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Posted: 4/6/04 at 11:30am

Now wouldn't it be great if they cast REAL ballplayers as the "chorus" of this film??? Man, this avowed movie-hater would be the first on line to see Mike Piazza, Todd Hundley, Alex Rodriques, Derrick Jeter, Grant Roberts, Aaron Boone, Shawn Estes, and various players from different teams singing "You've Gotta Have Heart"--even if they were only lip-synching.
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
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Posted: 4/6/04 at 11:39am

Dolly - thats an inspired idea...nice Eyecandy and it would certainly help sell tickets...
"I don't really get the ending,all i can go with is when after several months,Judith saw Pat sang,and later she kissed him on the toilet,after that the story back to where Pat went down from the stage after he'd sung,and he went to the italian lady.I just don't get it,what Judith exatcly meant when he kissed Pat that she had seen,and did Pat end up together with The Italian Lady?Please help me,thank u very much!" Quote from someone on IMDB in reference to a movie he/she didn't understand. Such grammar!
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Posted: 4/6/04 at 11:49am

Joey - great idea!
"I don't really get the ending,all i can go with is when after several months,Judith saw Pat sang,and later she kissed him on the toilet,after that the story back to where Pat went down from the stage after he'd sung,and he went to the italian lady.I just don't get it,what Judith exatcly meant when he kissed Pat that she had seen,and did Pat end up together with The Italian Lady?Please help me,thank u very much!" Quote from someone on IMDB in reference to a movie he/she didn't understand. Such grammar!
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Posted: 4/6/04 at 5:18pm

I agree with joeyjoe, BilliyLawlor. Of course I love Wicked, who doesn't? But I think it's better to remake old musicals rather than glorify new hit musicals even more. A lot more people are familiar with Wicked than they are with Damn Yankees, and I think the younger and more modern musical fans need to broaden their spectrum and get into some of the older musicals. Sure it would be cool to see Wicked made into a movie, but give it a couple of years.
"The stage is where I live and come alive and act out all the things that go on in my life. It's not just what I do for a living, it's my shrink and my love affair. No one in my life has ever or ever will kiss me on the mouth like this lover called my relationship with my performance."
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Posted: 4/6/04 at 5:26pm

Jenna Elfman would be the perfect Lola for so many reasons. For example:

1) She would look absolutely gorgeous with red hair.

2) She is a hysterical comedian as well as a terrific dramatic actress.

3) She is a trained dancer.

4) She could very well be a good singer. Sure, she got booted from 'Nine', but Carla is a difficult part for someone who has never had singing training. Besides, Verdon wasn't a singer, either.

BTW, Jason Alexander or Kelsey Grammar would be awesome Applegates.

Updated On: 4/6/04 at 05:26 PM

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Posted: 4/6/04 at 5:44pm

CATS, if you weren't so blinded by your hate for Wicked, you would have noticed that that comment was sarcastic. Give me a break.
"The stage is where I live and come alive and act out all the things that go on in my life. It's not just what I do for a living, it's my shrink and my love affair. No one in my life has ever or ever will kiss me on the mouth like this lover called my relationship with my performance."
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Posted: 4/6/04 at 6:15pm

Hey, hey, hey! No need to be rude. I don't hate WICKED! And I'm certainly not blinded by my hate for it. The CD makes a very nice coaster and Frisbee. And any enemy of my enemy is my friend. I didn't realize you were being sarcastic, so I apologize for that. And any fan of J Tart is a friend of mine, so please, lets play nice.
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Posted: 4/6/04 at 7:36pm

It seems like everytime I am on here, there is news of a show being turned into a movie....seriously, I don't think many of them will actually be made.
(formerly bronte604) "You really just love money and power and capitalism? You know they're never going to love you back." "Things happen for the best...I don't even believe that myself."
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Posted: 4/9/04 at 2:13pm

I once heard of Jane Krakowski for Lola, I think she would be wonderful. Alexander could be a good Applegate, though I think Lane would nail the role. Of course I happen to think Lane's a god, so I probably think he would nail any role. Plus, he wouldn't sell as many tix.

I think a good named cameo would be Gloria, who could you all see play her?
Rosencrantz: "Be happy - if you're not even HAPPY what's so good about surviving? We'll be all right. I suppose we just go on." - from Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
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Posted: 4/10/04 at 12:00pm

Sorry, but I don't think her acting's up to par. I saw Jersey Girl and Affleck had no chemistry w/ her and vice versa, and they had been a real life couple! I also think (maybe you didn't) that some people forget Lola's more than just a sex symbol, she has her sentimental moments too. People are throwing Catherine Zeta-J's name out for a lot of things, she could also work in this role,
Rosencrantz: "Be happy - if you're not even HAPPY what's so good about surviving? We'll be all right. I suppose we just go on." - from Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead

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