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 Jean
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6/7/2003 | posted: 11/2/2006 at 5:51:57 AM ET
This was posted on All That Chat by "caesargus" early this morning, in a brief chat about a possible revival of pal joey:
"There was a reading recently with Bernadette Peters (Vera), Christian Hoff (joey) and Cyndi Lauper (Gladys). Melba was one of the three girls from Company revival- (actress playing Kathy, April or Marta) not sure which one though"
Does anyone have the nerve to ask her about this? (I wouldn't have!).
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 Rose
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| posted: 11/2/2006 at 7:34:06 AM ET
Thanks Jean. I would have asked if I had known last weekend.
"Oh no, you won't. No, not a chance. No arguements, shut up and dance." -You'll Never Get Away From Me
"And if it wasn't for me then where would you be Miss Gypsy Rose Lee?" -Rose's Turn
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Karen
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Hmm, that sounds intriguing. I wonder if it's true.
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Scottie
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bewitched, bothered, and bewildered
as Bernadette says....just keep moving on.....
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Karen
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The role and the songs are kind of a perfect fit for her. And we know she loves Richard Rodgers's music second only to one. Originally weren't they talking about Hugh Jackman as joey? But I suppose that's too much to ask for. If they could work that combination somehow, the two of them together would be so magical.
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Karen
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Do you think Bernadette is saying "Oh, darn. How was I supposed to know that flight attendant had a blog?"
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jmslsu01
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Good work, Scottie!
Interesting....veddy interesting...
Jenn
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jmslsu01
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AccuRadio has launched a Love Songs station in honor of Valentine's Day. With (most) every AccuRadio station comes a substation that plays an even more specific genre.
One of the genres for the Love Songs station is Broadway Love Songs. When I clicked on the Broadway Love Songs station, the first song that played was Bernadette's "I Got Lost in His Arms."
The next song played was "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered."
I'm taking that as a sign, y'all.
Jenn
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Karen
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That's a very good omen.
Or maybe the programmer has been reading this board! 
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Scottie
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That is an omen - they could easily have played My Funny Valentine which would have been the more obvious choice ... but to play Vera's song instead?
"Zip" would be an interesting Bernadette experience don't you think?
as Bernadette says....just keep moving on.....
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Karen
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Yeah, with "Zip" it all ties together perfectly doesn't it?
"Anyone who says clark is a jark" [special aside to Scottie] 
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Scottie
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Edinburgh, Scotland | posted: 2/11/2007 at 11:37:12 AM ET
aaw, thanks, Karen ... you're an absolute pet! 
I've just been reading the liner notes of a pal joey London Cast CD that I have (Shakespearean actress, Sian Phillips as Vera)and it states Vera has "all the best songs" in the show.
as Bernadette says....just keep moving on.....
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jmslsu01
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northern VA | posted: 2/11/2007 at 4:06:03 PM ET
I've never seen a production of pal joey. Is the movie similar to the show?
(Apparently, Netflix doesn't have it. Grrr.)
Jenn
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Karen
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I haven't seen it in years, but the Sinatra movie version is both inauthentic and bad. The plot and ending are completely changed around, joey is a singer instead of a dancer, and the soundtrack is filled with interpolations from other Rodgers & Hart shows. "The Lady is a Tramp," "My Funny Valentine" and "There's a Small Hotel" are great songs but they do not belong in pal joey. The movie is very 1950s Rat Pack in atmosphere and the show is so much of an earlier era (late 30s). It's probably worth watching if you're interested in Sinatra's career or the history of movie musicals, but it will not give anyone a clear idea of the show.
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jmslsu01
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northern VA | posted: 2/11/2007 at 6:43:33 PM ET
Good to know. It sounds like it was basically turned into a vehicle for Sinatra...? Thanks for that great response, Karen. The sites I found didn't go into that detail. They just discussed the plot, which didn't help me.
Jenn
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Karen
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Yes, "vehicle" is exactly the right word.
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