NY Philharmonic MY FAIR LADY - let the casting begin!- Page 2

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 2:09pm

Huh?

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 2:11pm

I'm sure I'll probably be one of the few (if not the only one)who thinks this would be a good idea, but what about Laura Benanti?

If not:
Marla Schaffel (I remember someone saying she's played Eliza before; correct me if I'm wrong)
Melissa Errico

I love the idea of Jonathan Pryce as Higgins.

[lovesclassics]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 2:12pm

Ha, SueleenGay,

Now you may endure Rath's wrath.

I did get the joke, but thanks for the laugh.

lc

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 2:13pm

Well, everything Sueleen posts is not meant to be taken seriously either - it's right there in his sig. So there ya go!

And I think Benanti is a good idea - no joke.

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 2:13pm

D2, you beat me to it. I agree.

[buffyactsing]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 2:14pm

I can see how it might seem that she's wrong for the role, but I really think with the right director, a improper street girl could be brought out of her.

I was suprised when I heard how she stretched herself for Marie in Sunday. I think she has the potential to be a great Eliza.

[bwaysinger]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 2:19pm

You're right. Rachel does look and often play a lot younger. is she quite right vocally, though? I'm not sure I buy it. I'd kill to see her Mother come around again, though.
I love Marla Shaffel but I'm also uncertain she's quite age-appropriate anymore, looks wise. She'd be good, too, though.

I also think Benanti is a good idea, so long as she doesn't get sick.

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 2:20pm

Yes, Rath, but unlike you I say it upfront. I don't wait until someone takes offense then change my intent by saying, "Jeesh, I was only JOKING! Didn't you get that?"

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 2:22pm

Usually I don't have to - most people know I'm joking up front.

Anyway, let's not jack this thread, shall we?

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 2:29pm

No to Melissa Erico. She couldn't even show up the first time she played the role on Broadway.

[lovesclassics]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 2:37pm

Amen, bwaysinger. Her Mother was divine.

If I close my eyes and try to hear her voice as Eliza, I can imagine it. I'd love the opportunity to find out if I'd be right.

Dottie, didn't know Melissa Errico missed perfs the first time around. Was she out a lot? How was she in the role?

lc

[jewishboy]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 2:41pm

My first choice for Eliza would be Laura Benanti. She has the best soprano on Broadway, IMO, and she is a great actress. Kelli O'Hara would be good too. I saw Jonathan Pryce play Higgins in London and he was excellent. I would love to have the chance to see his performance again. Also, opposite Pryce was Joanna Riding as Eliza and I thought she was incredible, they could bring her over from London also. I would love to see Brent Barrett sing On The Street Where You Live, but eventhough he reads young on stage he still might be too old to cat as Freddie.

[LeaGirl]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 2:46pm

The idea of Laura Benanti in that role excites me so much that I'm going to have to leave this thread now and not come back so that I won't suffer disappointment when it doesn't happen. Best if I just don't think about this. Darn whoever brought it up. Darn you to heck. *g*

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 3:07pm

Haha, sorry Lea.


I do think Benanti would be a pretty perfect Eliza.

Danny Gurwin as Freddy?

[AC126748]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 3:21pm

For those saying that Rachel York and Marla Schaffel are too old, I'd point out that 44-year-old Sally Murphy recently played Eliza at the Signature Theatre to much acclaim. Plus, it's a concert staging.

I do like the idea of Erin Davie, though.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 3:23pm

Right - there's no reason York CAN'T play it, but if there is someone qualified who's also the correct age range, why wouldn't we want to see them in the part?

[dutch46mill2]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 8:57pm

How about Diana Degarmo she played a street urchin as Brooklyn and vocally blew the house down.

[NathanLaneStalker]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 9:07pm

(Just to let ya know I'm not all to familiar with the show. I have only seen the movie and i haven't seen it in a while...)

But, I want either Lithgow or Pryce for Higgins and I want Bob Hoskins for Eliza's dad (I forgot the name.)

[Dollypop]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 9:09pm

Danny Burstein would be marvelous as Alfred P. Doolittle.

[D2]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 9:09pm

If you've seen the movie you've seen the show. It is a very close approximation of the stage production, especially in the costuming. Same designer, the fabulous Cecil Beaton.

Eliza's father is named Alfred P. Doolittle. Bob Hoskins is a terrific choice, NLS.

Updated On: 1/9/07 at 09:09 PM

[justagirl2]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 9:11pm

Bob Hoskins *would* be great. I say we just cast me as Eliza and stop all this debate.

[Smaxie]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 9:25pm

I think Kelsey Grammer is playing Higgins.

[NathanLaneStalker]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 9:30pm

Kelsey Grammer would be great!

I'll go back and watch the movie later. I haven't seen it in a year or two...

Bob Hoskins is my one and only choice.

[JRybka]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 9:33pm

I would like Martine McCutcheon. I loved her Eliza in London. She was so amazing!

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 1/9/07 at 10:35pm

I like Yo Mama.

Michael Arden should sing Freddie.