What about Liza as THE DROWSY CHAPERONE?

[Musical Director]

Posted: 2/9/07 at 4:26pm

I think that Liza would be an interesting choice as the DROWSY CHAPERONE. I know that it's a supporting role, but she is getting older and might really enjoy being in this wonderful show. The song, "As We Stumble Along", is right up her alley. What do you think? Just a thought!

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 2/9/07 at 4:27pm

I believe there's been several threads on the debate of casting for this role, most of them specifically discussing Minelli as a possibility.

[TheaterBoy7777]

Posted: 2/9/07 at 4:39pm

She wouldnt have to act at all they would just have to send Liza as herself

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 2/9/07 at 4:55pm

I love me some Liza, but insurers would balk. Liza has a hard time following through on commitments. Eight shows a week ain't her bag, baby. I've had tickets for her several times (different tours, different cities, different years) and all were cancelled. Liza is a gamble, not in terms of talent, but definitely follow through.

[Mattbrain]

Posted: 2/9/07 at 6:02pm

She would be awesome.

[wickedfreak]

Posted: 2/9/07 at 6:15pm

OMG YES! Liza would be perfect in that part!

[madbrian]

Posted: 2/9/07 at 6:20pm

I thought her health (ie dependability) were much improved lately. I think she'd be terrific, and (obviously) a sensational draw.

[jv92]

Posted: 2/9/07 at 6:22pm

I think she'd be a hoot. It'd be a great part for her.

[Julian2]

Posted: 2/9/07 at 8:49pm

I would drown tigers to see this woman in this role.

[courtnyj]

Posted: 2/9/07 at 8:57pm

Hehe...that would be amusing...she was at opening night of the Drowsy Chaperone...wonder if it peaked her interest...

[Spacedog78]

Posted: 2/9/07 at 9:02pm

well she is a drunk, so it'll be perfect....

[courtnyj]

Posted: 2/9/07 at 9:10pm

Maybe too perfect?

[singtopher]

Posted: 2/9/07 at 9:15pm

She could do it, but I almost feel as if she would be spoofing herself. Although, she may be up for that.

[ClumsyDude15]

Posted: 2/9/07 at 9:19pm

I'd love to see it.



Rue would be a good DRUNK Drowsy, but she'd have to sing-talk like she did in WICKED.

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 2/9/07 at 9:21pm

Yeah, I can't see Liza doing 8 shows a week. Nice thought though.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 2/9/07 at 9:31pm

She does 6 shows a week.

That would goose up the box office a lot

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 2/9/07 at 10:13pm

The DROWSY CHAPERONE doesn't pull in enough gross to cover what it would cost to insure Liza Minnelli in the production. The same reason is what kept her mom from playing MAME. Sad but true.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 2/10/07 at 12:59am

Ouch, MB darling, ouch!

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 2/10/07 at 1:23am

Cast Her in the Film.
Sorry Beth...

[ruthiefan_felix]

Posted: 2/10/07 at 3:30am

is it just me but after watchin Will & Grace, I thought Debbie Reynolds wud be a gd Chaperone but I guess that will not happen haha

[ThePinballWizard]

Posted: 2/10/07 at 4:37am

You know honestly....

I'd much rather see her as Joanne in the Company Revival. Now that would attract an audience. Maybe they could use real booze in the glasses. I could just see her now trying to multi task the triangle and dragging those bells across the stage.

[dfwtheatreguy]

Posted: 2/10/07 at 2:07pm

Deborah Monk or Karen Ziemba as The Drowsy Chaperone?

Debbie Reynolds as Ms. Tottendale?

[EdmundOG]

Posted: 2/10/07 at 6:49pm

I was just watching Arrested Development earlier today, and I basically saw Liza as the Chaperone. And she was good.

[zoran912]

Posted: 2/10/07 at 7:52pm

I was watching Arrested Development too! - right after reading this thread, as a matter of fact.

I want to see Rachel York as the Chaperone.

[dramaqueen2]

Posted: 2/10/07 at 10:12pm

oooh! interesting thought! i would have to say i agree! perfect for liza! =)