Who Will Be Vera in Pal Joey?- Page 2

[AC126748]

Posted: 3/9/08 at 10:58am

Lauper, who will be fifty-five by the time this revival goes up, is far too old for Gladys.

[MrMidwest]

Posted: 3/9/08 at 11:02am

She doesn't look anywhere close to fifty five, though.

[Smaxie]

Posted: 3/9/08 at 11:10am

"Zip" remains, but there is no Melba in the Greenberg revision.

[AC126748]

Posted: 3/9/08 at 11:44am

If there's no Melba, who sings "Zip!" and how does it fit into the show?

[Smaxie]

Posted: 3/9/08 at 12:44pm

Gladys sings it and it becomes an onstage nightclub number.

[shesamarshmallow]

Posted: 3/9/08 at 1:32pm

Great, now I'm obsessed with the idea of Curtis as Joey. Damnit!

[theaterkid1015]

Posted: 3/9/08 at 3:15pm

Don't ya hate it when that happens, marshmallow?

[Ed_Mottershead]

Posted: 3/9/08 at 7:27pm

Yeah, Marshmallow, the idea of Curtis as Joey has been one of my obsessions. I bring it up to him whenever I see him at the stagedoor and he says he'd love to be in a production. He's just not a big enough name at this point. One can always dream. I'm sure if he does it, PJ will be MY new obsession.

[theaterkid1015]

Posted: 3/9/08 at 7:31pm

Kind of random suggestion, but I thought I'd throw it out there: what about Alice Ripley for Vera? When I suggested Ebersole, someone suggested someone who would bring a new vitality to it (quoting extremely vague and indirect). I think Alice would. It's definitely not the kind of role she usually plays, but I think she has the chops for it. Thoughts?

[PalJoey]

Posted: 3/23/08 at 6:38pm

I'd rather see Cheyenne Jackson than Christian Hoff.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 3/23/08 at 7:20pm

I just don't get why Hoff would be cast as Joey? I understand he is a Tony winner, but has he ever been on any show where had to do the kind of dancing required for the role?
I'm annoyed that Melba is not in the revised version of the show, I always loved the idea of an actress like Elaine Stritch stepping into the show for a 5-minute scene and walking out with it.

Updated On: 3/23/08 at 07:20 PM

[A Director]

Posted: 3/23/08 at 7:30pm

Mr.Hoff was in the original cast of Tommy on Broadway.

After Gypsy's early closing, Patti might consider playing Vera. That is, if there are any theaters still standing after her rage.

[ljay889]

Posted: 3/23/08 at 7:31pm

LuPone's been there and done that. Stupid troll.
Updated On: 3/23/08 at 07:31 PM

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 3/23/08 at 7:34pm

A Director, do you get off on bashing LuPone? I'm not even a big fan of hers, and still don't get the need to bash her on every other thread.
She isn't the best choice for Vera, plus she has done it in the past and even got to record it.
And re Hoff, since when is TOMMY a dance show?

[neddyfrank2]

Posted: 3/23/08 at 7:54pm

Believe it or not, Hoff is an AMAZING dancer. He has just never gotten to show off any of his talent in any shows (on Broadway)...


And Ray, Zip is still in the show.
Updated On: 3/23/08 at 07:54 PM

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 3/23/08 at 8:13pm

Neddy, I meant to write Melba, not "Zip," thanks for correcting me.

[InfiniteTheaterFrenzy]

Posted: 3/23/08 at 8:16pm

I wouldn't want to see anyone except Hoff in the role. I am so excited to see him perform Joey.

[theaterkid1015]

Posted: 3/23/08 at 8:21pm

Haven't we established that Patti LuPone hatred is similar to Hilary Clinton hatred? Some people just LOVE it.