Hairspray movie/ Best Tracy Ever

[JRTO2]

Posted: 5/10/05 at 5:45pm

I know that there was suppose to be a decision last week on whether the Hairspray movie was a definite go- anyone heard anything?

Plus, with all the hairspray posts about contracts etc. it got me thinking- who is the best Tracy ever?

I've got to tell you, I've seen 4 Tracys and the absolute best was Stephanie Pitsiladis. She was the cover for Vanessa Olivarez in Toronto. I was expecting to see Vanessa one day, but ended up seeing Stephanie and was blown away. The best singer, dancer and by far the best actor- absolutely Tracy. Perfect.

Anyone know what she is doing now? I would love to see her on Broadway!

[got-a-light]

Posted: 5/10/05 at 5:57pm

did you see ever see vanessa? if so... how was she? since i've only been on this board for a few months. i never heard anything about her performance.

[Joshua488]

Posted: 5/10/05 at 6:09pm

Shannon Durig (the current understudy for Broadway's Carly Jibson) is fantastic. I was amazed by her voice; it has such a whole, pure tone to it. Her comedic timing was impeccable and her dancing was amazing. She gave one hell of a performance.

[CrAzIaBoUtReNt]

Posted: 5/10/05 at 6:15pm

I have only seen one Tracy, which was Carly Jibson. I thought she was the best. I definetly liked her voice better that the Tracy on the OBCR (I forgot her name...)!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 5/10/05 at 6:19pm

Her name is Marissa Jaret Winokur.-

[Joshua488]

Posted: 5/10/05 at 6:22pm

I kind of wish that they would pull a Brooke Shields and re-record Tracy's vocals with... anyone else's. After a few songs, Marissa Jaret Winokur's Tony Award-winning nasal squeak stops being cute and becomes downright grating.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 5/10/05 at 6:26pm

It's statements like this that say it all, really:

"I have only seen one Tracy, which was Carly Jibson. I thought she was the best."

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 5/10/05 at 6:29pm

I've seen Marissa, Carly and Shannon. They all brought something unique to the role of Tracy, but I really like Carly's voice. As I've stated in a previous thread, I would really like to see Leslie Kritzer (current Shelley on B-way; Tracy understudy) and Donna Vivino (original Shelley on tour; Tracy understudy) in the role.

[.LittleWing. 0224]

Posted: 5/10/05 at 6:39pm

i was lucky enough to see leslie go on as tracy... absolutely outstanding. I've seen carly and shannon, and i agree that they all bring something different to the role. i thought each was spectacular in their own way. i hope you get to see leslie in this role, though! she blew me away!! but i already knew she was amazing.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 5/10/05 at 6:44pm

Marissa Jaret Winokur
Kath Brier
Carly Jibson
Keala Settle
Shoshana Bean


I am hoping to get in and see Shannon soon and hopefully catch Leslie one day on broadway and the tour standby, Katrina Dideriksen has QUITE the belt, so I hope to see HER go on in addidition to Natalie Hill (Shelley on tour whom I LOVE... also, Alyson Smith (Shelley in Toronto has quite the set of pipes.

My favorite(s) - Shoshana is a standout of course with no doubt and I have heard Les singing some of the score and love what she does. However, my favorite Tracy would be a toss up beteer the current Tracys - Carly Jibson and Keala Settle. Carly is more hyper and frenetic in her portrayal - Tracy on Speed as I call her - and Keala is a bit more nuanced and less broad in her take, turning several moments into tear jerkers, so it is a tough call.

[JRTO2]

Posted: 5/10/05 at 6:55pm

I did see Shannon and she was amazing- but I still say Stephanie is the best. Her voice is so rich and powerful and her acting is incredible- I think the most real potrayal.

[Joshua488]

Posted: 5/10/05 at 6:58pm

Oh, yes! How could I forget Shoshana Bean? I have heard her singing "Without Love" and, just from that, she sounded phenomenal... as is usually the case with her!

[sassypanz]

Posted: 5/10/05 at 7:20pm

SHOSHANA. She was definatly one of the best tracies. Good pop-belt voice and acting.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 5/10/05 at 7:26pm

I have Shoshana singing You Cant Stop The Beat, she is so amazing... I cant wait to see her as Elphaba this summer.

[focusingonmoviesmatt]

Posted: 5/10/05 at 9:04pm

I've seen all of the broadway tracys (marissa, kathy, shosanna carly, shannon and leslie).Carly is my favorite and def. the most hysterical.

[.LittleWing. 0224]

Posted: 5/10/05 at 9:07pm

i DEF agree on carly being hilarious. absolutely hysterical and the vocal power, ugh! wonderful.


now if she'd only show up more.....

[Up In Won]

Posted: 5/10/05 at 9:12pm

I've seen too many Tracys. Lol. My favorite has to be Shannon Durig. I also loved Marissa though.

[broadwaystar2b]

Posted: 5/10/05 at 9:13pm

My vote goes to Keala
She's fantastic and so sweet

[Joshua488]

Posted: 5/10/05 at 9:48pm

LittleWing brings up a question that I have yet to hear a reason for... Why is Carly Jibson out so often? Does she get sick easily or something? Was she out often when she did the tour? I was going to ask Shannon Durig at the stage door, but I forgot. LOL
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[JRTO]

Posted: 5/10/05 at 10:41pm

I heard that Carly was developing vocal nodes. Maybe that explains her outs.

[Crazy4MattMorrison52]

Posted: 5/10/05 at 10:44pm

ive seen every person that has gone on as tracy on broadway. my favorite is def carly.

[.LittleWing. 0224]

Posted: 5/10/05 at 10:49pm

I have no idea Joshua... i haven't heard or read anything that explains her absences, but its pretty sad. for one, she's very talented young lady and should be taking full advantage of this amazing amazing opportunity ...

but then again, we have no idea and her reason could be completely substantiated. ah! its all jus speculation in the end!

[starlight2]

Posted: 5/10/05 at 10:52pm

Carly #1, Keala #2, Brier #3. Marissa...no! thanks for listening.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 5/11/05 at 2:25am

Carly has been experiencing some vocal problems as of late.

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 5/11/05 at 2:29am

Carly Jibson is the best!