2017 NBC Live Musical is "Bye Bye Birdie"- Page 2

[SweetLips]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 12:45am

Does anyone really get excited about these 'live musicals' any more? Not  me-but still read what others have to say.

I don't get to see them 'live' but have bought Sound of Music and Peter Pan on DVD--have yet to watch them and skip/read some threads about the broadcasts.

Rocky Horror intrigues as I remember sneaking out to watch the original as I knew Jim Sharman and Hairspray could  be fun. Again--will wait for the DVD to reserve judgement.

Birdie was the first musical I ever saw in Brisbane Queensland/Australia--had a major affect on my life[style].

SL

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 12:47am

[curel1]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 12:50am

BroadwayConcierge said: "

 

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Why not?

[jayinchelsea]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 1:02am

JLo is 56...hmm...how about Tommy Tune as Albert again?

[RW3]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 1:41am

jayinchelsea said: "JLo is 56...hmm...how about Tommy Tune as Albert again?


She's 47.....

 

[JohnyBroadway]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 1:42am

Do you think they'll use Let's Settle down for JLo?

[gypsy101]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 2:55am

lol J-Lo is 56 wtf

[10086sunset]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 6:20am

It can't be worse than Peter Pan, right?...

[ljay889]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 7:12am

She has sung live on several occasions. She's not the strongest singer but maybe she'll work her butt off like Jake G. She'll certainly sound better than Gina Gershon and her grating vocals. 

[sabrelady]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 7:26am

Rosie O'D. will prob want the role.  I'd like someone like Conchata Ferrell or Kathy Bates (OOO that would be a scary MAMA!) I suspect she is done w performing but Betty White could  have done this perfectly!

[ljay889]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 7:29am

Bates would be perfect. I'm sure Rosie will campaign  for it and if they don't use "A Mother Doesn't Matter Anymore" She will be fine. 

[HenryTDobson]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 8:02am

I actually think this is a great choice! This show has a bad rep cuz it's so commonly done in high schools, but I always enjoy it. I know he's super busy, but Lin Manuel would be a great Albert. 

[QueenAlice]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 9:12am

I really question the wisdom in following up HAIRSPRAY with another 1950s-60s themed musical. I also think nobody is going to be interested in BYE BYE BIRDIE. Would it really kill them do something that is contemporary?

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 9:18am

I know the general consensus on this is "meh", but I am SO excited. Lopez is an excellent choice.

[little_sally]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 9:22am

I think this is a great choice, and it can lead to some exciting casting (hopefully.)

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 9:32am

Why the hate for Birdie? It's a great choice. What were you expecting: Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson?

"I'm confused and shocked right now."
Nothing about this is shocking or confusing. Updated On: 10/28/16 at 09:32 AM

[QueenAlice]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 9:36am

I think BIRDIE is so old fashioned and is going to seem really dated right after HAIRSPRAY. I guess they can recycle some costumes.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 9:58am

I love the show and really looking forward to it.  If it has choreography, it'll already be better than the lazy 90s TV movie.

[ljay889]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 10:13am

neonlightsxo said: "Why the hate for Birdie? It's a great choice. What were you expecting: Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson?

 

 

 

 

 

"I'm confused and shocked right now."
Nothing about this is shocking or confusing. "

Exactly. If anything, this has been predicted since The Sound of Music!

On another note, it amazes me how rarely a Latina actress is cast in this fabulous role. From Janet Leigh, Ann Reinking, Vanessa Williams to Gina Gerson, it's pretty shocking. Jennifer is the right choice for this type of event, she can act, dance her ass off, now she just needs to get her vocals strong enough to sing a musical theater role that requires a fair amount of vocal versatility.

 

 

 

Updated On: 10/28/16 at 10:13 AM

[BWayBound115]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 10:31am

I would love to see James Corden as Albert

[Ado Annie D'Ysquith]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 10:33am

Jennifer Lopez cannot act at all...I'd rather see Penelope Cruz actually, who was a highlight of the Nine film for me.

I'll be watching this casting very closely. They'll probably get someone crazy interesting to play the titular character.

[ljay889]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 10:34am

BWayBound115 said: "I would love to see James Corden as Albert"

Whoa. That is actually an amazing idea.

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 10:35am

...too bad this an NBC production not a CBS production.

[ljay889]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 10:47am

Exactly. Although Jennifer has successfully worked for NBC and FOX at the same time. But I would imagine a production of this nature would be way too much of a conflict with his CBS nightly show.

[darquegk]

Posted: 10/28/16 at 11:16am

If Martin Short is a stand-out in audience response for "Hairspray," he'd be a pretty great Mr. McAfee.