#101
Posted: 7/16/07 at 6:52pm
Rockabye. Don't worry about KJ. He's an ass. Look at my signature to see what he said to me last night. I bet he gets punched in the face a lot!
which actress do you think will play a great Rose ? — Page 5
#102
Posted: 7/16/07 at 7:03pm
This is totally a joke but:
WHITNEY HOUSTON
and Fantasia could play Loise
They would rewrite the show so at the end Whitney will sing to Loise "I Will Always Love You"
WHITNEY HOUSTON
and Fantasia could play Loise
They would rewrite the show so at the end Whitney will sing to Loise "I Will Always Love You"
#103
Posted: 7/16/07 at 9:06pm
Rockabye, can I hold him for you while I sing my Sparman version of "Surabaya Johnny" and you punch him? Ljay can contribute as well 
Somethingwicked, I think I came in my pants a little after imagining a staging with Pinkins as Rose, Anika as Louise and Nikki M. James as June (talk about inspired casting!).
And while I'm all for thinking outside the box, there is a difference between plain miscasting and original casting. Kristin Chenoweth as Rose is an idea that I'm sure even Chenoweth would be against.
Somethingwicked, I think I came in my pants a little after imagining a staging with Pinkins as Rose, Anika as Louise and Nikki M. James as June (talk about inspired casting!).
And while I'm all for thinking outside the box, there is a difference between plain miscasting and original casting. Kristin Chenoweth as Rose is an idea that I'm sure even Chenoweth would be against.
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
#104
Posted: 7/16/07 at 9:11pm
I love Beth Leavel, but is she a good enough dramatic actress to pull it off? I know she's a brilliant comedienne.
#105
Posted: 7/16/07 at 9:15pm
Rockabye, can I hold him for you while I sing my Sparman version of "Surabaya Johnny" and you punch him? Ljay can contribute as well.
Oh, Ray and Rockabye, I just had a vision of a scene from the Marx Brothers' film, 'Duck Soup'.
Oh, Ray and Rockabye, I just had a vision of a scene from the Marx Brothers' film, 'Duck Soup'.
'Try not to have a good time...this is supposed to be educational.' - Lucy Van Pelt
#106
Posted: 7/16/07 at 9:21pm
Vera Goulet
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
#107
Posted: 7/16/07 at 9:44pm
In another thread someone mentioned Ruthie Henshall for Mama Rose, and I completely agree that in a few years she'd be fantastic! Someone also mentioned Bebe Neuwirth... that'd be amazing!
Oh and Bea Arthur anyone?
Oh and Bea Arthur anyone?
#108
Posted: 7/16/07 at 10:01pm
Ljay and Ray, thank you for the support. I am actually more upset that he was condescending, then that he disagreed with me. But you guys are very sweet.
And Hep, I got the same visual! :)
And Hep, I got the same visual! :)
"I wouldn't let Esparza's Bobby take my kids to the zoo...I'd be afraid he'd steal their ice cream and laugh."- YankeeFan
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"People who like Sondheim enjoy cruelty."-LuvtheEmcee
#109
Posted: 7/16/07 at 10:04pm
Bebe Neuwirth has nowhere near the vocal capacity to do justice to the score of GYPSY.
But Henshall would be an inspired choice in 10 years.
But Henshall would be an inspired choice in 10 years.
#110
Posted: 7/16/07 at 10:08pm
Bebe Neuwirth has nowhere near the vocal capacity to do justice to the score of GYPSY.
To be fair, neither did Daly and some people consider her the best Rose they've seen. I think Neuwirth would be such an evil Rose, I would love to see her tackle the role.
To be fair, neither did Daly and some people consider her the best Rose they've seen. I think Neuwirth would be such an evil Rose, I would love to see her tackle the role.
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
#111
Posted: 7/16/07 at 10:13pm
Updated On: 7/16/07 at 10:13 PM
#112
Posted: 7/16/07 at 10:13pm
#113
Posted: 7/16/07 at 10:13pm
Put me in the Henshall camp.
"I wouldn't let Esparza's Bobby take my kids to the zoo...I'd be afraid he'd steal their ice cream and laugh."- YankeeFan
"People who like Sondheim enjoy cruelty."-LuvtheEmcee
"People who like Sondheim enjoy cruelty."-LuvtheEmcee
#114
Posted: 7/16/07 at 10:17pm
Americanboy, would you mind editing those out? We don't want the thread to get deleted.
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
#115
Posted: 7/16/07 at 10:21pm
The second doesn't need to be edited.
#116
Posted: 7/16/07 at 10:23pm
You're right 
But I still think that Neuwirth still has a stronger voice.
But I still think that Neuwirth still has a stronger voice.
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
#117
Posted: 7/16/07 at 10:24pm
You're out of your mind if you think Tyne is a better singer than Bebe.
Tyne has no vibrato..and doesn't have the best pitch. Bebe has a more trained sound.
Tyne has no vibrato..and doesn't have the best pitch. Bebe has a more trained sound.
#118
Posted: 7/16/07 at 10:25pm
Are you kidding?
Bebe Neuwirth voice is extremely lacking. In no way as good as Daly's. No.
Bebe Neuwirth voice is extremely lacking. In no way as good as Daly's. No.
#119
Posted: 7/16/07 at 10:28pm
You're making me laugh. Daly was never considered a great singer. She is more of a speak singer. Bebe has had a ton of musical roles. Tyne is primarily an actress who managed to speak/sing through Mama Rose.
#120
Posted: 7/16/07 at 10:49pm
"As I said before Tonya Pinkins as Rose and Anika as Gypsy would be tour de force!"
Ooo as much as Donna would be my first choice, that combination sounds delicious.
Ooo as much as Donna would be my first choice, that combination sounds delicious.
"This ocean runs more dark and deep than you may think you know...I'll be the fear of the fire at sea."
-Marie Christine
#121
Posted: 7/16/07 at 10:52pm
As wonderful as it would be.. I don't think Arthur Laurents would allow color blind casting.
Just a hunch I have.
Just a hunch I have.
#122
Posted: 7/16/07 at 11:11pm
Neuwirth would be much better vocally than Daly was... Bebe would also give a wholly unique interpretation as rayandallthatjazz86 pointed out! I'd be there in a second to see it!
and I also doubt Mr. Laurents would allow for color blind casting...
and I also doubt Mr. Laurents would allow for color blind casting...
#123
Posted: 7/16/07 at 11:13pm
Well, I think that Neuwirth's voice is completely "blah". Sorry.. my opinion.
#124
Posted: 7/16/07 at 11:15pm
I didn't intend to bash your opinion, simply wanted to justify mine. sorry.
#125
Posted: 7/16/07 at 11:18pm
You didn't. I respect your opinion.
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