Regarding Idina, no. Someone really needs to expand their horizons. Idina this, Idina that. Yuck.
Updated On: 4/23/08 at 10:33 PM
No no no.
First off Idina is at a point in her carrear where she wouldn't replace anyone. She has become too much of a name for her to replace ever since her tony win from wicked and her CD comming out.
Oops, you forgot to mention Shoshana Bean, Ana Gasteyer, Stephanie J Block, Kerry Ellis...
I mean, Idina and Sherie do have a history of replacing each other in shows.
Mary Testa would be better.
Just sayin'...
So you're basically saying that anyone who's ever played Elphaba would be a great Ursula?
Idina Menzel would never play Ursula because like Winston said, at this point in her career, she would never settle for being a replacement for someone. And while she could probably sing the part, I don't think she would be as good in the role as Sherie.
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Got enough Elphabas in there?
No to all of those.
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AHHAHA
is this a joke!?!
Emily Skinner should replace Sherie, if she would.
She is fantastic on the Demo.
You must be joking. Sock puppet or idiot?
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eeh no, I love Idina, but her voice is NOT for that role. Actually, I dont think any Elphaba except SJB, MAYBE Julia would perform the role correctly.
And I wouldnt say Idina is beyond replacing someone, I'm sure if the right part showed up that she would want to play and she could perform it she prolly would go ahead and take over.
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Ooh, I'm loving the Mary Testa idea. She would OWN that role!
i would love to see sjb in the role, and shoshana. i hope sho and meg will come to a club or pub in nyc and do their variety show. and also do the wicked medley swtich.
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I was thinking about who would replace Sherie and Mary Testa was the first person to pop into my mind!
No..on Idina. But one never knows.
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I completely agree with Idinabellfoster. Emily skinner OWNS Poor Unfortunate Souls. Recently hearing her sing it at The Kennedy Center was a religious experience.
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every other thread is about casting Idina in a show.
and I agree Mary Testa would be a GREAT Ursula
I actually LIKE the idea of Julia Murney as Ursula--that'd be great.
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Emily skinner OWNS Poor Unfortunate Souls. Recently hearing her sing it at The Kennedy Center was a religious experience.
AMEN. That was unreal. I had heard it on the Raw at Town Hall CD... but seeing it live, oh my God. She is perfect for that role.
I like Idina and I think she'd be FABULOUS... But... as Winston said, I doubt she'd be willing to "replace."
i still long to see sara ramirez in the role
Mary Testa would be ridiculous(in a good way)! Idina...not so much.
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