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Chenoweth and Menzel to reunite in new musical in 2007

Posted: 3/11/05 at 6:26pm

This just in, Chenoweth and Menzel will join previously announced Jeff Bridges in the new musical adaptation of MILLION DOLLAR BABY. With original music by Hilary Duff and lyrics by Liza Minnelli, BABY is set to open at the Henry Miller Theatre in Spring of 2007. Trevor Nunn with direct, with choreography by Agnes DeMille. Chenoweth will play the role made famous by Morgan Freeman, who also won an Oscar for his portrayal of a mysterious black man who's part is brutally underwritten. Menzel will take on Swank's role, and Jeff Bridges will play Clint's role. Rehearsals are set to begin in August at the new 42nd Street Studios. David Rockwell will be designing the scenery, and Billy Crystal will produce.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

Updated On: 3/11/05 at 06:26 PM

#2

re: Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel to reunite on stage

Posted: 3/11/05 at 6:30pm

I could've sworn Ashlee Simpson helped in the process of making this show....
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#3

re: Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel to reunite on stage

Posted: 3/11/05 at 6:32pm

I imagine you're taking an unholy joy in the number of fangirls that have surely soiled themselves upon viewing the title of this thread.

'Cause I am.
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#5

re: Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel to reunite on stage

Posted: 3/11/05 at 6:34pm

You're absolutely correct - she was approached by Clint Eastwood at the Grammy's, and he asked her to musicalize the show. She wrote a few songs, but after she couldn't perform them for backers because of here extreme cocaine use from the night before, no one wanted to produce the show. Afraid that her drug habits would get in the way of the film, Clint then asked Jerry Herman. Jerry Herman agreed that he's not smart enough to write such a score, and suggested Sondheim. Sondheim immediately turned it down, saying that he's busy musicalizing SCHINDLER'S LIST, and he's very bogged down. However, Duff was Sondheim's reccomendation - and she agreed to do it.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson
#11

re: Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel to reunite on stage

Posted: 3/11/05 at 6:44pm

Music by Hilary Duff.....I have never heard that girl make one peep of music...
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#12

re: Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel to reunite on stage

Posted: 3/11/05 at 6:52pm

Insomniak: You are incorrect. While Bjork was Menzel's choice for the costumer, Trevor Nunn has chosen Sean P. Diddy Combs to costume the cast entirely in his Sean John line.

Broadway Style: You'd be surprised. While Duff isn't the best singer, her talent as a young composer is alarming.

So far I have heard one of the songs, the closing of act one. It is really riviting - it is called "Will He Train Me Or Not." Brilliant.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson
#15

re: Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel to reunite on stage

Posted: 3/11/05 at 6:56pm

Oh my GAWD!!!!!!! I HAVE to get tickets!!!!!!! I bet this'll turn out to be the Show Boat of our time!!!!!! As for that act 1 finale, I agree, riveting! I smell Tony's for everyone!!!!
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#17

re: Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel to reunite on stage

Posted: 3/11/05 at 6:58pm

Cheno was born to wear Sean John!
"Fidelity is more than mere display, it's what a man expects from life. Fidelity, like mine to Desiree and Charlotte my devoted wife..."
#18

re: Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel to reunite on stage

Posted: 3/11/05 at 7:00pm

There will be a nude scene as well, featuring Menzel. As of now she feels very iffy about the whole thing, but it will be done very tastefully.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson
#20

re: Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel to reunite on stage

Posted: 3/11/05 at 7:03pm

I know why that is, but I can't say on this board. She'll be very angry with me if I tell all of BWW why Idina didn't get her own chair.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson
#21

re: Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel to reunite on stage

Posted: 3/11/05 at 7:10pm

OMGOMGOMG WHAT DOES TAYE HAVE TO SAY FHFKER???

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#22

re: Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel to reunite on stage

Posted: 3/11/05 at 7:12pm

wow this is great but wow what a freaking fake thing this is , w/e man this is never going to happen , good make up though i like it.I guess ure an attention spannert who wants all the attention so u post ugly and dum stuff like this lol.Im just joking im the same way lol great one though i really like it go me there for a minute
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#23

re: Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel to reunite on stage

Posted: 3/11/05 at 7:13pm

He doesn't have much to say...although he is opposed to the nude scene, he doesn't want to get on Nunn's bad side because he's hoping that via his marriage to Menzel, he will get a role in the show he otherwise wouldn't have gotten. So for now, he will keep his mouth shut in hopes that he'll will fill in for the ailing Chenoweth.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson
#24

re: Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel to reunite on stage

Posted: 3/11/05 at 7:14pm

wicked4life: Please don't post in my thread. Ever again. Or, if you do, learn how to speak.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson
#25

re: Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel to reunite on stage

Posted: 3/11/05 at 7:15pm

Now, Munk...I heard that Taye was supposed to play Clint's part and that there was some underlying romantic theme written in. What happened? Why the drop out?
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