How the BLONDE casting plays out (aka: the also-rans who also got cast)- Page 2

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 12:04am

Plus, Margot has the dialogue with Bruiser during "Omigod".

[musicaltheatrefan3]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 12:04am

Heather and Paul were always ganging up on her. Bernie wanted to keep her, but Heather, well, she is the writer wanted her gone, and Paul couldn't stop her. I bet Jerry had something to do with it. They all knew that she was Jewish, even if she didn't "look" it.

[broadwayboy522]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 12:08am

musicaltheatrefan3 don't worry I'm sure Emma will get something soon, c'mon her dad is Jerry Zaks

[pli1018]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 12:12am

No, she won't. She's Jewish. And everyone knows religion is the most important part in the audition process!

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 12:14am

Especially since Jewish folk are Broadway's worst enemy. Everyone is keen on keeping them away from anything Broadway.

[shh282]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 12:15am

Congrats to all four girls.

Posted: 7/22/08 at 12:17am

Although Rihannon's acting suits the role of Margot, I still don't think that her singing is up to standards. Margot is more than a glorified ensemble member, she is the "best friend" of Elle... I mean, there is a group of three of them: Margot, Pilar, and Serena... but she is the biggest role of the three. I mean, it's not a huge role but she sings more than Vivienne (a shame, because I wish Kate Shindle would sing more). The original Margot, Annaleigh Ashford, who definitely had the chops as well as the acting for the show. She was great in that role~!

Obviously, they used the final four for the publicity and sales. Just look at the show, it's a franchise. But I loved the show, the original broadway cast members in particular. They gave something to the show. I think Lauren is too young still, but I guess it's more realistic she plays an ensemble member... I guess we'll see how it all pans out. Rihannon... yeah. Bailey is too young as well. They chose her over Autumn because she looked the part... and honestly, Autumn's acting wasn't as strong for the role of Elle. Elle is ditzy but still can make smart comments, which I don't feel Autumn had down as well.

~Who knows? They might have put Autumn in the role of a smaller ensemble member Leilani so when Bailey is up, she assumes the role of Elle.
And why would they have Emma do Elle twice a week? She wasn't even in the top 5, so they wouldn't have her, it wouldn't make sense. If they were at all interested in Emma as Elle, they would have kept her longer... in the way that "she would take over after Bailey"... I'm not saying they won't ever use her, but it doesn't make sense.

[musicaltheatrefan3]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 12:17am

It's very sad that we see this kind of discrimination in the entertainment industry. Updated On: 7/22/08 at 12:17 AM

Posted: 7/22/08 at 12:18am

heather and paul were ganging up on her cuz she was terrible for the role.


musicaltheatrefan can't possibly be serious right?

[Little-Lotte]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 12:20am

Yeah, the entertainment industry discriminating against Jews...right...

I know I'm feeding the troll but its probably the funniest thing I've ever heard!

[adamgreer]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 12:22am

I mean, it's not a huge role but she sings more than Vivienne (a shame, because I wish Kate Shindle would sing more).

She may have more solo lines to sing, but Vivienne clearly has harder stuff to sing. Neither Bailey nor Autumn (and certainly not Rhiannon) would be able to hit those notes at the end of the Legally Blonde remix the way Kate does (consistently and effortlessly, I might add).

[TooDarnHot]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 12:22am

EMMA ZAKS IS BITTER!!!

[dinglehopper89]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 12:23am

I always felt like Serena was the bigger role because she sings that bit in the beginning of Bend and Snap but Margot does have more dialog.

[wicked_beast4]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 12:30am

Ha, look what the idiot musicaltheatrefan3 PMed me:

re: hey from musicaltheatrefan3
on 7/22/08 @ 12:21:12 AM
It is very sad that this kind of discrimination exists today. Especially, in one of the country's most liberal cities. Heather hated Emma, because she was Jewish. She felt that Elle could only be played by Christian women, because in the film, there is no mention of Elle being Jewish, and she did not want a Jewish girl playing a character like Elle. Bernie was opposed to this, but Paul was for it, so, they let her go. I wouldn't be surprised if Jerry and the other girls were in on this.



re: hey from musicaltheatrefan3
on 7/22/08 @ 12:24:44 AM
Notice that they eliminated the only African American on the show in the first round, too. Also, Bernard Telsey is a racist.

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The Color Purple is very high maintenance. It's a big company and there's not a lot of African-American talent out there, and now we have the tour and Broadway company.



How MORONIC can one person be?

Posted: 7/22/08 at 12:31am

I can see where you are coming with that. I feel like Margot leads Omigod though... and they both sing in both songs... if that makes sense haha. I feel like Margot is more dispersed, while Serena's main thing is Bend & Snap, which is a good point dinglehopper.

[Glory]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 12:33am

does anyone know when Autumn starts in the ensemble..does she begin on Wednesday as well? I'm going next week and i'd love to catch both of them

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 12:36am

Let's get back on topic...good for the four of them!

And I don't see any reason why Autumn shouldn't start on Wednesday with Bailey...unless they recently made these other casting decisions.

[defyingravity07]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 12:37am

Emma, WTF?? She got eliminated because she was a big bag of excuses, "I quit smoking & I'm sick". She isn't good, the only reason she got as far as she did is because of her Daddy. Also really, Broadway doesn't like Jews?; Idina Menzel a JEW originated a role in the biggest show on Broadway right now, your right Broadway is a place for Anti-Jews.

[FranzRelax]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 12:38am

Emma had a TERRIBLE voice. At least Rhiannon could sing the parts that didn't require belting. Emma COULDN'T.

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 12:43am

And I recall a scene during "Chip On My Shoulder" on the MTV broadcast where Tracy as Serena changed the calendar to December and, while wearing a Santa suit I believe, pulled out a menora.

I guess they discriminate only on Zaks' then?

[winter_sky]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 1:41am

Isn't Becky Jewish?

That's why they sent her on the tour...!

Stop trolling.

[musicaltheatrefan3]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 1:44am

And that was an incorrect stereotypical portrayal of a Jew. I still enjoy the show, but they could've left out Christmas, if they weren't going to do Hanukkah right.

WHY DOES EVERYONE HATE EMMA? JUST BECAUSE SHE IS JEWISH? HER FATHER FACED A LOT OF DISCRIMINATION! HER GRANDMOTHER WAS IN AUSCHWITZ! HER GRANDFATHER HAD TO LIE AND LIVE AS A GENTILE! WHY PUT HER THROUGH ALL OF THIS!???? IT'S NOT FAIR!!! EMMA DESERVED THE PART! SHE WAS THE BEST SINGER, BEST ACTRESS, AND MAYBE NOT THE BEST DANCER, BUT SHE WAS STILL THE BEST OVER ALL OF THEM! NONE OF THEM WERE GREAT DANCERS! IT'S SAD THAT EMMA HAS TO FACE THIS DISCRIMINATION!

[FranzRelax]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 1:45am

You are a psycho. Wow.

[SporkGoddess]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 1:46am

I smell a troll, personally.

adamgreer: I think Lauren may be able to hit the notes like Kate Shindle, at least someday if not now.

[musicaltheatrefan3]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 2:33am

I changed my image to a different picture of a great actress, because in this one, she looks so happy, and I just feel so sad when I see how happy she was and what a horrible time she went through with discrimination and all. What they did to her was horrible! Why ruin a 26 year old's life? Especially, one who is the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors. She must be an emotional wreck still. I am really sad seeing this picture, because it just makes me think that she could have been the star, but it was all because she was Jewish.