Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED
Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED
Broadway Star Joined: 1/22/06
Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED#1
Posted: 8/15/07 at 11:28am
It's just been announced that Carole Shelley who originated Madame Morrible in WICKED and then played the role twice more in the National Tour & Chicago will be reprising her role on Broadway on August 28th replacing Jayne Houdyshell.
Here's the link below on more info :)
https://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=20709
Enjoy
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/07
re: Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED#2
Posted: 8/15/07 at 11:31amWow, we did this at the same time!
re: Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED#2
Posted: 8/15/07 at 11:44amIm totally thrilled, nothing against Mrs. Houdyshell, but Mrs. Shelley is totally fierce in that role and cant wait to see her live.
re: Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED#3
Posted: 8/15/07 at 11:46amHow's her back gonna make it with the raked stage?
Understudy Joined: 1/29/07
re: Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED#4
Posted: 8/15/07 at 11:48amagreed...I thought she left because the pain of the raked stage on her back. oh well. she must be up for it!
re: Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED#5
Posted: 8/15/07 at 12:21pmI'm really surprised Alma Cuervo has yet to play the role on Broadway. She was wonderful when I saw her last year on tour in Philadelphia.
Broadway Star Joined: 1/22/06
re: Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED#6
Posted: 8/15/07 at 12:55pmMungoGypsy8232 - Wow what a coincidence :)
re: Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED#7
Posted: 8/15/07 at 1:08pmThrillifying news. I'll see her on October 7th, October 9th and probably many more times after that (depending on who replaces Julia Murney).
re: Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED#8
Posted: 8/15/07 at 3:20pmWell she better not complain about the raked stage bothering her back.
re: Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED#9
Posted: 8/15/07 at 3:49pmI can't tell you how happy this makes me. Carole Shelley > anyone else who ever was or will be in Wicked. Even though I'm not nearly as into Wicked as I used to be, I would fly to New York just to see her if I could.
re: Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED#10
Posted: 8/15/07 at 3:54pm
She is so much better than this show. I don't know why she keeps doing it.
She's one of the most thrilling actresses I've ever seen, though I've never seen her in a musical.
re: Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED#11
Posted: 8/15/07 at 3:57pmI think Carole Shelley is only going to be in WICKED through the beginning of January 2008, when Miriam Margolyes assumes the role.
re: Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED#12
Posted: 8/15/07 at 4:08pmSo Wicked's pulling a Rent? Well, now that we've got the next Morrible announced, it won't be too long before we've got the next Elphaba and Glinda.
re: Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED#13
Posted: 8/15/07 at 4:31pmDottie, you're so right about Alma Cuervo! I really love Carole Shelley in the role, but Alma Cuervo is the only other actress I've seen play the role without thinking, "she's not as good as Carole Shelley." She added some things of her own that were hilarious, yet she was every bit as chilling as she should have been in the right places.
Joined: 12/31/69
re: Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED#14
Posted: 8/15/07 at 4:57pmCarole is great but so is Rondi Reed who played the role in Chicago- she's spectacular.
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/05
re: Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED#15
Posted: 8/15/07 at 5:35pmAlma Cuervo is playing Mrs. Pearce in the upcoming American leg of the My Fair Lady International Tour.
re: Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED#16
Posted: 8/15/07 at 5:36pmCarole is Amazing, she really stood out to me when I saw the show, she's just so good at doing such small work, I really wish she'd do something else, something to really showcase her.
re: Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED#17
Posted: 8/15/07 at 5:45pmI'm so happy that Alma Cuervo is working. Thanks for the update.
re: Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED#18
Posted: 8/15/07 at 7:16pm
Good for Carole. She's amazing in the role.
And agreed 100% about Alma! She's fabulous. She's the only reason that I'm going to try to catch the My Fair Lady tour when it comes here.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/05
re: Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED#19
Posted: 8/15/07 at 7:22pm
"I don't know why she keeps doing it."
As usual, I am completely flumoxed by this naivete. Exactly HOW many opportunities are being offered women in her, shall we say, category? If she wants to WORK, having a role available in the BIGGEST SMASH ON BROADWAY is NOT a bad thing - no matter WHAT anyone thinks of the show!
Someday, maybe something can come along that her talents will deserve (things like THE ELEPHANT MAN only come along once in awhile.) Meanwhile, thank goodness she can continue to make a career out of appearing live - that's what she was made for.
re: Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED#21
Posted: 8/15/07 at 7:34pmWell said, DG.
-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)
re: Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED#22
Posted: 8/15/07 at 7:48pm
Okay fine, I get why she keeps doing it. It still disappoints me.
re: Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED#23
Posted: 8/15/07 at 9:00pmDoes anyone know how long her contract is? I have tickets for Wicked in April 2008 - taking my musical theatre class. Would LOVE to see an OBC member!!! Thanks!
re: Carole Shelley to return to Broadway's WICKED#24
Posted: 8/15/07 at 9:01pmHer contract is for four months, I believe. You will be seeing Miriam Margolyes as Morrible in April '08.
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