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#101

re: Damn Yankees at Encores!

Posted: 4/3/08 at 11:40am

Above all, Lola has to be a good dancer. I've never seen Anne Hathaway do the choreography required for that role.

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#102

re: Damn Yankees at Encores!

Posted: 4/3/08 at 11:49am

Ohh alright- when I worked on the show in highschool the director like specificall wanted a blonde for Lola- maybe it was just his preference

my bad:x

#103

I'd like something off beat for Applegate Like John Malkovitch or John Goodman or( YES I KNOW it would never happen!) George Clooney. Someone just not who u'd automatically think for it. Didn't Martin Short do once?

#104

re: Damn Yankees at Encores!

Posted: 4/3/08 at 1:52pm

Oh, Hathaway is not necessarily "wholesome." And yes, we all saw her fabulous bare breast in BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN and HAVOC (I think). I find her to be incredibly sexy, just not particularly seductive in the way that a Jane Krakowski, Rachelle Rak, or Marisa Tomei could be.
Anne Hathaway has a fantastic singing voice, she did CARNIVAL at Encores! (earning a love letter from Mrs.Brantley himself) and has sung at numerous Broadway concerts. Yet, the thought of her singing "Whatever Lola Wants" is just odd. Krakowski MUST play the role.

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#105

re: Damn Yankees at Encores!

Posted: 4/3/08 at 2:26pm

John Malkovitch as Applegate - neat idea.

#106

re: Damn Yankees at Encores!

Posted: 4/3/08 at 2:58pm

I think if Krakowski plays Lola they should see how she looks in a red wig before keeping her as a blonde. In my mind Lola always has red hair.

#107

re: Damn Yankees at Encores!

Posted: 4/3/08 at 3:04pm

Yes, but Gretchen Wyler replaced Verdon in the original cast (I saw her) and she was a blonde (well, a decided blonde) if there ever was one. Did a nice job in the show, too.

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#108

re: Damn Yankees at Encores!

Posted: 4/3/08 at 4:20pm

I'm not sure Krakowski would look as good as a red-head, depends on the wig I guess.
Did Bebe Neuwirth remain a brunette when she played the part in the revival?

#109

re: Damn Yankees at Encores!

Posted: 4/3/08 at 5:35pm

Gretchen Wyler was a terrific LOLA when she replaced Verdon in the original. Yes she was blond and very sexy. I don't think hair color matters for the part.

As for Hathaway, she can seduce me any time and as often as she pleases.

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#110

re: Damn Yankees at Encores!

Posted: 4/3/08 at 5:36pm

I saw a screening of Get Smart this week, and rest assured, Anne Hathaway is beyond seductive in it. She could nail Lola's lure, but she may not be able to dance the role.

#111

re: Damn Yankees at Encores!

Posted: 4/3/08 at 6:06pm

Anne Hathaway is a hard worker- I'm sure she'd work on the choreography until it was solid..

#112

re: Damn Yankees at Encores!

Posted: 4/3/08 at 6:32pm

And YES Ann can sing...look at those "videos" on that site. Jane would be great in the role. I think Stephanie J. Block would be great too.

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#113

re: Damn Yankees at Encores!

Posted: 4/3/08 at 6:48pm

Ray, they put Bebe in a platinum blonde wig... not very flattering.

#114

re: Damn Yankees at Encores!

Posted: 4/3/08 at 7:15pm

She looks much better in this photo than she did in person.

Her skin is ghoulishly white.

Updated On: 4/3/08 at 07:15 PM

#115

re: Damn Yankees at Encores!

Posted: 4/3/08 at 7:20pm

Bebe was absolutely wonderful as Lola! She deserved a Tony nomination atleast!

#116

re: Damn Yankees at Encores!

Posted: 4/3/08 at 7:28pm

"My voice coach has been seeing Scarlett Johansson on a regular basis now... just thought I'd throw that out there."

Wasn't there a rumor that she was going to play Julie opposite Hugh Jackman in Carousel?

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#117

re: Damn Yankees at Encores!

Posted: 4/7/08 at 2:38pm

>>"My voice coach has been seeing Scarlett Johansson on a regular basis now... just thought I'd throw that out there."

Wasn't there a rumor that she was going to play Julie opposite Hugh Jackman in Carousel?<<

I think the rumor was started because people knew she could sing and Hugh has worked with her twice before so her name was just being thrown out there. We haven't really had an update on "Carousel" since Hugh announced in November 2006 they had just gotten the rights for it - but for what it's worth IMDB Pro has "Carousel" listed for a 2010 premiere. Maybe Hugh will be asked about an update in his upcoming promotions for his movies DECEPTION (April 25) or AUSTRALIA (November 14). He starts filming a movie called "Drive" (based on the James Sallis book) in the summer, and that was announced in the same year as "Carousel", so perhaps it will film next year which would keep it on track for 2010.

Updated On: 4/7/08 at 02:38 PM

#118

re: Damn Yankees at Encores!

Posted: 4/7/08 at 2:46pm

Scarlett also has an album coming out in May, perhaps she is get ready for all the press perfs. that might accompany such a release.

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#119

re: Damn Yankees at Encores!

Posted: 4/7/08 at 5:31pm

Gretchen Wyler as Lola:
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