NY Philharmonic MY FAIR LADY - let the casting begin! — Page 2
#27
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.
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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.
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
#28
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
Now you may endure Rath's wrath.
I did get the joke, but thanks for the laugh.
lc
#29
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.
And I think Benanti is a good idea - no joke.
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#30
Posted: 1/9/07 at 2:13pm
D2, you beat me to it. I agree.
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#31
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.
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.
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#32
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.
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.
#33
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?"
PEACE.
#34
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?
Anyway, let's not jack this thread, shall we?
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#35
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.
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#36
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
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
#37
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.
#38
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*
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#39
Posted: 1/9/07 at 3:07pm
Haha, sorry Lea.
I do think Benanti would be a pretty perfect Eliza.
Danny Gurwin as Freddy?
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The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
"And when Idina Menzel is singing, I'm always slightly worried that her teeth are going to jump out of her mouth and chase me." - Schmerg_the_Impaler
I do think Benanti would be a pretty perfect Eliza.
Danny Gurwin as Freddy?
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
#40
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.
I do like the idea of Erin Davie, though.
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#41
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?
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#42
Posted: 1/9/07 at 8:57pm
How about Diana Degarmo she played a street urchin as Brooklyn and vocally blew the house down.
#43
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.)
But, I want either Lithgow or Pryce for Higgins and I want Bob Hoskins for Eliza's dad (I forgot the name.)
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#44
Posted: 1/9/07 at 9:09pm
Danny Burstein would be marvelous as Alfred P. Doolittle.
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#45
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.
Eliza's father is named Alfred P. Doolittle. Bob Hoskins is a terrific choice, NLS.
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#46
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. 
#47
Posted: 1/9/07 at 9:25pm
I think Kelsey Grammer is playing Higgins.
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#48
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.
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.
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#49
Posted: 1/9/07 at 9:33pm
I would like Martine McCutcheon. I loved her Eliza in London. She was so amazing!
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#50
Posted: 1/9/07 at 10:35pm
I like Yo Mama.
Michael Arden should sing Freddie.
Michael Arden should sing Freddie.
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