SISTER ACT (Spring '11) to Be Helmed by Jerry Zaks- Page 2

[somethingwicked]

SISTER ACT (Spring '11) to Be Helmed by Jerry Zaks#25

Posted: 7/8/10 at 10:29pm

They should go back to the initial artwork from the Atlanta/ Pasadena productions, pictured below.

As far as Patina Miller is concerned, she's an American who received unanimous rave reviews and has helped develop the material for years since the show's initial inception. There's no question she'll be coming to Broadway as part of the transfer.

Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.

Updated On: 7/8/10 at 10:29 PM

[rmusic11322]

SISTER ACT (Spring '11) to Be Helmed by Jerry Zaks#26

Posted: 7/8/10 at 10:42pm

^ That looks fantastic.

[Marlothom]

SISTER ACT (Spring '11) to Be Helmed by Jerry Zaks#27

Posted: 7/8/10 at 10:51pm

I loved this show in London! I do agree, the male scenes need some tweaking; also, I was not too keen on the show taking place in the 70's; I think the Disco-style songs would be OK in any era.

"Observe how bravely I conceal this dreadful dreadful shame I feel."

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

SISTER ACT (Spring '11) to Be Helmed by Jerry Zaks#28

Posted: 7/8/10 at 11:35pm

I am SO excited for this show. I listen to the music daily, it's a wonderful score! I hope this does well!

[munkustrap178]

SISTER ACT (Spring '11) to Be Helmed by Jerry Zaks#29

Posted: 7/8/10 at 11:39pm

Oh, God. Zaks is useless.

"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

[Yes, I'm Chance]

SISTER ACT (Spring '11) to Be Helmed by Jerry Zaks#30

Posted: 7/8/10 at 11:41pm

EMMA ZAKS SHOULD PLAY EVERY ROLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[munkustrap178]

SISTER ACT (Spring '11) to Be Helmed by Jerry Zaks#31

Posted: 7/8/10 at 11:44pm

Emma should play Fanny Brice in FUNNY GIRL.

"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

[somethingwicked]

SISTER ACT (Spring '11) to Be Helmed by Jerry Zaks#32

Posted: 7/28/10 at 5:13pm

Zaks makes some very revealing comments on his plans for SISTER ACT in the new ATW Downstage Center podcast, all of which seem to be right on the money.

Basically, he says he doesn't plan on making any changes to the score. Instead, he's focusing on implementing a pretty significant overhaul of the book, which he (quite openly) says isn't near where it needs to be in the present London incarnation.

http://americantheatrewing.org/downstagecenter/detail/jerry_zaks

Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.

Updated On: 7/28/10 at 05:13 PM

[TheatreFan4]

SISTER ACT (Spring '11) to Be Helmed by Jerry Zaks#33

Posted: 7/28/10 at 5:14pm

Good way to go Jerry.

[AnythingGoes2]

SISTER ACT (Spring '11) to Be Helmed by Jerry Zaks#34

Posted: 7/28/10 at 5:47pm

score is good and right for the show. Book, dreadful as is that the artwork, why they changed it from the fab original i'll never know

[ClapYo'Hands]

SISTER ACT (Spring '11) to Be Helmed by Jerry Zaks#35

Posted: 7/28/10 at 7:03pm

With Angie Lans as Mother Superior?