MY BOLD PREDICTION- SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE- coming to Bway in 2007- Page 2

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 5/25/06 at 7:52pm

Maybe I'm nuts, but the pairing of Brian D'Arcy James and Laura Benanti would be stunning. As would Toni Collette and Brian.

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 5/25/06 at 7:53pm

I can't believe I didn't think of this sooner, but --

wouldn't Julia Murney make a stunning Dot?

[gustof777]

Posted: 5/25/06 at 7:59pm

Julia would be amazing as dot and she has said in interviews that it is her "dream" role.

As someone who got to witness the brillance that was Audra's Dot at Ravinia, I have to say that I would love to see her do the role again because she was (as she always is) amazing! I think Jennifer Laura Thompson or Toni would be great as well.

[sicetergo]

Posted: 5/25/06 at 10:14pm

It would be a great pity if New York did not get a chance to see this. Given Sondheim's support and obvious enthusiasm for the project - which was pretty evident at the public events that he's been attending over the past few days in London - and the unusual involvement of a number of US producers, Boyett, OSTAR and James Hammerstein productions, I'd have thought that it was a good bet.

[Fabrizio2]

Posted: 5/25/06 at 10:20pm

I am going to try and see it htis summer in London when I go. I can't wait.

[Caroline-Q-or-TBoo]

Posted: 5/25/06 at 10:24pm

whoever thought of Audra for Dot is brilliant.

that would be AMAZING!!!


(As well Toni Collete)

[sondheimboy2]

Posted: 5/25/06 at 10:24pm

As someone in "Fiddler on the Roof" says, "From your lips to God's ears..."

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 5/25/06 at 10:44pm

And it will be a non-Doyle related Sondheim show (with all due respect to Mr. Doyle)!

[apdarcey]

Posted: 5/25/06 at 10:50pm

um, am i the only one who can't see jlt in the role? she just strikes me as too comic.

[Color and Light]

Posted: 5/25/06 at 11:27pm

Oh my God, I'd love to see Toni as Dot. Regardless, I'd buy tickets for the revival in a heartbeat. I spent most of the day listened to it and ... ::sigh:: words can't describe how much I love this show.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 5/25/06 at 11:32pm

From what I understand, George will be both painting AND playing the trombone and slide whistle in this production. Cutting edge! Raul is planning to bray "Finishing the Hat" for his audition.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 5/25/06 at 11:33pm

What about Heather Headly! Fab!

[starletta8]

Posted: 5/26/06 at 12:22am

Maria Friedman agrees that this show will be heading to Broadway shortly- she stated so tonight during her show.

After hearing her tonight, she'd be fantastic as Dot (again).

[MarkCohen]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 8:07pm

I never heard anything about when Neil Patrick Harris sang the songs at that concert, but I think he too could be a great George. I think he has the necessary presence for the role.

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 9:07pm

Julia Murney would be better as Yvonne.

[sunflower12063]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 9:19pm

What about M. Cerveris as George?

[girlsings]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 9:35pm

I love Audra too, BUT, I saw Leah Hocking and Brian D'Arcy James in "Into the Woods" as the Baker and Baker's Wife. They should be Dot and George. Trust me on this!!!!!!

[MarkCohen]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 9:47pm

"What about M. Cerveris as George"

No! I'm a fan of his but I think he is so wrong for this part.

[pandajen14]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 9:59pm

A SITPWG revival would completely rule my life. And I don't know about Michael... he may be wrong for the role, but he is amazing... I know I'd see that production!!!

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 10:02pm

Michael Cerveris is awful on that archival recording from Ravinia - just not a good role for him.

[alterego]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 10:59pm

I too don't think it such a bold prediction, as long as Dot doesn't have to play the cello or kazoo.

[BwayBaby18]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 11:20pm

As long as they don't play their own instruments. It got old fast.

[ljay889]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 11:40pm

I actually can really see JLT as dot.

It would give her a chance to show her comedic and dramatic skills, also her wonderful voice. I really wish that could happen.

I realllly hope this transfers.


and ahhh, what about Ruthie Henshall as Dot? Or she getting up there in age too for this role? I can see her in so much Sondheim. I think she'd be an amazing Fosca. And in several years a killer Mrs. Lovett.
Updated On: 5/27/06 at 11:40 PM

[sweetestsiren]

Posted: 5/28/06 at 12:04am

Raul was amazing as George (particularly in the second act), but as other people have pointed out, he might still be busy with Company and/or wanting to do something different. Other people that I've imagined would be interesting in the role are Manoel Felciano and Neil Patrick Harris.

Audra seems a teeny bit too soprano to play Dot, though acting-wise she'd be great), and I don't see Julia Murney as having the warmth the role requires.

[pandajen14]

Posted: 5/28/06 at 12:12am

Ruthie Henshall would be an AMAZING Dot. How old is she now?