OK let's recast Night Music again- Page 3

[madbrian]

Posted: 9/8/10 at 9:55am

If Desiree were played by Vanessa Williams or Audra McDonald, I think Cicely Tyson would also make a compelling Madame Armfeldt.

[Here I Am]

Posted: 9/8/10 at 10:16am

Yes LuvUrBat Boy! Kate Baldwin as Charlotte would be utter perfection!!!

[RaisedOnMusicals]

Posted: 9/8/10 at 10:56am

Many people mentioned were asked, either for the original (Nicole Kidman in particular) or to replace CZJ and AL. Brooke Shields came very close to signing on to replace CZJ, but then was offered the lead in "Leap of Faith."

My first choice has always been Blythe Danner and Gwyneth Paltrow.

[AC126748]

Posted: 9/8/10 at 10:57am

Kate Baldwin played Charlotte in Baltimore two years ago. Apparently, she was the best part of a misbegotten production.

[PauloFanClem]

Posted: 9/8/10 at 11:11am

"Frederick is actually a wonderful role; and Szot is definitely not too bulky or handsome for the part -- actually, Hanson's replacement, Stephen Buntrock is very much in the Paulo Szot mold phsycially...."

No doubt Paulo can act out Fredrik, and in my opinion, he is going to be the sexiest Fredrik in history, but there's only one song for him that really shows his singing technique. As for the bulky-handsome problem, I'm just afraid that Paulo's charm and physique will be as equal, or even out shine the Count's advantages over Fredrik. Stephen, to me, also has the same problem. Well, but then again, this is just my reading on Fredrik the character. As a starring role in the musical, Paulo will be a very fine choice. Updated On: 9/8/10 at 11:11 AM

[RaisedOnMusicals]

Posted: 9/8/10 at 11:15am

If the show were to be recast with color blind casting, and Desiree was played by an African American or black woman, Mme. could still be played by a white woman, correct? And vice versa?

[RaisedOnMusicals]

Posted: 9/8/10 at 11:43am

Idina Menzel as Desiree and Barbra Streisand as Mme. Just kidding, but I did crack myself up. Call it religion blind casting.

[binau]

Posted: 9/8/10 at 6:23pm

"I'm just afraid that Paulo's charm and physique will be as equal, or even out shine the Count's advantages over Fredrik."

I find it SO cute how attractive you find Paulo. But (assuming the current count looks like Aaron Lazar, and Paulo looks like he did on the PBS South Pacific) I think that standing them next to each other, it would be clear that the count is very fit and Paulo is a little (just a little!) sloppy.

Updated On: 9/8/10 at 06:23 PM

[ljay889]

Posted: 9/8/10 at 6:29pm

Bradley Dean looks nothing like Aaron Lazar. He is a bigger guy.

[PauloFanClem]

Posted: 9/8/10 at 11:14pm

"it would be clear that the count is very fit and Paulo is a little (just a little!) sloppy."

Have to admit that he did have that gut. I hope it will go back in when we see him next time. :P

[MrMidwest]

Posted: 9/8/10 at 11:58pm

How about Julie Harris as Madame Armfeldt?

[Unknown User]

Posted: 9/9/10 at 1:25am

How about Emma Thompson and Phyllida Law?

[LuvUrBatBoy]

Posted: 9/9/10 at 12:58pm

As far as the Baltimore production, there were only a few weak links: namely Maxwell Caulfield as Carl Magnus, and Polly Bergen as Madame Armfeldt.

Any of the other cast members would fair beautifully in their roles on broadway:
Barbara Walsh was a more cynical Desiree, but still lovely
Sarah Uriarte Berry was great as Petra
and Josh Young was great as Henrik, in face better in my opinion than Herdlicka

I would also love to see Karen Ziemba take on Desiree, though I doubt that would ever happen on Broadway.

[Kevn520]

Posted: 9/9/10 at 11:44pm

Phylicia Rashad as the matriarch.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 9/9/10 at 11:46pm

Barbara Walters and Elizabeth Hasselbeck.