And Ursula in THE LITTLE MERMAID is...- Page 3

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 10:59am

Well, I can't speak to whether Skinner "didn't want" to do MERMAID or not - but I can vouch that there are a lot of people in the industry who won't work for Disney Theatricals. Mostly based on the fact of their paltry salaries.

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 11:40am

"I think Betty Buckley would have been a terrific Ursula."

She even comes with her own tentacles.

[Johnnytoc]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 11:45am

What happened with the On the Record incident?

[BJC899]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 11:56am

I don't think everyone should be worried about the transformation.

Disney has had success with stage doubles in Beauty and the Beast, and it was also effective in Into the Woods.

I can't wait for Sherie!

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 12:05pm

"You guys are forgetting one singular issue here: Miss Scott was quite liked during her run in Aida. Disney produced that.
Miss Skinner, unfortunately, burned her Disney bridge with On the Record."

I was thinking the same thing. Sherie has a history with Disney, so she probably had some pull there. She (along with Heather Headley and Adam Pascal) was invited to opening night of Mary Poppins. Obviously Disney is still in good graces with all three of their leads from Aida. While Skinner's voice is perfectly suited for Ursula, I still think Sherie will do a great job with the role.

[Urbansavages]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 12:09pm

is this new?

Disney's catch: a Denverite for "Mermaid"

By John Moore
Denver Post Theater Critic
Disney's next Broadway juggernaut will be made in Denver. So was the woman now expected to star in it. Sierra Boggess, a 2000 graduate of George Washington High School, has been offered the role of Ariel in "The Little Mermaid," set to debut in July at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in preparation for its Broadway run that opens for previews in November.
Denver Post story

[MimiLovesRoger]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 1:27pm

This is news to me. Maybe I'll go and see it now. Although I can't picture her in that role...

[MovieGuy1031]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 1:42pm

I am extremely excited to see Sherie's take on the role of Ursula. Sure, sure, we all see it as an overweight purple wench with tentacles and a fat a**, but I really do think that she will do an incredible job creating the character as something other than that from the movie.

Plus, I love her...

CAN'T WAIT!

[LaCageAuxFollesFan2]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 1:47pm

Skinner would have been Great in the role, sure...but I think we all knew in the back of our heads that it wasn't going to happen.

I was hoping for Mary Testa, who I think could sing the hell out of that role.

But I gotta say, I'm happy with Sherie - the woman is a hell of a talent and should do a very nice job.

[mikeyb16]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 1:58pm

There is 2 things that are lurking in the back of my head and I hope someone can help.

1.) Is Sherie Rene Scott playing Ursula OFFICIAL?

2.) Is the show REALLY going to be a Rollerskate Version? Please tell me it isn't.

Thank You :)
Updated On: 1/25/07 at 01:58 PM

[AnythingCanHappen]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 2:26pm

how about a fabulous woman named Kaitlin Hopkins who replaced Skinner in the OTR tour? um, she maybe kicked Poor Unfortunate Souls' Disney patootie.

and finally, wheelies, not skates.

[Urbansavages]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 2:27pm

interesting ... but what's a wheelie?

[Neverandy]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 2:27pm

Heely's not Wheelies

[Weez]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 2:34pm

Anyone who was foolish enough to put themselves through 'The Little Mermaid 2' has seen a skinny Ursula. It um... well, the whole film was a travesty really, so I can't especially comment here. Anyway. ^_^

[donna_darko_23]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 3:25pm

While Sherie was certainly not who I could have guessed to get the part, she is a tremedously talented women, and I think she can really mold it into something great. She is a comic genius, so maybe she will pull out a different side to Ursula as well...
Updated On: 1/25/07 at 03:25 PM

[PB ENT.]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 3:35pm

I'd go with Rosie O'Donnell...no stretch for acting there.

[sundaymorning6am]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 3:39pm

Should've been Mary Testa, no offense to Ms. Scott.

[Night Life Love]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 4:35pm

Ahh Sherie will be funny.

[BwayBaby18]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 5:09pm

Aw, Gleason should be in the show so she can leave sherie her little love notes again.... Anyone else remember that backstage video?

[FutureElphie]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 7:11pm

As much I as love Sherie, I think Sara Ramirez would be a good ursula =D

[StephenSondheimWHOO]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 7:14pm

ehhh, love Sherie BUT not the right role for her.

WOuld love to see, Emily Skinner, Lea Delaria, Sara Ramirez..

[Raviolisun]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 7:28pm

I thought only eleven year old boys wore Heely's.

Oy.

[NYC4Life]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 8:19pm

lilias white is my favorite for this role.

[neddyfrank2]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 8:29pm

And if you look at some early drawings of Ursula they tried skinny versions.

Where are those?

[Broadway Baby4]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 10:06pm

Yeah Sherie!

*is a Sherie fan*

I *might* consider seeing it now...