Rosie as Madame Thenardier?

[BluCat500]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 4:47pm

Hopefully I'm not missing a thread on this...

But in this weeks issue of people it states that Rosie O'Donnell wishes to play Madame Thenardier in the upcoming production of Les Mis.

Considering she was just seen at Waterbury at Les Mis, I wonder if this is more than just her fantasy...

I'm vaguely terrified.

Updated On: 4/7/06 at 04:47 PM

[mortgageguy79]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 4:53pm

That makes me quiver a little bit (and not in a good way)....

[Holly Therese]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 4:53pm

Oh please don't let this be true...

[lesmisforever]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 4:53pm

She doesn't have the range, does she?

[Fosse76]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 4:53pm

It's not a heavy singing role...and she is a comedienne. It could work.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 4:54pm

She also wanted to play Mrs. Weasley in the Harry Potter movies, but there is a God.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 5:02pm

Just a second though...is this not a role she can play? It's not as if she's stated she wants to play Fantine. I've many wonderful Madame Thenardier's who weren't great singers. I actually think Rosie might be able to pull this off (and I'm far from a fan of hers)

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 5:04pm

Yeah, it's doesn't have to be a vocal challenge. She actually could make it work.

[BluCat500]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 5:05pm

I actually think she can do it on some level, but it seems a bit disappointing having someone who can pull it off as opposed to someone who could blow it away...

Here's hoping for a vocally competent cast!

[blaxx]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 5:05pm

She doesn't have what range?
If you mean acting, I don't think this is the case - I think she'd be good.

[lesmisforever]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 5:08pm

Yeah, I like Rosie because from the stuff I've read by her and heard from her, she seems to be a genuinely nice person. I COULD see her as Madame Thenardier, but I guess I would just prefer see someone else in the role (though I'm probably not going to be able to see it anyone).

[EponineThenardier]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 5:14pm

I know Les Mis is her favorite show. I wouldn't be the slightest bit surprised if she is doing everything in her power to get the role.

[BluCat500]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 5:16pm

Hehe, well with Rosie as Madame Thenardier...

Can I say H-A-R-V-E-Y for Thenardier! Although, then John Travolta would come and elbow his way in...

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 5:19pm

I believe Thenardier went to Gary Beach....

[Gothampc]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 5:19pm

How about giving the role to someone who actually needs the work? Mme. Thenardier is not a star turn.

Updated On: 4/7/06 at 05:19 PM

[keatonbynumbers]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 5:19pm

Hahaha, she should totally play Fantine instead.

[mortgageguy79]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 5:21pm

I agree with Gothampc, I would love to see people get cast in this show that are new and fresh...

[Link Larkin Wanabe]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 5:21pm

Gotham,

After Taboo...she might need to work badly.

Akiva

[ljay889]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 5:22pm

Hell! Why doesn't she just try to play Momma Rose next!

[Joshua488]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 5:24pm

No. Rosie O'Donnell should definitely play Eponine.

[Mother's Younger Brother]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 5:24pm

Yeah..I have no great Rosie love, but I actually think she could be ok in this. Of course, character-wise, she'd just be Rosie in the costume, but still....

[ThePinballWizard]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 5:25pm

Mortgage Guy who is your avatar?

[EganFan2]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 5:27pm

I think she'd be great. She'd be funny in the part.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 5:28pm

Let's also not forget the Playbill article where the producers announced they were seeking "marquee names" for some of the roles.

I imagine if Rosie wants this bad enough, she'll get it...

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 4/7/06 at 5:34pm

This would really piss me off.