Gasteyer in "Wicked" Chicago sitdown- Page 2

[MagicToDo82]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 10:45am

Wow, thats awesome. She's an amazing actress and singer.. What? ACTRESSES playing the part?:) (I'm so kidding, wicked fans, don't throw stuff at me. Its early, I'm testy!) But go Ana!~

And I sort of think at this point that the Wicked name alone is enough to sell the show. Its not like Shoshana is a huge name:)

[robbiej]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 10:59am

A note about opinions.

I do respect your right to HAVE an opinion. That doesn't mean I have to actually respect the specific opinion. If someone said, 'I think Ashlee Simpson is an infinitely better singer than Judy Garland,' I would completely respect your right to say that and believe if fully. I would also think you're a complete idiot.

Not that I think you're an idiot about not wanting to see Gasteyer (I don't know if I'd want to see her myself). Just making a point, in general, about opinions.

[popcultureboy]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 11:04am

With the most glorious example. Everyone KNOWS that Ashlee is miles better than Judy .

[MagicToDo82]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 11:05am

Hehe. Oh honey, haven't you learned that trying to get people to respect other peoples opinions around here is a pointless battle?:) I gave up on that LONG ago.:) Hugs!

[buskeat]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 11:42am

I wouldn't be prejudiced against cast members from SNL. There are cast members on the show *now* who were brilliant comedians and singers when they were on stage in Chicago, but no one would know it with the material they're handed on SNL. I have a feeling Gasteyer will be fine. Anyway, SNL is produced for the 12-17 demographic and aren't teenage girls the big audience for this show anyway? Sorry I don't much about it. Seeing it in Chicago in May.

[bjivie2]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 12:21pm

To go back to this "name" issue, who out there is a bigger name than Ana Gasteyer to play Elphaba in a sit-down Chicago run? Honestly, Gasteyer is the biggest name you're going to get, and I believe that she was in Chicago with Second City, so she may be more well-known in Chicago. Hearing her name wanted me to buy tickets. Isn't that what a "name" is supposed to do?

[Unknown User]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 12:35pm

Well, Donny Osmond played "Joseph" here for over a year. I wonder if they talked to him. Under that green make up, Elphaba could be almost anyone. I guess I'm heart broken because I was hoping for either Oprah or Billy Corrigan.

[baddadnpa]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 12:36pm

How about Harvey Fierstein?

[Unknown User]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 12:38pm

I thought Harvey was already signed to play Madame Morrible?

[baddadnpa]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 12:42pm

He'd make a better Elphaba.

[buskeat]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 12:49pm

Gasteyer wasn't with Second City. She was with the Groundlings.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 1:02pm

Yeah, I am unaware of her Chicago career. Anyone recall her in anything?

[robbiej]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 1:03pm

She did, however, go to Northwestern and is good friends with Urinetown's Spencer Kayden.

Not sure how much theatre she did in Chicago.

[whatyouown223]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 3:07pm

Personally, get me Karmine Alers and Angela Christian and you have a DYNAMIC duo! I'd love to see them do it!

[chinkie azn jai]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 5:40pm

hmm I don't like the Gasteyer idea. I would still see her in the role, but she's not my first choice to play Elphaba. I would rather have a legit broadway performer, instead of a big name.

[Joshua488]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 5:45pm

Wow. I would love to see Ana Gasteyer as Elphaba. Ana is a great singer. And hilarious as hell!

[erinrebecca]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 6:47pm

I'm curious why they'd do this. Why wouldn't they want Stephanie to play Elphaba in Chicago? And why do they feel that they need a 'name'? (although I disagree that Ana fits that bill) The entire run in Toronto sold out easily without a so-called 'name'. Very weird.

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 6:48pm

Ana is an amazing singer and actress. Good for her if she gets it. She really deserves it.

[commasplice]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 6:50pm

erinrebecca - This isn't for the tour (which Stephanie will be doing in Chicago) - this is for a separate sitdown (not-touring) production that might be coming to Chicago after the tour leaves.

I like the idea of Ana Gasteyer. There's a good chance I would go see it again for her.

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 6:58pm

I dont really see Ana Gasteyer as Elphaba, but good for her for pursuing theatrical roles.

[FosseBoi]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 7:49pm

Something that everyone is seeming to forget that Idina wasnt a big name really, at the begging of the run. I dont think it matters if its a big name or not.

Will she be on the HAIR cd?

[ShuQ]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 8:27pm

I think Ana Gasteyer is HILARIOUS. I'd rather see her in a funnier role...but I've never heard her sing. If she can sing that part and be taken seriously...then I'd kill to see her.

[Justice]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 9:28pm

Ana as Elphaba?
Based on her comedic experience, wouldn't she be a better Glinda?

[Ebonic_Singer]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 9:46pm

Even when I heard her sing at Hair, I couldn't help but hear it as a "comic" voice. It would be somewhat interesting, though. Although I can't see her correctly playing the role. I very highly doubt this is going to happen.

[erinrebecca]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 9:47pm

comma, thanks. I hadn't heard of this sitdown production. Is this just rumor at this point? Or has the Chicago sitdown been announced?