Kate Shindle as Elphaba?
Kate Shindle as Elphaba?
#1Kate Shindle as Elphaba?
Posted: 11/14/07 at 8:33pmI think she'd be a fine choice for the role. Anyone agree? She has the voice and the acting chops. I hope she has a bright future on Broadway.
#2re: Kate Shindle as Elphaba?
Posted: 11/14/07 at 8:34pmi love Kate.. But I just don't see it.. She may have the vocals.. but i just cant see her as Elphaba clad in the green make up
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#3re: Kate Shindle as Elphaba?
Posted: 11/14/07 at 8:38pmWhy, no? She's talented enough. Certainly more-so than other Elphaba replacements.
henryt
Broadway Star Joined: 7/26/07
#4re: Kate Shindle as Elphaba?
Posted: 11/14/07 at 9:01pmJust because someone has the talent, doesn't mean they should get the role. That would be like saying Sherie Rene Scott as Elphaba. Yes, she's played the villain before. Yes, she would be able to act the role. But it doesn't mean that it would fit.
#5re: Kate Shindle as Elphaba?
Posted: 11/14/07 at 9:05pmI could see Kate as Elphaba. I think she's a better fit then some of the people that have played the character before.
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Posted: 11/14/07 at 9:06pmWhat "look" does Elphaba need? No 2 Elphaba's have looked alike. Smack some green makeup on her and let her do the rest with her large talent. I think a taller Elphaba would be interesting.
henryt
Broadway Star Joined: 7/26/07
#7re: Kate Shindle as Elphaba?
Posted: 11/14/07 at 9:10pmIt's not the look as much as the personality.
jake6970
Broadway Star Joined: 9/21/07
#9re: Kate Shindle as Elphaba?
Posted: 11/14/07 at 9:29pmI think she would be an incredible Elphaba. To me, she's perfect for the role. And henryt I actually think Sherie would make a great Elphaba too.
#10re: Kate Shindle as Elphaba?
Posted: 11/14/07 at 9:30pm
It would be funny to pair her with a really short Glinda.
But seriously, this would make me go see that show again.
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#11re: Kate Shindle as Elphaba?
Posted: 11/14/07 at 9:31pm
KATE FOR ELPHABA! KATE FOR ELPHABA!
i think she would be great! She would be amazing. Omg imagine her "No Good Deed" whoa! Her voice is amazing!
I think she would be a nice spin on the role! I think her role in "Legally Blonde" just makes her look bland and boring, but she isnt at all.
bwaylvsong
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/28/05
#12re: Kate Shindle as Elphaba?
Posted: 11/14/07 at 9:34pmYeah, I saw her in a Broadway revue in Atlantic City, and she was very vivacious.
#13re: Kate Shindle as Elphaba?
Posted: 11/14/07 at 9:42pmKate as Elphaba would be the one thing to get me to see Wicked again.
And hang on, when did you win the discus?
ThankstoPhantom
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/05
#14re: Kate Shindle as Elphaba?
Posted: 11/14/07 at 9:42pmVictoria Matlock, the most recent tour Elphaba, was around 6 feet in height. She had an intense prescence on stage, and her height only added to her mysterious portrayal.
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jake6970
Broadway Star Joined: 9/21/07
#15re: Kate Shindle as Elphaba?
Posted: 11/14/07 at 9:44pmVictoria would also be a great Vivienne in Legally Blonde.
#16re: Kate Shindle as Elphaba?
Posted: 11/14/07 at 9:54pmAs much as I hate to admit it... yeah, she's make an amazing Elphaba.
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#17re: Kate Shindle as Elphaba?
Posted: 11/14/07 at 9:57pmI thought she was great in LB so I'd love to see her as Elphie.
#18re: Kate Shindle as Elphaba?
Posted: 11/14/07 at 10:38pm
She would sing the crap out of "Defying Gravity" for sure.
And I think having a tall Elphaba is better because it gives some leeway to how tall the person playing Galinda could be. But, I think Kate would be fierce.
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#19re: Kate Shindle as Elphaba?
Posted: 11/14/07 at 10:57pmI'd go broke.
Now what would you say if today I started over?
Without a thing but this taped together four leaf clover
And I'll pretend like everything is already alright
And I'll run toward the sun till the castle's out of sight
#20re: Kate Shindle as Elphaba?
Posted: 11/14/07 at 10:58pmWord, LeaGirl :-P
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CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#21re: Kate Shindle as Elphaba?
Posted: 11/14/07 at 11:01pm
She could wear witch/flats.
I love Kate but I don't see her as Elphaba,
But the crown on Glinda's head might add some drama.
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#22re: Kate Shindle as Elphaba?
Posted: 11/14/07 at 11:17pmWhile she could probably sing it without so much as blinking, she frankly doesn't have the depth, warmth or chops as an actress. Only my opinion but she's very stiff in her line delivery with the Legally Blonde material and that doesn't bode well for anything heavier.
jake6970
Broadway Star Joined: 9/21/07
#23re: Kate Shindle as Elphaba?
Posted: 11/14/07 at 11:20pmI disagree. Her material in Legally Blonde isn't the greatest and she makes the most of it. With a juicier part she could do much better.
#24re: Kate Shindle as Elphaba?
Posted: 11/14/07 at 11:23pmAfter hearing her on the Jekyll and Hyde recording (yes, I bought it) I immediately saw her in this role. I've only actually seen her in LB, but from what I've heard, she problably has the acting chops to pull it off.
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