Hairspray 2010

#1

Hairspray 2010

Posted: 3/6/09 at 9:10pm

Who do we think will be cast in the Arena production of Hairspray?

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Well I didn't want to get into it, but he's a Satanist. Every full moon he sacrifices 4 puppies to the Dark Lord and smears their blood on his paino. This should help you understand the score for Wicked a little bit more. Tazber's: Reply to Is Stephen Schwartz a Practicing Christian

#2

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 3/6/09 at 11:36pm

HAIRSPRAY is coming here in 2010? What's an Arena production?

If that girl from MONSTER HOUSE can sing, she might get Tracy Turnblad.

#3

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 3/7/09 at 5:58am

I thought the big redheaded girl who was one of the three 'urchins' in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the New Theatre would be a wonderful Traci.

And I think the suggestion someone made of Phillip Quast as Edna is pretty good.

#4

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 3/7/09 at 7:52am

Phillip would be wonderful as Edna

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Well I didn't want to get into it, but he's a Satanist. Every full moon he sacrifices 4 puppies to the Dark Lord and smears their blood on his paino. This should help you understand the score for Wicked a little bit more. Tazber's: Reply to Is Stephen Schwartz a Practicing Christian

#5

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 3/7/09 at 10:03am

Edna - Phillip Quast would be great. This time last year I would've suggested Rob Guest but sadly that will never be.
Tracy - hopefully a relative unknown.
Wilbur - maybe Gary McDonald?
Velma - I can see Rhonda Burchmore being cast in the role (I'm not a fan of hers, but I can definitely see it happening)

#6

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 3/8/09 at 12:34am

You're right! I thought the same thing when I saw LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (only I'd forgotten). That stout girl would be perfect.

Maybe Hayden Tee for Link?

#7

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 3/8/09 at 8:13pm

Mark Trevorrow would be terrific as Corny Collins.

And bring back Adam-Jon Fiorentino from New York to play Link if he's not still starring in "Mary Poppins" on Broadway.

#8

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 3/10/09 at 8:38am

No, no, no... Mark Trevorrow is not a very good singer (I've seen him perform several times), and he would put too much camp into one of the "straight" roles in an already camp musical.

#9

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 5/27/09 at 11:45am

After seeing GUYS & DOLLS last night, I think Gary McDonald would be excellent as Wilbur Turnblad.

#10

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 6/19/09 at 11:07pm

Hope this goes to a theatre and not arena!!

Say it'll open melbourne first as Frost wont want Wicked and Hairspray competing in Sydney

#11

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 6/20/09 at 2:17am

I can see HAIRSPRAY opening at the Theatre Royal.

#12

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 6/20/09 at 4:05am

Waitlist tickets are being offered by showbiz and a couple of other ticket outlets....announcement should be soon...

No idea if this will be arena still or sit down

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Well I didn't want to get into it, but he's a Satanist. Every full moon he sacrifices 4 puppies to the Dark Lord and smears their blood on his paino. This should help you understand the score for Wicked a little bit more. Tazber's: Reply to Is Stephen Schwartz a Practicing Christian

#13

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 7/15/09 at 10:33pm

God I wish they would just get around to announcing this.

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Well I didn't want to get into it, but he's a Satanist. Every full moon he sacrifices 4 puppies to the Dark Lord and smears their blood on his paino. This should help you understand the score for Wicked a little bit more. Tazber's: Reply to Is Stephen Schwartz a Practicing Christian

#14

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 7/16/09 at 1:05am

Me too. I picked up the 2DVD set of the film at JB Hi-Fi today for $19.95.

#15

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 3/20/10 at 12:18am

Okay, now that it's official, who's going to be cast?

Please, please, please not Shane Jacobson as Edna. I love Shane, but I don't think he's good enough for this pivotal role.

#16

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 4/23/10 at 7:42pm

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Updated On: 4/23/10 at 07:42 PM

#17

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 4/23/10 at 8:39pm

I just received a message via email that read "It is Shane, i feel your disappointment also, and pity the poor actors who are still auditioning for a role that is pre cast" but you deleted it.

Do you now if it's true or not?

The auditions are being held across the road from where I live on May 8. I'm going to go and film the auditionees and put it on YouTube.

#18

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 4/24/10 at 10:05pm

I notice 4,095 people have looked at this topic, yet only 12 have left comments. A pity more people in Australia who are interested in musical theatre don't contribute to this messageboard.

#19

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 4/26/10 at 10:01am

If it is Shane Jacobson I'm disappointed. I mean, really?

#20

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 4/27/10 at 2:39am

I think Shane's terrific but I don't think he's right for this role. I hope he proves me wrong. I'd rather see Maria Venuti, to be frank.

#21

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 4/27/10 at 10:03pm

I'd have gone for someone like Doug Parkinson. Someone suggested Wilbur Wilde to me, which after consideration isn't so bad.

#22

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 4/27/10 at 10:08pm

I don't know about Wilbur Wilde. What about Mick Molloy? He's got comedic talent.

#23

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 4/28/10 at 10:50am

NO! I wouldn't allow that, he's a peasant.

Updated On: 4/29/10 at 10:50 AM

#24

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 4/29/10 at 12:18am

Well, Edna Turnblad is no high-brow beauty. I'd take Mick over Bert Newton or Shane Jacobson any day.

#25

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 4/29/10 at 3:43am

No, beyond his meagre capabilities. It won't be Bert (too hard for him at his age). Wouldn't be surprised if it were Jacobson, though he would be a long way down my list.

Hey, do you think there is anyone else out there...or is it just you and me here?