O'Donnell to Star in BABES IN ARMS Revival- Page 2

[dramamama611]

re: O'Donnell to Star in BABES IN ARMS Revival#25

Posted: 6/11/09 at 9:43am

Not a thousand and very few were downright 'catty'. Just stating opinions.

with or without Rosie....I'm not sure how much desire there will be for this project.

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

[TulitaPepsi]

re: O'Donnell to Star in BABES IN ARMS Revival#26

Posted: 6/11/09 at 10:25am

One of the charms of BABES IN ARMS is that ALL the numbers are performed by the "kids". No older performer (be it Rosie or anyone else) should take any number away from them.

"Hurry up and get into your conga clothes - we've got to do something to save this show!"

Updated On: 6/11/09 at 10:25 AM

[Mister Matt]

re: O'Donnell to Star in BABES IN ARMS Revival#27

Posted: 6/11/09 at 11:50am

She has such little fan support now. She is one of the most hated celebrities in the country.

Except that she's not. But you would be so right if that were true.

"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian

[Jon]

re: O'Donnell to Star in BABES IN ARMS Revival#28

Posted: 6/11/09 at 11:59am

Correction to above posts: The song originated by the Nicholas Brothers was "All Dark People are Light on Their Feet".

This "new" rewritten version sounds a lot like the 1957 rewrite, in which an "adult' leading lady helps the "kids" put on the show. That is the version that was licenced by R&H for the past 40 or so years.

In fact, Randy Skinner (who's directing and choreographing this revival) played the lead role of Val (and choreographed)in a production of that version in summer stock in the early 1980's, co-starring Karen Ziemba (see photo) and directed by Ginger Rodgers.



Updated On: 6/11/09 at 11:59 AM

[fbueller]

re: O'Donnell to Star in BABES IN ARMS Revival#29

Posted: 6/11/09 at 2:56pm

If Rosie's involved, let's start the closing date poll for this production!

[sally1112]

re: O'Donnell to Star in BABES IN ARMS Revival#30

Posted: 6/11/09 at 3:08pm

I am sadden to see so many negative comments about Rosie. I love her, but that aside, she is such a constant voice of support for the theater and the community I wish she were given more respect here.