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Kiss of the Spiderwoman revival?
#26Kiss of the Spiderwoman revival?
Posted: 9/14/17 at 4:53pm
That Donna Murphy video is excellent, thanks for posting Tag.
I agree that Heather Headley would be great, but I'd also like to see with say... Zeta Jones, Karen Olivo, Bebe Neuwirth (least likely this would happen I suppose), even Kate Hudson, Megan Mullally, Stephanie J Block. I know it's a dream-casting thread which is why I don't mind throwing these names out.
Javier Munoz is an excellent, inspired choice for Valentine.
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
#27Kiss of the Spiderwoman revival?
Posted: 9/14/17 at 6:46pm
I'd be interested to see Karen Olivo involved (or even the Hamilton OBC Angelica - sorry forgotten her name) but I do wonder if the show needs a name to survive. An Audra/Cumming/Pasquale team sounds like a real event to me that could attract a sizable enough following. I would absolutely love to see what Audra and Cummimg would do with their roles. Pasquale is more replaceable for me - would be nice for Javier to move on from Hamilton.
Zeta Jones also seems like a natural fit. But the score is more demanding than Night Music and I doubt she could commit to a long run. I see her more in a movie adaptation.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
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#28Kiss of the Spiderwoman revival?
Posted: 9/14/17 at 6:55pm
qolbinau said: "I'd be interested to see KarenOlivo involved (or even the Hamilton OBC Angelica - sorry forgotten her name) but I do wonder if the show needs a name to survive. An Audra/Cumming/Pasquale team sounds like a real event to me that couldattract a sizable enough following. I would absolutely love to see what Audra and Cummimg would do with their roles. Pasquale is more replaceable for me - would be nice for Javier to move on from Hamilton.
Zeta Jones also seems like a natural fit. But the score is more demanding than Night Music and I doubt she could commit to a long run. I see her more in a movie adaptation."
Renee Goldsberry!!!! She won the Tony and was really amazing in the show. I agree want to see Zeta Jones . She is an excellent dancer.
#29Kiss of the Spiderwoman revival?
Posted: 9/15/17 at 12:38pm
" I agree want to see Zeta Jones . She is an excellent dancer. "
West Side Story "America" Karen Olivo on Letterman. I seriously thought I might be bisexual because of Karen Olivo's dancing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJdMqZKG7ic
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
Updated On: 9/15/17 at 12:38 PM
#30Kiss of the Spiderwoman revival?
Posted: 9/15/17 at 12:40pm
I think this is the kind of project that might interest Daniel Radcliffe too.
#31Kiss of the Spiderwoman revival?
Posted: 9/15/17 at 12:51pm
How has no one mentioned Esparza for Molina yet?
#32Kiss of the Spiderwoman revival?
Posted: 9/15/17 at 2:43pm
Robbie, I'd like to see your Molina.
That's not a euphemism.
Or is it?
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#33Kiss of the Spiderwoman revival?
Posted: 9/15/17 at 3:05pm
How has no one mentioned Esparza for Molina yet?
NO.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
#34Kiss of the Spiderwoman revival?
Posted: 9/15/17 at 3:20pm
Esparza seems too edgy and intense for Molina. He's much more of a Valentin.
#35Kiss of the Spiderwoman revival?
Posted: 9/15/17 at 3:36pm
I think Molina could use just a titch of edge. There was something...off-putting about Carver in the original that seemed very right. It's a different quality than Esparza would bring, but I'd be interested in seeing him paint with some different colors.
Growl...oh...how I would love to play the role. And you are so kind to suggest it. But I'd probably not even go in for the audition. I do think, like the principal cast of EVITA, it's one of the few shows with leads for Latinx musical theater performers. We can get into the ethnic make-up of Argentina (or whichever South American country it's set), but I think it's best to go with a Latinx actor.
There are many, MANY roles I can play...from The Beadle to Guiteau to the entire principal cast of The Producers (yes I WOULD be an amazing Ulla). I'm ok with giving up Molina.
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#36Kiss of the Spiderwoman revival?
Posted: 9/15/17 at 3:39pm
The Wisslers have the rights and are thinking of putting it up with Bianca Marroquin in 2019
#37Kiss of the Spiderwoman revival?
Posted: 9/15/17 at 3:51pm
wssinsider said: "The Wisslers have the rights and are thinking of putting it up with Bianca Marroquin in 2019"
She won't sell. Get Karen Olivo. Do what you need to get her back in NY.
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
#38Kiss of the Spiderwoman revival?
Posted: 9/15/17 at 4:03pm
Many years ago, I was approached to play Molina and I would have, but I was moving away to a new city. The actor in me wishes I had stayed. The responsible adult in me watched the recent political and physical devastation to Texas and Houston and is glad I moved to a blue state, even if it meant I would no longer enjoy performing.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
#39Kiss of the Spiderwoman revival?
Posted: 9/15/17 at 4:04pm
But you will sing "Dressing Them Up" for me sometime?
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#40Kiss of the Spiderwoman revival?
Posted: 9/15/17 at 4:07pm
Yaaaaassss...followed by She's a Woman.
Though Where You Are is one of my standards!
#41Kiss of the Spiderwoman revival?
Posted: 9/15/17 at 4:23pm
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#42Kiss of the Spiderwoman revival?
Posted: 9/15/17 at 4:27pm
Are you saying I have a wonky eye??
Against type, I also sing a pretty fantastic Marta.
Oh God...new cabaret show...Kiss of the SpiderRobbie.
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#44Kiss of the Spiderwoman revival?
Posted: 9/15/17 at 4:43pm
A0326T said: "Mandy Gonzalez as Aurora?"
No thank you please
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#45Kiss of the Spiderwoman revival?
Posted: 9/15/17 at 5:21pm
A0326T said: "Mandy Gonzalez as Aurora?"
NO!
HUSSY POWER!
------ HUSSY POWER!
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#47Kiss of the Spiderwoman revival?
Posted: 9/15/17 at 10:28pm
I believe John Kander wants or has wanted Audra for a revival. And then last year I heard whispers about Heather Headley in a revival as well.
#48Kiss of the Spiderwoman revival?
Posted: 9/15/17 at 11:42pm
I love Mandy, but she's not an Aurora. Karen certainly is, though.
#49Kiss of the Spiderwoman revival?
Posted: 9/15/17 at 11:55pm
I just love this musical so much. It manages to have some ultimate diva fan service (see: Hello, Dolly!) but manages to also explore some very serious and important themes (I particularly like the ideas around coping with adversity, complex relationships between the two lead males, mother/son relationships and the shame of not being a heterosexual/gender-conforming male). I DON'T think the show manages to capture a particular political or national context well (if I recall correctly this is partly here why some here have not enjoyed it) - it could be set anywhere. But that isn't particularly important to me.
It almost gives me tears to imagine Alan Cumming and Audra side-by-side on stage performing this. This would be one of those revivals that people will be talking about for a long time.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
Updated On: 9/15/17 at 11:55 PM
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