OFFICIAL - Bernadette To Replace Bette!- Page 10
OFFICIAL - Bernadette To Replace Bette!
SmokeyLady
Broadway Star Joined: 10/29/14
#225Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 8/28/17 at 4:52pm
I would love that. Short engagements would be fun and keep people coming back. Everyone would be happy.
#226Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 8/28/17 at 6:24pm
Darling, I'm simply stating my opinion on an opinion board. I didn't think it necessary to write "in my opinion". Although, I thought it was the general opinion that Peters' performances in the 80s, especially her collaborations with Sondheim, were the peak of her esteemed performance career. I happened to love her Sally, but others didn't. Since her performances in Into the Woods and Sunday In the Park survive in a widespread way, the opinion I had heard most often stated (just opinions, of course) was acclaim.
Some people think Elizabeth Taylor is at her peak in Cleopatra. Others think Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Cat On a Hot Tin Roof, or even Butterfield 8 (I don't understand, either). But personally I think her best performance is Suddenly Last Summer. Different strokes.
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Updated On: 8/28/17 at 06:24 PM
#227Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 8/28/17 at 6:31pm
I hope this is announced soon!
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
GeorgeandDot
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/16
#228Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 8/28/17 at 6:35pm
SmokeyLady said: "Really? She was not that good in Into the Woods."
Between this and your later statement, I must congratulate you for creating a new kind of stupid. I have officially seen it all. What a day.
SmokeyLady
Broadway Star Joined: 10/29/14
#229Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 8/28/17 at 6:44pm
GeorgeandDot said: "SmokeyLady said: "Really? She was not that good in Into the Woods."
Between this and your later statement, I must congratulate you for creating a new kind of stupid. I have officially seen it all. What a day.
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It is a opinion. However I do not appreciate your personal attack. Which is prohibited in BWW.
Bette's Turban
Broadway Star Joined: 7/9/17
#230Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 8/28/17 at 7:23pm
No need to put down or be negative about anyones diva. Bernadette is beautiful and a legend. Maybe just in the musical theater world. But the lack of respect shown here is disgusting. I love Bette and take offense when I read crap. Same is true for a Bernadette fan. And while we are at it you might also want to leave the Liza fans alone. If you don't like it then don't go.
#231Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 6:30am
So it's Bernadette and Victor Garber! His partner commented on Brad Goretski's Instagram photo at Dolly that he'll have to make a return visit for Bernadette and Victor. Guess they're just waiting to make the announcement. I love Victor Garber and think he'll be pretty perfect with her.
#232Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 7:22am
DramaTeach said: "So it's Bernadette and Victor Garber!His partner commented on Brad Goretski's Instagram photo at Dolly that he'll have to make a return visit for Bernadette and Victor. Guess they're just waiting to make the announcement. I love Victor Garber and think he'll be pretty perfect with her."
Guess I'll be making a return visit!
#233Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 7:30am
DramaTeach said: "So it's Bernadette and Victor Garber!His partner commented on Brad Goretski's Instagram photo at Dolly that he'll have to make a return visit for Bernadette and Victor. Guess they're just waiting to make the announcement. I love Victor Garber and think he'll be pretty perfect with her."
What a perfect pair! I'm seriously excited now.
#234Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 8:11am
Itonlytakesajourney said: "What a perfect pair! I'm seriously excited now."
I'm thrilled! Great pairing. Both extremely charming.
I do wish that people wouldn't leak information via instagram before an official announcement...but so excited!
#235Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 8:20am
Flowerlovestage5 said: "Itonlytakesajourney said: "I do wish that people wouldn't leak information via instagram before an official announcement...but so excited!"
Why does that bother you (not meant in a snarky way)? Isn't it still a surprise either way? I'm assuming this wasn't a purposeful "leak"; he probably assumed it was out there already (sounds like it's been set for a while) or just thought he was telling a friend.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#236Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 8:54am
Please let this be true. Please let this be true. Please let this be true. Please let this be true!
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.
#237Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 9:07am
DramaTeach said: "Why does that bother you (not meant in a snarky way)? Isn'tit still a surprise either way? I'm assuming this wasn't a purposeful "leak"; he probably assumed it was out there already (sounds like it's been set for a while)or just thought he was telling a friend."
I think what I really mean is, I miss the days of flipping open the paper and seeing an ad for a new star replacement, etc. The ways in which information is spilt out over social media, is not as magical or charming as it used to be.
That said, I can't wait to get tickets. Will you be going?
#238Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 9:18am
Flowerlovestage5 said: "DramaTeach said: "I think what I really mean is, I miss the days of flipping open the paper and seeing an ad for a new star replacement, etc. The ways in which information is spilt out over social media, is not as magical or charming as it used to be.
That said, I can't wait to get tickets. Will you be going?"
I get that, Flowers. There was something special about the way things were done when Hollywood and Broadway were almost mythical and the only information out there came from Variety or something of the sort. And yes, I think they're pretty perfect together and the production in general is something special (going again on Friday to see Donna). At this point, I should just have my paychecks forwarded to the Shubert.
hellobroadway
Chorus Member Joined: 3/2/17
#239Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 9:47am
What are the chances she'd be around until June?
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#240Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 10:10am
PLEASE! Garber and Peters would be a DELIGHT.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#242Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 11:07am
DramaTeach said: "Flowerlovestage5 said: "DramaTeach said: "Ithink what I really mean is, I miss the days of flipping open the paper and seeing an ad for a new star replacement, etc. The ways in which information is spilt out over social media, is not as magical or charming as it used to be.
That said, I can't wait to get tickets. Will you be going?"
I get that, Flowers. There was something special about the way things were done when Hollywood and Broadway were almostmythical and the only information out there came from Variety or something of the sort. And yes, I think they're pretty perfect together and the production in general is something special (going again on Friday to see Donna). At this point, I should just have my paychecks forwarded to the Shubert."
Isn't this true of everything?
I have two kids....one I waited to find out until delivery, the other I knew the sex about 5 months in -- both were the same in delight of the news.
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.
#243Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 11:10am
Thank God tickets aren't out yet! Turns out that my mom loves Bernadette Peters, so I'll def buy tickets when they come out right away. Gonna surprise her for Christmas! 
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#244Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 11:13am
They likely wont' go on sale until an official announcement is made. They certainly don't want anyone buying tix thinking they are for Bette.
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.
#245Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 12:39pm
I wonder how soon they'll wait to announce this. By October 1? I'd also guess and say it might be just a 6 month run for them. And does Donna stay on as the alternate and does Peters only do 7 shows/week?
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#246Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 2:26pm
I'm sure Bernadette would be more than willing to do 8 shows a week and I can't imagine Donna Murphy being an alternate for Bernadette Peters.
#247Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 3:40pm
Just checked about two hours ago, and the original comment regarding Garber and Peters was removed on the initial instagram photo thread...Garber's husband retracted his comment/.
I'm still so excited! Can't wait!
#248Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 3:49pm
I wonder if Garber might get in trouble with rudin
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#249Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 4:08pm
Flowerlovestage5 said: "Just checked about two hours ago, and the original comment regarding Garber and Peters was removed on the initial instagram photo thread...Garber's husband retracted his comment/."
The internet is forever. Dave Quinn tweeted a screencap of the Instagram comment before it was deleted.
https://twitter.com/NineDaves/status/904723758971277312
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