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“The Nanny” Musical
“The Nanny” Musical #25
Posted: 1/8/20 at 4:56pm
This will get me back across the Atlantic.
Though I agree the role is Fran it’ll be difficult to cast.
Sylvia and Yetta need show stopping numbers.
Perhaps they could make it meta and have the original cast with Mr Sheffield producing a musical of the family and all the shenanigans that ensue.
“The Nanny” Musical #26
Posted: 1/8/20 at 4:58pm
I have to admit Lesli Margherita is flawless casting on paper. The only reason I'm not joining in the "Lesli" chorus is that I personally just don't find Lesli Marguerita all that funny. For that reason, I'd rather see Rachel Bloom, even though she's not as much of an obvious fit for the role.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
“The Nanny” Musical #27
Posted: 1/8/20 at 5:49pm
MannPhan24601 said: "Leslie Kritzer as Fran? She could def do the voice "
Why hasn't anyone suggested Loretta Swit?
“The Nanny” Musical #28
Posted: 1/8/20 at 5:54pm
Dollypop said: "MannPhan24601 said: "Leslie Kritzer as Fran? She could def do the voice "
Why hasn't anyone suggested Loretta Swit?"
Maybe because the "joke" ceased being amusing at least 15 years ago?
“The Nanny” Musical #29
Posted: 1/8/20 at 6:40pm
Fran and Peter have been shopping this around for ages. I think it's telling that the producers are investors/co-producers and not lead producers.
“The Nanny” Musical #31
Posted: 1/8/20 at 7:27pm
Fran is Leslie Margherita or Leslie Kritzer's to lose. And hopefully they'll get their long deserved Tony nominations!
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
“The Nanny” Musical #32
Posted: 1/8/20 at 7:56pmTheater gods are turning over in their graves. From Sondheim to this
“The Nanny” Musical #33
Posted: 1/8/20 at 8:27pm
Lesli Margherita, Leslie Kritzer, or Nina Arianda. Period.
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/04
“The Nanny” Musical #34
Posted: 1/8/20 at 9:00pm
Mr Roxy said: "Theater gods are turning over in their graves. From Sondheim to this "
It’s actually not as stupid as it sounds. The source material is extremely funny and well done. The arc of the series has a clear beginning, middle, and end, and it’s all very clever. I never watched this once when it was on prime time but have become a fan now that it is in syndication. With the right cast and creative team, this could be a serious hit.
“The Nanny” Musical #35
Posted: 1/8/20 at 9:24pm
Leslie Kritzer or don’t bother.
Also, I think Rachel Bloom is a fine writer - but find her, in a performance setting, overall unfunny.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
“The Nanny” Musical #37
Posted: 1/8/20 at 9:52pm
morosco said: "Sylvia and Yetta.
Mary Testa and Jackie Hoffmann."
WOW, yes!!!
“The Nanny” Musical #38
Posted: 1/8/20 at 10:17pm
morosco said: "Sylvia and Yetta.
Mary Testa and Jackie Hoffmann."
Perfect!
“The Nanny” Musical #39
Posted: 1/8/20 at 11:19pm
Why hasn't anyone suggested Loretta Swit?
Maybe because the "joke" ceased being amusing at least 15 years ago?
Speak for yourself!
“The Nanny” Musical #40
Posted: 1/8/20 at 11:50pm
Lot666 said: "IdinaBellFoster said: "The role does seem almost impossible to cast."
I have to agree. I loved the sitcom, but the character was so intrinsically Fran Drescher that I can't see how the concept could be reproduced without her.
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Disagree... almost everyone has a “nanny” impression in them. I would like to see Rachel Bloom Star.
“The Nanny” Musical #41
Posted: 1/9/20 at 12:06amI think they’d want to avoid an imitation of Drescher.
“The Nanny” Musical #42
Posted: 1/9/20 at 12:10amBut do we want to hear that character sing? (Never really watched the show)
“The Nanny” Musical #43
Posted: 1/9/20 at 8:48am
Ms. Margherita is game:
https://twitter.com/QueenLesli/status/1214982918310973442?s=20
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/14/13
“The Nanny” Musical #44
Posted: 1/9/20 at 9:24am
Yeah, I wonder if they're going to try to imitate Drescher, or just take the spirit of the story and change around some of the details.
“The Nanny” Musical #45
Posted: 1/9/20 at 9:33am
Okay, her acting experience is a little slim, but she's a great singer and has a naturally Drescher-like speaking voice that makes it really easy for her to do an impression, as seen here... what about Patti Russo, formerly of Meat Loaf?
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“The Nanny” Musical #46
Posted: 1/9/20 at 10:19am
I admit that I'm not familiar with Lesli Margherita and Google is not helping me on this. Is she Jewish?
Also, I hope that they replace the running Cats joke with a reference to a more modern musical.
“The Nanny” Musical #47
Posted: 1/9/20 at 10:49am
SporkGoddess said: "I admit that I'm not familiar with Lesli Margherita and Google is not helping me on this. Is she Jewish?
Also, I hope that they replace the running Cats joke with a reference to a more modern musical.
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Lesli Margherita is a great Broadway actress - her most “mainstream” role recently was as Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda, but she was also in The Flamingo Kid at Hartford Stage, which was rumored to be coming to Broadway this season or next. (Slightly off topic, but what is TFK’s status?)
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/14/13
“The Nanny” Musical #49
Posted: 1/9/20 at 12:17pm
Jessie Mueller? Seems like a throwaway role for her, but she's also a chameleon and I think if they were going for something close to Drescher she'd be able to nail it.
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