Casting for the Little Mermad — Page 2

#26

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/22/05 at 11:17pm

For anyone who saw On the Record or will see Beauty and the Beast, Ashely Brown would be perfect. She's a wonderful talent, very much a Disney girl (but not one that does the crappy Disney Channel movies), and her rendition of "Part of Your World" was sensational! She's also quite young - a recent grad of CCM.

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Updated On: 8/22/05 at 11:17 PM

#27

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/22/05 at 11:27pm

I agree with colleen_lee, I want ariel to be an undiscovered talent. there are plenty of people out there worthy of the role. let someone new originate the role.

#28

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/22/05 at 11:54pm

MB!!! you totally are right...

**points to the talented 19 year-old in the mirror**


I'm not egotistical...but I was BORN to play Ariel...lol

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#29

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/22/05 at 11:54pm

Ramirez is most DEFINATELY a disgrace.

She has missed so many performances for illness and then, when finally recovering, comes back for a week only to go on vacation?

How about skipping your effing vacation to try and actually *DO* your job?

To perform in a smash is a priviledge. But it is ALSO a job. In so many ways, it's much like the men and women that sit in cubicles. Sometimes you just don't feel like it, but guess what, you're obligated. So get up there and make people believe you really, TRULY earned your damn Tony Award.

I refuse to see this until she's gone. I won't support someone with her "high and mighty" attitude.

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#30

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/23/05 at 12:12am

Ariel- Jenn Colella
Eric- Gavin Creel
Triton- Chuck Cooper
Ursula- Billy Porter
Sebastian- Mark Price

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#31

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/23/05 at 12:14am

"Ursula- Billy Porter"


woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow

#32

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/23/05 at 12:17am

is that a good wooooooooooow?

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#33

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/23/05 at 12:30am

How is Emily Skinner's attendance record any better than Sara's?

I hear after prematurely dropping out of On the Record she was cut from the running for Ursula. Shame, as she's quite talented, but it appears her career is slowly falling down the path of obscurity.

Last I heard, Liz McCartney played her in the past reading. Celia as Ariel, Cheyenne as Eric.

I'm going to third, fourth and fifth Billy Porter for Ursula. He would rock that role like no one's business.

#34

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/23/05 at 12:32am

I also read somewhere Kerry Butler was going to be Ariel

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#35

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/23/05 at 12:37am

" Sometimes you just don't feel like it, but guess what, you're obligated. "

Guess what. People in cubicles can sit there with colds and whatnot and not worry about an audience who's paying to see them. BIG difference.

Boycott it all you want - it's your right. But you're doing that on false information, hearsay and 2nd hand opinions. Have you yourself witnessed "high and mighty" behavior?

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#36

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/23/05 at 12:44am

I'm pretty much addicted to this thread, apparently I"m a lot more excited about the LIttle Mermaid than I realized, lol. Is there a projected date for it's arrival on Broadway? Any news where it will be previewing? Hopefully Chicago!

Updated On: 8/23/05 at 12:44 AM

#37

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/23/05 at 12:47am

I want Celia as Ariel!! That's my only request.

#38

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/23/05 at 12:52am

"Jenn Gambatese for Ariel!!!"

Jenn Gambatese for my server at TGI Friday's.

#39

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/23/05 at 12:52am

I've missed you Craig! You're always the voice of reason in a chaotic environment.

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#40

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/23/05 at 1:09am

bobbybubby, you're mean.
i'd say YOU should be JENN'S server, but i'm afraid you'd spit in the food.

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#41

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/23/05 at 1:12am

I know it's very similar to her previous role, but I think Harriet Samson Harris would be a hoot as Ursula!

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#42

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/23/05 at 1:17am

EDEN AS ARIEL!

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#43

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/23/05 at 1:18am

what age range are we talking about because she can't be too yound to be paired with Cheyenne because that would be weird.
If they plan on picking disney star (ie. Christy Carlson Romano as Belle) then my vote would be for Anneliese van der Pol

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Updated On: 8/24/05 at 01:18 AM

#44

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/23/05 at 1:58am

i'm a little lost!

so they're already WORKING on the little mermaid? is there a projected date for broadway or for regional previews???

also, the best way to find out is checking out audition calls. if they're doing an open call for ariel, they probably want a new undiscovered talent.

anybody have any info on this? plus i'd love to go try my luck, just for kicks.

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#45

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/23/05 at 2:03am

I second Eden!

Her voice sounds so much like Ariel IMO(and funny that she played her before too)

And Bette Middler or Kathleen Turner as Ursela

#46

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/23/05 at 2:09am

what about carole shelley as ursula? she sounds evil enough on the wicked soundtrack.

i dissapprove of eden cause she's kindof fake...at least in brooklyn she was. kerry butler seems the obvious choice - but i didnt like what she did in little shop either.

what about sutton foster? is she completely out of the picture for this role?

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#47

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/23/05 at 2:17am

they re-wrote this right?? because i dont remember Prince Eric really singing.


Sebastian - ??? Now thats the best part!!

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#48

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/23/05 at 3:01am

mebbe it should be like the lion king, and sebastian should be FEMALEEEEE!!!!!

(note the sarcasm)

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#49

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/23/05 at 3:18am

oh my. Bette as ursula...now theres one ock with attitude!

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#50

re: Casting for the Little Mermad

Posted: 8/23/05 at 3:51am

What show is the point of Emily's poor attendence?

Last i hear Emily was the only person readign for Ursala and hope she gets it because i miss her on stage!

I would also love to see Sherie Rene Scott take a crack at it!