I've read in this weekend's Parade mag that she has talked to producers and she's thinking about making a return sometime next year. I know her tour probably finishes some time next summer.
What do you think as to what kinds of musicals she's in talks about doing?
You either got it or you ain't, and boys I got it!
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
I would actually love to see a revival of COMPANY...with Bernadette Peters.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
That bad Company revival several years ago probably put a stop to that. Bernadette as Joanne I assume? It's a nice thought, but I don't think Bernie would take that role.
I think she would. She'd get to do another Sondheim.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
I actually was expecting her to be Lovett instead of LuPone. Peters should be in Follies or Company, but who knows if she would take either. I would love to see her in First Wives Club.
I would have been ecstatic if they had cast Bernadette as Mrs. Lovett. It would have meant I could cross off one category on my Tony Awards list because she'd be so genius they'd just hand her the trophy.
I loves me some Bernadette.
BSoBW2: I punched Sondheim in the face after I saw Wicked and said, "Why couldn't you write like that!?"
Although Sondheim has said that Bernadette does the best rendition of "Send in the Clowns" (and I agree) there is no reason for her to play Desiree. It was written for Glynis who couldn't hold the notes and the character sings 1 and a half songs (Clowns & Glamorous Life). With a voice like hers, why should she do it? Although it might be a good acting challenge and of course she would be brilliant in it.
And her as Mrs. Lovitt..would be a DREAM and I've actually talked to her about it.
she would be great in just about anything. she is amazingly funny and great. i can't wait till she comes!
Kristin Chenoweth could barely control a Great Dane she trotted onto the stage. "Great, they gave me a dog that weighs five times what I do", she quipped. For the record, she weighs 93 pounds, and has a Maltese.
I heard that she was coming back as Annie in another revival of Annie...
"Do you know what pledge time is, Andrew"? said the PBS Executive.
"Yes", Lloyd Webber replied. "My 50th birthday special must be one program that gets done a lot."
"No", mused the man from PBS heedlessy. "Not so much. Our Stephen Sondheim Carnegie Hall concert. That's a big one."
Spoons, forks and knives seemed suddenly to suspend their motion in horror, all around the table.