#126
Posted: 7/16/07 at 11:24pm
I love the Ruthie Henshall idea!
There wouldn't be lights bright enough!
which actress do you think will play a great Rose ? — Page 6
#127
Posted: 7/16/07 at 11:31pm
CHRISTINE ANDREAS
And you think of all of the things you've seen, and you wish that you could live in between ,and you're back again only different than before...
After the Sky.
-Into the Woods (Jack)
#128
Posted: 7/16/07 at 11:32pm
YUCK!
NO! NO! NO! NO!
NO! NO! NO! NO!
#129
Posted: 7/16/07 at 11:33pm
She'd be absolutely phenomenal.
And you think of all of the things you've seen, and you wish that you could live in between ,and you're back again only different than before...
After the Sky.
-Into the Woods (Jack)
#130
Posted: 7/17/07 at 12:22am
Christine Andreas? F*ck no. I'm getting nauseous at the thought of seeing her as Margaret on Sunday. Back on topic, these are my top choices for Rose:
Lorna Luft, Vicki Clark, Beth Leavel, Christine Ebersole.
Lorna Luft, Vicki Clark, Beth Leavel, Christine Ebersole.
#131
Posted: 7/17/07 at 8:53am
boy is fame fleeting, 6 pages, and not one nomination of Idina Menzel.
Quick aside: Tyne Daly was so incredibly awesome when I saw her in D.C. just before moving to Broadway. Even today, that is the #1 performance of a musical I have ever seen.
On to the nominations game: I am most intrigued by Bebe Neuwirth. That controlled voice and tempo in speaking would make Everythings Coming Up Roses really explosive in contrast - if she can explode it out. Out of context, it's such a happy song. In Tyne's hands (and Midler's) it became scary - the expression of emotional dominance with the dread of what Rose is going to do to Louise with Rose's dream.
Quick aside: Tyne Daly was so incredibly awesome when I saw her in D.C. just before moving to Broadway. Even today, that is the #1 performance of a musical I have ever seen.
On to the nominations game: I am most intrigued by Bebe Neuwirth. That controlled voice and tempo in speaking would make Everythings Coming Up Roses really explosive in contrast - if she can explode it out. Out of context, it's such a happy song. In Tyne's hands (and Midler's) it became scary - the expression of emotional dominance with the dread of what Rose is going to do to Louise with Rose's dream.
#132
Posted: 7/17/07 at 11:40am
Cyndi Lauper would be a perfect choice for Mamma Rose for the big screen.
#133
Posted: 7/17/07 at 11:43am
Barbara COok
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
#134
Posted: 7/17/07 at 12:22pm
of course you realize that barbara cook will be 80 this fall...
#135
Posted: 7/17/07 at 1:57pm
now here's an interesting question: if barbara cook played mama rose, which 62 year old actress would you get to play gypsy?
#136
Posted: 7/17/07 at 1:59pm
^ Why do you have 2 accounts?
#137
Posted: 7/17/07 at 3:40pm
do i have two accounts?
... let me see...
eve, do we have two accounts?
what the f(*&) are you talking about, gertrude, and who's that guy with his head smashed on the floor?
i'm sure i don't know, eve... he looks like a brute! reminds me of the brewery!
oh, but he's kind of cute in a brutish way, don't you think?
Nope. I don't have two accounts.
I think...
... let me see...
eve, do we have two accounts?
what the f(*&) are you talking about, gertrude, and who's that guy with his head smashed on the floor?
i'm sure i don't know, eve... he looks like a brute! reminds me of the brewery!
oh, but he's kind of cute in a brutish way, don't you think?
Nope. I don't have two accounts.
I think...
#138
Posted: 7/17/07 at 4:39pm
Georgia Engel
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
#139
Posted: 7/17/07 at 7:41pm
That's too funny, Dollypop.
I was thinking Ann-Margret, or Annette Funicello.
I was thinking Ann-Margret, or Annette Funicello.
#140
Posted: 7/18/07 at 1:44am
I think Stephanie J. Block would be great in 15 years. Could Patti Cohenour do it? I love her, but I'm not sure if she's the right type for Rose.
#141
Posted: 7/18/07 at 4:41pm
in maybe about 25-30 years I think Sutton Foster would be a great momma rose. I think she has the voicce for it and it would be great when she is old enough!
#142
Posted: 8/2/07 at 4:52pm
Not really a Broadway diva, but seriously, Meryl Streep. If it's a one night only concert, a benefit, or anything, I am DYING to see what she would do with this role. From what I've heard, her voice isn't as big as the role requires, but that's why Joan Lader exists.
I love the idea of Tonya Pinkins.
I love the idea of Tonya Pinkins.
Some people paint, some people sew, I meddle.
#143
Posted: 8/10/07 at 12:14pm
BUMP...
And, this is an idea that should have happened:
Dorothy Loudon as Rose. She could nail that comedy in her sleep and anyone with any doubts toward the dramatic end of the acting needs only look at Ballroom.
And, this is an idea that should have happened:
Dorothy Loudon as Rose. She could nail that comedy in her sleep and anyone with any doubts toward the dramatic end of the acting needs only look at Ballroom.
Some people paint, some people sew, I meddle.
#144
Posted: 8/10/07 at 6:59pm
There is a Youtube of Andrea McArdle as Rose in a regional production. She has the voice for it but way too young.
#145
Posted: 8/10/07 at 7:53pm
Totally into Tonya Pinkins as Rose. I got chills just thinking about her singing "Rose's Turn."
I remember when Peters was doing it, I was taking one of Steve Nelson's (he's on the Broadway PBS miniseries documentary. He's brilliant when it comes to musicals) classes at NYU, and he said he thought no one was out there at the time who could play Mama Rose and do her justice. Someone mentioned Alix Korey and he then said something like, "Okay, no one except Alix Korey." I'd love to see her in the part. She'd rip it up.
I could also see Henshall being good.
I remember when Peters was doing it, I was taking one of Steve Nelson's (he's on the Broadway PBS miniseries documentary. He's brilliant when it comes to musicals) classes at NYU, and he said he thought no one was out there at the time who could play Mama Rose and do her justice. Someone mentioned Alix Korey and he then said something like, "Okay, no one except Alix Korey." I'd love to see her in the part. She'd rip it up.
I could also see Henshall being good.
#146
Posted: 8/10/07 at 9:05pm
I would rather see Mary Bond Davis as Rose than Tonya Pinkins (and I do love her).
#147
Posted: 2/22/08 at 8:07am
Saw this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ficWFBo4XCY
today and automatically came back to BWW to search for a thread like this to nominate Lea. I had only seen her in concert versions and never seen her move and "act" out a song in costume.
She would be phenom.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ficWFBo4XCY
today and automatically came back to BWW to search for a thread like this to nominate Lea. I had only seen her in concert versions and never seen her move and "act" out a song in costume.
She would be phenom.
#148
Posted: 2/22/08 at 8:11am
I have already seen my two faves: Bernie and La LuPone 
But...
Victoria Clark
Christine Ebersole
But...
Victoria Clark
Christine Ebersole
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"THERE'S A SPECIAL KIND OF PEOPLE KNOWN AS SHOW PEOPLE... WE'RE BORN EVERY NIGHT AT HALF HOUR CALL!"--- CURTAINS
#149
Posted: 2/22/08 at 9:37am
Mary Testa, definitely. She's got the pipes and she can act the Hell out of it.
I was lucky enough to play opposite her a million years ago and it would be a dream of mine to play her Herbie. But, of course, I have a better chance of winning the lottery...
I was lucky enough to play opposite her a million years ago and it would be a dream of mine to play her Herbie. But, of course, I have a better chance of winning the lottery...
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#150
Posted: 2/22/08 at 10:55am
Patty Duke...
She played it in Washington a few years back and she received very good reviews...
I even heard a rumor that she was to replace Ms. Peters but the production closed....
She played it in Washington a few years back and she received very good reviews...
I even heard a rumor that she was to replace Ms. Peters but the production closed....
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