Broadway Star Joined: 9/14/03
I know i know, another Wicked thread...im sorry...but this is broadway world and Wicked is a broadway show....a thought just popped into my mind. I was thinking....I know Megan is already set to take over the role of Glinda, but could anyone else see Kerry Butler as the role...Im not saying I am for this or against this...it was just a thought. Im not sure why...maybe cuz she's blonde? maybe thats the reason it popped into my head? Idk lol. What do you guys think. I mean, she has played very funny parts...
Broadway Star Joined: 9/14/03
Yeah I was thinking that...but what about some of the other scenes or songs where she might do well? if any...if u agree or not
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/29/04
I could SEE it, but I don't think Kerry's range goes that high. Well, she might be able to BELT the high notes, but I don't know about hitting them in head voice.
If she could, she would definitely be cute as Glinda.
the acting would be there, no question, but, like everyone else, I don't think she could sing all those notes that glinda has to sing.
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Megan...who? I wasn't aware that Jennifer Laura Thompson was leaving? Well maybe because I haven't been online for a couple weeks...
You know who I think would make an awsome Elphaba... Mandy Gonzalez.
Broadway Star Joined: 9/14/03
i agree...i saw her in Dance of the Vampires and she was awesome
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/29/04
Megan Hilty, the current standby for Jennifer Laura Thompson.
As of now, Jennifer Laura Thompson's contract expires in April.
Christine, they're referring to Megan Hilty (the current stand-by). She'll most likely be taking over in April (April 19th) when JLT's contract expires.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/29/04
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I heard they wanted to try and keep JLT until for a few extra weeks and have her leave the same time as Carole and George, which would make more sense.
Jennifer Hope Wills would be the best choice for the next Glinda. Much better than choice than Megan. She has an incredible coloratura, great comedic skills, and she has a youthful Glinda look.
God, I wish they would get her for Glinda. She has more experience than Megan.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/29/04
It is definitely possible that JLT's contract could be extended; they did so for Idina Menzel.
I seriously hope JLT extends. This woman belongs on Broadway. She is such a joy on the stage and a real lovely woman off stage.
Hell, if Laura Bell Bundy could play Glinda, Kerry could.
Jennifer Hope Wills would be the best choice for the next Glinda. Much better than choice than Megan. She has an incredible coloratura, great comedic skills, and she has a youthful Glinda look.
I agree ljay889.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
I think Kerry could do it. Like everyone said, I'm not sure about the high notes, but who knows? I think she might could pull it off. I'd love to see her in it.
actually, i knwo kerrye butler and she actually was interested in wicked, but i actually think Elphaba. But she really probably is glinda.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/29/04
Kerry Butler as Elphaba?
I am Kerry's #1 fan, but I'm not sure. I know that she is easily capable of singing that score, but I don't know if her voice is FIERCE enough. Kerry has a bit of a more whiny tone to her voice and I don't know if it would suit Elphaba right.
But I would love to hear her rendition of those songs!
perhaps they can get laura bell bundy back and have a little hairspray reunion.
all i can say for kerry butler is that she was vocally really bad as audrey.. at least on the cd.
all i can say for megan is that she is great as glinda! i wish her luck in getting the part!
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