No, No, Nanette Question — Page 3

Of all the fun shows, NNN is, perhaps, the most fun!

But you all should really read Don Dunn's "The Making of No, No, Nanette" and not just for all of the dish.

He has this description of the first preview and the first time that Ruby Keeler tapped her heart out in "I Wanna Be Happy" that makes you feel as if you're there in the audience. You'll damn near feel goosebumps!

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I saw it on Broadway (thanks, Dad) shortly after it opened and Don Dunn's description could not be more accurate. When Ruby Keeler came out in tap shoes, the audience practically stopped breathing and someone - I swear to this day it must have been a plant - whispered very loudly "She's got her TAP SHOES on!" What an electric moment. I've always felt that Broadway does not do enough to mine the vast treasures that it has in the senior stars. Shows that have had some of the greats of the past have done so well. I remember the "tap off" between Tommy Tune and Honi Coles was marvelous. And Sophisticated Ladies and Sugar Babies (thanks again, Harry Rigby) were a blast and very revealatory for younger audiences. Bring back Nanette.

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Let's cast the Thirtieth anniversary revival of the original revival, then!!!

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Well, this year is my 30th anniversary, married to the girl who played Nanette in the production I was in.

Debbie Reynolds can dance and she would be a tie-in to Harry Rigby (producer screwed out of the millions from the revival) who produced her "Irene". (God, the fact that I know all of this right off the top of my head scares even me!)

Though, the harder part to cast might be Jimmy. He has to be lovable, and a bit gullible, but not stupid and not a dirty old man.

I'd think maybe, though they aren't "Box office" names, Alix Korey or Judy Kaye for Lucille.

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sondheimboy2 don't let a little info scare you. It's impressive.

BTW, I am glad someone said "Don't suggest Idina Menzel". I made 100 bucks on a bet today. I bet a friend that this forum couldn't get through a full page talking about the new London Evita production without mentioning Idina as a possible Evita. Actually in the thread, her name is mentioned thrice on page one as "and please don't suggest Idina" but that was close enough.

Hello, Telecharge....

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Robert Morse for Jimmy Smith
Donna McKechnie for Lucille

Wait a minute, what am I saying??

Sandy Duncan as Lucille!

Tommy Tune as Billy?

Updated On: 6/29/06 at 04:19 AM

alterego - Love the idea of Debbie Reynolds as Sue!

Michael Berresse as Billy (too young?) and Karen Ziemba as Lucille.

I loooovvveeee the idea of Robert Morse. He needs to be back on Broadway.

Though I would hold out for Kaye Ballard as the maid. I want to see her in a musical on Broadway before either of us dies!!!!

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While I'd like to hear the original orchestrations, I think for this exercise I'd prefer to stick with the 1971 Ralph Burns orchestrations.

I like the way this cast is coming along, Debbie Reynolds, Robert Morse, Donna Mc Kechnie, Rosie O'Donnell/Kaye Ballad...I'm a little unsure about Billy though. Tommy Tune I can't see, I don't know who Michael Berresse is, Harry Groener? Anyone else?

I like your cast, alterego, with Michael Berresse as Billy. I can't see either Tommy Tune or Lee Roy Reams in the role. I can see Tune directing and choreographing, though. And yes, the 1971, superior orchestrations!!