Andy Cohen welcomes Nathan Lane and Andrea Martin to the Watch What Happens Live Clubhouse.
Plug Alert:
Get Andrea Martin's new book Lady Parts, Andy just finish reading it and it's a must read! See Nathan Lane on Broadway in the show called "It's Only A Play!"
Bartender: CoStaring in “It’s Only a Play” it's Micah Stock!
Drinking Game Alert: Broadway
Poll Question:
Who is your fave Broadway diva of all time? Bernadette, Barbra, Bette, Judy, Carol, Liza or Patti?
Here's What:
1) Andy Opens The Vault! We are privileged to see Nathan's high school picture from 1974 & a remix of Andrea's stint on SCTV.
2) Andy Plays a game with Andrea and Nathan called "Give Me a Ticket or Cricket Cricket!" They must decide whether they will want a ticket to some Broadway plays with different celebrities in them.
3) It's time for Nathan Lane to Plead the Fifth! (You can watch it here)
AC: You did more than 1000 performances of the Producers on Broadway, how long did it take before the show started to grade on you?
NL: It never graded on him, but he did suffer some physical issues with his back and his knees and he did get some nodes on his vocal chords. It took a toll on Nathan but it never graded on him.
AC: You were awarded 4 Tony nominations and won twice, who were you most annoyed to lose to?
NL: He didn't say who he was most annoyed to lose too, but he did mention he lost to Gregory Hines the first time.
AC: What diva like behavior of a costar have you witnessed throughout your career?
NL: Nathan Pleads the Fifth!
Nathan's best memory of Robin Williams from doing the movie "The Birdcage" with him was when they did a musical number together but it was eventually cut. Nathan was singing a song titled "can that boy foxtrot?" They did the whole number with the audience. Robin had the day off from filming. Robin wanted to come in to support Nathan despite the fact that he had the day off. Robin was an extraordinary person, no one was kinder. He was a great colleague and a great human being. He was so generous to Nathan. Nathan wouldn't of had that part if it wasn't for Robin. Steve Martin was supposed to do it with Robin. Nathan said it was a great joy to work with Robin Williams. (You can watch the clip of Nathan talking about Robin here)
Barry from New Jersey asked Andrea what would the great Edith Prickley's real housewife tagline be?
"I believe in miracles, where you from you sexy thing. Pow!"
GIF of the Night: None given tonight! 😢
Nathan says Beyoncé was very nice when they filmed Austin Powers together.
Andy asks Andrea to say the first thing that comes to her head when he mentions some former costars whom have passed away.
AC: Gilda Radner
AM: Lucille Ball, she's never seen anyone since Lucille Ball that was able to do physical comedy and able to maintain their femininity.
AC: Jan Hooks
AM: underneath all that brilliant wacky comedy was a beautiful, sensitive actress that we never got to see.
AC: John Candy
AM: instantly compelling drawing you in. She can't go down the street in Canada without grown men going up to her and ask what John Candy was like with tears in their eyes. He had a great impact on people because John Candy was who you thought he really was.
Cesar from Los Angeles asks Nathan Lane whether he’ll be reprising his role as Pepper on “Modern Family.”?
Nathan is very busy right now, he loved doing that show and is certain that he'll be asked to come back but it might not happen this season, he's a little overbooked right now. (You can watch the clip here)
Game Time!
Andy plays a game with Nathan & Andrea called "It's only a Gay!" When Nathan or Andrea see a known gay celebrity appear on the TV screen they must shout out "It's only a Gay!"
Andrea Wins!
Plug Alert: For playing along Nathan and Andrea both win Mazel blankets, available on ShopByBravo.com
My Good Twitter Friend @_dibbuk_'s question was asked by Andy.
His Jacket was from Zara & his Twitter account is @micahtroid!
Andrea says it's definitely happening, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 is filming in January!
Devlyn Elliot, Nathan Lanes partner gave Andrea Martin the title to her book Lady Parts.
Mazel of the Day: Deferred to the AfterShow.
Jackhole of the Day: Goes to Taylor Swift for her new video where she teaches us New York vocabulary.
Even though Taylor bought a 20 million Dollar penthouse a couple months ago in New York City Andy is not going to consider her a New Yorker ever! Never. Andy says he loves Taylor Swift and he loves her songs, but he doesn't get her new job as a New York welcoming ambassador.
Poll Results:
Drinking Game: Broadway was said 11 times, if you been drinking no driving but do go online for and buy Andrea's new book, "Lady Parts" and purchase tickets to Nathan and Micah's Broadway play called 'It's Only A Play!"
AfterShow:
(I was having huge Technical difficulties while watching the AfterShow, you can watch the after show here and see what you and I missed.)
Never did get to hear who the Mazel of the day was intended for. #MysteryByBravo
Joey from Texas called to ask Andrea how was it working with Olsen twins on the movie New York minute?
Andrea says they were adorable but they were kind of sequestered during the movie. They didn't interact a lot they were very professional quiet and shy.
Mike from Cape Cod called to ask Andrea and me Nathan who their favorite costars of all time are and who was there least favorites?
Andrea says Geoffrey Rush was her favorite.
Nathan Lane says Matthew Brodrick of course is his favorite to work with.
(no mention of their least favorites)
Tracy from New York asked Andrea if she was ever given the opportunity to join SNL?
She was never asked but it's on her bucket list to be on the show one day.
Brooke from California asked Andrea does she keep in touch with her former cast members?
She does keep in touch with a lot of them they're very close and they love each other still very much.
Jerry from Georgia asked Andrea & Nathan there was a role you could play for the rest of your life what would it be?
For Andrea doing a show for six months is her limit, no more! 😂
And with that Andy bids us a good night.
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