Belinda Carlisle has announced on Facebook and on her website, www.belindacarlisle.tv that she will be starring in Hairspray in London as Velma Von Tussel from October 26th - January 28, 2010! Go Belinda!
A horrible shame the musical is no longer on Broadway. The appropriate stunt casting possibilities is still endless... including this fabulous Belinda Carlisle bit.
A revisit to the West End's HAIRSPRAY is already on the list for this Christmas. Gotta support our Go-Go's gal.
NOTE: refrain from any 'cracks' regarding her face work. She's STILL our Belinda... just a bit tighter.
I'm right there with you, Brody. She looks great as Velma!
I also saw the Go-Go's not that long ago and her voice is still in top form as well.
Jupitus, Carlisle and Clarke to Join Cast of London's Hairspray
I have always been a huge fan of hers, but you couldn't pay me to see Hairspray again, even with her in it.
I think it was a fun show, but it got old, just like Wicked.
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/5/04
Belinda Carlisle?! Like HEAVEN IS A PLACE ON EARTH BELINDA CARLISLE?! OMFG!
Broadway Star Joined: 3/3/04
One time that, on paper, stuntcasting makes sense.
If I was in London, I'd definitely go see this.
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