Are Lea and Idina really staring in Carrie?- Page 2

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 5/9/11 at 2:26pm

I love me some Audra, but her belt is just not strong enough for Margaret. It's my problem with Barbara Cook in the role. Actually, I've just never cared for Ms. Cook's voice much anyway, but it'd be another role like Deena for Audra. Sure, she can sing it, but it's not my favorite voice for the role.

Interesting idea though. Maybe LaChanze could do it with Fantasia as Miss Gardner?

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 5/9/11 at 2:31pm

See, I was thinking of Audra in Marie Christine and I was stunned by her performance in that and felt she was robbed of the Tony. I felt the same about Marla Schaffel for Jane Eyre, but such is life.

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 5/9/11 at 2:35pm

OH, do not get me wrong...Audra was stunning in Marie Christine. She's a terrific actress with a stunning voice. Just not for every role.

Now, I think Ebersole deserved that tony. Schaffel was very good too, but Ebersole stunned me with all she did with Dorothy Brock. I'm sorry we dont hear more from Schaffel, tho.

How about her for Margaret?!

[LegallyBroadway2]

Posted: 5/9/11 at 2:38pm

Mister Matt, you are 100% right about ripley's vocals. It would be a while until she could step in. And you know, Chris does seem like a better role.

Carrie should be new talent. Lea wouldn't look as Carrie should. Bring back Linzi for mrs. Gardner! That would be fun.

I hope the first few movements of In are kept. They are so iconic- curtain rises and the chorus of gals jumping jack towards us. I loved that moment.



How about Tommy? Or Billy?

[LegallyBroadway2]

Posted: 5/9/11 at 2:41pm

Ebersole as Mrs. White would be great. .

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 5/9/11 at 2:44pm

Funny thing is, the original Tommy is a friend of a friend. I'm hoping to meet him my next trip to London.

Now, I think Ebersole deserved that tony.

I think she was in the wrong category, but that's a whole other discussion.

[LegallyBroadway2]

Posted: 5/9/11 at 2:55pm

I loved his voice. And his characterization. Especially in Do Me A Favor. Jealous! Did he do any broadway after Carrie? I can't find a scrap on him.

[Famebroadway2]

Posted: 5/10/11 at 8:01am

As much as i don't think there is ANY truth to this rumor. Its nice to see Carrie is getting buzz outside the theater circle.

[romgitsean]

Posted: 5/10/11 at 9:06am

As stated, I think it is purely speculation.

If anything, Lea could work as a Chris maybe, or even a Sue (isn't Damiano off the project now?) and although I do love Idina, I don't think she'd have the acting chops or the intensity for Margaret.

Although it would NEVER happen, since Fairuza Balk has launched a singing career of sorts, I'd love to see her take on Margaret. I still also stick to my principle that Buckley could still do it, because Margaret is supposed to be old in the novel.

[JRybka]

Posted: 5/10/11 at 10:35am

Lillias White as Mrs. Gardner!