Possible future stage roles for Angela?

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Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/11/10 at 9:31pm

I read a comment in the Other Actresses You Have Seen In "Wicked" thread that Angela Lansbury would never portray Madame Morrible, and it got me to wondering if there are any possible roles left that she might consider doing at this point in her life, should she ever make yet another return to Broadway, or even just on smaller stages in one-night-only performances. What would you like to see her as?

Updated On: 2/11/10 at 09:31 PM

#2

Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/11/10 at 9:37pm

She said recently that she wants one more great film role.

#3

Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/11/10 at 9:39pm

It's just a pipe dream, but if they ever make some sort of film of the musical of Grey Gardens, she'd be a good Big Edie.

#4

Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/11/10 at 9:42pm

Sheila (HAIR)
Nina (IN THE HEIGHTS)
Diana (N2N)
Christine (PHANTOM)
Janet (ROKY HORROR)
Sherie (ROCK OF AGES)

#5

Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/11/10 at 9:55pm

Only took four posts for someone to ruin this thread.

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#6

Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/11/10 at 9:58pm

Since yours was the 4th response, KristinIdinaLauraBellSuttonAliceRipleyIRuvKateMonsterFoster, I suppose you're referring to yourself.

#7

Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/11/10 at 10:08pm

Well, that was a fail on my part.

but let's not start the username crap. I made it almost four years ago.

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Updated On: 2/11/10 at 10:08 PM

#8

Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/11/10 at 10:09pm

#9

Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/11/10 at 10:13pm

For the record, I usually do find your sarcasm quite humorous

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#10

Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/11/10 at 10:23pm

Morrible? PSH. Who says she's too old for Elphaba?

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#11

Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/12/10 at 1:30am

I really doubt she'll do anymore stage work unless it is some sort of special event.

#12

Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/12/10 at 1:39am

In all honesty, I think she would be the ideal FILM madame morrible. I do however have a feeling that A Little Night Music will be her final Broadway show.

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#13

Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/12/10 at 1:42am

Lansbury as Mother Superior in SISTER ACT might be fun to see. Too long-in-the-tooth?? Thoughts...??

#14

Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/12/10 at 2:03am

Fruma Sarah?

#15

Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/12/10 at 1:36pm

I think she would be a hoot as morrible, but that rakes stage will probably kill the old gal.

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#16

Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/13/10 at 12:25am

Let her repeat her Madame Arcati role in "Blithe Spirits" in a revival of "High Spirits" at Encores. It's a perfect mix. Heck, Christine Ebersole can play Elvira.

#17

Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/14/10 at 9:11am

the vagina monologues
erotic broadway
broadway bares
rock of ages

#18

Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/14/10 at 9:36am

Effie White

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#19

Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/14/10 at 12:08pm

I was the one who said she should be Morrible, for the record. I actually think that she'd be excellent, she has that distinguished presence required for it. But apparently I'm an idiot for saying such a thing, so, never mind >>

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#20

Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/14/10 at 2:30pm

I was thinking Elle in Legally Blonde, but only if Betty White agrees to play Paulette. (She probably could. That woman is game for anything.)

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#21

Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/14/10 at 3:08pm

Veronica in God of Carnage

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#22

Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/14/10 at 3:23pm

Fuerzabruta.

Preferably one of the girls splashing around in the water.

#23

Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/14/10 at 4:39pm

...as Annie in "Annie, All Growed Up" If the original Annie took place during the depression, then Miss Lansbury would be age appropriate for the role brought up to current times.

#24

Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/14/10 at 4:48pm

Kate Monster or Nellie Flatbush

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#25

Possible future stage roles for Angela?

Posted: 2/14/10 at 4:50pm

She might not even be around for too long. Why are you concerned about her employment status?

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