Orfeh was offered Rizzo ages ago and turned it down to take Paulette in "Legally Blonde."
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Has anyone heard the rumor that Robyn Hurder from The Wedding Singer/Chicago/Chitty will be playing Marty? If true, I think she would be fabulous. Such a great look and presence on stage.
Some cast members are flying out to LA this weekend but even they don't know who or exactly why. Some contracts are still not even signed and though the BROOKS is being considered, even that is not sure. It's quite a messy way to put together a Braodway Show.
In a season that already includes Sunday in the Park With George, Young Frankenstein, hell, even Xanadu, the thought of the 2 leads winning Tony Awards is preposterous.
We all know that the 2008 Tonys are going to Daniel Evans, Jenna Russell, Megan Mullally, and Tony Roberts.
Six of the actor's from the revival are flying to LA on Friday and will be rehearsing for a performance that will air Sunday night during the telecast. They don't know exactly what they'll be performing or in what capacity but they will be a part of the finale show.