Cast for the Upcoming Musical The Wedding Singer Shapes Up

[apdarcey]

Posted: 7/8/05 at 12:21pm

exciting for stephen lynch, but i don't see amy spanger's name anywhere... is felicia finley taking her role?

http://www.broadway.com/gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=514861

[WOSQ]

Posted: 7/8/05 at 1:22pm

Wet Blanket checking in here.

Does anyone else find this a drab idea for a musical? The movie was easy to sit through, but we knew how the plot was going to go within the first 10 minutes or so.

Plus wouldn't you at least want a couple of stars in the lead roles? Other than the director and choreographer, the biggest name is a very talented actress who has been performing for over 45 years.

[broadwaybelter]

Posted: 7/8/05 at 1:31pm

well i think it should be funny, it will be drab if it isn't adapted properly and the songs are horribly written, but other than that i believe the wedding singer will probably be somewhat entertaining. They havent announced who's playing Julia yet. I think that's kind of funny that Richard H. Blake is going to be playing Glen, it just doesnt seem to be the right part for him.....
Updated On: 7/8/05 at 01:31 PM

[angelrock25222]

Posted: 7/8/05 at 1:32pm

it says felicia will play linda...thats not the female lead; she's the ex fiance... it doesnt mention anyone for the role of Julia, so amy spranger could very well still be up for the part.

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 7/8/05 at 1:33pm

Yay for Rita Gardner!

[broadwaybelter]

Posted: 7/8/05 at 1:34pm

she could be, but in a casting notice i read a while back, they said they were offering all the roles to all of the actors who played the characters in the workshop, except they were still looking for a Julia, and Amy Spanger played Julia in the workshop, so i believe they may have re-cast Julia.

[whatyouown223]

Posted: 7/8/05 at 1:56pm

Looks like Richard will be leaving Hairspray

[Link Larkin Wanabe]

Posted: 7/8/05 at 1:59pm

shucks, what you own....seems like they'll need a new Link...whoever can they find that can do the role in his sleep? *cough*me*cough*

Akiva

[broadwaybelter]

Posted: 7/8/05 at 2:39pm

Looks like you're in luck linklarkinwannabe, and if you're not an EPA actor, you can always send your resume w/headshot or snapshot to:

ATTN: Hairspray
145 West 28th St, 12f
New York, NY 10001

i plan on sending my resume and headshot in, this is to be considered for the tour and/or Broadway. If you are an Equity actor/actress check below:
Annual Hairspray EPA's

[almostxfamous]

Posted: 7/8/05 at 4:52pm

I really love Stephen Lynch. So totally excited for this. He is absolutely hysterical.

[wally]

Posted: 7/9/05 at 12:02am

Lynch rocks, so exctited! And he has a good-sized following, I think he can get folks to the theatre.

I wonder if they're expanding the role of Linda for Felicia, she was only in the film for 2 or 3 scenes. They also didn't announce who's playing Julia's cousin - blanking on her name - Christine Taylor's role. And what about George?? They have to have him in the stage show...

[Eliza0114]

Posted: 7/9/05 at 12:38am

I *heart* Stephen Lynch...this should be great.