Lisa Brescia Mamma Mia
Lisa Brescia Mamma Mia
#1Lisa Brescia Mamma Mia
Posted: 8/25/10 at 11:17amI'm sorry if I missed something, but where did the rumors of Lisa taking over in Mamma Mia come from? Is there a source stating she actually will be?
#2Lisa Brescia Mamma Mia
Posted: 8/25/10 at 11:39am
She starts in October.
Declined to be the new Diana standby (which she was offered) in order to take the role of Donna.
logan0215
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/05
#2Lisa Brescia Mamma Mia
Posted: 8/25/10 at 12:10pm
Lisa is so fabulous, I wish she'd get her chance outside of Standby & Replacement in longstanding musical roles...
She was a revelation in the otherwise abysmal "Woman In White" and deserves her opportunity to shine!
#3Lisa Brescia Mamma Mia
Posted: 8/25/10 at 12:39pm
Love Lisa!
She would be a phenomenal Diana, but I agree she deserves to not be a stand-by... Lisa just may be the thing that gets me back to Mamma Mia.
Formerly: WishingOnlyWounds2 - Broadway Legend - Joined: 9/25/08
#4Lisa Brescia Mamma Mia
Posted: 8/25/10 at 1:04pmHope there are other cast changes... then I'll go back for her too!
::bust a move::
Rentfan931
Featured Actor Joined: 10/15/03
#5Lisa Brescia Mamma Mia
Posted: 8/25/10 at 1:23pmI hope Judy McLane stays on as Tanya, even though she's been doing the role for almost six years.
logan0215
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/05
#6Lisa Brescia Mamma Mia
Posted: 8/25/10 at 3:08pm
It's a little odd to hear she is going in as Donna as she is in that transitive period of her career where she very well could still play the daughter aesthetically speaking.
I mean, she played Elphaba barely two years ago who starts off at University age...
TheatreFan4
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/12/09
#7Lisa Brescia Mamma Mia
Posted: 8/25/10 at 3:38pm
I mean, she played Elphaba barely two years ago who starts off at University age...
So? Ana Gasteyer played her too & she was 39.
As long as Gina Ferrall & Judy McLane stay I'm happy.
logan0215
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/05
#8Lisa Brescia Mamma Mia
Posted: 8/25/10 at 3:45pmI'm stating that as a supporting factor to her being able to pull off young just as well, if not better, than older.
TheatreFan4
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/12/09
#9Lisa Brescia Mamma Mia
Posted: 8/25/10 at 3:56pmExcept she's 40 & I would bet rather play the lead as opposed to supporting.
#10Lisa Brescia Mamma Mia
Posted: 8/25/10 at 4:15pm
It's a little odd to hear she is going in as Donna as she is in that transitive period of her career where she very well could still play the daughter aesthetically speaking.
Ridiculous. Brescia looks (and is) too old to play Sophie.
I mean, she played Elphaba barely two years ago who starts off at University age...
Ya and, taking nothing away from her very fine performance as Elphaba, Brescia looked like she could have been Annaleigh Ashford's mother. Definitely not one of the more youthful-looking Elphabas.
#11Lisa Brescia Mamma Mia
Posted: 8/25/10 at 5:55pmAgree with both of your points, Kev. Brescia as Sophie would look ridiculous.
snowskittle
Leading Actor Joined: 1/10/09
#13Lisa Brescia Mamma Mia
Posted: 8/26/10 at 9:25pmShe definitely looks too old for Sophie. She looked too old for Elphaba two years ago, though everything else about her performance was perfection. I really hope she gets to play Diana someday. I've been wanting to see her in the role since I first saw the show.
TJ2
Understudy Joined: 2/19/09
#14Lisa Brescia Mamma Mia
Posted: 10/30/10 at 6:31amI saw Mamma Mia last night and Lisa Brescia was amazing as Donna!
Here_I_Go_Again
Broadway Star Joined: 9/17/03
#16Lisa Brescia Mamma Mia
Posted: 10/30/10 at 2:58pmCant wait to see her, but she has some TALL SILVER BOOTS to fill after Beth Leval ROCKED the hell out of that part
#17Lisa Brescia Mamma Mia
Posted: 11/16/10 at 11:45pmSaw Lisa last Friday and she was AMAZING. Her "Winner Takes It All" was stunning! Also loved Liana Hunt, the new Sophie. They have a very strong cast over at the Winter Garden!
#18Lisa Brescia Mamma Mia
Posted: 11/17/10 at 4:51pm
I returned on Saturday and I was NOT let down. Lisa is perfection in the role. VERY strong vocals, proving Act 2 really belongs to Donna. Not to mention, she also makes the silver spandex costume hot.
Props out to Clarke Thorell as well. I loved his Harry the most of the 3 dads. Him and Lisa sound so good during "Our Last Summer." Their vocals mix so well I didn't want the song to end!
Much stronger cast than last year... I was very pleased!
::bust a move::
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#19Lisa Brescia Mamma Mia
Posted: 11/18/10 at 4:30am
"It's a little odd to hear she is going in as Donna as she is in that transitive period of her career where she very well could still play the daughter aesthetically speaking."
I know this comment is months old, but after seeing the show I have to say that this is absolutely NOT true. Lisa Brescia is perfect as Donna. Aesthetically speaking, I cannot see her as Sophie AT ALL.
Just because she played Elphaba (who was only university-age during the first act) doesn't mean she is eligible to play any younger role. Elphaba is a much different role than Sophie and has been played by a wide range of differently aged people. I wouldn't say having an Elphaba in her high 30s is that unusual. The role doesn't touch upon that many youthful aspects as does the role of Sophie, even though Elphaba starts off at a university.
Sorry if I am not making any sense, but it is 4:30 am.
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landryjames2
Leading Actor Joined: 5/17/06
#20Lisa Brescia Mamma Mia
Posted: 11/18/10 at 11:20amI saw Lisa recently as Donna and she was wonderful. WHO is the actor playing Sam? The worst I have ever seen on Broadway. EVER.
#21Lisa Brescia Mamma Mia
Posted: 11/18/10 at 3:15pmI believe Sam was John Dossett. And yes, I agree he was by far the weakest of the leads. My parents actually preferred Pierce Brosnan's voice to his.
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