What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
MATheaterLover
Understudy Joined: 10/13/04
#0What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
Posted: 5/19/05 at 3:14pm
Although I'm hesitant to admit it, I saw "Monster-in-Law" this week, just because I had to see Jane Fonda return to acting. I'd heard about her for years but never actually seen one of her performances, and while I'm sure this is nowhere near one of her best, I still enjoyed her performance and would definitely like to see her in a more formidable role.
I started thinking... what about Martha in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"
I also thought about the possibility of Joan Allen, after seeing "The Upside of Anger." Perhaps it's because they both portrayed upper-class drunks, but I think they would both create incredibly interesting versions of Martha. And it'd be nice to see either of them back on the stage.
#1re: What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
Posted: 5/19/05 at 3:17pmNow THAT'S brilliant casting! I'd love to see her essay the role of Martha. I believe she actually started out on the Broadway stage before ever launching her film career. "Tall Story" with Anthony Perkins comes to mind I think.
Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#2re: What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
Posted: 5/19/05 at 3:18pmFonda would be too whiny in the role. I think Joan Allen would be good.
#3re: What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
Posted: 5/19/05 at 3:24pm
Jane Fonda would be great!
But she'd have to deal with GothamPC picketing at the stagedoor every night. 
Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#4re: What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
Posted: 5/19/05 at 3:30pm
"But she'd have to deal with GothamPC picketing at the stagedoor every night."
No, all my other pickets of Broadway shows that had bad acting didn't work. So I've stopped doing that.
WOSQ
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/03
#5re: What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
Posted: 5/19/05 at 3:31pm
Joan Allen - yes.
Jane Fonda - no. She lacks inner humor. She wouldn't get the jokes.
ashley0139
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/3/05
#6re: What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
Posted: 5/19/05 at 3:34pmkill me now
MargoChanning
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/5/04
#7re: What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
Posted: 5/19/05 at 3:57pmAt 67, she's too old to play the role (though she doesn't quite look her age). Remember Martha has an 18 year old "son."
#8re: What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
Posted: 5/19/05 at 3:57pm
I would like to see Patti LuPone, Joan Allen, Amanda Plummer, or Stockard Channing replace Kathleen.
I love Jane Fonda, but I don't think she would thrive in this role.
MargoChanning
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/5/04
#9re: What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
Posted: 5/19/05 at 4:01pmMy picks are still Judy Davis and Kevin Spacey -- they already basically played George and Martha when they did the bickering couple in "The Ref" a few years ago and would be brilliant.
#10re: What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
Posted: 5/19/05 at 4:04pm
Judy as Martha?
BRILLIANCE! I love it.
MargoChanning
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/5/04
#11re: What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
Posted: 5/19/05 at 4:12pmRent "The Ref" if you've never seen it. Spacey and Davis are doing a slightly more comic version of George and Martha, spewing bile and vitriol and insults at each other with relish throughout. Two amazing performances (Glynnis Johns, Christine Baranski, and Denis Leary are also wonderful in it).
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#12re: What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
Posted: 5/19/05 at 4:14pmJ'adore The Ref. Leary's never been better.
#13re: What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
Posted: 5/19/05 at 4:15pm"The Ref" is an excellent, often underrated film. Glynis Johns' small role as Spacey's bitch of a mother is priceless.
#14re: What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
Posted: 5/19/05 at 4:41pm
Judy Davis would be great. Joan Allen has apparently retired from stage acting and has no desire to return (sad to say). I'd still love to see Kathy Bates do it or Sally Field.
But truth is, the the low weekly grosses for WAOVW, I doubt the show will run long enough to do replacements.
cliffarico
Featured Actor Joined: 10/5/03
#16re: What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
Posted: 5/19/05 at 4:55pmPatty Duke would never remember all those lines, though she would be fascinating in the role.
cliffarico
Featured Actor Joined: 10/5/03
#17re: What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
Posted: 5/19/05 at 4:58pm
How do you know if Patty Duke would be able to remember all those lines?
And of course I totally agree with your second statement 
#18re: What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
Posted: 5/19/05 at 5:01pm
She couldn't remember her lines when she played Phyllis in FOLLIES or Aunt Eller in OKLAHOMA! so it stands to reason....
cliffarico
Featured Actor Joined: 10/5/03
#19re: What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
Posted: 5/19/05 at 5:06pm
Well I saw Patty Duke in FOLLIES and many times in OKLAHOMA and she never forgot her lines.
So maybe you saw an off night. She is only human
#20re: What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
Posted: 5/19/05 at 5:18pm
Maybe she's only human, or maybe you saw the only two performances she remembered her lines for!
They also had to let her go from the tour of GOLDA's BALCONY for the same reason, so I'm thinking it might be the later
#21re: What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
Posted: 5/19/05 at 5:26pm
I adore Jane Fonda, but I can't see her as Martha. In fact, I can't think of any stage role that is right for her.
Stockard Channing and Tim Robbins are my choices.
#22re: What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
Posted: 5/19/05 at 5:53pmyes to stockard, no to robbins. in fact, i saw stockard at "virginia woolf" the other night. she went backstage to see kt after the show.
Matt_G
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/1/04
#23re: What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
Posted: 5/19/05 at 6:09pmHow about Sigourney Weaver as Martha?
#24re: What about Jane Fonda to replace Turner in 'Woolf?'
Posted: 5/19/05 at 6:14pmSigourney is so tall and regal, would she really be convincing as the blousy, drunken sloppy Martha?
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