OFFICIAL - Bernadette To Replace Bette!- Page 11
OFFICIAL - Bernadette To Replace Bette!
#250Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 4:28pm
Peters/ Garber in Dolly? Shubert won't be my living room anymore.
DAME
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
#252Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 7:10pm
I am excited now about this casting!
HUSSY POWER!
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#253Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 7:24pm
I also heard that Bernadette will only be doing a limited run, which is pretty consistent with some Ideas here.
If everyone knows surely an announcement must be imminent?
"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
#254Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 7:25pm
Wowowow!!! They'll be dynamite. I'll buy tickets the second they go on sale, what a beautiful pairing.
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
GeorgeandDot
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/16
#256Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 7:56pm
Sounds incredible! Hopefully they'll adjust the keys to Peters' strong upper range. Donna and Bette have rather lower voices.
Also, I just heard from someone that works closely with Dolly Parton that they don't think she would be interested in doing Broadway since, apparently, her voice is nearly completely gone. 
SomethingPeculiar
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/15/14
#257Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 8:02pm
Call_me_jorge said: "I wonder if Garber might get in trouble with rudin"
It would not surprise me, especially because of the non-disclosure agreements that the cast had been rumored to sign. (If Garber's even signed a contract yet...)
Victor Garber is very much in the same vein as David Hyde Pierce (they're essentially the same actor, IMHO, except one has more hair). He won't sell tickets beyond the New York theatergoer crowd, but it's good, if slightly uninspired, casting. And it will be a Disney CINDERELLA reunion!
#258Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 8:08pm
After this, I'd imagine they'd want to make the official announcement very soon.
#259Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 8:41pm
Hope I didn't get anyone in trouble; was just genuinely excited!
#260Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 8:45pm
DramaTeach said: "Hope I didn't get anyone in trouble; was just genuinely excited!"
Of course you didn't. The person who shouldn't have spilled the beans prior to an official announcement is Garber's husband -- hence he deleted his post.
#261Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 8:46pm
What a fun duo...can't wait!
I wonder if Carol knows?
"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new."
Sunday in the Park with George
WaffleOnWheels
Stand-by Joined: 6/2/17
#262Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 8:48pm
Robbie2 said: "What a fun duo...can't wait!
I wonder if Carol knows?"
Do we know if Carol has seen this production?
#263Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 8:49pm
WaffleOnWheels said: "Robbie2 said: "What a fun duo...can't wait!
I wonder if Carol knows?"
Do we know if Carol has seen this production?"
Carol has not!
"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new."
Sunday in the Park with George
#264Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 9:01pm
I don't believe she's well enough to travel back east anymore.
#265Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 11:17pm
Victor Garber is very much in the same vein as David Hyde Pierce (they're essentially the same actor, IMHO, except one has more hair). He won't sell tickets beyond the New York theatergoer crowd, but it's good, if slightly uninspired, casting. And it will be a Disney CINDERELLA reunion!"
Nice attempt at passive/aggressive commentary; needs work.
#266Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/4/17 at 11:23pm
I am just excited beyond belief. First she showed us in Night Music that no one before or after her can sing and act Clowns like she can. Next she brought a lavish revival of Follies to NYC and showed us she can still navigate a complex score, and find novel and interesting characters to play. Finally, she will be returning home with her musical comedy roots to show us why she is the Greatest Star of All in Dolly.
I don't know why I'm frightened I know my way around here...
If PalJoey or another one of my 'haters' who are too conservative to bear my posts wants to knock me off you can probably count that I'll be in the first few rows of the Shubert at Bernadette's first performance, crying harder than she has ever done on stage before - and that's an impressive feat to accomplish.
"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
Updated On: 9/4/17 at 11:23 PM
#267Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/5/17 at 1:45pm
Oh man I have to say I am THRILLED that it's Victor Garber. I've always wanted to see him onstage, but I've never had the opportunity before! I am ecstatic, and very excited to return to the show to see him. I'm less excited by Bernadette. I like her, but I've seen her life a few times, and I don't have any huge desire to see her as Dolly. Do we know if Donna is staying on as the alternate? If she and Garber will be doing shows together, that's my ideal cast.
#268Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/5/17 at 2:12pm
What a great cast!
Any time Victor Garber returns to the stage is a reason for celebration. I have admired Mr. Garbers work since I saw him in "Tartuffe" in the mid 70s and have seen him do countless shows since then.
I also love Ms Peters but I have to say my initial thought was "I wonder where she will cry during the show/" I mean, lets face it, she cries at the drop of a hat.
GeorgeandDot
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/16
#269Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/5/17 at 2:20pm
She can cry during "Before the Parade." It'll be touching.
#270Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/5/17 at 2:22pm
South Fl Marc said: "I also love Ms Peters but I have to say my initial thought was "I wonder where she will cry during the show?" I mean, lets face it, she cries at the drop of a hat."
During "Put On Your Sunday Clothes", obviously.
"Ermengarde, stop snivelling, we haven't missed the train yet, thank the lord!"
"Dolly, stfu and stop whining first!"
Kidding, I think she'll be flawless. qolbinau - your post genuinely made me smile. Your love for Peters is so pure. :)
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
kaykordeath
Stand-by Joined: 4/14/17
#271Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/5/17 at 3:22pm
I couldn't be happier to have not (yet) sold a kidney to see Bette....
I am VERY MUCH looking forward to this.
AllThatJazz2
Broadway Star Joined: 6/15/17
#272Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/5/17 at 3:40pm
I saw Victor Garber in Present Laughter at the Huntington in Boston back in 2007. I adored him. Have never had the chance to see Bernadette Peters perform - looking forward to the opportunity. Very excited by this casting. A number of those who traveled with me to see Bette and David in Dolly this May are now planning to return when Victor and Bernadette take over.
LMcC95
Stand-by Joined: 7/17/13
#273Bernadette To Replace Bette?
Posted: 9/5/17 at 6:26pm
http://www.playbill.com/article/bernadette-peters-will-succeed-bette-midler-in-broadways-hello-dolly
No word on Victor.
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