Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
#1Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 6:43am
In one of the columns (not Riedel's), it was reported that Cloris Leachman will not be asked to perform in Young Frankenstein on broadway. Mel Brooks decided that they wanted a fresh look without any actors reprising their roles from the movie. The columnist's opinion, however, was that it would be very difficult indeed to fill her shoes.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01122007/gossip/liz/hes_cast_both_ways_liz_liz_smith.htm
Updated On: 1/12/07 at 06:43 AM
#2re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 6:54amIf this turns out to be true, I'm a bit suprised. Someone like Cloris Leachman who is so well known (especially from fans of the movie) would be ideal to have involved.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
FalmouthJ
Chorus Member Joined: 4/21/04
#2re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 6:54amI don't think anyone would be disappointed to see Andrea Martin take her place!
#3re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 7:06am
Andrea Martin is a terrific choice.
How about Harriet Harris?
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#4re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 7:07am
ANDREA MARTIN!
ANDREA MARTIN!
ANDREA MARTIN!
ANDREA MARTIN!
ANDREA MARTIN moves this UP six notches!!!!
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#5re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 7:11amI'm sure it's because they're worried she wouldn't be able to do 8 shows a week.
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Joined: 12/31/69
#6re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 7:24am
Not that i dont ***LOVE*** Cloris Leachman...
but i ****LOOOOOOOOOOOVE**** Andrea Martin!!!
#7re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 8:10amAndrea Martin is a glorious idea.
#8re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 8:15ami agree with yankee, that can be the only reason,
#9re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 8:16amAs far as the columnist's opinion, that can be said about any role in that film, not to mention many others that have made it to Broadway before this.
#10re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 8:17am
"Va-gi-na!"
Did anywhere here see Ms. Martin in ALL OVER THE GUY? She was a riot.
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#11re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 8:19amPlease. She's a riot just silently standing in place.
#12re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 8:23amI saw her in Duane Reade once, shopping and talking on her mobile. She was hilarious just doing that - she was just so animated and alive.
#13re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 8:24amWell, there you are then!
#14re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 8:25am
That really is too bad, because having Leachman involved would have really made YF on Broadway sem like something more special than it probably ultimately is. But she is in her 80s now, and I'm sure the physical demands of the show are going to be taxing.
Andrea Martin would definitely be a good choice.
#15re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 8:26am
It's too bad that it was announced in the first place, so that now we're disappointed. We would have been fine never knowing it was a possibility.
ETA: I just read the column - wow, show biz is cruel, eh?
#16re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 8:58amThe New York Post is cruel.
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#17re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 8:59amThe Post didn't invite Leachman to be a part of the reading and then send a letter saying they didn't want her for the production.
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#19re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 9:02amNo, The Post reported it. Tell me, has The Post proven to be a reliable source in the past? Or have they changed details around and been known to make up their own facts to enhance stories?
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#20re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 9:02am
Well, it's Liz Smith's column. So I don't think it's "made up."
#21re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 9:04amIt reads like a gossip column from where I stand.
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#22re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 9:07am
"Liz Smith" isn't really a gossip columnist. She doesn't scoop - she reports what press agents feed her. If she is reporting it, then chances are Leechman has long known, and is okay with the information that she is not moving forward with the production being made public in this way.
Updated On: 1/12/07 at 09:07 AM
MargoChanning
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/5/04
#23re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 10:10amI've read Liz Smith since the 70s and I've very rarely known her to be wrong about anything she puts in her column.
#24re: Young Frankenstein Without Cloris Leachman
Posted: 1/12/07 at 10:22amLiz's column is mostly written by minions these days and is largely comprised of press releases but someone of Cloris Leachman's age and stature may have called Liz personally to kvetch.
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