Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?- Page 5
Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Liza's Headband
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#100Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 3:22pmAlso, how can Audra host the broadcast if she's in the show? I must be missing something.
#101Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 3:32pm
The same way Laura Linney can host "Downton Abbey" without getting anywhere near Highclere Castle.
It's not a live telecast, despite the title "Live from Lincoln Center."
Liza's Headband
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/13
#102Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 3:45pmI took it as her hosting the actual event, in front of the audience. I misunderstood.
Sthunderrocker
Swing Joined: 3/5/14
#103Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 3:47pm
I'm not saying its Audra. But they could certainly film the interviews and "hosting" material in between performances on Saturday. And yes, its not being aired live. I'm just saying its possible. It could be anybody really. Betty Buckley was apparently at the Mary Chapin Carpenter thing the other night...
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NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#104Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 5:05pmI guess we'll find out.
Sthunderrocker
Swing Joined: 3/5/14
#105Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 6:01pm
NPH is MCing the Gala tonight and Bernadette Peters is "Honorary Gala Chair"...
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#106Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 6:06pmThe Piazza and South Pacific telecasts were actually live, weren't they? I remember us being under the impression they were live at the time.
Sthunderrocker
Swing Joined: 3/5/14
#107Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 6:11pm
I have a feeling they went into this knowing they were filming (hence the apprenticeship posting I linked earlier), but possibly didn't know how it would be released. My question is... Does a Live at Lincoln Center broadcast preclude the option for a one night in theaters release or an eventual bluray release? I can't think of any other Live at Lincoln Center broadcasts that have been released... Passion, Carousel, South Pacific, Piazza, etc... ;(
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Updated On: 3/5/14 at 06:11 PM
#108Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 6:13pmI know someone who was at the dress rehearsal this afternoon, and Audra is indeed playing the Beggar Woman. And reports are true that she won't be doing all five shows. No info on which show/shows she won't be performing in.
#109Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 6:18pm
#110Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 6:28pmReally? I understand why Audra did this in 2000, but in 2014? Isn't she too big a star for this role? And no matter what they do with makeup/costumes, won't she be instantly recognizable to the audience by her voice?
#111Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 6:29pmI'm sure Audra jumped at the chance to work with Emma Thompson. It has nothing to do with the role.
#112Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 6:31pmStephen Sondheim just walked past me with his partner ~glamour.
#113Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 6:46pmGlamor indeed! Is it the same 30-something fella from a few years ago?
#114Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 6:50pmYep. It's incredibly cute. Meryl Streep is also here.
#115Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 7:01pmThey've even got a question mark next to the beggar woman's name in the playbill lol.
#116Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 7:12pmIs Patti there? What color apron is she wearing?
Sthunderrocker
Swing Joined: 3/5/14
#117Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 7:12pm
Wouldn't that require a waiver from Equity or something? Just curious...
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#118Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 7:14pm
I've heard Saturday is the day Audra (assuming she is indeed the "surprise" person) won't be performing. That seems odd, since it's when the show is supposedly being recorded, but it makes sense since the bits that Audra hosts for PBS aren't pre-taped and are done concurrently with the performance being filmed.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
#119Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 7:24pmAw. Saturday night is the show I'm attending. That makes me sad! I can't look at this thread now until I see it! These next two days are going to DRAG! I hope everyone who goes has a wonderful time!
#120Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 7:34pmIf it's Audra, I just don't get the need to make it a surprise. She's already done it, it's documented on a full length recording. Now if this was Patti or Bernadette, the speculation and surprise would have been thrilling.
#121Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 7:38pmI wouldn't like to be the one to tell Patti she's playing the Beggar Woman this time.
#122Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 7:39pmThe good news is that Saturday it's Melanie Griffith.
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Sthunderrocker
Swing Joined: 3/5/14
#123Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 8:36pm
Maybe they will move the taping earlier in the run... or maybe they thought it awkward to have her in the show and hosting it "live" and she won't be in the taping. If so, maybe she is on tonight...
I too am going Sat. night.
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#124Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Posted: 3/5/14 at 8:37pm
It was indeed Audra. The 'concept' of this concert was somewhat surprising.
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