Glinda casting

[Derek]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 11:04pm

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...

[My Fair Lady]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 11:04pm

She could not handle the super-high notes.

[Derek]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 11:05pm

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

[My Fair Lady]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 11:09pm

I just don't see it.

[Joshua488]

Posted: 2/18/05 at 6:52am

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.

[Jwei123]

Posted: 2/18/05 at 6:55am

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.

[ChristineDaae]

Posted: 2/18/05 at 12:54pm

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.

[Derek]

Posted: 2/18/05 at 3:08pm

i agree...i saw her in Dance of the Vampires and she was awesome

[Joshua488]

Posted: 2/18/05 at 3:11pm

Megan Hilty, the current standby for Jennifer Laura Thompson.

As of now, Jennifer Laura Thompson's contract expires in April.

[#1Elphie]

Posted: 2/18/05 at 3:12pm

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.

[Joshua488]

Posted: 2/18/05 at 3:13pm

Like I said.

[#1Elphie]

Posted: 2/18/05 at 3:23pm

yea, I didn't see yours when I posted.

[Joshua488]

Posted: 2/18/05 at 3:25pm

That's okay! I do that all the time.

[Spooky]

Posted: 2/18/05 at 3:43pm

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.

[ljay889]

Posted: 2/18/05 at 3:47pm

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.

[Joshua488]

Posted: 2/18/05 at 3:53pm

It is definitely possible that JLT's contract could be extended; they did so for Idina Menzel.

[ljay889]

Posted: 2/18/05 at 3:57pm

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.

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 2/18/05 at 4:11pm

Hell, if Laura Bell Bundy could play Glinda, Kerry could.

[little_sally]

Posted: 2/18/05 at 4:36pm

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.

Posted: 2/18/05 at 4:39pm

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.

[thepopularone]

Posted: 2/18/05 at 5:40pm

actually, i knwo kerrye butler and she actually was interested in wicked, but i actually think Elphaba. But she really probably is glinda.

[thepopularone]

Posted: 2/18/05 at 5:40pm

lol, and of course i spelt her name wrong,lol

[Joshua488]

Posted: 2/18/05 at 5:48pm

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!

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 2/18/05 at 6:07pm

perhaps they can get laura bell bundy back and have a little hairspray reunion.

[got-a-light]

Posted: 2/18/05 at 6:10pm

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!