Is Laura Bell Bundy returning to ROCK OF AGES?

[FlowerGirlsRule]

Posted: 8/14/09 at 6:18am

OMG my girlfriend says that Laura Bell Bundy (MY FAVORITE!) may join ROCK OF AGES!. Does anybody know anything about this? I saw her in the LA show and she was so funny and AWESOME! I loved Legally Blonde!

[withoutlovewithoutU]

Posted: 8/14/09 at 8:21am

I haven't heard anything of the sort...
It could happen, I guess, since she played the role in LA.

[JP2]

Posted: 8/14/09 at 8:42am

As much as I would flipping LOVE that.. I would kinda rather have Savannah extend.

[BwayBoundJoe]

Posted: 8/14/09 at 9:27am

I might consider going to see it if she does.

[NakedMaid]

Posted: 8/14/09 at 9:45am

Haven't heard those rumors at the theatre at all. Plus, I think LBB has been taking a break from acting. She's even moved back to TN and is concentrating on her company TAKE IT FROM THE TOP.

[husk_charmer]

Posted: 8/14/09 at 9:54am

Wait, Laura Bell Bundy was in Rock of Ages?

[snarkywannabedreamer]

Posted: 8/14/09 at 10:22am

She originated the role of Sherrie in LA

[husk_charmer]

Posted: 8/14/09 at 10:24am

Aha. Good to know.

[AndAllThatJazz22]

Posted: 8/14/09 at 11:19am

Her voice was got pretty destroyed during Legally Blonde, and considering that this show messed up Amy...I doubt that Laura would do it.

[BwayBoundJoe]

Posted: 8/14/09 at 12:17pm

Laura Bell had a sit down meet and greet when Legally Blonde came to Nashville. She said that she is focusing on her carrer as a country singer, she should have an album out by november, and she will "hopefully start touring by January."

[tazber]

Posted: 8/14/09 at 12:46pm

I can see how she's perfect for ROA. An unremarkable performer in an unremarkable show.

[Kelly2]

Posted: 8/14/09 at 12:51pm

That might actually get me to see it live. She's underrated, IMO, she's really charming, and her voice (before it got strained) in LB was actually pretty decent.

[BlueforBroadway]

Posted: 8/14/09 at 1:05pm

I really like Savannah in the role. I hoping it's not true.

Amy didn't fit the part, and I don't think Laura would, either.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 8/14/09 at 3:11pm

Blue, Laura fits the role.. she originated the role. Nonetheless, I'd rather pry my eyes out with a spoon and soak the sockets in salt than watch Laura bell Bundy in that show.

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 8/14/09 at 3:29pm

Are there any pictures of LBB in Rock of Ages?

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 8/14/09 at 3:43pm

Hopefully not. Sadly, i am sure they exist.

[singalongsong2]

Posted: 8/14/09 at 3:48pm

[singalongsong2]

Posted: 8/14/09 at 3:53pm

[Mattbrain]

Posted: 8/14/09 at 3:55pm

"Blue, Laura fits the role.. she originated the role. Nonetheless, I'd rather pry my eyes out with a spoon and soak the sockets in salt than watch Laura bell Bundy in that show. "

Especially if her voice is as jacked up as people say. I saw the show last January and didn't notice any particular vocal problems but I'll take people's word for it.

[BwayBoundJoe]

Posted: 8/14/09 at 4:03pm

I saw LBB the second night of the Nashville tour stop of Legally Blonde. Frist (and last) time I've seen the show, and her voice was...well, not up to par. That could also be from the cast party they had the night before. From what one of the crew told me, she had fun. Who else was in ROA pre-broadway tryout?

[singalongsong2]

Posted: 8/14/09 at 4:09pm

Who else was in ROA pre-broadway tryout?

Sherrie Christian - Laura Bell Bundy
Lonny Barnett - Dan Finnerty
Drew Dillenbeck - James Snyder
Dennis Dupree - Kyle Gass
Stacee Jaxx - Chris Hardwick
Justice Charlier - Michele Mais
Hertz Klinemann - David Holladay
Franz Klinemann - Tom Lenk
Mayor - Jeremy Rabb
Regina McKaig - Patty Wortham

http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117929422.html?categoryid=33&cs=1 Updated On: 8/14/09 at 04:09 PM

[Testing1232]

Posted: 8/14/09 at 6:22pm

LOVE Savannah in the role--- !! If/when she leaves, bring Barrett back !!!

[angelxschunard]

Posted: 8/14/09 at 9:35pm

Flower, whoever told you that is full of crap. Just talked to Laura myself. Not true.

[Songsstresss]

Posted: 8/15/09 at 12:53am

I know nothing about LBB coming back but I do know that Savannah is not renewing her contract. She will be appearing in another BWay show in the Fall...

[dramamama611]

Posted: 8/15/09 at 1:16am

^While that may be true....wouldn't she have just signed a brand new contract when she took OVER the role a short time ago? (Granted, it could have been a short contract...)