#26
Posted: 7/7/16 at 5:33pm
Huh? Are you mixing her up with Miley Cyrus? @Ranger
Ariana Grande cast as Penny in "Hairspray Live" — Page 2
#27
Posted: 7/7/16 at 5:37pm
Ranger Tom said: "Well...she has a nice voice but was hoping for someone with real comedy chops. Penny is an amazing part in the hands of a real comedian. We'll see. My worry is she'll just twerk her way thru it.
Are you thinking of Miley Cyrus? I don't believe Miss Grande ever twerked. I see Arianna more as an Amber than a Penny, but Penny is the better singing role. It's a great cast. Do we have a Link yet?
#28
Posted: 7/7/16 at 5:40pm
I never get the hate for her, I'm sure she'll be great! Super excited for this one, more than any of the other NBC shows.
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#29
Posted: 7/7/16 at 6:21pm
Makes me realllly wish for the Cher as Prudey Singleton to be true 
Or Madonna/Mariah Carey. Just for the sheer entertainment value of a trainwreck they can be. *cue Patti Murin blog post*
Tina/Amy/Ana would be great. But if they didn't need an absolute star, I want Jackie Hoffman to be cast in that role. It will be phenomenal. Can you imagine how much fun it will be to see Harvey's Edna and Jackie's Prudey play off each other?
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
#30
Posted: 7/7/16 at 6:54pm
The wording of the Ariana press release says "We're absolutely thrilled to round out our all-star 'Hairspray Live!' cast with Ariana Grande. Does this mean the rest won't be "all-star" or am i reading too into it?
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-Ariana-Grande-Joins-Cast-of-HAIRSPRAY-LIVE-as-Penny-20160707
#31
Posted: 7/7/16 at 6:56pm
I think you may have something there.
They/them.
"Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be."
#32
Posted: 7/7/16 at 7:04pm
Penny has always been my favorite character and I'm extremely disappointed with this casting. I would have picked anyone but her. Ugh. And they were doing so well, too. 
#33
Posted: 7/7/16 at 7:14pm
Jen Simard as Prudy NEEDS to happen
Brock
#35
Posted: 7/7/16 at 8:11pm
CindersGolightly said: "Watch her on SNL. She is a real comedian. She elevated the show, made it the best it's been in years."
Most ridiculous thing I've read on this Board within the last few months, and that's not an easy accomplishment.
#36
Posted: 7/7/16 at 8:28pm
Oh, please! Say what you want but many critics made the same statement Cinders did. That's why she's getting so much Emmy buzz. Even Spielberg caught her performance on the show and raved about it. Don't sit there and try to put down this girl when you know she's extremely talented.
#37
Posted: 7/7/16 at 8:31pm
Critiquing talent is not measurable. It's objective. I don't "know" anything.
#38
Posted: 7/7/16 at 8:49pm
LIZA THAT WAS CINDERS' OPINION YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO CASTRATE HER OPINION IS NON DISPUTABLE I AM OUTRAGED
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#39
Posted: 7/7/16 at 9:01pm
For the record: I typed "objective" but obviously meant "subjective." Also, hi Mr. Nowack. I'm honored to have someone who is as obsessed with me as I am with myself! Thanks for stalking me! xo
#40
Posted: 7/7/16 at 9:04pm
LOL. Always pressed about something or someone.
#41
Posted: 7/7/16 at 9:08pm
justincharacter said: "LOL. Always pressed about something or someone. "
Will you be attempting to have an intelligent discussion with me on this topic, or just smugly commentating on others from your glass house?
#43
Posted: 7/7/16 at 10:01pm
I don't stalk anyone, you just seem to permeate very single thread! Perhaps I would be wise to bid the Boards goodbye as so many great posters have in the face of trollery.
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#44
Posted: 7/7/16 at 10:16pm
After seeing her performance in Screen Queen, I wouldn't get my hopes high.
#45
Posted: 7/7/16 at 10:26pm
I've always dreamed of her somehow being Penny, and this could not be more perfect! Phenomenal casting so far! Now we need Seaweed, Link and Priudy.
#46
Posted: 7/8/16 at 12:08am
I wonder if they will risk having donuts on the craft services table...
#47
Posted: 7/8/16 at 12:21am
After seeing her performance in Screen Queen, I wouldn't get my hopes high.
I felt like her part was so small and basic that it wasn't really a decent indication of how good or bad she is.
She did star on Nickelodeon for a few years, so I'm sure she will be adequate at least. It's not like she's acting Hamlet or Mama Rose.
#48
Posted: 7/8/16 at 12:50am
I have news for you naysayer know it alls...Ariana Grande not only possesses an amazing voice but she has great comedic chops....and she has for quite some time. She held her own when she hosted SNL and she's gonna slay when she does Hairspray.
So keep on thinking what you want to think but she will prove each and every one of you wrong when all is said and done.
Some of you are beyond obnoxious with your smugness.....sucks to be you
#49
Posted: 7/8/16 at 1:08am
Completely agree, Carlos. One of my first thoughts was if they're trying to pen a new song for Penny now. I don't see where/how they'd do it, but I'd bet money that they're trying to find somewhere to put one.
They/them.
"Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be."
#50
Posted: 7/8/16 at 1:14am
CindersGolightly said: "Completely agree, Carlos. One of my first thoughts was if they're trying to pen a new song for Penny now. I don't see where/how they'd do it, but I'd bet money that they're trying to find somewhere to put one.
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I sort of hope they don't. Not because I don't want her talent to go unrecognized, but the song they added to Grease was horrible, and it seems to be a similar situation. If the right people write the song, I could maybe get behind it though.
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