What if Ruthie Henshall played Mama Rose?

[thejcm]

Posted: 5/14/07 at 12:59am

So today I was watching Gypsy (Bette Midler version) after watching a little bit of the Les Miz concert, and some clips of Ruthie Henshall online, I got to thinking how much I would love to see her play Mama Rose.

She's got a killer voice, she's a great actress, and has the presence (at least, I think so) to really pull it off.

Granted, I don't know when or where she could or would ever do it, but I think it would be great to see her in the role. Does anyone else think this could work?

[C is for Company]

Posted: 5/14/07 at 1:00am

I predict that she will one day land this role somewhere.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 5/14/07 at 1:03am

She sings a really good rendition of "Everything's Coming Up Roses" in one of her solo albums. I think with the right director she'll be fantastic in the role about 5-10 years from now (it'd be great to see a younger Momma Rose).
And if she were to play the role, I'd be quite the happy homosexual

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 5/14/07 at 1:15am

She would kick butt of course.

[MungoGypsy8232]

Posted: 5/14/07 at 6:54am

This is freaky...I almost started the same thread last night (chose to go to bed) after my Ruthie Henshall as Mrs. Lovett comment. I agree she should and will. Also, I'd like to see Stephanie J. Block reprise her 17 highschool starring role as well

[PalJoey]

Posted: 5/14/07 at 8:27am

She was very dull in Stairway to Paradise, very one-note.

[ruthiefan_felix]

Posted: 5/14/07 at 8:54am

I think she'll be sensational... but not now... she still looks too young ~
Another person I think will be amazing but different will be Linzi Hateley!

[AngusN]

Posted: 5/14/07 at 9:25am

I agree, that she will be perfect in about 5-10 years time. We know she has the vocal ability, but she also has the stage presence and always gives a commanding performance.
If, by some miracle, they manage to make a hit of The Pirate Queen, which I'm hoping they do. I would love to have Ruthie play Grace here in the UK version. She would be fab.

[Action2]

Posted: 5/14/07 at 9:34am

I was thinking she would make a good choice for Lotta Lenya in LOVE MUSIK if/when it goes to London. Everytime I see her on stage, I am struck with just what stage presence she has...mesmerising.