Brynn O'Malley as Mary Poppins
Brynn O'Malley as Mary Poppins
#1Brynn O'Malley as Mary Poppins
Posted: 2/19/08 at 8:01pmAnyone else think this is inspired casting....especially since Disney likes to launch the careers of talented newcomers?
#2re: Brynn O'Malley as Mary Poppins
Posted: 2/19/08 at 8:04pm
1. Ashley Brown is leaving?
2. Who is Brynn O'Malley?
3. If she is a nobody, what would have "inspired" this casting choice?
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"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#2re: Brynn O'Malley as Mary Poppins
Posted: 2/19/08 at 8:05pmShe's one of the Celestes in SUnday.
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
#3re: Brynn O'Malley as Mary Poppins
Posted: 2/19/08 at 8:11pmShe was also Amber Von Tussle in Hairspray on Broadway
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.
Updated On: 2/19/08 at 08:11 PM
#4re: Brynn O'Malley as Mary Poppins
Posted: 2/19/08 at 8:14pm
Which newcomers' careers has Disney launched exactly?
Susan Egan created Belle in BEAUTY & THE BEAST and then went on to replace in several productions, often in roles that won Tony Awards for other actresses.
Heather Headley created Nala, then went onto create Aida, won a Tony, and never showed up on Broadway again.
Josh Strickland has been MIA since TARZAN.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#5re: Brynn O'Malley as Mary Poppins
Posted: 2/19/08 at 8:16pm
"Josh Strickland has been MIA since TARZAN. "
He's been doing readings and was just featured on Scott Alan's new album. Certainly not completely MIA.
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.
#6re: Brynn O'Malley as Mary Poppins
Posted: 2/19/08 at 8:17pmDidn't she also do Avenue Q vegas? If she did...she was wonderful!
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#7re: Brynn O'Malley as Mary Poppins
Posted: 2/19/08 at 8:36pm
Saw her as Amalia in Arena Stage's production of, "She Loves Me". She gave a wonderfully sung and acted performance.
I also saw her as Amber in Hairspray, and she was one of my favorites in the role.
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Updated On: 2/19/08 at 08:36 PM
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#9re: Brynn O'Malley as Mary Poppins
Posted: 2/19/08 at 8:39pm
"I also saw her as Amber in Hairspray, and she was one of my favorites in the role."
Agreed.
I really loved her as Amber.
Her and Ashley Spencer are best. 
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.
#10re: Brynn O'Malley as Mary Poppins
Posted: 2/19/08 at 8:53pm
To elaborate what I was going to say before my laptop crashed on me, I do not agree. Can't picture her as Mary Poppins.
Is this "inspired" casting real or hypothetical?
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
#11re: Brynn O'Malley as Mary Poppins
Posted: 2/19/08 at 11:11pm
"Is this fact?"
Doubtful, since Brown is not leaving until at least November. I can't imagine they've booked a replacement 9 months ahead.
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Leading Actor Joined: 1/24/07
#12re: Brynn O'Malley as Mary Poppins
Posted: 2/19/08 at 11:35pm
"Josh Strickland has been MIA since TARZAN. "
He's been doing readings and was just featured on Scott Alan's new album. Certainly not completely MIA.
He's also been performing with The Broadway Boys.
#13re: Brynn O'Malley as Mary Poppins
Posted: 2/20/08 at 1:27amI personally think Brynn would be great as Mary Poppins...I saw her in Meet Me In St. Louis at the Paper Mill and thought she was wonderful! I also saw her in Hairspray, which I believe she did a great job with that role! :)
#14re: Brynn O'Malley as Mary Poppins
Posted: 2/20/08 at 2:20pm
"Which newcomers' careers has Disney launched exactly?"
Exactly? Sierra Boggess and Ashley Brown. I don't think they will be waiting tables after their respective Disney shows.
Updated On: 2/20/08 at 02:20 PM
backstageonbroadway
Swing Joined: 5/6/08
#15re: Brynn O'Malley as Mary Poppins
Posted: 5/14/08 at 2:46pm
Brynn is PHENOMINAL. some of her work can be found here:
http://brynn-omalley.tripod.com
it lists her resume and has a bunch of pictures
I saw her in Meet Me In St. Louis, Hairspray and Sunday and CAN picture her as Mary Poppins. She'd be great
MeMeMeee
Understudy Joined: 3/26/08
#16re: Brynn O'Malley as Mary Poppins
Posted: 5/14/08 at 3:19pm
My good friend Meg Osterhaus has been Ashley's U/S since the show opened and she goes on alot.
I can't imagine the team skipping over Meg when Ashley leaves. Meg deserves the role.
MungoGypsy8232
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/07
#17re: Brynn O'Malley as Mary Poppins
Posted: 5/14/08 at 3:31pmMy problem with Meg Osterhaus is that she does not look like a Mary Poppins. I'm all for Brynn O'Malley!
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#18re: Brynn O'Malley as Mary Poppins
Posted: 5/14/08 at 3:58pmCatherine Walker goes on a lot as well (almost equal to Osterhaus if not more)...I'd think it would go to her over Osterhaus. If I remember correctly, Walker is technically the first understudy...but both actresses are great and I wouldn't be surprised if one of them got promoted...they'd both deserve it.
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Updated On: 5/14/08 at 03:58 PM
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#20re: Brynn O'Malley as Mary Poppins
Posted: 5/14/08 at 4:17pm
WBAF - shush! Brynn is a fabulous performer and so talented. she is not a "newcomer"
Josh Strickland has moved to a ranch in Colorado and is working as a farmhand. he also has been skiing a lot. it was a PERSONAL choice to leave Broadway... he'll get a job when he moves back.
don't just assume those people can't get jobs anymore... that's obnoxious.
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#21re: Brynn O'Malley as Mary Poppins
Posted: 5/14/08 at 4:21pm
"MARY POPPINS sucks a**!"
If you really think that, why bother posting in this thread and not even back up such a harsh statement?
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BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#22re: Brynn O'Malley as Mary Poppins
Posted: 5/14/08 at 4:27pm
It wasn't meant in a negative way.
"...sucks a**!" is a quite positive description. To some, at least. 
Updated On: 5/14/08 at 04:27 PM
backstageonbroadway
Swing Joined: 5/6/08
#23re: Brynn O'Malley as Mary Poppins
Posted: 5/14/08 at 4:55pm
normally, sucks a** is NEGATIVE. but thats just how i see it.
i dont plan on seeing it (not a big disney on broadway fan)...unless brynn happens to get the role or something. lol
and NO, brynn is NOT a newcomer. she also wouldnt be new to disney on broadway..she was in BATB as ensemble and belle u/s
i think she'd be good b/c she LOOKS like a mary popins and she is an amazing singer
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