Understudy Joined: 3/11/17
Kiss of the Spider Woman. I think her glamour and voice will suit the score better than Audra (who is rumoured to be involved in some kind of production/reading recently?).
I thought Heather Headley was being discussed for Kiss Of A Spider Woman. I agree that Zeta Jones would be an excellent Audra. She could be a great Miranda Priestly in upcoming The Devil Wears Prada too, if they want star casting and have the budget for it. Also Charity in Sweet Charity (guess Sutton has that one locked if it transfers tho). Maybe Phyllis in Follies a few years from now?
I'm also curious to see her see her in more vulnerable roles, can't think of roles right now.
https://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/01/13/audra-mcdonald-and-alan-cumming-in-a-reading-of-kiss-of-the-spider-woman/
I must say I'd be excited at the prospect of Alan Cumming and Steve Pasquale. PERFECT casting.
^ I somehow missed that. I agree. This is phenomenal. I was envisioning Heather, Titus, and Joshua Henry for the rumored African-American revival. Anyway... back to Zeta!
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/1/08
Sheila in A CHORUS LINE. But that's just me.
Catherine Zeta Jones doesn't have to wait a couple of more years to play Phyllis Rogers Stone in "Follies". She's perfect for the role now. She is 47 years old. Alexis Smith was 50 when she originated the part.
She'd be great in Spider Woman. I kind of got the feeling Night Music wasn't a great experience for her and don't really expect to see her back on the boards soon, but of course I could be totally wrong. I, by the way, saw her twice in Night Music and thought she was wonderful.
She'd be great for "Spider Woman" but that's a given: Kander-Ebb score/role originated by Chita. She did it once, she can do it again with little effort. I would like to see her do something outside of that comfort zone.
I love when performers take on a role that no one else thinks they can do and wind up nailing it.
Zeta Jones is much too mature for the role of "Sheila" in A Chorus Line about 15 years too old for that part.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/30/15
I know this probably wont ever happen- but, i would LOVEto see her reprise Velma in Chicago on stage. She was so incredible with that role in the movie. I'd love to see it happen live.
What about Margo Channing in Applause?
"Kiss" is perfect for her
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Theater insiders will tell you that Zeta Jones was erratic in NIGHT MUSIC. Her performance varied from night to night and she didn't adhere to the original blocking. This presented challenges to the lighting crew as well as to her fellow actors
Don't expect to see her back on Broadway any time soon.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/1/08
Dollypop said: "Theater insiders will tell you that Zeta Jones was erratic in NIGHT MUSIC. Her performance varied from night to night and she didn't adhere to the original blocking. This presented challenges to the lighting crew as well as to her fellow actors
Don't expect to see her back on Broadway any time soon."
Is this for real? If so, that's sad. Reviews for her here have been almost unanimously good, would have loved to see her. Some excellent suggestions here, btw. A Follies movie would be an absolute dream come true (dream being the keyword here).
I saw her around 6 times in Night Music and her performance was never less than consistent. Nothing like what was seen on the Tonys.
She'd be a fantastic Mame! Perfect!
If there's ever going to be a film version of "Follies," she'd be a fantastic Phyllis.
Who are these theatre "insiders?"
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/15/07
Mame, Norma, Spiderwoman.
"If there's ever going to be a film version of "Follies," she'd be a fantastic Phyllis."
Not as long as Michelle Pfeiffer is alive and I have access to email!
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/15/07
I think CZJ would as well, but I see her more as a Dynamite Carlotta.
Broadway Star Joined: 3/5/04
Nothing to do with Olivia De Havelland....she is dreadful on Feud...i wonder if she has seen a movie with her. And that wig is so wrong...
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