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 LaCageAuxBoy
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New York, NY | posted: 6/6/2004 at 1:25:57 PM ET
The recent Broadway production of GYPSY starring Bernadette Peters was originally slated to play London's West End and then transfer to New York for a Broadway run. However, plans were changed, and Ms. Peters was to play Rose on Broadway and then transfer to London. Well, she did it in New York... why aren't plans set for her to transfer to the West End? I think that early 2005 should see Bernadette Peters in GYPSY in London's West End. The show has not played London since Angela Lansbury's revival in the early 1970's. Ms. Peters was never better on stage than in the final months of GYPSY and I think a new production starring Ms. Peters in London would be a huge success. Then you can start thinking about a US National Tour, return engagement.
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 cuteoperaboi
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Ohio | posted: 6/6/2004 at 1:31:56 PM ET
Very interesting! I've never been to London-but would totally be up for it to see her!!!!
"Take off your jacket!"--Joan Rivers to Bernadette
"TAKE OFF YOUR DRESS!!"--Bernadette's reply.
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 moljul
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| posted: 6/6/2004 at 2:54:54 PM ET
Actually when they changed to opening on Broadway, I don't think it was announced they would then take it to London.
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 Jenny_loves_
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London | posted: 6/6/2004 at 3:02:01 PM ET
Please everyone keep their fingers crossed that this will happen because I've NEVER seen Bernadette in the flesh and I'm not likely to in the near future if she doesn't make it across the pond. Come on - its only fair that she starts "spreadin' it around...you either have it, or you've had it!" I think we can all agree shes certainly got "it"
they say bernadette's wonderful..........and she is
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 Christine-NYC
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Fav. BP Song: With So Little to be Sure Of
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| posted: 6/6/2004 at 3:54:26 PM ET
I think Gypsy must have been an amazing experience for Bernadette, but I would love to see her do some New stuff...particularly on Broadway. Her last two shows were revivals (great as they were); she needs to create a new character.
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 Sister Rose
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I LOVE LONDON! I would definitely make a trip to see Bernadette in Gypsy there. I'm going anyway for Thanksgiving.
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moljul
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| posted: 6/9/2004 at 4:27:14 PM ET
I have been thinking a bit about this possibility - taking the show to London. It seems like it would be a very good idea, financially. I think the London audiences would be very thrilled and accepting of this production. It hasn't played there as much and I'm going to guess it not as highly scrutinized as it is in the US. It seems Bernadette has a lot of fans there that have seen her on her few London appearances. If they made it a limited engagement I bet they would do great business. It seems like it would be cheaper to do than a multi-city US tour - though that is just a guess on my part. Even if they do a US tour, I can't imagine Bernadette would do that much of it and I'm not sure it would make a lot of money without her. Seems like they could go to London for a few months and make a lot of money which would help in making back the initial investment. Anyway, just my thoughts.
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 Skibabi1
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Texas | posted: 6/9/2004 at 4:36:24 PM ET
I think a show in London would be great for the show, Yes. But I personally would rather see it go on tourin the US, only because I have sooooo many aquaintances that want to see it for the first time or again. I would love to see it again, and if it goes to London instead of a tour, then that minimizes my chances there. I think it'd be cool if they did the tour and included Europe in it, specifically London.
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moljul
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| posted: 6/9/2004 at 4:49:26 PM ET
I just don't think something that long and involved is a possibility. At least not with Bernadette in the role of Rose. I mean when was the last time Bernadette toured with a show - 1962? 
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Annnie Get Your Rose
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Well, we all know it is all on her shoulders pretty much if she wants to do the touring. I mean Angela Langsbury toured with the show and she won the Tony.(DO NOT TAKE THAT THE WRONG WAY. WE ALL KNOW BP SHOULD'VE WON) Well i would really love to see it come to Chicago if it would tour.
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Skibabi1
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Texas | posted: 6/9/2004 at 8:30:31 PM ET
Yeah it pretty much is on her shoulders. And I agree that if she's not in it, Whether it be a tour or a london show, it probably won't do as well. I would just love to see it again, especially if it comes anywhere near texas
"You either got it or you ain't. And boys, I got it!"
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Anonymous
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i would be really interested to see her work in a straight play on broadway--original or revival. i know there was some talk about her and glass menagerie which would be fab. not that i dont LOVE her singing voice, i just think it would be something new and different for her
alana
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Skibabi1
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I could see her in the glass menagerie - however it's not at all a favorite of mine...But i guess that comes with the territory of actually being in it (i was in it in HS). I think it'd be awesome if she would do a straight role, or even character in a play.
"You either got it or you ain't. And boys, I got it!"
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