No, No, Nanette Question — Page 5

#101

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/1/06 at 10:53pm

Roger Rathburn did one more musical to date in 1981 entitled THE FIVE O'CLOCK GIRL that ran on Broadway for 14 performances. It was originally a Goodspeed Opera House production. It had a score by Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby.

#102

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/1/06 at 11:36pm

Thank you Rose Sayer, I knew it was something like that.

#103

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/2/06 at 12:03am

My cast for a revival of this:

Sue: Debbie Reynolds or Julie Andrews (it doens't have to be a dancing role)
Jimmy: Robert Morse
Lucille: Karen Ziemba
Billy: Michael Beresse
Nanette: Jessica Grove
Tom: unsure, Aaron Lazar maybe?
Pauline: Elaine Stritch or Leslie Uggams

#104

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/2/06 at 12:04am

Both Debbie Reynolds and Julie Andrews know how to tap.

#105

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/2/06 at 12:06am

Reynolds can do much more than just tap.

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#106

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/2/06 at 12:13am

I know that, but that's all that's called for in the role.

#107

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/2/06 at 12:57am

OHMYGAWD!!!!

Not to threadjack again, but we have had five wonderful, whimsical, witty pages of musical theater dialogue , fun, nostalgia and longing without one mention of Idi---

She who must not be named.

I am thrilled.

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#108

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/2/06 at 3:13am

Soindheimfan2 - The ONLY version that is readily available on CD is the 1971 revival with Ruby Keeler and company. Get it. It is a must have. (And the Sony re-mastered CD includes some nifty bonus tracks that were not on the original Lp release.)

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#109

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/2/06 at 8:17am

inlovewithjerryherman - Elaine Stritch or Leslie Uggams as Pauline? No way on earth can I see Leslie Uggams as Pauline ( I don't think Leslie could either). Julie Andrews might make an interesting Sue. Hey, she who can't be named could be an interesting Betty from Boston.

#110

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/2/06 at 9:08am

Cloris Leachman as Pauline!
Or Joanne Worley?
Or is Allyn Ann MacLerie still ambulatory?

#111

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/2/06 at 9:32am

Joanne Worley yes, yes!

#112

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/2/06 at 10:07am

Worley! BRILLIANT!!!

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Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

#113

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/2/06 at 8:31pm

B-B-B-BUMP!

#114

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/2/06 at 10:39pm

Another enthusiastic vote for Joanne Worley!

With such dynamic performers as Debbie Reynolds, Michael Berresse, Karen Ziemba and Ms. Worley - What an incredible energy this revival would have!

Let's keep this thread going until someone produces it!

#115

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/2/06 at 10:47pm

Not to forget Robert Morse!

#116

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/2/06 at 10:59pm

How could I forget Robert Morse? - The perfect Jimmy Smith - He'd be so loveable!

Updated On: 7/2/06 at 10:59 PM

#117

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/2/06 at 11:02pm

I'd really like to have Raoul Pene du Bois' sets and costumes in this production. For me it isn't NANETTE without them, also can we have two 9' grand pianos in the pit like they did in 71?

#118

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/3/06 at 12:55am

yeah leslie uggams was a weird choice.

joanne worley, def/

#119

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/3/06 at 8:03pm

Amy Spanger is too young but one day she will make a kick ass Lucille.

I also just wanted to jump start this wonderful thread again!

#120

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/3/06 at 10:12pm

So we've pretty much cast Sue, Jimmy, Lucille, Billy and Pauline but how about Nanette, Tom, Flora, Betty and Winnie? Any suggestions?

#121

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/3/06 at 11:10pm

John Driscoll from GUIDING LIGHT, as Tom. Very good singer. Perfect Tom; and, a friend of mine!

#122

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/3/06 at 11:14pm

Works for me!

Disclaimer: I don't know this show. I'm just playing along as some of my favorite posters are so passionate here. I am loving the casting suggestions anyway.

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Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

#123

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/3/06 at 11:29pm

Oh my, Rath! What a truly wonderful show, not to know. Now, if we just had the cash to do it, with this cast, then you'd see how great it was!

#124

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/3/06 at 11:30pm

I'd be at the first preview!

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Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

#125

re: No, No, Nanette Question

Posted: 7/3/06 at 11:37pm

In response to altarego, I already said I think Jessica Grove would be a fantastic Nanette.