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Post by adamkinsey on Aug 13, 2024 19:20:12 GMT
I have seen Maria Friedman twice in concert/cabaret. Both times I left at the interval. Also I didn't like her in the Sondheim gala as Mrs Lovett. On the other hand, her direction in Merrily we roll along (London) was amazing. Maybe she could direct? Agreed. I rate her as a director but as a performer she always leaves me cold. |
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Post by oxfordsimon on Aug 13, 2024 19:28:32 GMT
She was outstanding in Lady in the Dark at the National in 97
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Post by marob on Aug 13, 2024 19:37:11 GMT
I’ve only seen her at the Rodgers and Hammerstein concert last year but thought she was one of the weaker performers.
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Post by Talisman on Aug 13, 2024 20:22:58 GMT
Saw her in first London production of Passion. Although she was very impressive, I couldn't make the piece work for me despite seeing it twice. Also the excellent in Sunday in Park Me too Talisman. I am a huge Sondheim fan, but Passion is the exception. Three different productions and I cannot find my way into it - I just dislike the characters so much. MF is usually fantastic though. Pleased to hear it. I tried hard and thought it was just me. |
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Post by alece10 on Aug 13, 2024 20:35:26 GMT
Another one for not liking Passion, and I love everything Sondheim did but just couldn't take to Passion.
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Post by anthony40 on Aug 13, 2024 20:52:00 GMT
I like Passion as a sow and have the DVD and both the London and Broadway cast recordings.
I saw the West End production but didn't like Maria Friedman in it. To me, on the cast recording she sounds more desperate that Donna Murphy- just an opinion
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Post by danb on Aug 13, 2024 20:54:06 GMT
This was the season we saw absolutely everything in town, but could never muster any enthusiasm for ‘Passion’.(but agree that ‘Lady in the Dark’ was impressive.)
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Post by mrbarnaby on Aug 13, 2024 21:35:49 GMT
Someone I have never seen perform on stage, she has been on stage in years - but could well imaging being a wonderful Madame Armfeldt and that is Maria Friedman. The old woman in the wheelchair Armfeldt?! 🤣 |
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Post by SilverFox on Aug 14, 2024 7:40:43 GMT
.... it is a bit of a pig isn't it! ROFL  |
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Post by anthony40 on Aug 14, 2024 7:46:53 GMT
Someone I have never seen perform on stage, she has been on stage in years - but could well imaging being a wonderful Madame Armfeldt and that is Maria Friedman. The old woman in the wheelchair Armfeldt?! 🤣 You know I just to hate that song she sings, Liaisons, as I thought it slowed the pace of the show down but, over time, the more I listen to it and understand it, the more I like it. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 14, 2024 7:57:31 GMT
Dame Josephine Barstow played her in the ON production in Leeds a couple of years ago and Liaisons was possibly the highlight. I enjoyed the rest although it didn’t blow me away. It was spoilt by the staging and the endless appearance of the Quintet who were inserted into the action at every opportunity, even when they weren’t required to sing. Even Send In The Clowns didn’t escape them peering at Desirée from behind bits of set. Very distracting, very odd.
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Post by theoracle on Aug 14, 2024 10:58:49 GMT
I believe Alex Young was Desiree whilst at RAM and I recall her saying she’d love to play it in a professional production.
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Post by Being Alive on Aug 14, 2024 11:14:46 GMT
I believe Alex Young was Desiree whilst at RAM and I recall her saying she’d love to play it in a professional production. Would be nice but (in case Jo Riding isn't free) shed be a HILARIOUS Charlotte. |
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Post by Jon on Aug 14, 2024 11:18:44 GMT
Diana Rigg would have been a great Madame Armfeldt too. She was about the best thing in the movie version Michelle Dockery as a possible Desiree? Regents Park would be a great setting for. Or if they can get big names, the ENO or Palladium summer shows. I suspect ALNM is not commercial enough for the Palladium and not exactly fun. |
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Post by shownut on Aug 14, 2024 11:28:23 GMT
Diana Rigg would have been a great Madame Armfeldt too. She was about the best thing in the movie version Michelle Dockery as a possible Desiree? Regents Park would be a great setting for. Or if they can get big names, the ENO or Palladium summer shows. I suspect ALNM is not commercial enough for the Palladium and not exactly fun. This would be an excellent choice for Regent's Park. |
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Post by Being Alive on Aug 14, 2024 11:37:07 GMT
I'd argue it is commercial enough for the Palladium provided it's got a star (but it would need a proper star, like A List)
Perfect for Regents Park though as we've all said.
Top of act 2 - 'the sun won't set' as the sun is setting? Gorgeous
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Post by Jon on Aug 14, 2024 11:56:45 GMT
I'd argue it is commercial enough for the Palladium provided it's got a star (but it would need a proper star, like A List) Perfect for Regents Park though as we've all said. Top of act 2 - 'the sun won't set' as the sun is setting? Gorgeous I think the Palladium summer musical tends to lean towards familiar titles and maybe too big for ALMN. |
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Post by theatrefan62 on Aug 14, 2024 12:01:57 GMT
I'd argue it is commercial enough for the Palladium provided it's got a star (but it would need a proper star, like A List) Perfect for Regents Park though as we've all said. Top of act 2 - 'the sun won't set' as the sun is setting? Gorgeous Agreed, it definitely requires a name, but its possible. A big enough name could sell any show. |
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Post by Being Alive on Aug 14, 2024 12:05:49 GMT
This is where I once again start my 'Cate Blanchett for Desiree' campaign I guess 😂
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Post by mattnyc on Aug 14, 2024 14:09:30 GMT
Imagine if they could get Cate and then coax Judi to do Armfeldt. A “Notes on a Scandal” reunion would be the most amazing pairing ever.
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Post by sf on Aug 14, 2024 15:16:41 GMT
Who would we like for Desiree? Tamsin Greig. |
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Post by alece10 on Aug 14, 2024 15:19:48 GMT
Patricia Hodge would make a good Mme Armfeldt after seeing her recently in Pippin.
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Post by SilverFox on Aug 14, 2024 15:38:12 GMT
Patricia Hodge would make a good Mme Armfeldt after seeing her recently in Pippin. She made a rather good Countess in the NT production.
"May tomorrow find us thigh to thigh, pushing the garden roller in tandem"
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Post by Someone in a tree on Aug 14, 2024 16:15:05 GMT
Any idea on who the creatives are ? Im guessing the current production with kathleen turner isnt transferring.
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Post by Being Alive on Aug 14, 2024 16:27:39 GMT
Who would we like for Desiree? Tamsin Greig. Sold. |
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