OFFICIAL - Bernadette To Replace Bette!- Page 11
OFFICIAL - Bernadette To Replace Bette!
Bernadette To Replace Bette?#250
Posted: 9/4/17 at 4:28pm
Peters/ Garber in Dolly? Shubert won't be my living room anymore.
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
Bernadette To Replace Bette?#252
Posted: 9/4/17 at 7:10pm
I am excited now about this casting!
Bernadette To Replace Bette?#253
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?
Bernadette To Replace Bette?#254
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/16
Bernadette To Replace Bette?#256
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. 
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/15/14
Bernadette To Replace Bette?#257
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!
Bernadette To Replace Bette?#258
Posted: 9/4/17 at 8:08pm
After this, I'd imagine they'd want to make the official announcement very soon.
Bernadette To Replace Bette?#259
Posted: 9/4/17 at 8:41pm
Hope I didn't get anyone in trouble; was just genuinely excited!
Bernadette To Replace Bette?#260
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.
Bernadette To Replace Bette?#261
Posted: 9/4/17 at 8:46pm
What a fun duo...can't wait!
I wonder if Carol knows?
Bernadette To Replace Bette?#262
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?
Bernadette To Replace Bette?#263
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!
Bernadette To Replace Bette?#264
Posted: 9/4/17 at 9:01pm
I don't believe she's well enough to travel back east anymore.
Bernadette To Replace Bette?#265
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.
Bernadette To Replace Bette?#266
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.
Bernadette To Replace Bette?#267
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.
Bernadette To Replace Bette?#268
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/16
Bernadette To Replace Bette?#269
Posted: 9/5/17 at 2:20pm
She can cry during "Before the Parade." It'll be touching.
Bernadette To Replace Bette?#270
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. :)
Bernadette To Replace Bette?#271
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.
Bernadette To Replace Bette?#272
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.
Stand-by Joined: 7/17/13
Bernadette To Replace Bette?#273
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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