Posted by Jordan Catalano 2012-10-02 19:37:11
Liv Ullmann To Direct Own Translation Of DOLLS HOUSE On Broadway?
Posted by Dollypop 2012-10-02 19:54:12
Sweet God in Heaven, no!
Liv Ullmann To Direct Own Translation Of DOLLS HOUSE On Broadway?
Posted by bobs3 2012-10-02 22:32:35
Having seen Janet McTeer play Nora magnificently in 1996? 1997? I cannot imagine any other actress in this role.
Liv Ullmann To Direct Own Translation Of DOLLS HOUSE On Broadway?
Posted by ACL2006 2012-10-02 23:07:46
no thanks.
Liv Ullmann To Direct Own Translation Of DOLLS HOUSE On Broadway?
Posted by AC126748 2012-10-03 10:57:11
Having seen Janet McTeer play Nora magnificently in 1996? 1997? I cannot imagine any other actress in this role.
Okay then, don't go. Others who didn't see McTeer play Nora, or who are interested in seeing more than one interpretation of a role, will.
Liv Ullmann To Direct Own Translation Of DOLLS HOUSE On Broadway?
Posted by dreaming 2012-10-03 11:50:30
Cate Blanchett might be incredible in this role-and it would be her Broadway debut (no idea if she's interested and/or available, but I think she'd be great). I'd definitely see it. I did not see McTeer play the role so I have no basis for comparison. And Ullman's translation might bring something new to the table.
Nice to see some open minds here.
Liv Ullmann To Direct Own Translation Of DOLLS HOUSE On Broadway?
Posted by henrikegerman 2012-10-03 13:06:07
I saw McTeer as Nora and Jan Maxwell equally brillaint as Christine in 1997 as well. Beautiful production, but so what? I'm looking forward to this immensely especially because Ullmann's Streetcar was so memorable.
Liv, for your consideration:
Chloe Sevigny as Nora, Alexander Skarsgard as Torvald, Jenny Bacon as Christine
Liv Ullmann To Direct Own Translation Of DOLLS HOUSE On Broadway?
Posted by bobs3 2012-10-03 13:15:40
Alexander Skarsgard as Torvald? Never would have thought of him but it could work.
Liv Ullmann To Direct Own Translation Of DOLLS HOUSE On Broadway?
Posted by darquegk 2012-10-03 13:34:25
The new Doll's House translation better be a good one. I acknowledge the play's influential and important reputation, but if it's not done completely well, it can feel melodramatic and soap-opera-ish, almost campy even.
Liv Ullmann To Direct Own Translation Of DOLLS HOUSE On Broadway?
Posted by dreaming 2012-10-03 13:36:30
I'm not too concerned about that, darquegk. The material is safe in Liv Ullman's hands I think. She's a brilliant interpreter of his work so I'm sure it will be very good.
Liv Ullmann To Direct Own Translation Of DOLLS HOUSE On Broadway?
Posted by EricMontreal22 2012-10-03 14:32:55
I was just going to post--why was everyone so against this in the initial posts? What am I missing? It struck me as intriguing...
Liv Ullmann To Direct Own Translation Of DOLLS HOUSE On Broadway?
Posted by Playbilly 2012-10-03 14:52:34
I don't get the hostility. Could be a great peoduction.
Liv Ullmann To Direct Own Translation Of DOLLS HOUSE On Broadway?
Posted by henrikegerman 2012-10-03 15:39:13
It does seem strange. It makes no sense that one of the world's most beloved plays shouldn't be revived every 16 years on Broadway. And it makes no sense that it shouldn't be helmed by one of the most intelligent and creative people working in the theater who also happens to be one of the world's greatest actresses? Maybe it's just that people like to k'vetch.
Liv Ullmann To Direct Own Translation Of DOLLS HOUSE On Broadway?
Posted by Jordan Catalano 2012-10-03 16:35:42
Well Ullmann and Blanchett have a relationship when it comes to theater so the idea of her doing this isn't out of the box at all and would certainly be what would be needed to get an audience for another revival of the show.
Liv Ullmann To Direct Own Translation Of DOLLS HOUSE On Broadway?
Posted by dreaming 2012-10-03 16:51:13
Jordan-That was why I mentioned Blanchett. I would hardly be shocked if she starred in the production. And I think she'd be amazing. (About time she made her proper Broadway debut!)
Liv Ullmann To Direct Own Translation Of DOLLS HOUSE On Broadway?
Posted by EricMontreal22 2012-10-03 16:56:09
It would depend on the length of the run, right? Wasn't that an issue about why Cate's Streetcar didn't transfer--?
Liv Ullmann To Direct Own Translation Of DOLLS HOUSE On Broadway?
Posted by Jordan Catalano 2012-10-03 16:57:16
It had to do with prior commitments in her schedule so clearing all up front would obviously allow her to do it.
Liv Ullmann To Direct Own Translation Of DOLLS HOUSE On Broadway?
Posted by Playbilly 2012-10-03 17:14:16
Hard to expect this to be an open run. It is A DOLL HOUSE after all. Maybe Cate or another big name could a limited.(neurotic pet peeve -- the translation I admire doesn't use "'s". Please indulge me.)
Liv Ullmann To Direct Own Translation Of DOLLS HOUSE On Broadway?
Posted by EricMontreal22 2012-10-03 19:26:26
I'm used to knowing it as A Doll House as well. Yeah, I guess a limited engagement would be the only real option. I know Cate also is heavily involved with being an artistic director of the Sydney Theatre Company and has stated she doesn't like to uproot her family, but surely they can do without her for 6 weeks...
Liv Ullmann To Direct Own Translation Of DOLLS HOUSE On Broadway?
Posted by Jordan Catalano 2012-10-03 19:40:11
Shes been gone from Sydney for longer than a few months before with shows so doing a very limited run on broadway instead of a tour doesn't seem out of the question.
Liv Ullmann To Direct Own Translation Of DOLLS HOUSE On Broadway?
Posted by ray-andallthatjazz86 2012-10-04 10:58:44
What's wrong with Ullman directing this?
I'd be interested to see what she can bring to the table. Wouldn't mind seeing Jessica Chastain as Nora, though of course Cate Blanchett seems like a natural choice.
Liv Ullmann To Direct Own Translation Of DOLLS HOUSE On Broadway?
Posted by goldenboy 2012-10-04 17:54:11
Is it a musical because I never miss a Liv Ullman musical.
I remember Liv (Mama)
Liv Ullmann To Direct Own Translation Of DOLLS HOUSE On Broadway?
Posted by EricMontreal22 2012-10-04 18:56:40
YES! finally a the long waited prequel musical to A Doll's Life.
Liv Ullmann To Direct Own Translation Of DOLLS HOUSE On Broadway?
Posted by sinister teashop 2012-10-04 19:53:49
Blanchett's performance as Hedda was not good. Neither was the production. Missed her in Vanya and Streetcar. I suspect she was better in those. The McTeer production was very good but very much about performances... good performances since the characters came alive but the shape of the play receded into the background so much it almost got lost. The best production I've seen was Ingmar Bergman's at BAM. No star performing Nora (at least not for American audiences) and the play took center stage in all its complexity and power.
