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#26

re: Idina Menzel

Posted: 3/27/07 at 12:26pm

One f'ing funny thread.

"TheatreDiva90016 - another good reason to frequent these boards less."<<>> “I hesitate to give this line of discussion the validation it so desperately craves by perpetuating it, but the light from logic is getting further and further away with your every successive post.” <<>> -whatever2

#27

re: Idina Menzel

Posted: 3/27/07 at 12:41pm

Sorry about that, Lizzie. But in my defense, you did call her Effie. Her name is Elphie. Gawd.

But she told me she was telling me she wasn't going.

"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt

#28

re: Idina Menzel

Posted: 3/27/07 at 1:04pm

does anyone else think idina would be a phenominal effie?

"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

#29

re: Idina Menzel

Posted: 3/27/07 at 1:21pm

Wasn't she one of the top 3 contenders to play Effie in the film-version of DREAMGIRLS? I read in EW that it was between her, Jennifer Hudson and Fantasia Barrino.

Makes you wonder if she ended-up getting the role, would SHE have won the Oscar?

#30

re: Idina Menzel

Posted: 3/27/07 at 1:28pm

I'm sorry WickedFan that you didn't know the rules about this board. Never post about anything you like. You must make it clear that you hate everything. You have to realize that all the people on this board have is their chance to jump on another poster that comes along and says the wrong thing.

It's not about that. It's the fact that discussing Wicked a million times over is f**king annoying. Give Company, Grand Hotel, or Cabaret a listen and you tell me who has the better score.

You might ask - what is so different from discussing these shows over and over as oppose to Wicked? You know why? It's because they've been around a hell of a lot longer, have more developed stories/plots and a far better score. Take Cabaret, for instance. The main backbone of the musical originated from Christopher Isherwood's experiences in Berlin during the later 1920's into the 1930's. (I highly suggest getting yourself a copy of The Berlin Stories if you haven't already). Those stories morphed into John van Druten's play, I Am A Camera and then, with the talented team of Kander & Ebb became what we now know as Cabaret. Some of the elements changed, some still remain in the production to this day.

The problem is with Wicked is that while it's a fairly decent novel (yes, I have read it), the overall product is just mediorce. There's nothing brilliant about it. Call me a cynic, but I much prefer musicals with an actual purpose, meaning, or idea behind them.

You like it, fine. Go ahead and enjoy it. Me? I'd much rather listen to Sweeney Todd.

"I am and always will be the optimist. The hoper of far-flung hopes and dreamer of improbable dreams." - Doctor Who

"Yes, the brutalities of progress are called revolutions. When they are over, men recognize that the human race has been harshly treated but it has moved forward." - Les Miserables

#31

re: Idina Menzel

Posted: 3/27/07 at 1:32pm

"The most successful restaurant chain on Earth is McDonalds.

But their food sucks.

So why are they so successful? It sure aint because of the quality of their product. "

Wasn't a very original comment!!!! Saw this on another thread...

#32

re: Idina Menzel

Posted: 3/27/07 at 1:33pm

Honestly, no. Her solo albums aren't my cup of tea.

"I have a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell!"

#33

re: Idina Menzel

Posted: 3/27/07 at 2:40pm

I liked Idina in Wicked and her execution of the music was terrific. Worthy of the Tony award. But for some reason I don't have any interest purchasing her album. Not trying to be mean spirited here. Just honest.

#34

re: Idina Menzel

Posted: 3/27/07 at 4:24pm

Thank you Perfectly Marveleous, my life is now complete.

#35

re: Idina Menzel

Posted: 3/27/07 at 7:19pm

Who is Idina Menzel?
lol.

The Best of Times is Now!

#36

re: Idina Menzel

Posted: 3/27/07 at 7:33pm

Never post about anything you like. You must make it clear that you hate everything.

This would be funnier if it wasn't true. SUPRESS YOUR FEELINGS!

One time, Patti LuPone punched me in the face...

It was awesome. - theaterkid1015

#37

re: Idina Menzel

Posted: 3/27/07 at 9:33pm

Thank you Perfectly Marveleous, my life is now complete.

You should be thankful. It's not every day I choose to put a member quote in my signature.

"I am and always will be the optimist. The hoper of far-flung hopes and dreamer of improbable dreams." - Doctor Who

"Yes, the brutalities of progress are called revolutions. When they are over, men recognize that the human race has been harshly treated but it has moved forward." - Les Miserables

#38

re: Idina Menzel

Posted: 3/27/07 at 9:53pm

Yes, Idina was supposed to be Effie - made it to the bottom three. Unfortunately, Condon disliked the repeated character choice she made for the role: White.

#39

re: Idina Menzel

Posted: 3/27/07 at 10:02pm

Wow. I'm just floored by the originality of the jokes in this thread.

"It's the fact that discussing Wicked a million times over is f**king annoying."

LOL. The thread is titled Idina Menzel, not Wicked, and the original poster didn't even mention Idina's theatre work, let alone Wicked. Can you read? That's a lovely little rant on Wicked, Perfectly Marvelous, and I'm certainly no fan of the show, but Idina Menzel does not equal Wicked.

The funny thing about this thread is that I can't even remember the last time a thread was started about Idina Menzel, so I'm not sure what the problem is. If you hate Menzel and clicked on this thread just to pick on a young fan, I'm more inclined to laugh at you than the original poster. These days, Menzel is hardly the over-discussed topic on this board--and even if it was, get over it and get a life. It's so much more pathetic to see people obsessing over some young theatre fan's enthusiasm for a show than it is to see the enthusiasm, no matter how overzealous, itself.

#40

re: Idina Menzel

Posted: 3/27/07 at 10:07pm

To answer the original question, definitely. But it's not due out until the Fall I believe. Originally slated for the summer, but it was pushed back until after Enchanted will be released.

#41

re: Idina Menzel

Posted: 3/27/07 at 10:28pm

It makes sense to do the pushback.

BroadwayGirl, you're completely right.

One time, Patti LuPone punched me in the face...

It was awesome. - theaterkid1015

#42

re: Idina Menzel

Posted: 3/27/07 at 10:31pm

You ARe right, Broadwaygirl.

My posting of that image wasn't really for any reason other than to be funny.

"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

#43

re: Idina Menzel

Posted: 3/27/07 at 10:45pm

Yeah, Bwaygirl, you're right.

Doesn't change the fact that this thread is f*cking hilarious. And I totally just clicked on this thread because I knew hilarity would ensue...

Theatre is a safe place to do the unsafe things that need to be done. -John Patrick Shanley

#44

re: Idina Menzel

Posted: 3/27/07 at 11:38pm

"You should be thankful. It's not every day I choose to put a member quote in my signature."

So I have now joined the ranks of people such as...?

And thanks BroadwayGirl107.

#45

re: Idina Menzel

Posted: 3/28/07 at 12:15am

wow this thread really went off topic. lol
anyways yes i would buy the cd and people are entitled to their own opinions
Besides the title of this thread is Idina Menzel, an amazing singer, who did deserve that tony.end of disccussion

#46

re: Idina Menzel

Posted: 3/28/07 at 12:18am

You clearly didn't see WONDERFUL TOWN or CAROLINE, OR CHANGE.

End of story.

"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

#47

I'm Spartacus

Posted: 3/28/07 at 12:20am

No, THIS is the end.

END OF STORY!

"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt

#48

I'm Spartacus

Posted: 3/28/07 at 12:21am

Lizzie, do you eat curry?

"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

#49

I'm Spartacus

Posted: 3/28/07 at 3:24am

Let me breathe upon you.

"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt

#50

I'm Spartacus

Posted: 3/28/07 at 4:11am

Idina Menzel, an amazing singer, who did deserve that tony.

Great sense of humor! I love it.

Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE

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