Next Mama Rose? — Page 3

#51

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 1:09pm

americanboy99--Kelly Ground is good at both...saw her do some scenes once for a benefit and knocked them dead...she has a powerhouse voice for it and is about the same size as Patti...I think she would be great...I wish she was a bigger name in some way, but would be brilliant I think in it..

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#52

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 1:16pm

-- "Gypsy’s the kind of show that should close when its star leaves. Not just in the case of this production, but as a general rule in regards to Gypsy. The role of Madam Rose requires a star, and every star deserves to have her own production. Each production, therefore, can be tailored and reinterpreted to showcase her strengths."


I agree with that, westcoast.

So let Mary Testa do the next revival (whenever that may be). She is divine and Lord, would I love to hear her rip through this score!

Sidenote: Anyone else upset that she wasn't offered Ursula in "The Little Mermaid". THAT would have been something to write home about.

#53

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 1:23pm

I would love to see Donna Murphy, Debra Monk, and Mary Testa tackle the role.

#54

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 1:28pm

There's a couple people who I think could sing the **** out of the score, but I don't necessarily see them playing the part.

That being said, close it when Patti leaves. It's undeniable that the appeal of this revival is Patti, and Laura to an extent. There are somany other great things about it, but Patti is the selling point. There wouldn't have been a new revival so soon if Patti wasn't in the show.

#55

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 1:36pm

Though I think she may be completely wrong for the style and musicality of the piece, Donna Murphy is a tantilizing idea. And she's proven me wrong on the "Style" presumption before...

Side to Higgins: I completely agree!! Testa as Ursula would have been incredible casting!

#56

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 1:39pm

Emily Skinner.

#57

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 1:54pm

Yet another in a long list of votes for Mary Testa -- someone I had the pleasure of sharing a stage with in my youth. And, she is as giving onstage as she is talented.

If Bway audiences underestimate her marquee value, then perhaps she could headline a regional production at a first rate theatre, like Goodspeed, in the hopes of taking it to NYC.

At any rate, she would be amazing.

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#58

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 2:06pm

MANY years from now: Idina.

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#59

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 2:25pm

Tonya Pinkins

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#60

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 2:37pm

I wholeheartedly agree with the person who said Emily Skinner... in the NEXT revival.

Beth Leavel had never come to mind before reading this thread, but I'd be interested in that. However, I'm on the boat that thinks after LuPone, this revival should (and most likely will) close.

#61

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 2:41pm

Tonya Pinkins
Debra Monk
Bette Midler
and Donna Murphy make my list...

#62

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 2:46pm

JULIA MURNEY

#63

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 2:56pm

another vote for Mary Testa.

Debra Monk would be great too.

and Sara Ramirez for a revival down the road..

#64

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 3:10pm

There's serious talk about casting Patti's replacement via a reality tv series.

No foolin'

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#65

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 3:18pm

Beth Leavel would be a killer Rose. I would love it see her tackle the role.

And as for a reality show!? Thats a terrible idea, however it would be great if actual Broadway starts were the only competitors, like if casting decided to pick like 20 Broadway ladies/legends/stars and America voted.

#66

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 3:42pm

I think Donna Murphy would be as no other Rose, and probably the sexiest of them all--along with Peters. Don't get me started on how much I would love to see her play this role.
Testa would be unstoppable.
Tonya Pinkins would be an ideal replacement. Somethingwicked--the poster on this board--has said how there should be a production with Pinkins as Rose and Anika Noni Rose as Louise...I couldn't agree more. There you have it, just throw in Nikki M. James as June and you have your replacement cast.

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#67

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 5:41pm

My vote goes to Carolee Carmello. Actually, when I sent her a letter she said she'd love to do Gypsy some day!

I also would like the idea of Emily, and suprisingly, I'd love to see what Christine Andreas could do with the role.

#68

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 5:47pm

BETH LEAVEL!!!!

#69

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 6:06pm

I'd like to see Isabel Keating give it a try......

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#70

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 6:20pm

"Barrett Foa Gypsy" has to be the funniest phrase ever posted on BroadwayWorld.

Bravo.

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#71

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 6:27pm

thanks PalJoey:) - could you handle how hot his "let me entertain you" would be?

#72

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 6:33pm

I was coming here with an opinion, but it seems to have gone clear out of my head at the thought of Barrett Foa with no clothes on.

Well played, BrianIdol. Well played.

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#73

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 6:52pm

Tonya Pinkins would be Incredible, as would Donna Murphy

#74

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 7:07pm

Re: Donna Murphy. Without going into the ins and outs of her suitabiity for the role, has everyone forgotten what an atrocious track record she had for missing performances in Wonderful Town? Granted it's an exhausting role, Ruth doesn't begin to compare with the demands of Momma Rose. Remember also that she started her old tricks while doing LoveMusik until Hal Prince put his foot down. I wouldn't think that any sane producer would risk doing a new production for Murphy. If she wanted to record it or do a single concert version, well, okay. But a full-scaled production? No way.

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#75

re: Next Mama Rose?

Posted: 6/8/08 at 7:09pm

emember also that she started her old tricks while doing LoveMusik until Hal Prince put his foot down.


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