Who, Realistically, Could Also Star In KIMBERLY AKIMBO? — Page 2

I joked about Patti with a friend and was reminded about the very odd looking Carousel Bench Scene in the concert she did with Mandy.

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ViniFromBrazil said: "Andrea Martin"

Ooooooooooooooooooooh. Yes.

Speaking of Andrea Martin, could Catharine O'Hara sing a role like this? (I don't think she's ever done Broadway.)

I love the Ebersole and Buckley suggestions.

Judy Kaye, Ellen Greene, Karen Ziemba, Sandy Duncan, Alison Fraser, Alice Ripley. Mary Beth Peil and Beth Fowler are probably a bit too old now.

Imelda Staunton in London?

Updated On: 11/12/22 at 09:37 PM

Annie Golden played Kimberly when it was at Sundance Labs (Alex Brightman was Buddy, fun fact)

Love several of these suggestions, particularly Ebersole, Ripley (whom I fear may not play broadway again) and Golden.



What about Beth Leavel?

I know she wouldn't sell tickets, but after seeing Carolee Carmello's performance in Scandalous, where she starts the show as a teenage, she could most certainly nail the role.

bdn223 said: "I know she wouldn't sell tickets, but after seeing Carolee Carmello's performance in Scandalous, where she starts the show as a teenage, she could most certainly nail the role."

^^This was the most convincing portrayal of a teenager by an adult that I've ever seen. Followed by Carmen in Bright Star!

I think most of the people mentioned are too young – Kimberly is meant to look like she's in her 70s. As another poster mentioned, even Victoria Clark is a bit young for it but she pulls it off. Some very fun suggestions here though... I love the ideas of Joanna Gleason, Liz Callaway (although she's young for it) and Beth Leavel. Also Christine Ebersole and Alison Fraser, but I think they both read too glamorous for the role.

Bill Snibson said: "Liz Callaway!"

Wow, yes. The problem is Liz is 61 but looks 40.

uncageg said: "Donna Murphy was my first thought. I also thought Carmen Cusak and Bernadette."

Since I am convinced that Donna Murphy can do anything, I agree with you 100%. She would be terrific.

I would never have thought about BP, but I think that is very interesting idea. Even though she is a certain age, she is still very glamorous. That may add another dimension to the dynamics. MAybe I am all wet, but I do think it is interesting.

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Bill Snibson said: "Liz Callaway!"

Wow, yes. The problem is Liz is 61 but looks 40."

Looks 40? Immediately taking you to an optometrist haha