Behind the Scenes: Spamalot's Lauren Kennedy on Becoming a Diva — Page 2

I saw her getting out of a taxi on 44th street today. Funny.

Anyhoo, having seen the show twice with the original cast, and once with her and Harry, I can say that I enjoyed her cast much more than the originals. Tim and Sara looked so bored, like they were just going through the motions. Even the people around the theater agree that they (Tim and Sara) were just showing up for the paycheck half the time. Lauren and Harry are having a grand ole time and it shows. Who cares if she's not the best singer? You're not going to see a show like this for singers.

I haven't watched the video yet, but I'm also a huge fan of Lauren's Lady of the Lake. She has a great sense of delivery and usually gets the bigger laughs from her material. And she sings the part fiercely, particularly that final note of The Diva's Lament. I'll be sad when she leaves.

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Updated On: 9/17/06 at 12:27 AM

Wow, what a difference makeup and some red hair makes. She looked fantastic in costume, but she certainly doesn't come off as much of a "diva" regardless.

I think she is a great lady of the lake. Her comedic timing isn't perfect, but she is thoroughly entertaining.

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Lauren was cute. That was just bad editing.

I do think they should have shown some new press footage along with the interview. But I really enjoyed it, I happen to love the part of the Lady of the Lake and found all the costume/makeup stuff really interesting. It was cool to see what that costume looks like close up.

I happened to have really like Lauren, though I'm biased because I've been a fan of her for so long (I've seen her in Side Show, Les Miz, The Rhythm Club, Last 5 Years, etc). I also love her cd. Anyone know the address for the stage door at Spamalot? I'd like to write her.

I just saw Lauren and Spamalot for the first time today, and I have to say I really did enjoy her performance. She was funny through and through, although I only wish she were more of a diva when she entered in Act II.

Do not get me started, seriously, DON'T DO IT! We all know who should be in that role, on that video, taking over, whatever, 'nuff said. I'll go sulk in a corner all by my lonesome.

Craig Brockman ladies and gentleman, Craig Brockman! That was very good CB, very good indeed and no, the correct answer is Melanie Griffith or any of the ex Spice Girls!

"What does that say"?! It says casting directors and people in charge of such things are totally fallible, make big fat Gawd awful mistakes all the time and in this case, continue to do so. Btw, I went out of my way to be lighthearted about it and never once mention Orfeh but *you* took it there and far more seriously and angrily than need be. Please don't tell me you think that the casting/replacment choices that go on and have gone on in the past, were always to your liking and/or "perfect". Now, unless you're somehow involved with the casting process of Spam, why do you care so much that I (and tons of others here and on ATC) thought and continue to think Orfeh would be a great LOTL, in Spam? Really, what's it to ya? Sorry I didn't mention Cheno, Menzel or Foster which seem to be the only 3 that get to be mentioned ad nauseum with no issue.
Sheesh!

Updated On: 9/18/06 at 05:59 PM

Than again, the question begging to be asked is WHAT do you care and furthermore, I was the very last person to say a thing on this thread, and I have to say, I was the kindest where Kennedy was concerned being that I never mentioned her at all. It was a JOKE, one that Craig obviously got and one that got right past you. Why don't you blast some other fanatic like oh say, Phantom2 who solely and EXCLUSIVELY talks about "the girl with the golden hair". Really, you need to lay off as it's simply not all that serious and I'm sure I care a whole helluva alot more about this than Orfeh does. If you want to carry on with the lambasting, take it to PM, this thread has sufficiently been jacked.