career it's time to consider retirement from live performing and concentrate your attention on television and film work. Being able to perform (or simple being in a good physical shape) at such respected age is sure is admirable, but it also important to know when to stop and simply protect your great legacy.

Obviously Carlotta shouldn't be played by a woman in her 80's (unless the woman looks like Carmen Dell'Orefice), although the idea of Debbie Reynolds who is pushing 80, but looks extraordinary for her age is very tempting to me.

I think Megan Mullally, who is age appropriate would make a terrific Carlotta.

[Broadwayboobs]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 3:45pm

I for one would love to see Toni Collette back on Broadway.

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. Ralph Waldo Emerson

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 3:48pm

The way this show is cast, Toni Collette would have to play one of the younger counterparts.

[Jordan Catalano]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 3:49pm

One of the great grandkids.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 3:52pm

She could play the baby Phyllis and Ben never had!

[Jordan Catalano]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 3:53pm

Who floats above them wearing wings, a diaper and holding a bow and arrow.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 4:40pm

[SondheimFan5]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 4:42pm

McMartin would be a great Weissman...but is that role always so tiny, or did they cut it down for the Encores! book? David Sabin had the opening monologue and that was about it.

[Jordan Catalano]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 4:42pm

I can't even think of a proper response I'm too busy laughing.

[theeatah]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 4:56pm

Cybill Shepherd for Carlotta?

[MTVMANN]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 5:31pm

I can't wait to see Jan Maxwell applaud as she looses the Tony Award to Bernadette!

[Will42]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 5:53pm

I'm not sure that Tony's voters believe in the overdue factor like Oscars voters sometime do, but if they do won't they think that a 5-time Tony nominee (if nominated for Follies) needs her first Tony Award more than a 2-time winner her third?
Of course there is a chance that the show will be long forgotten come Tony time and being nominated for the already closed show rarely helps.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 5:54pm

Not to mention that Jan Maxwell is giving the much better performance.

[moljul]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 5:58pm

Would there be a chance that Maxwell would be submitted for Featured instead of Lead? Since it is more Sally's show.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 5:59pm

I think that would be highly doubtful.

[moljul]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 6:00pm

Well stranger things have happened when it comes to Tony Nominations and Rulings.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 6:02pm

I suppose, but I don't think one could successfully make the case that Phyllis is featured.

[MTVMANN]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 6:02pm

I would think that if Bernadette were nominated and won it would not only be for her work as Sally, but for her work in all of Sondheim's show...most recently "A Little Night Music."

[ljay889]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 9:10pm

^ Agreed.

OFF-TOPIC. I've been meaning to mention this. Has anyone else noticed that this production cuts some of the opening notes of the Loveland transition music? Kind of irritating. I hope it returns. And please lose that curtain for Broadway.

[SondheimFan5]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 9:14pm

yes, ljay - I've always loved those opening notes to Loveland, they build up suspense and make it slightly more grand. Though "grand" is not something I would have called the KC's Loveland set...

[chewy5000]

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Posted: 6/16/11 at 9:33pm

Can we at least wait for the damn thing to actually transfer before we start debating who is going to win the damn Tony!