Patti LuPone as Mama Morton?
Patti LuPone as Mama Morton?
Joined: 12/31/69
#1Patti LuPone as Mama Morton?
Posted: 5/22/13 at 6:17pm
Now don't shoot me down immediately! I was trying to think of a role Patti could play at this stage in her career and I thought of Mama Morton! It's not that taxing and with some vocal coaching she might be able to handle the songs- and if not, it's the kind of role she could "talk" her way through. And the show is such a solid hit that I don't think she could sink it like she has the last half dozen times she's been on B'way.
It would be a nice gesture towards a woman who's outlived her "talents" but still needs to make a living. And who knows, a few people might remember her from "Life Goes On" and come check her out.
What do you think?
henrikegerman
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/29/05
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#2Patti LuPone as Mama Morton?
Posted: 5/22/13 at 6:25pmKay Francis ended up running a laundromat. I think this would be more dignified.
#3Patti LuPone as Mama Morton?
Posted: 5/22/13 at 6:31pmI would hope my Queen Patti would have enough self-respect to not be the 157th replacement in a revival.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#4Patti LuPone as Mama Morton?
Posted: 5/22/13 at 6:34pmBefore someone takes my Kay Francis comment out of context I want to make it totally clear: I KNOW Patti Lupone does not have what it takes to run a laundromat!
#5Patti LuPone as Mama Morton?
Posted: 5/22/13 at 7:02pm
You're joking right? Why on EARTH would a legend (that's right, I said LEGEND, deal with it!) like Patti consider doing a role in a show that has basically become a theme park ride in the middle of New York City.
You may as well ask her to clean the goddamned toilets at The Ambassador.
The OP is a very sick person.
Updated On: 5/22/13 at 07:02 PM
#6Patti LuPone as Mama Morton?
Posted: 5/22/13 at 7:08pm
Sorry But No
She is way above that and can do whatever she wants on broadway
She doesn't settle for roles, she owns roles
Let me be your star, now wouldn't that be lovely?
#8Patti LuPone as Mama Morton?
Posted: 5/22/13 at 7:23pmI think it's a great idea, Joe! Why don't you write her a letter suggesting it?
#9Patti LuPone as Mama Morton?
Posted: 5/22/13 at 7:38pm
sarcasm took major flight over some people's heads.
Updated On: 5/22/13 at 07:38 PM
#10Patti LuPone as Mama Morton?
Posted: 5/22/13 at 7:45pmwtf?
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
BroomstickBoy
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/21/04
#12Patti LuPone as Mama Morton?
Posted: 5/22/13 at 7:59pm
The thread title alone had me hearing her voice singing that song in my head.
Not picturing her, since I'm watching Star Trek TNG and Marina Sirtis bears a striking resemblance to her so I see Mama in a Starship uniform.
I don't WANT to live in what they call "a certain way." In the first place I'd be no good at it and besides that I don't want to be identified with any one class of people. I want to live every whichway, among all kinds---and know them---and understand them---and love them---THAT's what I want! - Philip Barry (Holiday)
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#13Patti LuPone as Mama Morton?
Posted: 5/22/13 at 8:08pmI'd rather see her as Miss Hannigan
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#14Patti LuPone as Mama Morton?
Posted: 5/22/13 at 8:37pmI'm hoping I run into her next time I;m in New York so I can suggest it in person. Do people still post which intersection she's washing car windows at?
#15Patti LuPone as Mama Morton?
Posted: 5/22/13 at 9:19pmShe stopped washing windows a few months ago, Joe. Now she owns a halal cart by Bryant Park.
When I see the phrase "the ____ estate", I imagine a vast mansion in the country full of monocled men and high-collared women receiving letters about productions across the country and doing spit-takes at whatever they contain.
-Kad
#16Patti LuPone as Mama Morton?
Posted: 5/22/13 at 9:28pmThat is one thing I have always admired about Patti, she is so Enterprizing! Ha! see what I did there? tied two prvious posts together! I deserve a drink!
Those Blocked: SueStorm. N2N Nate. Good riddence to stupid! Rad-Z, shill begone!
#17Patti LuPone as Mama Morton?
Posted: 5/22/13 at 9:30pmEven with vocal coaching she won't be able to sing it.
ajh
Broadway Star Joined: 5/6/11
#19Patti LuPone as Mama Morton?
Posted: 5/23/13 at 11:50am
"With some vocal coaching she might be able to handle the songs"????!!! You ARE joking, right? She may not be up for playing Evita six times weekly these days but she is still one Hell of a singer.
If we're bent on sticking her into a B'way theme park why not cast her as the next Green Goblin in Spidey?! She'd be FAB
Wynbish
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/27/12
#20Patti LuPone as Mama Morton?
Posted: 5/23/13 at 12:14pm
Snafu, here's your drink, pal
Well... now it's on the floor. The bitch.
Updated On: 5/23/13 at 12:14 PM
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#21Patti LuPone as Mama Morton?
Posted: 5/23/13 at 12:42pmYou know, I thought about Green Goblin but I don't think she's likeable enough.
#22Patti LuPone as Mama Morton?
Posted: 5/23/13 at 4:26pm
Guys this thread is a troll and lets not take it seriously. Patti LuPone would never consider replacing as Mama Morton.
Moving on... -->
Hey...you! LIGHTEN UP!
#23Patti LuPone as Mama Morton?
Posted: 5/23/13 at 4:30pmShe'd be great for the concert at the Hollywood Bowl, but she'd only do it if Lonny Price was directing.
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