Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?- Page 5

[Liza's Headband]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#100

Posted: 3/5/14 at 3:22pm

Also, how can Audra host the broadcast if she's in the show? I must be missing something.

[Reginald Tresilian]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#101

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]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#102

Posted: 3/5/14 at 3:45pm

I took it as her hosting the actual event, in front of the audience. I misunderstood.

[Sthunderrocker]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#103

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]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#104

Posted: 3/5/14 at 5:05pm

I guess we'll find out.

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[Sthunderrocker]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#105

Posted: 3/5/14 at 6:01pm

NPH is MCing the Gala tonight and Bernadette Peters is "Honorary Gala Chair"...
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[ljay889]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#106

Posted: 3/5/14 at 6:06pm

The 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]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#107

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

[ACL2006]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#108

Posted: 3/5/14 at 6:13pm

I 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.

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[binau]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#109

Posted: 3/5/14 at 6:18pm

Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.

[HorseTears]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#110

Posted: 3/5/14 at 6:28pm

Really? 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?

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#111

Posted: 3/5/14 at 6:29pm

I'm sure Audra jumped at the chance to work with Emma Thompson. It has nothing to do with the role.

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[binau]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#112

Posted: 3/5/14 at 6:31pm

Stephen Sondheim just walked past me with his partner ~glamour.

Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.

[HorseTears]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#113

Posted: 3/5/14 at 6:46pm

Glamor indeed! Is it the same 30-something fella from a few years ago?

[binau]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#114

Posted: 3/5/14 at 6:50pm

Yep. It's incredibly cute. Meryl Streep is also here.

Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.

[binau]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#115

Posted: 3/5/14 at 7:01pm

They've even got a question mark next to the beggar woman's name in the playbill lol.

Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.

[HorseTears]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#116

Posted: 3/5/14 at 7:12pm

Is Patti there? What color apron is she wearing?

[Sthunderrocker]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#117

Posted: 3/5/14 at 7:12pm

Wouldn't that require a waiver from Equity or something? Just curious...
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[somethingwicked]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#118

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.

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Updated On: 3/5/14 at 07:14 PM

[promisespromises2]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#119

Posted: 3/5/14 at 7:24pm

Aw. 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!

[ljay889]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#120

Posted: 3/5/14 at 7:34pm

If 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.

[Reginald Tresilian]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#121

Posted: 3/5/14 at 7:38pm

I wouldn't like to be the one to tell Patti she's playing the Beggar Woman this time.

[best12bars]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#122

Posted: 3/5/14 at 7:39pm

The good news is that Saturday it's Melanie Griffith.

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[Sthunderrocker]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#123

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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[binau]

Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?#124

Posted: 3/5/14 at 8:37pm

It was indeed Audra. The 'concept' of this concert was somewhat surprising.

Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.

Updated On: 3/5/14 at 08:37 PM