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Posted: 6/27/06 at 5:30pm

Hello. Not too experienced with Broadway productions, though I am trying mightily to learn.

I have never seen Marin on stage, but everytime I have seen her on video (Passion, My Favorite Broadway, ect.) it seems she steals the show. I even think she may be able to pull off Piazza. Why hasn't she been given any juicy roles lately? Am I missing something? What are your thoughts, impressions, and any information on this performer.

thanks!

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Posted: 6/27/06 at 5:35pm

GREAT idea! Marin is one the most under-worked leading ladies out there.

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Posted: 6/27/06 at 5:58pm

I love her, and have worked with her. And I agree!

Funny you say that. I was hoping I might have the chance to see her in "Piazza" when the show hit L.A. Sadly, that won't be happening.

I don't even know if she was seen for it, but I certainly hope so.

Marin is a lot of fun (both on stage and off), and I have some very fond memories of our early years in New York.

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Posted: 6/27/06 at 7:03pm

She has the best voice on Broadway, today, imo.

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Posted: 6/27/06 at 7:28pm

You might be interested in the article I wrote about Marin a few months ago.

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Updated On: 6/27/06 at 07:28 PM

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Posted: 6/27/06 at 7:29pm

They very seldom write shows these days for performers like Marin Mazzie. I believe she does a lot of concert work with her husband. I saw them perform together at the Encores! BASH in November. They were excellent. Their new CD is somewhat disappointing though.

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Posted: 6/27/06 at 7:33pm

To me, it's amazing I have seen her in several productions. I saw her in Passion, Ragtime, and with her husband in the pasadena Playhouse production a short while ago in 110 in the Shade. She is a terrific presence.

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Posted: 6/27/06 at 7:45pm

Thanks for posting the link, Dollypop. I enjoyed it.

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Posted: 6/27/06 at 7:53pm

I LOVE marin, I am obsessed with ragtime and she's so amazing in that

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Posted: 6/27/06 at 7:53pm

I LOVE marin, I am obsessed with ragtime and she's so amazing in that

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Posted: 6/27/06 at 7:54pm

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Marin was a good interview. She gave lengthy answers and seemed to enjoy the whole process.

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Posted: 6/27/06 at 7:55pm

RAGTIME is one of the greatest musicals ever written. Musically, it may be the best.

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Posted: 6/27/06 at 8:11pm

Yes Ragtime is certainly IMO the best musical since the Rodgers & Hamerstein era, and the score stands up there. Ragtime showed a return to epic grandeur in story and music that unfortunately was short lived on broadway and drowned out by Lions, Cats, and Roller Skates, oh my!

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Posted: 6/27/06 at 8:15pm

I don't think Starlight Express and Ragtime ran concurrently...

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Posted: 6/27/06 at 9:12pm

She was FABULOUS in Kismet. I absolutley loved her. She has such tremendous presence.....I wish somebody would write a show for her. I would be on a flight to New York in an instant to see that. Also love the idea of her as Margaret in LITP. I hope she comes back to Broadway soon! If anyone is interested, she sang one of Jeff Blumenkrantz's songs for his podcast, great stuff. Check it out at www.jeffblumenkrantz.com

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Posted: 6/27/06 at 9:53pm

I LOVE HER!!!

and she's from Rockford, IL too, like Jodi Benson, and ME :)

and all that I could do because of you was talk of love...

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Posted: 6/27/06 at 9:58pm

Jodi Benson is a singer who constantly has trouble with her pitch. I wouldn't brag about sharing a hometown with her.

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Posted: 6/27/06 at 10:35pm

Jodi Benson is not alone with her pitch problems. I think the trend to over-stylize songs has a lot to do with this. I just hate it, though.

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Posted: 6/28/06 at 12:15am

she's amazing. She's living in LA now? What part would she be in Piazza?

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Posted: 6/28/06 at 8:28am

Last I remember reading, she is trying to get more TV work. it's less demanding and more lucrative. It's great that she's reached a level in her career where she can just show up for a benefit or concert or Encore's thing and be the toast of the town. It would be great to get her (and Jason) back in a Bway show. Maybe there's a part for her in Flaherty/Ahrens' The Glorious Ones!

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Posted: 6/28/06 at 2:37pm

Great article Dollypop. I appreciate the feedback. I thought I must be missing something, because this wonderful singer should have a show on the boards every year.

What do you think about her playing the role of Desiree in A Little Night Music?

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Posted: 6/28/06 at 3:08pm

She should have been cast as Lizzie in the Ruondabout's 110 in the Shade. At least her hair is the same color as Inga Swenson's

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Posted: 6/28/06 at 3:43pm

I think Desiree would be a good part for her:) I know I've heard they're reviving it with Glenn Close in the lead (you all probably knew that though) and that doesn't really make sense to me...

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Posted: 6/28/06 at 3:58pm

The reason Marin hasn't been doing much in NY lately is for a couple of reasons: (and this is from Ms. Mazzie herself)

1) She's moved to L.A. to pursue a film and TV career. This is less demanding/stressful work for her. The pressure of being an 'above the title' star is immense on Broadway. The producers are banking on your presence and 110% effort eight times per week.

2)There hasn't been much in NY that has interested her in the last few years. She would really like to do a straight play though.

It is a shame that she hasn't done more theatre lately. I see her as the epitome of a leading lady. Ragtime is the first show I obessesed over and the Marin/Brian/Audra trio of that show will always be immortal to me. I got to see Marin perform "Back to Before" with the Boston Pops the summer after the show opened and I was in absolute awe of her talent.

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Posted: 6/28/06 at 4:12pm

I wanted to add that I adore Marin Mazzie, plain and simple. She is a jewel of the theater world and am disappointed/ more sad to hear that she is focusing on film and TV. She shines on the stage and her concerts are brillant!
I had the opportunity to meet her after her most recent concert in NYC and she not only remembered me from the CD signing in November but insisted on us taking a picture. She was great! Either way, I honestly and trully wish her luck in whatever avenue she decides to follow.

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