I happen to think there's a great deal to admire in the Fosse film, but I would not mind a filmed stage version. Applegate certainly had her detractors, but I thought she was sensational and she has an existing relationship headlining a Netflix project. Another Netflix personality, Jane Krakowski, participated in some of the workshops that led to the revival. Realistically speaking, neither may be a big enough name to headline a project like this, but I'd love to see either of them do it.
And as long as I'm putting degree of celebrity aside, Sutton Foster is worth mentioning. I hated almost everything about the New Group's production, but I mostly blame Leigh Silverman. I'd like to see Sutton have another crack at the role.
I also loved Denis O'Hare as Oscar, but, if we're thinking celebrities, I could think of a number of "names" who'd be great, including occasional Applegate collaborator Will Ferrell, Jim Parsons, Matthew Broderick, and Jason Alexander.
And because this is my fantasy, even though she's no longer the ideal age for it and her hip replacements would probably prevent her from actually being able to dance it, I want Bebe as Nickie! |
