[missannes]

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/A_LITTLE_NIGHT_MUSIC_Revival_Will_Play_A_Jujamcyn_Theatre_20090611

Mentioned this on the "what would you like to see revived?" thread.

I've seen posts on other forums calling the London cast poorly picked.

I, personally, LIKED that cast. There were a couple of bad choices (Jessie Buckley is too green for Anne, and the guy who played Carl-Magnus did NOT look the part) but Alexander Hanson and Hannah Waddingham were wonderful. Hanson, I know, is interested in the NY production, but I don't know whether he auditioned. It would make sense, though. He certainly looks the part, heh.

I doubt however, that all of them will make it across the pond.

Anyone have casting druthers?

[Joshua]

They better film it.
And Christine Ebersole should come back as Desiree.

[dolbinau]

The rumors of the cast have been very hyped.

Some claim Kate Winslet auditioned for Diseree, and also Victoria Clark.

Also, Lansbury apparently was approached for Madame.

Henrick has already been cast as an unkown, apparently.

[kozafluitmusique]

Can't wait to see what happens!

[SmallTownIngenue]

Oooh I would love to see Victoria Clark on Broadway again.

[kozafluitmusique]

[LeocadiaBegbick]

[dolbinau]

Are you aware of Trevor Nunn's production? Everyone is meant to be younger .

Whether or not this is appropriate is another question, but I'm just saying they are going after young .

[missannes]

Nunn took his ages from the (wonderful) Bergman film that ALNM was based off of, Smiles of a Summer Night.

If done by the right actress (one with a certain sense of maturity, IMO) then I personally see no problem with it.

Winslet would be great.[/quote]

[dolbinau]

According to more posters at BW, It's an "oscar winning actress with some MT background", doesn't seem like Winslet, unfortunately.

[missannes]

A unknown has been cast as Henrik... Hunter Herdlicka...it looks like he JUST graduated from Carnegie-Mellon. Class of 2009. I looked up a picture, and he's not quite what I envisioned, but I'll give him a chance. I'm picky about Henrik though, he's a personal favorite. Ehh.

[missannes]

"According to a poster on ATC, Michael Cerveris has booked "a major role" in this production. Though he's ideally suited for Carl-Magnus, the age restrictions in place would make him only eligible for Frederick. "

From BW.

Also, it sounds like Ramona Mallory is a definite for Anne! Isn't that something, WOW.

Lansbury confirmed for Madame.

A lot of speculation on BW about Diseree.

I'm so, so excited.

(I finished reading that thread and this is the jist, sorry for the double post.)

[ilovebway]

I am so excited about this. I actually think I'd prefer to see some unknowns in roles like Henrik, Fredkrika, etc.

However, the possibility of one show with both Victoria Clark AND Angela Lansubry? That is way too amazing.

Any news on who's up for Petra? I think I wouls have loved to see someone like Kendra Kassebaum but I know she's unavailable. Maybe another unknown?

[missannes]

On BW, Benanti was a popular suggestion for Charlotte. But it seemed like an awful lot of speculation.

Leigh Ann Larkin for Petra? I don't know...

Clark is probably too old for Nunn's vision, IMO. Too bad, but it sounded like Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet were being discussed.

[ilovebway]

I really don't want Benanti in this. I love her, but I just don't see her in any of the roles at this point.

[Disney-Bway27]

I liked Benanti in Gypsy and that's it. I'm not crazy about her in anything else really. Her "Home" (from Phantom, on the Maury Yeston Songbook) is good, I guess.

But this is exciting! Victoria Clark AND Angela Lansbury!

[Disney-Bway27]

Sorry, sorry, sorry double post but

I'm imagining Victoria Clark singing "Send in the Clowns" and...well it's a beautiful, beautiful thing. I absolutely adore her in Titanic, H2$, and Piazza, so this will be one hell of a production.

[dolbinau]

Does Clark have a big role in Titanic? I only know the show from a cast recording and (though I haven't tried hard) I can't even hear her.

Also, everyone keep in mind nothign RE: cast is confirmed, in f act some people claim it is an 'oscar-winning actress' not clark now.

[Disney-Bway27]

[ilovebway]

How reliable is the Lansbury as Madame Armfeldt "confirmation"?

[RainbowJude]

So word is that it will definitely be Bernadette Peters and Angela Lansbury in Trevor Nunn's revival of A Little Night Music on Broadway.

Later days
David

[Brock07]

[Brock07]

PS I googled that rumor to see if anything poped up and I found this news article for the revival announcment and started reading the comments. Someone suggested Cheno for Desiree and lots of people responded favorably. A part of me died inside.

[dolbinau]

Someone claims here that B.Peters won't be in it:

http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=1750907

[Salome]

[SomeoneLikeYou]

Finally Angela Lansbury as Mme Armfeldt! I can't picture anyone else in that role.

Bernadette for Desiree though seems totally wrong...though I could easily see her as Countess Charlotte.

[dolbinau]

The consensus on BW.com and ATC is Bernadette won't be in it, I'm not sure where it came from.

[Brock07]

that makes me sad.

Where is the word saying that she either will or won't be in it coming from? I havn't seen or heard any casting announcments period.

[SomeoneLikeYou]

As long as Lansbury gets to play Mme Armfeldt in this, I'll be happy.

However, I'm probably the only person who thinks Desiree should be played by Barbara Walsh...I think she looks perfect for the role, and I heard great things about her performance as Desiree in regional Little Night Music.

[Dvarg]

[SomeoneLikeYou]

Angela has expressed interest in playing the character, however.

[dolbinau]

People thought Lansbury was definitely going to be in this. Looking at recent posts now people are throwing around Stritch.

LOL. (I think they MUST be joking)

I think we should just wait for the cast list.

[Brock07]

If rehearsals are still to start in October that should be coming soon shouldn't it? If it were really big names they'd probably announce it as early as possible.

[ilovebway]

Apparently they were supposed to announce the cast this past week, but had they still had a problem with the casting of one of the principals, so it will take a bit longer.

[RainbowJude]

The New York Post is reporting that we will see Catherine Zeta-Jones as Desiree along with Angela Lansbury as Madame Armfeldt.

Here's the full article.

Later days
David

[SomeoneLikeYou]

Zeta-Jones is too young for Desiree...thank God Lansbury is still attached to this, or else I might not be willing to see it.

[Please,Hello]

Now we know Ceveris can't be in it. He's in the Vibrator play or something.

[RainbowJude]

[Please,Hello]

He's in the vibrator play so he can't do 2 at once. ON BROADWAY

[RainbowJude]

Gossipmonger Michael Riedel asked readers to e-mail him their suggestions for a leading man to play Frederik Egerman. These are what people came up with:

[SomeoneLikeYou]

Raul Ezparza is too young...but Jeremy Irons seems like a good choice...and I actually like the idea of Paulo Szot doing the role, although his voice might be a bit too operatic.

[RainbowJude]

So the complete cast of principle players has been announced:

[dolbinau]

If this were filmed..I would die. Looks like it's shaping to be an amazing revival.