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Would this show still even be open without Lea Michele?

 

I was under the impression that they were re-naming the Nederlander in her honor as that was the theater where she enjoyed her biggest success. 

I wonder what criteria was used to make this selection.

Why her and not someone like say, Ruby Dee.

Dylan Smith4 said: "So it is official now! July 31, 2022, was Queen LuPone's last time on a Broadway Stage! The Great Bright Way won't be the same without her! We do not deserve the amazing talent she holds!"

We also do not deserve to be subjected to her infantile behavior. 

Linda Eder 

Something about that photoshopped yellow rose sitting on top of her head seems odd to me. 

LukeDAP2 said: "Emma_Pillsbury said: "I am just so extremely proud of our Rachel. She has come such a long way. Mr. Shue and myself are over-the-moon with her success.

I'm sure Finn, Puck and Santana are smiling down on her from the heavens.

Well...maybe not Santana..."



I'm a huge Gleek too, but bringing the pedo into this conversation is... not a good look."

I referenced the character not the actor. The character of Puck is not a pedo. Have a wonderful evening clutching your pearls! 

I am just so extremely proud of our Rachel. She has come such a long way. Mr. Shue and myself are over-the-moon with her success.

I'm sure Finn, Puck and Santana are smiling down on her from the heavens.

Well...maybe not Santana...

 

Oh my, they've cast Alex Newell as Lulu. That's....interesting.

bwayphreak234 said: "Dancingthrulife2 said: "Owen22 said: "This is entirely a vindication for those of us who way back, pre-Beanie, complained when Bartlet Sher miscast Lauren Ambrose in the role and we said "Why isn't it Lea Michele?! It should ONLY be Lea Michele"!!"

And you’ve never seen Ambrose perform the role in its entirety. If it is revelatory as her Eliza Doolittle, I would splurge in a heartbeat."

Yes please, and thank you.

Call_me_jorge said: "Listening to Sutton foster just really made me wish I could listen to Rebecca luker on the 2000 revival cast album."

I second, third, and fourth that sentiment. Luker was perfection.

Well, whatever they make of this I sure do hope it turns out better than The Devil Wears Prada.

I don’t believe that Ben Platt is turning his back on musical theater as some of you claim just because he has chosen to do a tour that focuses on his pop music. 

There is room for both.

 

If in fact EDSOSLO858 is right that Odom is going to star in Purlie Victorious - the play and not Purlie - the musical then all this back and forth on the casting of Lutiebelle and who is able to sing it is moot. 

On the other hand if it is Purlie they are reviving then yes, they hopefully will cast a Lutiebelle who  will do justice to that character’s two big solo numbers. IMHO - Michaela Jae Rodriguez is completely wrong for the role. 

I saw the ENCORES production back in 2005 and as good as Anika Noni Rose was in the role the shadow of the great Melba Moore still looms over this role. It’s a tough act to follow…

No doubt this is a lushly orchestrated effort thanks to the legendary touch of Jonathan Tunick marred IMHO by the vocal performances of the two leads. 

I am not a fan of Jackman's renditions of these songs and Foster is vocally mis-cast as Marian Paroo, give me Barbara Cook or Shirley Jones. 

I do appreciate the effort made to preserve as much of this score that was possible but this recording is nowhere near definitive.