Patty & Emily talk about shows we saw this week, including a Sondheim concert at 92Y and Constellations, casting announcements, including convicted child molester James Barbour, the possibility of NBC doing The Wiz, and why we don’t hate Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Patty & Emily
Comedy and Opinions from Two Broadway Fans!
Hey Patty and Emily,
First off, I just have to say I love your show. It’s one of the highlights of my week listening to “Listen with Patty and Emily” on my iPod to and from work.
I loved your idea of the Jumanji musical and your casting desicions! I think it’s brilliant beyond brilliant. So what do you think of this dream cast for The Help?
The Help
Based on the book of the same title by Kathryn Stockett.
Aibileen Clark – Audra McDonald
Eugenia “Skeeter” Phelan – Jessie Mueller
Minny Jackson – Da’Vine Joy Randolph
Celia Foote – Laura Osnes
Hilly Holbrook – Laura Benanti
Charlotte Phelan – Allison Janney (reprising her role from the film)
Elizabeth Leefolt – Lauren Worsham
Stuart Whitworth – Ben Platt
Elaine Stein – Kate Baldwin
Johnny Foote – Jeremy Jordan (to reunite him with Osnes from their Bonnie and Clyde days)
Constantine Bates – Leslie Uggams
Mae Mobley Leefolt – Emily Rosenfeld
It’s a work in progress, but what do you think? Also:
What show are most excited to see in the spring portion of the 2014-2015 season?
For Patty, which Mother from Ragtime is your favorite? Christiane Noll or Marin Mazzie?
For Emily, if you could pick any pair of actresses to be Daisy and Violet Hilton in another revival of Side Show, who would those actresses be?
Thank you ladies for your amazing channel!
Jimmy aka operajimbo91