The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread- Page 3
The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
#50re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/21/09 at 8:42pmI heard that Leigh Ann Larkin was also being considered for Evelyn Nesbitt in "Ragtime"...if so what a wonderful position for her to be in to get to chose between two great parts. I'd go with Petra.
#51re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/21/09 at 8:47pmWell, she was Evelyn Nesbit. It's just a question of whether she stays Evelyn Nesbit (which is basically dainty June all over again) or takes a role in the first major revival of a beloved Sondheim musical.
Nothing matters but knowing nothing matters. ~ Wicked
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There is no future, there is no past. I live this moment as my last. ~ Rent
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Everything in life is only for now. ~ Avenue Q
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#52re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/22/09 at 10:13am
re: Chita/Zeta
Love it! Nothing says "Swedish" to me like those two!
While we're at it, let's cast them in Fiddler on the Roof and The Wiz!
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#53re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/22/09 at 10:53amWill the character of Malla be in this production?
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#54re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/22/09 at 11:18amI know she's busy being wonderful in BILLY ELLIOT, but Carole Shelley would be a brilliant Madame Armfeldt.
#55re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/22/09 at 11:19am
Will the character of Malla be in this production?
I don't believe so.
Nothing matters but knowing nothing matters. ~ Wicked
Everything in life is only for now. ~ Avenue Q
There is no future, there is no past. I live this moment as my last. ~ Rent
"He's a tramp, but I love him."
Updated On: 7/22/09 at 11:19 AM
Everything in life is only for now. ~ Avenue Q
There is no future, there is no past. I live this moment as my last. ~ Rent
#56re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/22/09 at 11:49amI think the delayed casting news just has to do with the massive amount of high-profile productions all announcing their cast lists pretty much at the same time (Ragtime, ALNM, In the Next Room, etc.) and they all want to have as many very talented people as possible.
#57re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/22/09 at 12:05pm
Carole Shelley would be great in the show...but she already has such a great role and Billy Elliot will probably out last ALMN.
However...should it not, Carole Shelley seems to have no problem being a replacement.
#58re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/22/09 at 5:39pm
My roommate is interning with the agency that Leigh Ann Larkin is with and when we were talking about "Ragtime" I was explaining that I was excited to see her as Evelyn Nesbit, but she told me that she's going with Night Music instead. I know I haven't heard it directly from the horse's mouth but I feel like it's got some merit to it. If it is true, her "The Miller's Son" is gonna be amazing. 
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#59re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/22/09 at 10:04pm
Did you just call Ms. Larkin a horse?
How rude.
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#60re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/22/09 at 10:09pmYes, Leigh Ann signed her contract about two weeks ago.
#61re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/22/09 at 10:11pm
So this seems to be the cast list floating around with the most weight to it:
Desiree: Hannah Waddingham
Mmme. Armfeldt: Angela Lansbury
Frederick: ??? (Esparza reported to turn down role and reason for delay)
Carl-Magnus: Aaron Lazar
Charlotte; Jenny Powers
Petra: Leigh Ann Larkin
Anne: Ramona Mallory
Henrick: ???
Frid: ???
Fredricka:
Can anyone fill in the blanks?
Updated On: 7/22/09 at 10:11 PM
#62re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/22/09 at 10:13pm
Henrik - Hunter Ryan Herdlicka
And I wouldn't say Raul is the reason for the delay.
#63re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/22/09 at 10:13pmThe Henrick is cast...it's just that no one remembers his name...yet!
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#64re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/22/09 at 10:25pm
I've heard from MANY places that Waddingham is out. Equity won't let her over, becuase she:
a) wasn't the reason for the transfer
b) wasn't considered until after Brantley's review
The last I heard was that a theatre name is being courted. My money is on Bernadette, she's said she has a big Broadway project coming in the fall, and outside of a play (which isn't her style), or a concert (which I wouldn't call big), unless she's going to be Roxie in Chicago, this is it.
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#65re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/22/09 at 10:30pmIt's all speculation at this point. There is only one person I trust on this board for information regarding casting. And they seldom post in these threads.
#66re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/22/09 at 10:35pmI adore Peters but I can't see her in the role.
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#67re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/22/09 at 10:42pm^ I can't either. I'd rather see someone like Emma Thompson do it.
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#68re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/22/09 at 10:44pm
"The last I heard was that a theatre name is being courted. My money is on Bernadette, she's said she has a big Broadway project coming in the fall, and outside of a play (which isn't her style), or a concert (which I wouldn't call big), unless she's going to be Roxie in Chicago, this is it."
When did she say she had a "big" Broadway project coming?
Also, she is cast in Arthur Laurents' play..are these separate projects? (is the play a limited run or something? I don't know)
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
#69re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/22/09 at 10:46pmShe said she has a Broadway project for the Fall per an interview during press for Broadway Barks.
#70re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/22/09 at 10:47pmLooks like we're back to dwelling on the Bernadette rumor.
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#71re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/22/09 at 10:52pmWell if the Laurents play is the same as her big Broadway project, that pulls her out of the running.
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#72re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/22/09 at 10:52pmRegardless of how Peters would be in the role, does no one else think it would be absurd having her and Aaron Lazar (if he is indeed cast) as lovers? Bernadette does look great, but I don't think that would work at all.
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
#73re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/22/09 at 10:55pm
^ Haha yes, it would seem ridiculous. She is just too old :-/.
Though if I had my way I'd cast her, since I'm a bias fan.
EDIT:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Laurents_Ludwig_Alexander_and_Saxe_Featured_In_George_Street_Playhouses_20092010_Season_20090722
The play will be running until November, so she could still be in it I guess. Not sure how she'd manage a full time job and rehearsals at the same time, though.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
Updated On: 7/22/09 at 10:55 PM
#74re: The NEW Night Music at The Kerr Thread
Posted: 7/22/09 at 11:00pmThe American actress rumored to be their alternate choice if Waddingham is denied by Equity is by no means a "name" anywhere outside the theatrical community.
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: 7/22/09 at 11:00 PM
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
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