Jackie wanted the role from the beginning and they refused to even let her audition. They weren't interested.
I saw Kathie Lee in the production at MSG and she was surprisingly great.
Broadway Star Joined: 3/5/04
Sandra Bullock so she can prepare before she does the movie version.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/07
Beth Leavel. She's played the role in regional productions and got excellent reviews.
Jackie wanted the role from the beginning and they refused to even let her audition. They weren't interested.
Their loss, it could have been her best performance to date and she might have been Tony worthy. What a missed opportunity for both the production and the audience.
Andrea McArdle did it regionally.... if nothing else they can PR the hell out of it for a while
Hoffman would have been way better than Lynch
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/21/06
Jennifer Coolidge would be amazing.
I wish they'd given Jackie Hoffman a shot.
Leading Actor Joined: 7/20/09
Yeah, it will close. When Raven's contract ended, Sister Act ended. When the contacts for the leads of EVITA expired, so did Evita. So, I think this will close. And I don't think anyone can do better after Lynch.
"And I don't think anyone can do better after Lynch"
Really? I love Jane but.. Wanda Sykes? Jennifer Coolidge? Joan Rivers? Allison Janney? Whoopi? Tina Fey?
I never would have thought of Tina Fey- if she could sing even passably (she insists that she can't, and has never given any evidence to doubt that), she would be great.
Jane Krakowski though would be FANTASTIC.
I'm sorry, they wanted Joan Rivers (whom I adore), but wouldn't let Jackie Hoffman audition?
Granted, I am just inclined to believe that Joan was indeed offered the role...I am rather gullible.
^ Joan said on theatre talk that she was offered but her schedule couldn't allow it.
"Megan Mullally, please."
Yes! Caroline O'Connor another great suggestion!
Allison Janney? I love her to death but please don't ever make me have to listen to her sing again.
I'm going to go with Closing Notice as a replacement.
Annette Bening would be great if it wasn't this production and at this point in time.
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/18/12
Jennifer Coolidge would be amazing! I'd also like to see Kathy Lee, Beth Leavel or Jackie Hoffman.
I know she's not a name, but Sherie Renee Scott might be interesting.
Updated On: 6/14/13 at 09:41 PM
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
Sally Struthers
followed by
Joyce DeWitt
followed by
Sandy Duncan
followed by
Brooke Shields to close the show
Broadway Star Joined: 5/12/03
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Marian Seldes
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