Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
chanel
Broadway Star Joined: 1/28/04
#1Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 12:19pm
That rapscallion.
http://blogs.villagevoice.com/dailymusto/2013/02/sondheim_wont_l.php
egghumor
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/9/11
#2Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 12:26pmThis needs to be directed by John Carpenter.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#3Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 12:33pmThe lyricist has director approval of all future adaptations of hid work? Man, I want HIS agent.
#5Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 12:44pmWell to be fair, he's not just ANY lyricist.
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
#7Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 1:12pm
Maybe chanel is that lemonwade blog.
Updated On: 2/28/13 at 01:12 PM
#8Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 1:14pmI wouldn't have a problem with her directing it. I'd be much more concerned with her playing Rose.
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egghumor
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/9/11
#9Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 1:25pmWith regards to Sondheim's power of approval... As Jordan said, he's not just any lyricist, but I think his power over GYPSY has risen as all the other members of the creative team are deceased. For all we know, Styne and Laurents estates assigned their approval/veto power over to Sondheim.
SondheimFan5
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/20/10
#10Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 1:30pmWhat director's wife played the female lead??
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#11Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 1:34pmNo, I'm sorry- my respect for Mr. Sondheim knows no bounds but someone explain how this works. The lyricist NEVER gets director approval- hell, the AUTHOR never gets directorial approval.
#12Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 1:35pmRight but again, this is Stephen Sondheim. Those 2 words kind of trumps everything else.
#13Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 1:37pmMaybe that's his way of saying he doesn't want her to star in it either.
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egghumor
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/9/11
#14Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 1:44pmTo answer SondheimFan5's question: Helena Bonham Carter in husband Tim Burton's film of SWEENEY TODD. Normally I like her in most films, but I thought she was awful in SWEENEY.
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
#15Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 1:44pmOr maybe lemonwade (lemonade on the bww link) is just making crap up.
AEA AGMA SM
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/13/09
#16Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 1:45pm
"What director's wife played the female lead??"
I would assume that would be Helena Bonham Carter. Even though she and Tim Burton are not actually married she is still pretty much referred to as his wife and not just a girlfriend or partner.
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
#17Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 1:47pmMusto doesn't need FACTS
#18Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 1:58pmI agree that this is most likely him trying to kill the whole project. Streisand has been trying to make this happen for years and if she is out than then it won't happen.
Roscoe
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#19Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 2:08pmBut it seems he's fine with Rob Marshall doing INTO THE WOODS, so there you go.
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egghumor
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/9/11
#20Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 2:12pm
Some of you probably recall this situation more clearly than I but I remember when Streisand was preparing THE BROADWAY ALBUM she asked Sondheim if he would agree to a few, minor lyric changes. As far as I know, they worked things out smoothly and the changes occurred, but perhaps now he fears as director she would be constantly asking for changes in lyrics and libretto and he just doesn't want to invite that sort of aggravation.
Also, as some of you have stated, this is probably Sondheim's way of shutting down the whole enterprise. Apparently, Laurents caved in to her to star in the film just before he died, so she has that agreement to hang on to, but I'm sure he did not approve her as director as well.
Despite how gifted she is, she's simply far too old for the role, and would likely request all sorts of compensation in the material to justify.
Updated On: 2/28/13 at 02:12 PM
#21Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 2:15pm
I'm madbrian here. I think she's a fine director. But after seeing and hearing her Sunday night at the Oscar's she has no business. playing Rose.
....but the world goes 'round
egghumor
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/9/11
#22Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 2:20pmIt wouldn't be a proper discussion without our beloved madbrians!
Claudia Draper
Featured Actor Joined: 6/14/11
#23Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 2:46pmShe was never going to Direct. IMO- The 3 rumored director are Spielberg, Todd Haynes or Mike Nicols. Spielberg would be great and can handle her, I think w/ Haynes she would take over, She would kill Mike Nicols at his age. But any are good. Also, Alex Baldwin as Herbie. Gaga as Louise. Then, she directs Skinny & Cat in Jan. w/ Colin Firth and Cate Blanchett.
eperkins
Broadway Star Joined: 5/21/07
#24Sondheim doesn't want Streisand to direct Gypsy?
Posted: 2/28/13 at 2:53pmI'm not sure why anyone would think a lyricist would not have any veto rights on the licensing of a property. He is part of the creative team that owns the rights, and he would have as much right as anyone on the team to give or withhold rights. Depending on the underlying agreement on how to handle things if there is a dispute among the team.
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