Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

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Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/9/07 at 12:54pm

The ex "You're the One That I Want" contestant is stepping into the role of Amber in a couple weeks according to playbill.com I'm happy for her personally I thought she had a lot going for her.






Ashley is Amber V starting July 24

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#2

re: Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/9/07 at 12:57pm

I think it's cute that both Ashley and Laura will be making their Broadway debuts on July 24th.

#3

re: Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/9/07 at 1:11pm

Oh I didn't even think about that! :-P I am sad however that she's only in it until Oct; a short run. But I'm very glad for her to have her debut.

Cheers,

Christopher

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re: Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/9/07 at 1:26pm

I think she'll make a good Amber!

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#5

re: Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/9/07 at 1:28pm

i agree. she's so fake it'd work wonderfully! not to mention her voice is very beautiful :)

#6

re: Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/9/07 at 1:36pm

I wonder why its a short contract?? Maybe she has something else lined up? I thought Brynn OMally was the best Amber I've seen.. it'll be sad to see her go.

#7

re: Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/9/07 at 1:38pm

i cant stand her.

#8

re: Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/9/07 at 1:50pm

Luckily I love the show so much that it doesn't matter that they are casting game show contestants. I'm not a big fan of that kind of casting.
I'll still go again. Maybe she'll be good. I'll have to see for myself.

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re: Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/9/07 at 3:28pm

I am very happy for Ashley! I think she will be fantastic! Congratulations to her!

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re: Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/9/07 at 3:32pm

Trace - if you really want to be 110% technical about it, Ashley will make her Broadway debut before Laura.

Ashley's opening night is July 24, whereas Laura's opening night isn't until the middle of August. Grease could end up closing in previews (which it won't, but you never know...)

#11

re: Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/9/07 at 3:43pm

haha, YankeeFan. I guess you are technically correct. Unfortunately, Ashley doesn't have the luxury of performing in any preview performances...

#12

re: Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/9/07 at 3:51pm

In any case, this sounds like the summer to see Hairspray.

2 TV stars (Paul Vogt and Jerry Mathers)
2 reality TV people (Ashley Spenser and Ashley Parker Angel)
1 movie actress (Alexa Vega)
3 musicians (Darlene Love, Tevin Campbell, and Angel, if you count him again).

#13

re: Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/9/07 at 4:12pm

Good for her. That'll be a good fit and will give her a chance to learn and grow more.

Was it ever official that Austin Miller would be Link?
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re: Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/9/07 at 4:31pm

I hope not. I've seen him play it twice and wanted to leave the theatre despite how much I loved the show. I'm usually not one for negativity on this board but I hope the producers and powers above keep Miller away from that show for good. He's done his stint in it already and should be done with it.

Off topic but, Diana DeGarmo, however, can step back into Penny anyday she wants in my opinion.

Cheers,

Christopher

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#15

re: Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/9/07 at 4:47pm

Good for Ash, local girl does proud! -- too bad she's stepping in the day after I leave the city.

#16

re: Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/9/07 at 6:50pm

i'm so exicited for her!!! so proud of her...loved her since she was my yonah in children of eden..cant wait to see her in this. she's gonna rock :)

#17

re: Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/9/07 at 8:29pm

Stop casting this show with B list celebrities.

#18

re: Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/9/07 at 8:40pm

Yes, please.

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re: Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/9/07 at 9:26pm

So excited for Ashley! I know she'll be great!!! :)

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#20

re: Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/9/07 at 9:32pm

Austin was brilliant as Link!

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#21

re: Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/9/07 at 9:34pm

Whatever you think about reality shows, you can't take away the fact that Ashley worked really hard. I think it's very difficult to go through an entire audition process in the public eye and then get runner-up. At least she has talent- not like a lot of pop stars who are cast on Broadway. Her audition process for Grease was well above and beyond what anyone else has to do. She had to learn so many numbers each week with different partners. Yes, I know that is part of the business but she was very poised throughout the process. I loved Laura from the get go on Grease but I am glad that Ashley is also going to be on Broadway.

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re: Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/9/07 at 9:53pm

i'm very happy for her. i liked her a lot too and she was definitely very talented. and funny, i was just telling someone today how i thought the final contestants all made good impressions and have careers ahead of them

#23

re: Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/9/07 at 10:04pm

Stop casting this show with B list celebrities.

If Kathy Griffin is on the D list then Ashley Spencer is not even near the B list or a D list.

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#24

re: Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/10/07 at 12:28am

I definately thought laura was better than Ashley, but she was my second favorite. i am happy she finally got a part on Broadway. I can totally see he in this role.

#25

re: Ashley Spencer to Join Hairspray Cast!

Posted: 7/10/07 at 1:41am

I really, didn't like Ashley Spencer... but the role is good for her...

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