Casting "Ursula" in THE LITTLE MERMAID- Page 2
Casting "Ursula" in THE LITTLE MERMAID
#25re: Casting 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Posted: 1/23/06 at 9:02amHarvey would be hilarious if they go towards that direction... However, female wise I would love Patti Lupone...
#26re: Casting 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Posted: 1/23/06 at 9:39amIf they go "ethnic" (which I can totally picture), I vote for Sharon Wilkins.
#28re: Casting 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Posted: 1/23/06 at 11:19amWell since Disney originally created Ursuala as a caricature of Divine (can't you see the resemblance!) maybe Harvey wouldn't be such a bad choice --since he had sucess in another Divine inspired role in Hairspray. However, since this is a Disney production I don't see them casting a man in drag...so I really like the idea of Mary Testa that was mentioned earlier. I think she would be great.
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#29re: Casting 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Posted: 1/23/06 at 11:22am
Ok so maybe I missed it, but fill me in on the Emily Skinner story someone...
My vote goes all the way to Bette Midler, although I'd rather see her back on broadway in something more challenging.
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#30re: Casting 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Posted: 1/23/06 at 11:29am
When is this supposed to be hitting Broadway, approximately? Actually isn't Harvey contracted to do Hairpsray in Vegas for awhile? I'd vote for Sara Ramirez.
The Little Mermaid is one of my favorite Disney movies and I can't wait to see how they bring it to the stage.
#31re: Casting 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Posted: 1/23/06 at 11:29amcould someone fill me in on the Emily Skinner story as well...thanks!
#32re: Casting 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Posted: 1/23/06 at 11:32amSkinner dropped out of Disney's On the Record because it was a very unhappy experience for her, from what I've heard. Thus, Disney isn't likely to cast someone who dropped out of one of their shows, in their next big high-profile Broadway show.
#33re: Casting 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Posted: 1/23/06 at 11:39am
that's too bad...Emily Skinner would have been a fabulous Ursula.
thanks for the info.
#34re: Casting 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Posted: 1/23/06 at 11:48amNot that anyone knows of her, but Poppi Krammer would be fantastic as Ursula. Anyone ever see her at Posh?
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#35re: Casting 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Posted: 1/23/06 at 12:10pmBarbara Cook- I would love it. she's so wrong for it that she's right.
#36re: Casting 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Posted: 1/23/06 at 12:47pm
Hm...Tyne Daly anyone?
OOO...and I like the idea of Mary Testa, too.
**What about Ashley Brown for Ariel**
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#37re: Casting 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Posted: 1/23/06 at 12:48pm
definately mary testa
second lilias white. I need some soul in my Ursala.
then she can turn into kelli O'hara or susan egan for vanessa
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#38re: Casting 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Posted: 1/23/06 at 2:31pm
Another vote for Mary Testa. She was the first actress to come to mind for me.
If "Vanessa" is going to be lipsynching, the actress doesn't have to be a singer. They could cast a gorgeous dancer from the chorus.
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#39re: Casting 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Posted: 1/23/06 at 2:43pm
Sharon Wilkins would be an awesome choice, I'd agree that I would love to see her in it.
I can totally picture Sarah Uriarte Berry as Vanessa and I think she needs some more work after Piazza cause she is too good to not stick around
#40re: Casting 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Posted: 1/23/06 at 2:46pm
I can DEFINITELY see Mary Testa.
I think Marcia Lewis would be hysterical - she actually LOOKS like the cartoon.
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#41re: Casting 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Posted: 1/23/06 at 2:54pm
how about jennifer holliday? Or virtually anyone who's played mama morton on broadway.
i could also see christine baranski in the part.
on another note costume wise ursula is gonna be like the bastard child of edna turnblad and elphaba
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#42re: Casting 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Posted: 1/23/06 at 3:15pmI like the idea of Mary Testa- she's fabulous, but she doesn't seem like the "Disney" kind of person. I dunno..
#43re: Casting 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Posted: 1/23/06 at 3:29pmoooo i third sharon wilkins, she'd be amazing or melba moore
#44re: Casting 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Posted: 1/23/06 at 3:36pm
"i could also see christine baranski in the part."
Oooohhh!! Good one! I can totally see her as Ursula! Just her voice alone is perfect!
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#45re: Casting 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Posted: 1/23/06 at 3:39pmMarcia Lewis is inspired casting. She'd be great. Where the heck has she been?
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#46re: Casting 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Posted: 1/23/06 at 3:49pmI am rooting for lilias white.
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#47re: Casting 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Posted: 1/23/06 at 3:57pmRosemary Ashe didn't pass away, did she? Someone said "Are ghosts actors" in response to her name being mentioned.
#48re: Casting 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Posted: 1/23/06 at 4:01pmEganFan: Rosemary Ashe didn't pass away. She is currently starring as Ms. Andrew in MARY POPPINS on the West End. I SAW her. She was HYSTERICAL!
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#49re: Casting 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
Posted: 1/23/06 at 4:09pmHow 'bout Chita? I can totally picture her singing "Poor Unfortunate Souls."
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