JENNIFER HOPE WILLS for MARY POPPINS
#2
Posted: 4/18/06 at 11:03pm
Sadly, it will never happen.
"I love talking about nothing. It is the only thing I know anything about." - Oscar Wilde
#3
Posted: 4/18/06 at 11:13pm
why not?
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
#4
Posted: 4/18/06 at 11:17pm
They will most likely go with more of a name.
#5
Posted: 4/18/06 at 11:18pm
how do you know? who stated that?
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
#6
Posted: 4/18/06 at 11:18pm
Because Mackintosh clearly stated he's looking to cast "Broadway favorites" for the leads. Broadway names recognizable among theatregoers (ie: Laura Benanti).
"I love talking about nothing. It is the only thing I know anything about." - Oscar Wilde
#7
Posted: 4/18/06 at 11:21pm
if only the kate winslet rumors amounted to more.
that would have been perfection.
that would have been perfection.
#8
Posted: 4/18/06 at 11:40pm
she sorta IS a name now, with the new phantom casting, dontcha think? i think she has a shot.
#9
Posted: 4/18/06 at 11:41pm
Jennifer would be great!
Who are these Broadway Favorites?
Benati is perfect but has a spotty record.
Sarah Uriate ???
Kelli o Hara??
Who are these Broadway Favorites?
Benati is perfect but has a spotty record.
Sarah Uriate ???
Kelli o Hara??
#10
Posted: 4/18/06 at 11:44pm
Didn't someone saw recently that Anne Hathaway is in final callbacks or something for the role?
#11
Posted: 4/18/06 at 11:46pm
Well according to that article with Matthew Bourne, the role won't go to a film name but a "Broadway favorite" so based on that I would assume Anne Hathaway isn't playing the role, but...who knows.
#12
Posted: 4/18/06 at 11:46pm
She replaced Jennifer Westfeldt in WONDERFUL TOWN. She was cast as an understudy in THE WOMAN IN WHITE like a week before it announced its closing. And now she's a matinee Christine in PHANTOM.
I'm sorry but that HARDLY makes her a "Broadway favorite."
That title belongs to young Broadway actresses that have developed at least a moderate fan base among theatre goers. For instance: Laura Benanti, Kelli O'Hara or Kerry Butler. (Although I doubt Butler is cut out for this show, I'm just using her name as an example of the type of name actress they're looking for).
I'm sorry but that HARDLY makes her a "Broadway favorite."
That title belongs to young Broadway actresses that have developed at least a moderate fan base among theatre goers. For instance: Laura Benanti, Kelli O'Hara or Kerry Butler. (Although I doubt Butler is cut out for this show, I'm just using her name as an example of the type of name actress they're looking for).
"I love talking about nothing. It is the only thing I know anything about." - Oscar Wilde
Updated On: 4/18/06 at 11:46 PM
#14
Posted: 4/18/06 at 11:54pm
While I do like Jennifer Hope.
Foanatic is absolutely right.
Foanatic is absolutely right.
#15
Posted: 4/18/06 at 11:56pm
That WOULD be exciting for Kelli O'Hara.
#16
Posted: 4/18/06 at 11:58pm
Well..she also, was the Belle understudy in Beauty and the Beast. And the fact she was the replacement of Westfeldt in Wonderful Town is a big deal! she also played opposite Brooke Shields, who is a big star. Kelli O'Hara is one of my favorite actresses along with JHW, and we can say Kelli is known for originating 3 roles on Broadway as far as i know, plus a Tony nomination. Still none Butler, Benanti or O'Hara have "star power" like Julia Roberts or Vanessa Williams.
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
#17
Posted: 4/18/06 at 11:59pm
Still...Jennifer hasn't been nominated for Tonys, so i guess she is not as big as the other actresses...but i think none of them really is a big star yet. I wish them all the best though.
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
#18
Posted: 4/19/06 at 12:00am
All it takes for someone is being cast in a role like this (like JHW) and then she would be a big broadway name. i mean, come on, even with some broadway experience, how many people REALLY knew kelli o'hara's name before Piazza???? really???? cause i didn't and i adore her now.
#19
Posted: 4/19/06 at 12:00am
I'd LOVE to see Benanti in the role.
#20
Posted: 4/19/06 at 12:02am
Still none Butler, Benanti or O'Hara have "star power" like Julia Roberts or Vanessa Williams.
Yes, but Macintosh is NOT looking for big name actresses. As I stated before, he's looking for young "Broadway favorites" and, no matter how you slice it, Wills isn't in that category.
Yes, but Macintosh is NOT looking for big name actresses. As I stated before, he's looking for young "Broadway favorites" and, no matter how you slice it, Wills isn't in that category.
"I love talking about nothing. It is the only thing I know anything about." - Oscar Wilde
#21
Posted: 4/19/06 at 12:02am
I saw Kelli in Dracula, and i was in love with her before Piazza, hehe.
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
#22
Posted: 4/19/06 at 2:03am
Benanti is in Wedding Singer. Cross her off the list.
#23
Posted: 4/19/06 at 2:12am
jennifer is a little busy right now!
#24
Posted: 4/19/06 at 3:12am
Indeed, she will make her debut in Phantom, tomorrow.
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
#25
Posted: 4/19/06 at 3:29am
tomorrow as in the 20th right?? not today as in the 19th..please tell me its not the 19th...
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