"The View" looking to add rotating roster of Broadway stars to panel

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"The View" looking to add rotating roster of Broadway stars to panel

Posted: 7/2/14 at 1:58pm

They are considering Mario Cantone, Idina Menzel, Bernadette Peters

http://pagesix.com/2014/07/01/the-view-wants-mario-cantone-to-join-the-cast/

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Posted: 7/2/14 at 2:17pm

I think Cantone has guest hosted "The View" the most. He's usually their emergency host anytime some backs out at the last minute.

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Posted: 7/2/14 at 2:18pm

He used to do special segments with Joy all the time, too.

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Posted: 7/2/14 at 5:11pm

I'd be very surprised if Bernadette does this! I love her, but she seems to value her privacy too much for a job like this. Granted I'd be giddy if she was on.

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Posted: 7/2/14 at 5:22pm

I don't think this would be a smart move for Menzel. She has a very "odd" personality with inconsistent almost flaky behavior. I don't think that would translate well on television, and it may give her the wrong type of exposure. I can't imagine her having very interesting opinions either.

Updated On: 7/3/14 at 05:22 PM

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Posted: 7/2/14 at 5:26pm

For the longest time I wanted to see what Loretta Devine would be like on something like The View so I'm hoping we see her!

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Posted: 7/2/14 at 5:30pm

May I nominate Laura Benanti? She has TV credits, and is both beautiful and hilarious. I think she could be a fun host.

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Posted: 7/2/14 at 5:45pm

Christine
Ebersole

That's all.

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Posted: 7/2/14 at 5:53pm

I don't know if Bernadette is well-spoken enough or has interesting opinions either :-/. I must say I've never been terribly impressed with how she interviews.

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Posted: 7/2/14 at 5:55pm

In my eyes, Laura Benanti can do no wrong. I think she's hilarious. As long as it doesn't prevent her from acting, I think she'd be great for nearly any hosting duty.

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Posted: 7/2/14 at 5:57pm

I agree with everyone here! Especially qolbinau. I've seen some Youtube interviews and she came across… well not how I picture her to be in private. Obviously there is nothing wrong with that! They just need to chose extroverts.

And YES to Benanti!

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Posted: 7/2/14 at 6:06pm

Maybe Bernadette can finally sell her condo if she hosts the View

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Posted: 7/2/14 at 6:13pm

I don't think this would be a smart move for Menzel. She has a very "odd" personality with inconsistent almost flaky behavior

What do you mean by flaky behavior? (I don't think Idina is right for this, anyway)

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Posted: 7/2/14 at 6:14pm

I agree disneybroadway, she isn't right for that. I thought of Audra McDonald, she always meshed well with those ladies when she was a guest.

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Posted: 7/3/14 at 11:08am

I highly doubt Idina would ever do this beyond being a guest host.

While I wouldn't describe her as flaky, she is certainly a tad socially awkward at times and doesn't seem to be super interested in pop culture. Politics, yes. But yeah, she's too much an introvert in unfamiliar situations.

I'm all for Benanti!

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Posted: 7/3/14 at 11:22am

^^^^^

Don't forget little to no filter at all. Which is adorable for her fans, but I would imagine a bit of a challenge for her team.

Yeah, elsewhere I mentioned Benanti. She is adorable and funny and quick on her feet. And, not afraid to make a wee bit of fun of herself.

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Posted: 7/3/14 at 11:32am

I would love to hear Christine Eberesole talking politics on The View!

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Posted: 7/3/14 at 11:37am

I remember really enjoying Christine Ebersole when she guest hosted a few years back. She'd be a great choice.

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