Breaking News: Kristin Chenowith returning to Wicked- Page 2

[Derek]

Posted: 1/26/05 at 11:28pm

I mean I could just see megan now saying her first line...its good to see me isnt it?...she just is so perfect for it

[gettinhep]

Posted: 1/26/05 at 11:30pm

Man, they'll have to redo the dressing room.

[Jwei123]

Posted: 1/26/05 at 11:47pm

hmm...sounds fun!

[KateMusic]

Posted: 1/26/05 at 11:47pm

Kristin didn't mention anything at the Carnegie Hall concert last night about returning to Wicked. Personally, I would be surprised if she did. Plus, isn't she going to start filming Asphalt Beach soon? Or is that already finished?

[Amneris]

Posted: 1/26/05 at 11:49pm

i heard from TommyBoyz Good Vibrations source that Kristin Espinosa is playing Boq.

[Razz77]

Posted: 1/26/05 at 11:50pm

Does anyone else think Nancy Anderson could do this role? I know that sounds kind of random - -but after seeing her in "She Loves Me", I really think she could be wonderful in it. The only thing I could see being a problem is the coloratura at the beginning, but honestly -- she hit some crazy high notes in "Wonderful Town" when she went in for Eileen and did a respectable job with it. She just might not have the full glory that Kristin had with the top notes, but neither does JLT, really.

[Amneris]

Posted: 1/26/05 at 11:51pm

i love nancy anderson. She's quirky and beautiful. I think she could pull it off.

[Macy2]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 12:18am

Kristen Chenoweth would be a blessing back in the show. Sure, she sounds like a mouse, but she's a mouse with panache, after all.

[suzycat]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 12:19am

i think it would be fun if for a special 1-night-only performance idina played glinda & kristin played elphaba. then they could make fun of each other! i would definitely pay to see that. there's no chance, but it's a fun idea.

[Dreamcatcher]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 12:58am

I would definitly pay to see Kristin in the green makeup and Idina in the Glinda gown. True, no chance in hell of that happening but if the people of Wicked ever wanted to throw a special fundraiser then hell, that would make tons of money.

[InfiniteTheaterFrenzy]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 1:13am

broadwayguy2, i have not laughed that hard in awhile!
that chistery comment just cracked me up!!!!!!!

[Kungaloosh1937]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 2:23am

As far as serious replacements for JLT go...

I'd LOVE to see Christianne Noll in the part. Saw her as Hope in the national touring company of Urinetown and was absolutely enamored with her.

[Justice]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 8:50am

What is up with the Kristin haters????

I could understand if she had a nasty disposition and was a bitch to all her fans, but, come on, people's! Do you even know her to talk about her this way?

Seriously, I'm sensing envy. The girl has talent, a wonderful personality and GREAT stage presence. She performs flawlessly, and even when she does make a mistake, she incorporates it into her act, and still makes the mistake look perfect.

She's also one of the very few people who has not let fame get to her head.

Ya'll haters are messed up! I swear!

[Corine2]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 9:00am

Justice-
I AGREE. She is a wonderful person. I have met her at least 9 times and she is a sweet person.
People are just jealous of her. Hell how can you not be.
She has the most incredible range. She can sing an alto comedic role as well as a soprano and both are perfect. She is funny and pretty.
People can turn GREEN with envy. Updated On: 1/27/05 at 09:00 AM

[ElphieZ]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 12:17pm

I vote for Idina and Cheno doing a reunion reprise return in LOS ANGELES!

[gravity87]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 3:04pm

OMG I thought I was the only one who thought that megan Mullaly would be awesome as G(a)linda. at least acting wise. Last time I went to see it when JLT delivered the "Well it appears the artichoke is steamed" line. I was like holy crap Its Karen Walker. Can you imagine her doing papular lol! theres always at least one exchange about graces apperence on the show anyway. To bad she couldn't sing it though. She would be histerical.

[Marquise]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 3:14pm

GALINDA
You see Elphie, now that we’re friends, I’ve decided to make you my new project.

ELPHABA
You really don’t have to do that.

GALINDA
(brightly)
I know. That’s what makes me so nice!
(sings)
WHENEVER I SEE SOMEONE
LESS FORTUNATE THAN I
(AND LET’S FACE IT -- WHO ISN’T
LESS FORTUNATE THAN I?)
MY TENDER HEART
TENDS TO START TO BLEED
AND WHEN SOMEONE NEEDS A MAKEOVER
I SIMPLY HAVE TO TAKE OVER
I KNOW I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT THEY NEED
AND EVEN IN YOUR CASE
THO’ IT’S THE TOUGHEST CASE I’VE YET TO FACE
DON’T WORRY -- I’M DETERMINED TO SUCCEED
FOLLOW MY LEAD
AND YES, INDEED
YOU WILL BE...

POPULAR!
YOU’RE GONNA BE POPULAR!
I’LL TEACH YOU THE PROPER PLOYS
WHEN YOU TALK TO BOYS
LITTLE WAYS TO FLIRT AND FLOUNCE
I’LL SHOW YOU WHAT SHOES TO WEAR
HOW TO FIX YOUR HAIR
EVERYTHING THAT REALLY COUNTS

TO BE POPULAR!
I’LL HELP YOU BE POPULAR!
YOU’LL HANG WITH THE RIGHT COHORTS
YOU’LL BE GOOD AT SPORTS
KNOW THE SLANG YOU’VE GOT TO KNOW
SO LET’S START
‘CAUSE YOU’VE GOT AN AWF’LLY LONG WAY TO GO...

DON’T BE OFFENDED BY MY FRANK ANALYSIS
THINK OF IT AS PERSONALITY DIALYSIS
NOW THAT I’VE CHOSEN TO BECOME A PAL, A SIS-
TER AND ADVISER
THERE’S NOBODY WISER
NOT WHEN IT COMES TO POPULAR --
I KNOW ABOUT POPULAR
AND WITH AN ASSIST FROM ME
TO BE WHO YOU’LL BE
INSTEAD OF DREARY WHO-YOU-WERE... ARE...
THERE’S NOTHING THAT CAN STOP YOU
FROM BECOMING POPU-
LER... LAR...
LA LA LA LA
WE’RE GONNA MAKE
YOU POPULAR...

WHEN I SEE DEPRESSING CREATURES
WITH UNPREPOSSESSING FEATURES
I REMIND THEM ON THEIR OWN BEHALF
TO THINK OF
CELEBRATED HEADS OF STATE OR
SPECIALLY GREAT COMMUNICATORS
DID THEY HAVE BRAINS OR KNOWLEDGE?
DON’T MAKE ME LAUGH!

THEY WERE POPULAR! PLEASE--
IT’S ALL ABOUT POPULAR!
IT’S NOT ABOUT APTITUDE
IT’S THE WAY YOU’RE VIEWED
SO IT’S VERY SHREWD TO BE
VERY VERY POPULAR
LIKE ME!

GALINDA
(Calls after her)
You’re welcome!
(sings)
AND THO’ YOU PROTEST
YOUR DISINTEREST
I KNOW CLANDESTINEDLY
YOU’RE GONNA GRIN AND BEAR IT
YOUR NEW-FOUND POPULARITY --
LA LA LA LA
YOU’LL BE POPULAR
JUST NOT QUITE AS POPULAR
AS ME!

Updated On: 1/27/05 at 03:14 PM

[ljay889]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 3:19pm

Can that Mullaly chick sing opera?

[ClareQuilty]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 3:36pm

I, for one, would not want to pay $100.00 to see a show stunt-casted with television actors who can't sing.

[ljay889]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 3:39pm

Mullaly was a previous Broadway actress, before Will & Grace.

[xluckystar2107x]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 3:47pm

you all need to stop being kristin-haters.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 3:52pm

Megan is not, has never been, and will never be stunt cast in a show. She is a VERY gifted actress and singer and she REALLY knows how to rip it up on broadway, which she did SEVERAL times before Will and Grace and she was simply stunning. Even now, look at her M&M commercials for a taste of her voice. The woman can SANG

[Justice]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 3:52pm

Mullaly starred as Marty in the revival of Grease,
as well as How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. She can be heard singing on both of these recordings, and though she has a lovely voice, I do not believe that she has a Glindafied voice.

[kangaroo]

Posted: 1/27/05 at 3:53pm

I think it's great that she is going to come back for a little bit, but I agree with whoever said it won't be for a while. If broadwayworld.com and broadway.com and playbill.com don't have anything posted, then it's probably not for a while. My guess is that as soon as she comes back, her die-hard fans will immediately want tickets... so we'll have to wait and see