Cyndi Lauper the next Audrey in Little Shop???

From Michael Musto's column in the Voice coming out today:

"Moving on to a drag inspiration, I hear crinoline-wearing kook Cyndi Lauper will most likely be the next Audrey in Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors, casting that's so perfect it's amazing it took so long for the "True Colors" gal to be up there singing "Somewhere That's Green." But spies say someone that's Greene—namely Ellen Greene, the original Audrey—wouldn't mind another chance at the role, though producers have been resistant. What horrors!"

My god, I wasn't crazy about this production of Little Shop, but even I might be tempted to return if Lauper was in it.
La Dolce Musto

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Did anyone see her in that pop salute to Broadway thing on Bravo? I love Cyndi, but she needs a LOT of help with her acting to pull this off.

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I don't know if she needs that much help, she has won an Emmy for her recurring role on "Mad About You." I really like Audrey being much older than Seymour, it adds a weird Oedipul layer to the show. It could really work. And if the fabulous Ellen Greene wants back in the role...let her. She certainly couldn't be worse than the ever forgetable Kerry Butler.

Cyndi,or Ellen I'd see it again!! But a question isn't Ellen Greene also a bit older than Mr.Fatone?
B

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Thanks for the confirmation Margo! I thought she was around her mid fifties.
B

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Ellen Greene looks amazing for her age as does Miss Cyndi. While seeing Cyndi in the role would be amazing, seeing Ellen sing those songs live would be a dream come true. But this is all just a rumor, correct?

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Speaking of all over the place, so was that column! WHAT did you people do to him at Standing Ovations??!?

Alan and Ellen. Or Alan and Cyndi. 'twould be fantastic!

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Rick Moranis isn't doing anything except sitting on his butt waiting for another HONEY, I SHRUNK SOMETHING sequel, maybe he can come on board, too. Talk about dream casting!

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I'm not so sure... I think Kerry is a perfect Audrey, her performance is amazing

Has anyone seen the movie she did with Jeff Goldblum - Vibes? Its cute - nothing phenomenal, but there's a great moment late in the film when her character is "channeling" the spirit of the dead mother of the bad guy, and she sings a swedish (I think) lullaby - its absolutely beautiful. Her voice is better at that moment than I have ever heard it before or since, just simple and sweet and it convinces me that if she gets this role, she will be wonderful.

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Cyndi Lauper would rock in Little Shop. I'd make a special trip and break my vow to stay away from this production to see her.

amen...its the only broadway musical this year i have not seen -...if FIERCE Lauper is in it - i'll be there - like michael jackson

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If Ellen and Alan were there, the revival of LSOH might become a WHOLE lot better. I'd go back and see it again!