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Madonna Desmond?

Posted: 4/8/11 at 1:06pm

http://www.broadway.com/buzz/155950/ready-for-your-close-up-madonna-andrew-lloyd-webber-wants-the-pop-queen-to-star-in-sunset-boulevard/

BARF.

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Madonna Desmond?

Posted: 4/8/11 at 1:24pm

I thought that he wasn't entirely happy with her singing in Evita, but now he wants her for this? Commercial decision or is it an easier part?

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I hadn't really thought of her for this role, but I actually think it might work. Most of Madonna's film performances aren't any great shakes, but I think she's capable of giving a solid performance with the right direction.
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Madonna Desmond?

Posted: 4/8/11 at 1:27pm

"I thought that he wasn't entirely happy with her singing in Evita, but now he wants her for this? Commercial decision or is it an easier part?"

Was he unhappy with her singing or unhappy that the music was transposed down for her? I think Madonna could sing the score well enough in the Glenn Close keys (a bit better than Close, at least).

Madonna Desmond?

Posted: 4/8/11 at 1:29pm

The last I heard about this film he was quoted saying that he didn't believe that anyone could ever top Glenn Close.

Madonna Desmond?

Posted: 4/8/11 at 1:50pm

And to quote Glenn Close when asked a few years ago about any film adaptation of the musical version of SUNSET BLVD.

"... don't hold your breath."

Madonna Desmond?

Posted: 4/8/11 at 2:03pm

Gloria Swenson?

Madonna Desmond?

Posted: 4/8/11 at 2:04pm

Lol. That's like a BWW News Desk kind of error.

Madonna Desmond?

Posted: 4/8/11 at 2:04pm

Lol. That's like a BWW News Desk kind of error.

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Madonna Desmond?

Posted: 4/8/11 at 2:07pm

I'd love to see this. I'd pick Glenn, Barbra or Liza, but will settle for Madonna.

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#11

Madonna Desmond?

Posted: 4/8/11 at 2:20pm

Because Madge is a consummate actress, able to jump from light comedy to grande dame, to tragedy in the blink of an eye and always in total command of the character.

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#12

Madonna Desmond?

Posted: 4/8/11 at 2:31pm

Streisand will be playing Betty in any film adaptation.

#13

Madonna Desmond?

Posted: 4/8/11 at 2:38pm

Worst idea ever.

#14

Madonna Desmond?

Posted: 4/8/11 at 3:24pm

I could actually sort of see this working (I mean, the material is so flawed, she wouldn't exactly be pissing on anything with an inconsistent performance). Not on film, though. There should never, ever be a film remake of Sunset Boulevard.

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Madonna Desmond?

Posted: 4/8/11 at 3:28pm

But she isn't a strong belter. I know that is not a requirement (Linda Balgord) but the songs sound better when sung with a strong belt (Betty Buckley)

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#16

Madonna Desmond?

Posted: 4/8/11 at 3:50pm

And does anyone think Madonna would go anywhere near this? Please.

#17

Madonna Desmond?

Posted: 4/8/11 at 4:05pm

I think Madonna would do it. She did a Broadway play back in the day(after she became a superstar) and a play in the West End a few years ago. She was also in Evita, when musical movies were ancient history. She has surprised people with her choices.

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#18

Madonna Desmond?

Posted: 4/8/11 at 6:02pm

Yes, indeed. Her acting work has always been loaded with surprises.

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#19

Madonna Desmond?

Posted: 4/8/11 at 6:04pm

Her choices interesting. I just don't see it coming to fruition. There aren't enough gays to justify funding it.

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#20

Madonna Desmond?

Posted: 4/8/11 at 6:22pm

"Worst idea ever."

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#21

Madonna Desmond?

Posted: 4/8/11 at 6:50pm

I've always thought that Shirley MacLaine would have been an amazing Norma Desmond, sadly no-one gave her the chance.

#22

Madonna Desmond?

Posted: 4/8/11 at 7:13pm

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#23

Madonna Desmond?

Posted: 4/9/11 at 9:41am

Please let this happen.... please let this happen.... please let this happen.... please let this happen....... :o)

#24

Madonna Desmond?

Posted: 4/9/11 at 10:49am

If they wouldn't mind dubbing the singing voice, I'd give my left nut to see Sigourney Weaver do it.

#25

Madonna Desmond?

Posted: 4/9/11 at 11:04am

I can actually see this being good.

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