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[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 5/30/23 at 12:08pm

The Blanchett/Andrews NIGHT MUSIC rumor stems from a rumor of what Scott Rudin had in the pipeline at the time of his stepping-down. As far as I know neither was contracted — but that’s all a moot point because SR is out of the picture and was one of the only producers persuasive enough to close a deal like that. People underestimate his power in closing major talent deals.

I do not see any world in which Andrews returns to Broadway as an actor. She herself had said she’s done acting onstage. Move on, folks.

[RWPrincess]

Posted: 5/30/23 at 12:14pm

I'm still hopeful that the Beauty and the Beast revival that Tom Schumacher mentioned pre-pandemic is still in the works

[g.d.e.l.g.i.]

Posted: 5/30/23 at 12:14pm

Madame Armfeldt is low enough to be in her remaining range, and the stage time is practically negligible; one big song in Act One (I think you can speak-sing the "Weekend in the Country" bits just fine) and a handful of dialogue scenes in which to be witty and aristocratic. Feel free not to see any world in which it happens, but it's not like it would be a huge ask, which is probably why Rudin thought of Julie in the first place.

Updated On: 5/30/23 at 12:14 PM

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 5/30/23 at 1:03pm

Andrews has been offered and turned down dozens of roles on Broadway in the past 20 years. Plays and musicals; lead and supporting. (I recall she was even offered Mme A multiple times in the 2010 revival.) Offering vs considering vs accepting are hugely different things.