Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles- Page 3
Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles
TheatreDiva90016
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/04
#50Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles
Posted: 9/3/13 at 4:46pm
"Ok so I've learned the stage play is different from the movie. I don't see the need to get all snippy about it!"
Maybe you shouldn't post about things you have no idea about.
It just makes you look ignorant.
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#52Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles
Posted: 9/3/13 at 4:48pmI believe learning is a life long process. You never stop. I love the movie of Cabaret and just assumed it was like the Broadway show. Is that so crazy?
#53Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles
Posted: 9/3/13 at 4:51pm~ no. other people have made that mistake as well.
jimmycurry01
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/05
#54Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles
Posted: 9/3/13 at 5:04pm
Lovebwy, the film version is very different from the stage version. The character of Sally is a very different animal in the stage version. The two versions bare very few similarities apart from the score ,a few character names, and common themes.
Sally is meant to be a mediocre singer singing in a seedy night club, and not doing well enough to pay her own rent.
#55Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles
Posted: 9/3/13 at 5:08pm~ sally is also american in the film and british in the original stage musical, play and novel (i am a camera)
BroomstickBoy
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/21/04
#56Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles
Posted: 9/3/13 at 5:15pm
I'd rather see an actress with SKILL play Sally, regardless of how proficient her vocal ability is. You have to be good to be bad. Sally is a lousy singer. She's not there for her "talents", she's there because she's screwing the boss and loves the spotlight.
The actress playing Sally has to be able to give the songs character, which unfortunately to the aesthetically spoiled generation, involves singing "bad".
I don't WANT to live in what they call "a certain way." In the first place I'd be no good at it and besides that I don't want to be identified with any one class of people. I want to live every whichway, among all kinds---and know them---and understand them---and love them---THAT's what I want! - Philip Barry (Holiday)
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#57Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles
Posted: 9/3/13 at 5:19pm
I think it's fair to assume most film versions of musicals (or plays) likely have differences from their original stage versions.
Back to the topic at hand....I LOVE this possible casting.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
jimmycurry01
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/05
#58Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles
Posted: 9/3/13 at 5:20pmBroomstickboy hit the nail on the head.
#59Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles
Posted: 9/3/13 at 5:56pm
Liza is the ultimate Sally,
No, you are wrong. I am second to none in my appreciation for Liza, but the late Julie Harris was the ultimate Sally.
Your punishment is to read Christopher Isherwood's Berlin Stories as well as John Van Druten's play adaptation I Am a Camera and the flawed film version of it with the afore-praised Julie Harris re-creating her stage role.
Of course, reading one or both or even watching the (again, flawed) movie would hardly be considered punishment, but since you've proven yourself to be a vapid and insipid trolling twit who won't do either anyway, what does it matter?
#60Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles
Posted: 9/3/13 at 6:02pm
"Broomstickboy hit the nail on the head."
Can he do the same to lovebwy?
#61Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles
Posted: 9/3/13 at 6:13pm
What is this thing with the hostility and name calling? Everyone chizz-ill out.
I do love Broadway but there ARE some gaps in my knowledge. I look forward to reading I Am a Camera. That sounds very interesting indeed.
#62Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles
Posted: 9/3/13 at 6:16pmI guess your inability I not post racist statements gets under some people's akin and your avatar that you conveniently put up after your latest "grape soda & hot slim jim" incident is beyond insulting.
#63Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles
Posted: 9/3/13 at 6:18pm
I defy you to find a single time when I was being intentionally racist. There was one incident where I said something, not realizing the implications, and took it back immediately.
Time to let it go, bro.
#64Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles
Posted: 9/3/13 at 6:21pm
Yeah, the thing is though, that the SH*T you said isn't "let it go" worthy. It's "WOW. This dude is an all out cracker racist who doesn't see anything wrong with what he's saying". And so there's no "letting anything go" and there shouldn't be "letting anything go".
#65Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles
Posted: 9/3/13 at 6:21pmWow this casting would be brilliant! I never even thought of her in the role, that's certainly inspired.
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#66Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles
Posted: 9/3/13 at 6:25pmOh please. If you can't forgive one stupid unintentional statement, then you are the one I feel sorry for.
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#68Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles
Posted: 9/3/13 at 6:42pmI'd love to see Carey Mulligan play Sally, but I think Williams could be fantastic.
#69Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles
Posted: 9/3/13 at 6:46pmI think Williams is such a perfect choice. Hopefully this revival will actually happen...
#70Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles
Posted: 9/3/13 at 6:58pm
The Times is also now reporting that Williams has been cast. Based on Roundabout's statement, it seems like an official announcement is imminent.
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/03/michelle-williams-to-make-broadway-debut-in-cabaret/?_r=1&
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Updated On: 9/3/13 at 06:58 PM
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
#71Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles
Posted: 9/3/13 at 7:18pm
ONE statement. There are no others.
Anyways, I think Michelle Williams might be wonderful now that I understand what the deal is with Sally.
#72Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles
Posted: 9/3/13 at 7:22pmAin't you tired, lovebwy?
MrMidwest
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/8/05
#73Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles
Posted: 9/3/13 at 7:33pm
Jill Haworth singing Don't Tell Mama:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhIt69v0yzY
Judi Dench:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaP9EDTqfyM
"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter
#74Michelle Williams in talks to play Sally Bowles
Posted: 9/3/13 at 7:58pm
I'm just gettin warmed up, baby.
Thanks for those clips, MrMidwest. I can see that Liza played a very different Sally than other interpretations. Very interesting.
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