2017 NBC Live Musical is "Bye Bye Birdie"- Page 2
2017 NBC Live Musical is "Bye Bye Birdie"
2017 NBC Live Musical is #25
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
2017 NBC Live Musical is #28
Posted: 10/28/16 at 1:02am
JLo is 56...hmm...how about Tommy Tune as Albert again?
2017 NBC Live Musical is #29
Posted: 10/28/16 at 1:41am
jayinchelsea said: "JLo is 56...hmm...how about Tommy Tune as Albert again?
She's 47.....
2017 NBC Live Musical is #30
Posted: 10/28/16 at 1:42am
Do you think they'll use Let's Settle down for JLo?
2017 NBC Live Musical is #31
Posted: 10/28/16 at 2:55am
lol J-Lo is 56 wtf
2017 NBC Live Musical is #33
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
2017 NBC Live Musical is #34
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!
2017 NBC Live Musical is #35
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.
2017 NBC Live Musical is #36
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.
2017 NBC Live Musical is #37
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?
2017 NBC Live Musical is #38
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.
2017 NBC Live Musical is #39
Posted: 10/28/16 at 9:22am
I think this is a great choice, and it can lead to some exciting casting (hopefully.)
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
2017 NBC Live Musical is #40
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
2017 NBC Live Musical is #41
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.
2017 NBC Live Musical is #42
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.
2017 NBC Live Musical is #43
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
Chorus Member Joined: 4/15/07
2017 NBC Live Musical is #45
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.
2017 NBC Live Musical is #46
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
2017 NBC Live Musical is #47
Posted: 10/28/16 at 10:35am
...too bad this an NBC production not a CBS production.
2017 NBC Live Musical is #48
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.
2017 NBC Live Musical is #49
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.
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