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Idina Menzel
TheatreDiva90016
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/04
#25re: Idina Menzel
Posted: 3/27/07 at 12:26pmOne f'ing funny thread.
#26re: 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. 
#27re: Idina Menzel
Posted: 3/27/07 at 1:04pmdoes anyone else think idina would be a phenominal effie?
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#28re: 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?
Perfectly Marvelous
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/16/06
#29re: 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.
"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
#30re: 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...
#31re: Idina Menzel
Posted: 3/27/07 at 1:33pmHonestly, no. Her solo albums aren't my cup of tea.
fakemyway2thetop
Understudy Joined: 3/16/07
#32re: Idina Menzel
Posted: 3/27/07 at 2:40pmI 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.
#33re: Idina Menzel
Posted: 3/27/07 at 4:24pmThank you Perfectly Marveleous, my life is now complete.
AudreyTwoTwo
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/06
#35re: 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!
It was awesome. - theaterkid1015
Perfectly Marvelous
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/16/06
#36re: 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. 
"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
BSoBW2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/8/04
#37re: Idina Menzel
Posted: 3/27/07 at 9:53pmYes, 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.
BroadwayGirl107
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/26/03
#38re: 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.
#39re: Idina Menzel
Posted: 3/27/07 at 10:07pmTo 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.
#40re: Idina Menzel
Posted: 3/27/07 at 10:28pm
It makes sense to do the pushback.
BroadwayGirl, you're completely right.
It was awesome. - theaterkid1015
#41re: 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.
#42re: 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...
#43re: 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.
Elphie4ever
Featured Actor Joined: 3/18/07
#44re: 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
#45re: Idina Menzel
Posted: 3/28/07 at 12:18am
You clearly didn't see WONDERFUL TOWN or CAROLINE, OR CHANGE.
End of story.
#46I'm Spartacus
Posted: 3/28/07 at 12:20am
No, THIS is the end.
END OF STORY!
#47I'm Spartacus
Posted: 3/28/07 at 12:21amLizzie, do you eat curry?
#48I'm Spartacus
Posted: 3/28/07 at 3:24amLet me breathe upon you.
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#49I'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.
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