Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?- Page 4
Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?
#75re: Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?
Posted: 2/24/05 at 2:05pmHahaha Namo, are you saying Travolta sleeps with boys?!
#76re: Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?
Posted: 2/24/05 at 2:07pmHe didn't say anything, but you just did, munkus.
Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#77re: Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?
Posted: 2/24/05 at 2:14pm
Wtf.
Updated On: 2/24/05 at 02:14 PM
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#78re: Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?
Posted: 2/24/05 at 2:17pmPaul Baressi is not a boy. Paul Baressi is ALL man.
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Joined: 12/31/69
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#80re: Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?
Posted: 2/24/05 at 2:21pmBetchya that one just flew over a whole lotta heads, D.
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#81re: Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?
Posted: 2/24/05 at 2:26pmWell then they should be spanked.
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#82re: Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?
Posted: 2/24/05 at 2:28pmMr. Baressi used to specialize in spanking videos. In fact, now that I think of it, I'm shocked he wasn't the one lobbing softballs to the President at the White House.
MasterLcZ
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/12/03
#83re: Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?
Posted: 2/24/05 at 2:37pm
Give him time.
(When I saw that Namo had posted in this thread I somehow KNEW Mr. Baressi's name would be mentioned)
Too bad we don't have the 'adults' board yet. I have a remarkable photo session to share featuring Mr. Baressi, a blond and a cigar.
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#84re: Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?
Posted: 2/24/05 at 2:41pm
The site has the one with Cassandra "Elvira" Peterson. I love a man who's ambidextrous.
I am thinking of starting a Baressi for Wilbur Turnblad Petition.
#85re: Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?
Posted: 2/24/05 at 2:49pmWhile I still hope Harvey gets the role I don't think Travolta would be a horrible choice.
#86re: Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?
Posted: 2/24/05 at 3:02pm
Fabulous! The last Broadway musical that was made into a film starring Travolta was GREASE. GREASE became the highest grossing musical in film history.
This would be so wonderful for musicals, in general. Many filmgoers would certainly attend a film of the musical HAIRSPRAY simply because Mr. Travolta is starring.
This would certainly add to the legions of musical lovers! Most of us musical lovers got our appetites wet from film versions of Broadway musicals, to begin with.
A great day for Broadway and the world of musicals! Bravo for Travolta in HAIRSPRAY. We can only hope it truly happens.
whatyouown223
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/4/05
#88re: Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?
Posted: 2/24/05 at 3:18pm
munkustrap178, of course you are correct about Fierstein. The only film he ever starred in, the film version of TORCH SONG TRILOGY, bombed terribly and his performance in it was simply embarassing. He also gave a dreadful performance in the film INDEPENDENCE DAY.
Clearly, Mr. Travolta has excellent dancing skills and a pleasant voice, allowing him to actually SING. Many folks think he is an awfully good actor, as well.
Why on earth would the "money people" behind a film version of a smash Broadway musical, want the film to star someone who has no box office clout? Sorry, but the worlds of box office clout differ from Broadway to film and Harvey Fierstein is not even a "magical" box office draw name on Broadway.
Travolta, on the other hand, appeared on Broadway in the musical OVER HERE! and he was in GREASE on stage and of course starred in SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER(a semi musical you might say) and GREASE on film. He has TWO Oscar nominations to his credit and seems beloved by those who know or have worked with him.
The "money" folks behind this film would be lucky to have Mr. Travolta star as Edna. I suspect the film going public and the lovers of musicals will be lucky too. Just watch. If John Travolta does indeed star in the film, his natural charm, charisma and singing and dancing skills will likely knock our socks off!
#89re: Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?
Posted: 2/24/05 at 3:32pmGood God, Paul Baressi! Astounded to see him mentioned here, but brought back some good memories and thoughts!
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#90re: Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?
Posted: 2/24/05 at 4:03pm
For godssake WISH, did you read ANY of the numbers I present that refute your assertion that "Many filmgoers would certainly attend a film of the musical HAIRSPRAY simply because Mr. Travolta is starring?" In THIS decade, many filmgoers have decidedly NOT gone to see movies that Mr. Travolta starred in.
I mean, if you're going to argue the commerce angle, you really oughta have some numbers to back em up.
GREASE was a long, long time ago. And Alan Carr is dead.
Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#91re: Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?
Posted: 2/24/05 at 4:05pm
I would rather see Musto as Edna or Charles Busch then Travolta.
The thought of Musto as Edna made me spit up my ice water.
#92re: Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?
Posted: 2/24/05 at 4:07pmWhy does the role of Edna have to be played by only flamboyantly, notorious homosexual men? I hate when roles fall into stereotypes and typecasting.
#93re: Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?
Posted: 2/24/05 at 4:08pm
"I would rather see Musto as Edna or Charles Busch then Travolta."
Right, because if they are going for star quality, those two are box office draws...
"The thought of Musto as Edna made me spit up my ice water."
You made yourself spit?
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#94re: Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?
Posted: 2/24/05 at 4:09pm
"flamboyantly, notorious homosexual men?"
I hate to tell you this, but all of those adjectives HAVE been applied to Johnny Boy in the past.
Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#95re: Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?
Posted: 2/24/05 at 4:09pm
I was laughing. I think Harvey is the best person for the role.
I am moving on.
I do however think both Musto and Charles Busch would be fabootastic Edna's. They are both so funny.
Updated On: 2/24/05 at 04:09 PM
#96re: Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?
Posted: 2/24/05 at 4:11pmNamo, I don't agree with you. Michael Musto, Harvey Fierstein, and Charles Busch (let's just throw Dame Edna in, for the hell of it) are of a completely different group than John Travolta, stop trying to be difficult. I have never heard John Travolta described as flamboyant or notoriously homosexual, and I'm sure most will agree with me.
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Joined: 12/31/69
#97re: Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?
Posted: 2/24/05 at 4:16pmActually, Munk, those words have dogged him his entire career.
Plum
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/4/04
#98re: Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?
Posted: 2/24/05 at 4:17pm
Why on earth would the "money people" behind a film version of a smash Broadway musical, want the film to star someone who has no box office clout?
Because...he's a name. And some people stay names seemingly no matter how awfully they keep doing. Reputation can be surprisingly independent of reality.
Oh, and I agree with you, munk. Travolta's been the subject of a lot of gay rumors, sure, but that's not the same as being notoriously flamboyant, whatever that is. 
#99re: Um....John Travolta as Edna, Anyone?
Posted: 2/24/05 at 4:18pmWow, I've never heard that before.
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