So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall? — Page 2

#26

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/12/09 at 8:53pm

I would love to see Powers as Fay. Her version of "There Won't Be Trumpets" (as has been pointed out) is thrilling.

I sincerely hope the rumors of her being cast as Charlotte in the revival of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC are true. She's as ideal as you could find for this production.

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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.

#27

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/12/09 at 9:07pm

I agree, somethingwicked, I discovered her "There Won't Be Trumpets" rendition from the youtube video you posted, she's magnificent. I loved her as Young Phyllis, would be thrilled to see her as Charlotte in NIGHT MUSIC, and it'd be even greater if she took a weekend break from that to return to Encores! for ANYONE CAN WHISTLE. She could be part of the new generation of Sondheim performers.
Anyways, back to Bernadette.

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#28

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/12/09 at 9:35pm

Sweeney Todd revival!!??! (Kidding).

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#29

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/12/09 at 9:47pm

Isn't it time to revive Gypsy again? Peters could reinvent her reinvention of Rose.

#30

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/12/09 at 9:56pm

Bernadette, Laura and Raul? In what show?

And what is Laura doing in the fall?

#31

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/12/09 at 9:57pm

Anyone Can Whistle at Encores!

She's doing Sarah Ruhl's In the Next Room at The Lyceum.

#32

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/13/09 at 12:50am

Yes, Herman said he's not interested in seeing Bernadette as Dolly but didn't Arthur Laurents have Patti banned from playing Mama Rose? So you never know.

...or maybe that's just me hoping this will happen at some point. I mean, come on, Bernadette is the IDEAL Dolly.

Updated On: 7/13/09 at 12:50 AM

#33

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/13/09 at 12:53am

I know Dollypop said Victoria Clark was really interested in playing Dolly in the revival of Hello, Dolly! I honestly would rather see her.

I am curious as to what's bringing Bernadette back to Broadway though!

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#34

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/13/09 at 12:56am

Me too; whatever it is, I'll be there. She's a really unique talent and she always delivers. I'm anxious to find out what it is!

#35

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/13/09 at 1:05am

givesmevoice, Clark did HELLO, DOLLY! for Pittsburgh CLO about five years ago.

She was absolutely charming in the role, but she doesn't have the recognizability to ever play it on Broadway.

I still agree with Jerry Herman in thinking Queen Latifah would be an ideal star for a revival of the show.

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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: 7/13/09 at 01:05 AM

#36

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/13/09 at 1:08am

I think any producer would choose Patti LuPone over Victoria Clark to lead a revival of DOLLY. And Patti apparently has Herman's blessing.

#37

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/13/09 at 1:12am

Although I'd absolutely, positively love to see Bernadette as Dolly, I just really want to see a DOLLY revival in any capacity. It's been too long since it's been on Broadway and it's such a fun, enjoyable show (if properly executed, of course).

#38

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/13/09 at 1:18am

I think any producer would choose Patti LuPone over Victoria Clark to lead a revival of DOLLY. And Patti apparently has Herman's blessing.

yeah, I definitely agree with that. honestly, though, I think I'd rather see Clark in the role. I know I'd adore LuPone as Dolly, but I do love Victoria Clark.

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When I see the phrase "the ____ estate", I imagine a vast mansion in the country full of monocled men and high-collared women receiving letters about productions across the country and doing spit-takes at whatever they contain. -Kad

#39

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/13/09 at 1:52am

Actually, if Bernadette says she's doing a show in the fall - Does anyone think she would go into NIGHT MUSIC? It seems the PERFECT fit for her and the timing would be right...

#40

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/13/09 at 1:54am

^ as who?

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When I see the phrase "the ____ estate", I imagine a vast mansion in the country full of monocled men and high-collared women receiving letters about productions across the country and doing spit-takes at whatever they contain. -Kad

#41

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/13/09 at 1:57am

Desiree

#42

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/13/09 at 2:13am

I wondered the same thing, Jordan Catalano.

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#43

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/13/09 at 2:15am

Honestly, if Bernie says she's coming back to Broadway in the fall we would know about the show at this point and I'm pretty sure she's not going into FELA.

#44

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/13/09 at 2:16am

At 61, Peters is far too old for Desiree (especially in this production.)

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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.

#45

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/13/09 at 2:18am

No, no, and no. Bernadette would not make a good Desiree. Maybe in a concert production, like Patti LuPone did.

#46

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/13/09 at 2:19am

Far too old? If Judi Dench could successfully play the part when she was 60, 'm pretty sure a much younger looking Bernadette could pull it off. And pull it off marvelously.

#47

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/13/09 at 2:21am

First of all, Nunn has built this production on the concept of Desiree being younger than usual.

Second of all, even if Desiree was cast "traditionally," are you telling me Peters would be believable as the mother of a thirteen year old child?

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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: 7/13/09 at 02:21 AM

#48

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/13/09 at 2:21am

Bernadette could not pass for 35-40. And that is the age Nunn wants Desiree for this revival.

#49

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/13/09 at 2:25am

It would be a lot less distracting than trying to figure out who the hell was related to Audra in 110 IN THE SHADE.

Updated On: 7/13/09 at 02:25 AM

#50

re: So what show is Bernadette doing in the fall?

Posted: 7/13/09 at 2:30am

For the record, I think Bernadette can easily pass for 45. A HOT 45!

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