PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
LostLeander
Broadway Star Joined: 3/18/05
#0PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
Posted: 4/27/05 at 1:02pm
Ok, just checked Broadway.com, and look!
http://www.broadway.com/Gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=511073
I'm quite disappointed. I mean, she's great and all, but I wanted a fresh interpretation on the role.
We've SEEN her before. Gah.
#1re: PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
Posted: 4/27/05 at 1:03pm
Well, let me be the first one to say, "WAHOO!"
I was completely underwhelmed when I heard the concept for this, my favorite musical.
Now I have a reason to see it umpteen million times!
#2re: PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
Posted: 4/27/05 at 1:03pmWow, am surprised. While I love her, I am not a fan of her interpretation of the role on the concert recording.
TheatreDiva90016
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/04
#3re: PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
Posted: 4/27/05 at 1:04pmYea for Patti!
#4re: PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
Posted: 4/27/05 at 1:13pmI was really hoping Cyndi Lauper might get it. I too am not crazy about Lupone's Mrs. Lovitt. This is my favorite musical and had planned to fly in just to see it. If Lupone gets it, I will stay in Denver.
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#5re: PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
Posted: 4/27/05 at 1:19pmAdore Patti but not too crazy about her Lovett. I was actually kind of excited to hear of the possibility of seeing Cyndi Lauper up on that stage. Regardless, we have a production of Sondheim's masterpiece back on Broadway and should be all thankful. Patti's a fine performer and I'm sure will give it her best and her all.
MusicalComedyMan
Broadway Star Joined: 12/29/03
#6re: PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
Posted: 4/27/05 at 1:22pmOne of Patti's problems is that she is AWEFUL with dialects. Noises Off and the concert of Sweeny Proved that. And if you then add on that you can't understand her when she sings withOUT the dialects... it just gets scarry.
#7re: PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
Posted: 4/27/05 at 1:24pmI really would have liked to see Cyndi in this role, but I love Patti!
musicallover2008
Featured Actor Joined: 2/4/05
#8re: PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
Posted: 4/27/05 at 1:27pmI hope this is true. I am going to New York next May. I would go crazy if I could see a name such as Patti LuPone on Stage.
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Posted: 4/27/05 at 1:27pmI'm quite pleased. I think LuPone was excellent in the concert version, and her marquee-value will help ensure that this revival will get seen.
#10re: PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
Posted: 4/27/05 at 1:29pmThough I love patti, Id like to see someone new play the role but if its true that Micheal Cerveis is playing Todd then I think the 2 together will be incredible.
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
#11re: PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
Posted: 4/27/05 at 1:30pm
Agreed. I am not a fan of Passion but I LOVED the two of them together.
apdarcey
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/10/04
#12re: PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
Posted: 4/27/05 at 1:34pmi was really hoping for cyndi... oh man...
#13re: PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
Posted: 4/27/05 at 1:35pmKNEW this would happen.
QueenS
Leading Actor Joined: 8/15/03
#14re: PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
Posted: 4/27/05 at 1:39pmUGH. I've seen Patti do some amazing things, but her Lovett in the concert version was not one of them. Maybe with a different director she'll do better...
jmnpublications
Broadway Star Joined: 4/2/04
#15re: PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
Posted: 4/27/05 at 1:47pm
Gee, I really liked her concert version. I'll definitely make my way to NY to see this now.
lc
PJ
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#16re: PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
Posted: 4/27/05 at 1:49pmI'm just excited to get the opportunity to see LuPone on stage.
#17re: PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
Posted: 4/27/05 at 1:57pm
It's going to be very hard after one of her big numbers not to yell, "SHUT UP PATTI LUPONE! SHUT YOUR BRASSY, MAGNIFICENT TRAP!"
You have to be a "Will and Grace" fan to get that line. Anybody see that episode?
#18re: PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
Posted: 4/27/05 at 1:58pm
YOu hate Passion Bwaysinger? Then I hate you!!!
I just want to see Patti Lupone play the trumpet.
#19re: PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
Posted: 4/27/05 at 2:00pm
This is wonderful news! I've been waiting for Patti to do another Broadway musical.
#20re: PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
Posted: 4/27/05 at 2:00pmHmmm..so I might get to see Patti "Bump it with a trumpet?"
#21re: PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
Posted: 4/27/05 at 2:01pmOk this is where I get yelled at for calling myself a Sweeney Fan but what is with these insturments. Why are the actors playing them and what is it about. Im just really confused.
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
#22re: PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
Posted: 4/27/05 at 2:02pmPrinceton, Patti will definetly bump it with a trumpet, at least, that's what I'll be yelling at her when I see the show.
#23re: PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
Posted: 4/27/05 at 2:02pm
Princeton - "My head was practically in your lap...Did I get the part?"
Also from that episode. Love it!
#24re: PATTI LUPONE HEADLINING SWEENEY!
Posted: 4/27/05 at 2:12pm
Hehehe...
"I don't want to hear you sing, I don't want to cut your hair, and I certainly don't want to hear you sing while I'm cutting your hair! Now I'm trying to have a conversation with my friend, so BACK OFF BUENOS AIRES!"
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