Britney Spears as Cinderella???

http://www.westendframe.com/2016/04/gossip-britney-spears-in-talks-to-star.html?m=1

which Cinderella is this? The Rodgers and Hammerstein version or the Disney version? Also 500,000 dollars a week is pretty hefty, even for a star of her caliber.

Though 500,00 pounds is worth more than 500,000 dollars.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+many+us+dollars+is+%C2%A3500%2C000

And on a side note, she reportedly makes $475,000 PER PERFORMANCE for her Vegas show, so getting around $705,000 for 5 weeks in a London panto, is chump change!

Again, the production is pantomime!

Britney was once famously close to signing a deal to replace Christina Applegate in Sweet Charity.

I think pantomime would also be difficult for her at this stage of her career. As someone who loves her, I hate to say it, but she's essentially become a prop pushed through highly choreographed extravaganzas by a sea of dancers used to cover up her indifference. It's sad to see that the passion just isn't there for her anymore, but I don't think this kind of gig would be the answer. I'd expect her to be even more out of her element performing with material that isn't her own.

adamgreer said: "Some of the people posting in this thread clearly don't know what a pantomine is."

^^^^^^^

Please instruct me and help me to understand----all I know is what I read-and of course I believe everything in print.

If Ms Spears lipsynks[?][stinks?] is indifferent,dancers covering her etc etc who on earth is PAYING to see her and why is she apparently such a 'big deal' and getting big bucks?

If the memory of her hits mean something, why not play the CD rather then get a half baked performance from someone who would rather be somewhere else.

Sounds crazy to me---rather read a good book.



PS My love of theatre started with Christmas pantos every year from about the age of 6 and I had the fun of appearing in a professional production of Alice in Wonderland with many very popular personalities of the day. Pantos are where many children develop a love and understanding of theatre.

Updated On: 4/10/16 at 10:52 PM

Yes! I remember that. Crazy to hear that it really was that close to happening. I think she should have done it, she could have proved once and for all that she had legitimate talent. Sadly, she had several mental collapses a couple years later, and while she's recuperated, she's now nothing more than a lip syncing robot.

Updated On: 4/10/16 at 11:29 PM

people aren't actually taking this random blog post seriously, are they.

This thread is insane, I love it.

Eurotrash said: "This thread is insane, I love it.



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Yep.

Shame we didn't have the chance to see the insanity of Britney Spears in Sweet Charity.

How long was Applegate in the show for? Britney gave birth to her first son in September '05, I imagine that had something to do with her pulling out at the last minute.

To those criticizing her performances the last few years - I strongly recommend you check out footage from the revamped version of her Vegas show she recently premiered. She's been on top of her game lately.

I'd love for this to be true as an old fan myself, however it sounds a bit too good to be true.



ETA: Her team made a statement today (after she announced a new single) and said "It simply isn't happening" and that they hadn't even received an offer. She'll be performing in Vegas through New Years.

Updated On: 4/11/16 at 08:45 PM