Patty Duke Replaced in Golda's Balcony

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Patty Duke Replaced in Golda's Balcony

Posted: 4/5/05 at 4:50pm

Just read on the other Theater Chat Board that Patty Duke has been replaced in Golda's Balcony.
The story was reported on Playbill. Com
Playbill News: Valerie Harper to Play Meir in Golda's Balcony Tour.
Very sad news....

re: Patty Duke Replaced in Golda's Balcony

Posted: 4/5/05 at 4:51pm

I love Valerie Harper! I hope this is true.

"I love talking about nothing. It is the only thing I know anything about." - Oscar Wilde

re: Patty Duke Replaced in Golda's Balcony

Posted: 4/5/05 at 4:52pm

Too bad. I thought Duke would be perfect. I cannot see Harper in the role at all.

re: Patty Duke Replaced in Golda's Balcony

Posted: 4/5/05 at 4:52pm

cliff, is there any more detail?

EDIT: Just read Playbill. No details given. Hmmmm.....I wish I got paid for my predictions - between this one (which was jumped all over on this board) and Kathleen Turner ruling in WOOLF, I'd be a rich woman.

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

Updated On: 4/5/05 at 04:52 PM

re: Patty Duke Replaced in Golda's Balcony

Posted: 4/5/05 at 4:58pm

I hope it has nothing to do with Ms. Duke's recent heart procedure. I adore her and she is an amazing actress. Having said that, Valerie Harper is great and her Golda "ain't gonna be chopped liver!" Wait and see. Betcha she morphs and wows em.

"Blow out the candles Robert and make a wish. Want something, want SOMETHING."

re: Patty Duke Replaced in Golda's Balcony

Posted: 4/5/05 at 5:00pm

I'm sorry to hear this. I was hoping to see Duke in this.

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re: Patty Duke Replaced in Golda's Balcony

Posted: 4/5/05 at 5:00pm

"EDIT: Just read Playbill. No details given. Hmmmm.....I wish I got paid for my predictions - between this one (which was jumped all over on this board) and Kathleen Turner ruling in WOOLF, I'd be a rich woman."

Have you ever thought of taking a job as Broadway's resident oracle?

re: Patty Duke Replaced in Golda's Balcony

Posted: 4/5/05 at 5:01pm

TONY, I'm sure if it was for medical reasons, that would be public. The fact that there is no reason given makes me believe it's because the usually terrific Ms. Duke just wasn't working out - the best actor in the world can't overcome being wrong for a role.

meffie - just tell me where to apply!

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

Updated On: 4/5/05 at 05:01 PM

re: Patty Duke Replaced in Golda's Balcony

Posted: 4/5/05 at 5:02pm

melissa, you sure you wanna be an oracle? maybe I am getting my words confused.......or consufed.

"Blow out the candles Robert and make a wish. Want something, want SOMETHING."

#10

re: Patty Duke Replaced in Golda's Balcony

Posted: 4/5/05 at 5:02pm

It's definitely true. Found this on The Booking Group's website

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#11

re: Patty Duke Replaced in Golda's Balcony

Posted: 4/5/05 at 5:05pm

I don't want to be an oracle, WISH. I was suggesting it as a possible position for Rath, who seems to know everything before critics/producers/insiders do.

#12

re: Patty Duke Replaced in Golda's Balcony

Posted: 4/5/05 at 5:14pm

well maybe you two can be co oracles,,,,you both seem like very divine theaterlovers......
Rath, I dunno,I have had teachers and have heard it said that there are some actors who's possibilties know no bounds. I have been at lectures and read pieces where some folks (I am certainly not sure if I agree with them)state that ABSOLUTELY some great actors CAN overcome being "wrong" for a role.
CLEARLY, in the past Ms. Harper has shown she can "emanate the Jewishness from inside," as she did for her many Emmy awards for playing Rhoda, first on THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW and then on RHODA. I think she will be great. And I hope Patty Duke's health is not giving her problems.

"Blow out the candles Robert and make a wish. Want something, want SOMETHING."

Updated On: 4/5/05 at 05:14 PM

#13

re: Patty Duke Replaced in Golda's Balcony

Posted: 4/5/05 at 5:19pm

I think it's very difficult for an Irish girl to play Jewish - and I am one of the biggest Patty Duke fans out there, believe me. I think what you said about Harper is the exact reason Duke was not working out, and I believed that from the day it was announced.

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

#14

re: Patty Duke Replaced in Golda's Balcony

Posted: 4/5/05 at 5:33pm

Wow..that didn't last long..too bad, I had high hopes for her.

But I do love Harper also...

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