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Maria Friedman as Winifred Banks ?

Maria Friedman as Winifred Banks ?

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mrcacou
#0Maria Friedman as Winifred Banks ?
Posted: 3/29/06 at 8:55am

I just woke up with that idea. I think her husky voice would be great in that role. A bit like Glynis Johns in the movie. Some might think it is not a "big enough" role for her but I think she would be great.


In my heart, I found the answered dream, and in my soul I found the song, and in my friends I found the magic, the love, the moon up above- they were mine, all mine, all along..!

timote316
#1re: Maria Friedman as Winifred Banks ?
Posted: 3/29/06 at 9:00am

Didn't they hugely expand the role from what it was in the movie?

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mrcacou
#2re: Maria Friedman as Winifred Banks ?
Posted: 3/29/06 at 9:04am

She is in a lot more scenes even if they did cut Sister Sufragettes. You can see her in A spoonful of sugar for example and her new solo song, Being Mrs Banks is absolutely gorgeous.


In my heart, I found the answered dream, and in my soul I found the song, and in my friends I found the magic, the love, the moon up above- they were mine, all mine, all along..!

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tophertilson
#3re: Maria Friedman as Winifred Banks ?
Posted: 3/29/06 at 9:10am

What a fantastic idea! Love MF.

TT


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Thesbijean
#4re: Maria Friedman as Winifred Banks ?
Posted: 3/29/06 at 10:44am

Being Mrs. Banks is like 30 seconds long though

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#5re: Maria Friedman as Winifred Banks ?
Posted: 3/29/06 at 10:50am

Its still way too small a role for Maria Friedman.

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Kitzarina
#6re: Maria Friedman as Winifred Banks ?
Posted: 3/29/06 at 10:54am

Is it awful that I only just realized Glynis John is in the movie?!

Damn, now I need to watch Mary Poppins again. I love me some Desiree Armfeldt!


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Princeton78
#7re: Maria Friedman as Winifred Banks ?
Posted: 3/29/06 at 10:57am

Maria would never take this role.


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moljul
#8re: Maria Friedman as Winifred Banks ?
Posted: 3/29/06 at 12:14pm

Ahhhh! Elizabeth from Keeping Up Appearances! Love that show!

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GYPSY1527
#9re: Maria Friedman as Winifred Banks ?
Posted: 3/29/06 at 4:25pm

I adore "Being Mrs. Banks" and I don't think its 30 seconds long. Its a full length song and gorgeous by the way. Unfortunantly, as much as the role has been expanded, its still small for someone like Maria Friedman. Now to be honest, if she was 15 years younger, I'd consider her for Mary Poppins in terms of looks. Vocally, she could pull it off like no other!


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WickedGeek28
#10re: Maria Friedman as Winifred Banks ?
Posted: 3/29/06 at 4:38pm

To see her in anything is AMAZING!


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muscle23ftl
#11re: Maria Friedman as Winifred Banks ?
Posted: 3/29/06 at 5:02pm

Maria is the british Liza, she is an outstanding performer plus a great story teller, she is so expressive.


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mrcacou
#12re: Maria Friedman as Winifred Banks ?
Posted: 3/30/06 at 6:23am

You should have seen her Fosca in Passion. She even was a great Roxy, her monologue was with Ruthie's, the funniest I've ever seen. On the other hand, she made me cry many times with her "Loose Ends" as Sukie Rougement.


In my heart, I found the answered dream, and in my soul I found the song, and in my friends I found the magic, the love, the moon up above- they were mine, all mine, all along..!

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AlmostFamous
#13re: Maria Friedman as Winifred Banks ?
Posted: 3/30/06 at 7:10am

Maria Friedman is one of my favorite broadway actresses so talkented and so sweet! I truly think she would be amazing in any role given to her. However I would much rather see her in a leading role.


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