Photo Preview: Paper Mill's 'The Baker's Wife'

[Craig]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 12:37pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/l.cfm?id=68963

[Carl Magnum]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 12:41pm

Wow Alice Ripley looks rough. It looks like she hit a brick wall running! What happened? She didn't look this bad during Rocky Horror.

[wildcat]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 12:45pm

Who didn't take their gallant pills this morning?
I think she looks fine, although the wig isn't terribly flattering and she seems to be wearing a 'period' make-up.

[ShuQ]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 12:46pm

Lenny Wolpe...didn't I see him in the tour of Little Shop? If not, that guy looks a LOT like him.

[broadwayboy81]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 3:39pm

Alice looks rough???? WOW!! I think she looks great! Especially in the picture by herself. We can always count on her to be the true chameleon actress in musical theatre. She looks the way the character should look. I think it's perfect!

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 3:41pm

Alice looks great, but are they trying to make her look like Patti?

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 3:51pm

I was thinking the same thing MEF.

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 3:54pm

Here' a picture of Patti as Genevieve. Compare.

[broadwayboy81]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 4:02pm

I think Alice looks and sings the role better (well at least Meadowlark... which I've heard her sing... I'll be seeing the show in a few weeks).

If they are trying to make her look like Patti maybe it's to promote her for Evita... in the long-talked about revival!!! ANYONE??? hehe. I'm just kidding, but 100% hoping! Who is more right for that role?

Thanks for the Patti picture MEF.

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 4:04pm

I love Alice, but she's getting up there (42 this year). If she's doing Evita, it had better be soon.

[broadwayboy81]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 4:12pm

Well, here's hoping it's in the next few years. She certainly doesn't look 41.

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 4:14pm

No, she definitely looks like she's in her early 30s. Her face is very youthful.

I personally stated that I would love to see Toni Collette as Evita, but many around here have mentioned Rachel York for the part. We shall see...

[broadwayboy81]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 4:28pm

Toni is an inspired choice... I say no to Ms. York though. So, if Alice is a no go, I wouldn't mind seeing Toni at all.

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 4:29pm

I don't think Rachel has the belt to pull it off. She has a nice, sweet voice, but not a ton of power. However, I heard that she did EVITA at Reprise, so you never know.

[broadwayboy81]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 4:31pm

That's how I feel about Rachel as well. Definitely not enough power in her belt. No doubt she could do it, but so many others who could do it better!

1) Alice
2) Toni
3) Carolee

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 4:34pm

Carolee could sing the hell out of the part, but she's getting uo there as well. They would have to revive it ASAP for her. Anything to get a performer of Carolee's caliber out of MAMMA MIA.

I also think Marin Mazzie could pull it off. Maybe even Emily Skinner or Rebecca Luker.

[broadwayboy81]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 4:39pm

I agree with Marin! Eeek to Rebecca though... I have yet to hear her belt.

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 4:40pm

I think Rebecca could pull it off. She doesn't really belt, but her voice is sublime.

[Phantom2]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 5:19pm

I think Alice looks great. She looks like Charity Hope Valentine in that dress! HAHA Max is a burly guy in this show, huh? 5 o'clock shadow.

[andyf]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 6:54pm

Seriously, how much do you love Alice Ripley??



I think she looks amazing, especially in that one picture by herself. I should be seeing this next Friday...and/or Saturday...and then the following week...and the week after that...I can't wait. Seriously...Alice Ripley as the baker's wife in The Baker's Wife.

Speaking of people who would sing the sh*t out of certain roles, if they could just mount a production of Aida with Shoshana as Aida my life could be complete.

Updated On: 4/16/05 at 06:54 PM

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 6:58pm

I think Rachel York has the power for Evita. Did you see her in Kiss Me, Kate? She almost knocked the walls down with her power, and she wasn't even trying. I would love to see Rachel as Evita.

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 7:02pm

P.S.: Does anyone think The Baker's Wife would work on Broadway?

[bjivie2]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 9:18pm

How did we get to suggesting Rebecca Luker as Evita? WRONG WRONG WRONG! I've heard talk mostly about Alice Ripley in the role. I think people realize she's the best person for the part, and hopefully people are starting to get that revival on track before she gets too old.

[andyf]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 10:22pm

Seriously...the Alice Ripley belt on "A New Argentina"...BRILLIANT.

[KChenowethfan]

Posted: 4/16/05 at 10:29pm

Alice sang "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" at the recent ALW concert at the Kennedy Center. Count me in as one who would love to see her as Evita.