Tovah Feldshuh Leaving PIPPIN?- Page 3

[HorseTears]

Posted: 11/18/13 at 7:52pm

While it would a trip to see Carol, this doesn't seem like a fit. Besides which, I can't imagine her accepting it. It's probably unlikely that the producers would hire someone in her 80s to do that kind of routine, wouldn't it? But if we're talking TV legends, what about Florence Henderson. She herself is turning 80 next year, but she looks 15-20 years younger and seems to be very physically vital. Or the lovely Shirley Jones?

Rita Moreno would have fun with this role, too.

If we're dong some color blind casting, Debbie Allen could be interesting if, you know, she maybe hits the gym again. Man, in her youth she could have been a really interesting Leading Player, too. She would have danced the hell out of it. Or we could be really ridiculous and look at film and tv stars like Susan Sarandon, Julie Walters, Mercedes Ruehl, Blythe Danner, Jean Smart...

But I still think the suggestion for Beth Leavel is still the best answer.

[oncemorewithfeeling2]

Posted: 11/18/13 at 8:37pm

I just finished a marathon Oz binge, so the idea of Rita Moreno sounds fabulous right now. The key to Berthe, it seems, is finding someone who would bring the surprise factor. We KNOW what the Berthe routine is, but it's still surprising to think of Tovah Feldshuh and Andrea Martin doing the act.

Beth Leavel would be a dream. Throw a wig on her and the audience will think she's old enough.

[Broadwaystar2]

Posted: 11/19/13 at 10:26am

I throw my hat in the ring for Montego Glover or Felicia Boswell. And Donna Murphy to replace Tovah. Or perhaps Nancy Opel???

[darreyl102]

Posted: 11/19/13 at 4:11pm

I REALLY love the idea of Donna Murphy!! I also love the idea of Beth Leavel! Felicia Boswell was incredible in Memphis (Better then Montego in my opinion)- she would make a fantastic leading player.

[Chowsie]

Posted: 11/19/13 at 7:17pm

Linda Lavin?

[BwayLover5]

Posted: 11/26/13 at 5:03pm

Annie Potts will be taking over from about Jan to July.

[brettarnett]

Posted: 11/26/13 at 5:28pm

Has anyone her Annie sing before?

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 11/26/13 at 5:42pm

Ugh, Annie Potts? Why did I expect better from the Weisslers? No, thank you.

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 11/26/13 at 9:16pm

I'm seeing the show in January, and hoping Patina will still be in.
A good option for a leading player replacement (and Weissler favorite) would be Brenda Braxton. As for Berthe what about Caroline O'Connor?

[ACL2006]

Posted: 11/26/13 at 9:22pm

Annie Potts?? Was no one else available??

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 11/26/13 at 10:19pm

Annie Potts is a comedic genius and would be an absolute delight as Berthe.

Updated On: 11/26/13 at 10:19 PM

[MagicToDo]

Posted: 11/28/13 at 6:51am

My 1st post, so Hello everyone! :)

How about Bernadette Peters as Berthe?

I also LOVE the Beth Leavel or Jackie Hoffman ideas.

[quizking101]

Posted: 11/28/13 at 6:47pm

Bernadette to me seems to lack that spunk and foxiness for the role, plus her voice seems too high and polished