Cyndi Lauper the next Audrey in Little Shop???

[MargoChanning]

Posted: 5/25/04 at 1:25pm

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

Posted: 5/25/04 at 1:27pm

GREAT GREAT NEWS....She'll look like his mother BUT GREAT GREAT NEWS Updated On: 5/25/04 at 01:27 PM

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 5/25/04 at 1:27pm

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.

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 5/25/04 at 1:30pm

I think she would be the person to make this role her own, but they would have to cast Joey Bishop and not Joey Fatone.

[wickedrawbrt]

Posted: 5/25/04 at 1:32pm

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.

[junglered]

Posted: 5/25/04 at 1:34pm

Joey Bishop! LOL!

[mominator]

Posted: 5/25/04 at 2:03pm

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

Posted: 5/25/04 at 2:08pm

Lauper is 50 and Ellen Greene is 54. Personally I think an older Audrey is totally OK and adds some interesting dimensions to the show.

[mominator]

Posted: 5/25/04 at 2:12pm

Thanks for the confirmation Margo! I thought she was around her mid fifties.
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[SueleenGay]

Posted: 5/25/04 at 2:12pm

I don't really have a problem with an older Audrey, either. My problem would be the dynamics between Greene/Lauper and Fatone. He just does nothing for me and as bland as he is would totally be overshadowed by the Audrey. How about someone like Allen Cumming? Someone with a bit of a personality?

[Matt_G]

Posted: 5/25/04 at 2:12pm

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?

[MargoChanning]

Posted: 5/25/04 at 2:19pm

Yes, it is a rumor at this point, but having read Musto since the 80's, I've come to realize, he's very rarely wrong on these things (he's got great sources all over the place).

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 5/25/04 at 2:25pm

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!

[jgph]

Posted: 5/25/04 at 2:51pm

my god, Ellen Greene- she HAS to come back. shes incredible.

[Matt_G]

Posted: 5/25/04 at 2:58pm

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!

[JohnPopa]

Posted: 5/25/04 at 2:59pm

Isn't Alan Cummings making movies?

[broadwaysweetheart]

Posted: 5/25/04 at 3:47pm

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

[junglered]

Posted: 5/25/04 at 4:09pm

I have seen Cyndi Lauper multiple times in concert. She is a heck of a performer! The last time I saw her, she performed from the seat of a wheelchair. I don't think Cyndi would call in sick too many times if given a role as a leading actress on Broadway. I believe she would be a lot of fun as Little Shop's new Audrey. Cyndi certainly wouldn't have to stretch too much to get the accent of the character down, would she??!!

[redhotinnyc2]

Posted: 5/25/04 at 4:15pm

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.

[Pinguin]

Posted: 5/25/04 at 4:20pm

Sorry, but I really cannot stomach Ellen Greene in that part again...her singing voice gives me a headache. It would be interesting to see Lauper though, that's for darn sure. Her and Fatone would just make the most BIZARRE couple, which is almost worth the ticket in itself.

[Menken Fan]

Posted: 5/25/04 at 4:52pm

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.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 5/25/04 at 4:54pm

As my friend the priest is always telling me, vows were meant to be broken.

[leomaxfrank]

Posted: 5/25/04 at 4:55pm

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

[robbiej]

Posted: 5/25/04 at 5:07pm

Leo,

You mean with a toddler as a date?

[GovernorSlaton]

Posted: 5/25/04 at 5:26pm

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