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Bfd

(1,406 posts)
Fri Nov 2, 2018, 07:53 AM Nov 2018

Bette Midler in Talks to Star as Bella Abzug in Gloria Steinem Biopic

BTW, Broadway fans out there:

Bette Midler in Talks to Star as Bella Abzug in Gloria Steinem Biopic

Bette Midler is in talks to play politician Bella Abzug in the Gloria Steinem biopic, "The Glorias: A Life on the Road," according to Variety. Midler will star opposite Julianne Moore in the film. Alicia Vikander is in talks to play Steinem in her 20s and 30s.
The film is being directed by Julie Taymor for June Pictures with Sarah Ruhl adapting the screenplay from Steinhem's memoir.


https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.broadwayworld.com/amp/c.php%3furl=Bette-Midler-in-Talks-to-Star-as-Bella-Abzug-in-Gloria-Steinem-Biopic-20181101

This is a necessary piece of history to tell.

I may just have to visit Broadway to see this in person.



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Bette Midler in Talks to Star as Bella Abzug in Gloria Steinem Biopic (Original Post) Bfd Nov 2018 OP
I saw the off broadway play Gloria last night. MLAA Nov 2018 #1
Lucky you to be so close to these opportunities! Bfd Nov 2018 #2

MLAA

(17,288 posts)
1. I saw the off broadway play Gloria last night.
Fri Nov 2, 2018, 09:02 AM
Nov 2018

It was amazing. Christine Laiti and the entire cast were wonderful. I laughed and teared up many times. It was a real treat. If anyone is close enough to get into the city I encourage you to see it. It is at a small theater and the tickets are much more reasonable than typical Broadway show tix. It is a theater in the round and every single seat is a good one. I learned a lot of important history. I give it an A++++. In terms of an important experience plus wonderful entertainment it is right up there with Hamilton.

 

Bfd

(1,406 posts)
2. Lucky you to be so close to these opportunities!
Fri Nov 2, 2018, 09:11 AM
Nov 2018

Good idea on the off broadway performances. I would not have thought of that when planning a trip to NY.

I have read of similar kudos to Gloria though.

Thanks for your info!


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