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#1

Belinda Carlisle in Hairspray?

Posted: 5/5/09 at 9:03am

Over lunch, I heard a little whisper that Belinda Carlisle is joining Hairspray in July as Velma von Tussle. Apparently, this info came from a cast member and is top secret. I haven't heard this rumour anywhere else, and judging by a quick Google search, neither has the rest of the world. I personally don't belive it's true, but I just thought I'd put it out there. How long is the current Velma contracted for?
#3

re: Belinda Carlisle in Hairspray?

Posted: 5/5/09 at 9:26am

I do as well, but I'm refusing to get built up about this because it's too silly, and why would they keep it a secret without at least building up to some big announcement? If it is true, I can't promise I won't shout out, 'Bel, do Leave a Light On!' I bloody love that song.
#5

re: Belinda Carlisle in Hairspray?

Posted: 5/5/09 at 11:19am

Ah, hadn't thought of that.

Mmmm, you're right. She only seems to be doing on a week; a Friday or a Saturday. It's unlikely that she'll miss those days if she's doing a West End show.

Updated On: 5/5/09 at 11:19 AM

#6

re: Belinda Carlisle in Hairspray?

Posted: 5/5/09 at 2:35pm

The current velma started in october, wouldnt have thought she was leaving in July, as she'd have been part of the ball/jones/ellis leaving releases.

But it would be super thing to happen at some point.
#8

re: Belinda Carlisle in Hairspray?

Posted: 5/5/09 at 7:53pm

I used to love Belinda Carlise, I be at the stage door 8 times a week, but I never comment on specualation, oh is it true that ant and dec are going to play in Priscilla?
#9

re: Belinda Carlisle in Hairspray?

Posted: 5/6/09 at 4:02am

I don't think it's true, but there's something in my head telling me that if someone had made it up, surely they'd have thought of a better celebrity? I also think she'd be awesome. Oh, this is an annoying one.
#11

re: Belinda Carlisle in Hairspray?

Posted: 5/6/09 at 12:41pm

i like it John, but that one has been kicking ariund a while now.

Michael berrymore to star in La Cage aux Folles, on condition he has his own swimming pool in his dressing room!
#12

re: Belinda Carlisle in Hairspray?

Posted: 8/17/09 at 10:36am

Hate to drag up an old thread, but this rumour has now appeared elsewhere and Carlisle is apparently going in as Velma in October. What do we reckon?
#15

re: Belinda Carlisle in Hairspray?

Posted: 8/18/09 at 3:33am

I'm not a fan of Liz Robertson... her voice was very weak and her comic timing was a bit rubbish. A couple of times, I saw Wendy Somerville (Female Authority Figure) as Velma and she was fantastic. Again, her voice isn't great but she was so funny and I thought she was very well suited to the role.
#16

re: Belinda Carlisle in Hairspray?

Posted: 9/2/09 at 9:11am

Belinda has officially announced on Facebook that she WILL be Miss Baltimore Crabs 26TH OCTOBER 2009 - 28 JANUARY 2010!
"Oh some like it hot, but I like it *really* hot." - Heat Miser

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