RUMOR- Piazza Tour Casting- Margret

[Unknown User]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 3:57am

I heard that Carolee Carmello is talking to producers about playing Margret in the Light in the Piazza Tour.

I trust the source, but it seems very strange. It doesnt seem like Lestat will close in time.

Has anybody else heard anything about this?/Whats your opinion on the casting?

[bwaysinger]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 8:31am

She seems less legit (and, for some reason, I keep secretly wishin Marin Mazzie would do this) than most Margarets they'd want but I like it.

[JBSinger]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 8:55am

I doubt she will tour with 2 young children at home. she'd be pretty terrific though.

[Princeton78]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 9:24am

I'm hoping for Patti Coenhour.

Carolee should be unemployed soon though....

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 11:11am

I spoke to Patti. Touring seems very unlikely. She lives in Seattle and has spent a very long year and a half here in New York.

[TheActr97J]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 11:16am

I adore Carolee Carmello! I'd love to see her take over the role on the tour.

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 11:19am

Carolee is indeed a goddess, but she seems almost too young (or youthful looking) for this role.

[harris007]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 11:35am

hope this turns out to be true

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 11:38am

Less legit? What does that mean? Carolee Carmello is one of the most "legit" performers out there. I've wanted her in this role from the start. I doubt it will happen though. I'd love to be wrong.

[zoran912]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 11:38am

Have you seen Victoria Clark out of costume? She looks just as young as Carolee. Trust me. The costumes and makeup go a LONG way!

I have envisioned Carolee playing this role for a long time.

[broadwaybaby692]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 11:44am

If Norbert (Tony winner) can do the "DRS" tour then why can't Victoria (Tony winner) do the "Piazza" tour?

If not her, Marin Mazzie for sure.

[Patronus]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 11:46am

Because, Norbert (Tony Winner) isn't doing the "DRS" tour.

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 11:48am

Because it's not always a question of being able to. It's wanting to tour with it as well.

[broadwaybaby692]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 11:50am

Well that's news to me...shucks.

I understand about creative burnout but touring with "Piazza" would have to be an amazing thing, to sing those songs and go through that world every night would just be...ah!

[KJisgroovy]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 11:52am

"Less legit? What does that mean? Carolee Carmello is one of the most "legit" performers out there."

I think they meant like legit soprano.


kmc

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 11:56am

Victoria has a young son - part of the reason she took off Tues/Wed - to spend more time with him. You want him to tour with him? I'm with Vicky on this. Smart choice.

[LuvUrBatBoy]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 11:57am

I personally think Rebecca Luker would be wonderful in the role (even if she is a bit young...but again...costume and makeup would assist in that.)

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 12:04pm

Becky Luker's voice is stunning, but I don't see her suited for this.

Updated On: 5/11/06 at 12:04 PM

[Dollypop]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 12:15pm

This is certainly a role for La Swit.

[bwaysinger]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 12:23pm

I absolutely meant classically legit.
And you know I loves me some Carmello, Bobby, but she's really more a Broadway, sassy belter.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 12:35pm

I didn't even think of Marin..she'd be AMAAAAAAAAZING! whoever said that, good choice.
some people, no matter what their "status", or home life situation will tour because its a role they really want to do. There are roles I have wanted and BEGGED to do for NO MONEY just because I wanted to do the role. IF the rumor is true about Carolee maybe its just a role that she is passionate about. Clearly, she is being underutilized in Lestat. She may welcome the challenge even if it means being away for a bit.

Updated On: 5/11/06 at 12:35 PM

[bwaysinger]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 12:47pm

*cough*
I said Marin.
I've thought she'd be good for this the moment I saw it.

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 12:54pm

Rebecca Luker is in talks or already contracted for something headed to Broadway. I'm wondering if she might be Mrs. Banks....

[BroadwayBaby6]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 1:00pm

I am still fuming about the Piazza tour being a reduced pay tour (experimental equity or whatever they're calling it). This show will be a huge hit on the road, especially in San Francisco and LA, and it disgusts me that they cannot pay full equity wages.

I wouldn't be surprised if they "minimize" the orchestra for the tour.

[Roninjoey]

Posted: 5/11/06 at 1:12pm

I believe it started with a minimal orchestra so it wouldn't be the end of the world.