Early Casting for Shrek- Page 2
Early Casting for Shrek
#25re: Early Casting for Shrek
Posted: 12/27/07 at 2:23pmWith all due respect to O'Keefe & Benjamin, as I do enjoy some of their work, Jeanine Tesori basically has an A+ record for every score she has written. And they each have completely unique sounds (MILLIE and CAROLINE couldn't be any more different). I think she will really be able to put her ear to this story and create something special.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
Updated On: 12/27/07 at 02:23 PM
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#26re: Early Casting for Shrek
Posted: 12/27/07 at 2:27pm
Foster, do you have the "Violet" cast recording? I freakin' love it!
To be honest though, neither Tesori (though she's closer) or Benjamin/O'Keefe have had enough full scores produced for me to not have a small hint of doubt when I hear about a new project. Just sayin'.
-Benjamin
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#27re: Early Casting for Shrek
Posted: 12/27/07 at 2:30pmI heard a few of the songs from VIOLET about five years ago when I first got into MILLIE, and I remember thinking how vastly different, yet completely gorgeous it was. I really should pick up the CD.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#28re: Early Casting for Shrek
Posted: 12/27/07 at 2:31pmI'm not 100% sure so I don't want to start any rumors but I heard that Haven Burton will be playing the gingerbread man.
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#29re: Early Casting for Shrek
Posted: 12/27/07 at 2:32pmI adore "Violet." Had to throw that in there.
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Yankeefan007
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#30re: Early Casting for Shrek
Posted: 12/27/07 at 2:39pmI automatically assumed Sieber was continuing on, since he did Farquaad in the workshops.
#31re: Early Casting for Shrek
Posted: 12/27/07 at 2:42pmI'm glad he will have his well-deserved shot at originating a role again.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#32re: Early Casting for Shrek
Posted: 12/27/07 at 2:54pmI actually think Tesori can make this work. She is a wonderful composer with great range. I too adore Violet, as well as Millie and Caroline.
#33re: Early Casting for Shrek
Posted: 12/27/07 at 2:58pmCan we sing Kumbaya now
-Benjamin
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JudasIscariot
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/20/05
#34re: Early Casting for Shrek
Posted: 12/27/07 at 3:04pmWhen are the auditions for the ensemble? I want to be in this.
#35re: Early Casting for Shrek
Posted: 12/27/07 at 3:05pmWho knows? It's supposed to open at the Palace next fall, so soon?
#36re: Early Casting for Shrek
Posted: 12/27/07 at 3:12pm
While I really enjoy alot of Larry O'Keefe's work, am I the only one who thought both of those songs were completely inane and stupid?
Andy Karl being awfully flat during the ballad may have hurt that one more, but I didn't enjoy either.
I am still skeptical about this working on stage, but with the talent involved, I am excited to see what comes of it.
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#37re: Early Casting for Shrek
Posted: 12/27/07 at 3:13pmThe songs on YouTube sounded so interesting, though i'm not quite so sure that Donkey's song would have fit into the story so well.
#38re: Early Casting for Shrek
Posted: 12/27/07 at 3:27pm
This creative team are all modern-minded theatre people. No nonsense. No opera/circus B.S. 
If any team can make it work, this is the one.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#39re: Early Casting for Shrek
Posted: 12/27/07 at 3:35pmI can safely say that Jeanine Tesori is currently the resident queen composer of American Musical Theatre. Her writing is nothing short of brilliant, and in my opinion she is the most talented young composer currently working. I have met her intemately, and she is such an amazing person to be around. Please somebody, get this woman a Tony Award. I still cant believe she didnt win for Caroline or Change, or for Millie.
#40re: Early Casting for Shrek
Posted: 12/27/07 at 3:55pmApparently they are casting Shrek now, according to Playbill. Does that mean Legally Blonde is closing soon?
#41re: Early Casting for Shrek
Posted: 12/27/07 at 4:11pmWas there ever an official announcement saying that "Shrek" was going to be at the Palace?
#42re: Early Casting for Shrek
Posted: 12/27/07 at 4:16pmIt's about as common knowledge as the Cry Baby/Marquis was.
ruprecht
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/16/05
#43re: Early Casting for Shrek
Posted: 12/27/07 at 4:18pm
Somethingwicked, are you high? Andy Karl broke alot of hearts singing that song and was anything but "flat". "The" site probably shouldn't be linked on this board, just sayin'.
Seriously, who cares at this point in time? As much as I love Chris Seiber, I'm not exactly thinking of running to see Shrek the musical but maybe that's just me. I've also never heard Shrek going into the Palace.
Updated On: 12/27/07 at 04:18 PM
Grand Motel
Featured Actor Joined: 7/8/03
#44re: Early Casting for Shrek
Posted: 12/27/07 at 4:26pmIt's not just you Rup, I can't think of anything less enticing than Sutton Foster (whom I generally like) playing Fiona in Shrek with songs by the maudlin Tesori. Somethingwicked, IN.MY. OPINION. you're having hearing problems with regards to Andy Karl on the forbidden site.
Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#45re: Early Casting for Shrek
Posted: 12/27/07 at 4:29pm
I hope they cast Jennifer Simard. She is perfect for this!!!!
I would love to see Fiona as Simard. Sutton is already in a hit!
PS The thought of Wright, Abaire and Tesori working together gives me chills. (Three of my favorite people on one show)
My dream cast:
Jennifer Simard- Fiona
Marylouise Burke(She has a unique voice. I would love to see her written in to this show. She is funny!)
Norbert Leo Butz- Shrek
Norm Lewis- Donkey
Updated On: 12/27/07 at 04:29 PM
#46re: Early Casting for Shrek
Posted: 12/27/07 at 4:32pmI have not heard anything about Shrek taking the Palace.
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#48re: Early Casting for Shrek
Posted: 12/27/07 at 4:43pmWell, how is it common knowledge, then? Yeah, there's rumors, but I highly doubt "Legally Blonde" is closing anytime soon.
#49re: Early Casting for Shrek
Posted: 12/27/07 at 4:43pmCommon knowledge doesn't mean fangirls, TWS.
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