Sondheim & Ives’ HERE WE ARE headed to London’s National Theatre in 2025 — Page 4

Jordan Catalano said: "Funny, my first thought was Plimpton in the Micaela Diamond role which, I know was a lot younger but just seemed more fitting."

So funny, I thought this too! But then immediately told myself “oh wait she’s too old.”

I need to see a production of *something* where Plimpton plays Michaela Diamond’s mother. Or sister!

 

I love Sondheim's score. It's so playful. Ives doesn't understand Bunuel and the show is weirdly neoliberal and the biggest joke seems to be on leftists and not the bourgeoisie. Beautiful production though. Hopefully this gets filmed.

Updated On: 12/14/24 at 04:51 PM

alexidarling15 said: "Jordan Catalano said: "Funny, my first thought was Plimpton in the Micaela Diamond role which, I know was a lot younger but just seemed more fitting."

So funny, I thought this too! But then immediately told myself “oh wait she’s too old.”

I need to see a production of *something* where Plimpton plays Michaela Diamond’s mother. Or sister!”

 

How about The Rink lol

 

I can’t help but feel the filming would be part of the appeal for these actors. They basically secure their place in theatre history now being the face of Sondheim’s last show.  

I would be shocked if they didn’t do an NTLive of it. If only it could be the original cast! 

I’m trying to think of NTLive has ever broadcast a musical before. 

Oh yes, of course! Just too bad they did it with the first cast with Imelda. 

Though received poorly, they also broadcast Hex.

I didn’t look this up at all, but how often has the National produced a musical, period? Other than the ones mentioned, of course. I know we eventually got the proshot of their Oklahoma! on Broadway, but that’s obviously separate from NT Live.

Perfect venue for this important show in london. 

I still can't quite believe this cast!  Is it June yet?

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I'm unfortunately not there till June...

You just so badly wish he had gotten to write a song for Marianne and the Priest. 

It's so missing. 

They actually say which dates it's being filmed online!

Also, they JUST CANCELLED THE FIRST PREVIEW