Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
I can confirm Jenn is going on this afternoon. I cannot confirm anything about the evening.
Only the matinee, though...
TWEEPS! I just learned that I'm going on for Idina in the role of Elizabeth in today's matinee!! Get down to the Richard Rodgers if u can!
— JENN COLELLA (@JennColella) December>https://twitter.com/JennColella/status/545258867962417152">December 17, 2014
I wonder who is going on for Jenn then! Maybe Gabrielle Ruiz? Or Ann Sanders? Updated On: 12/17/14 at 12:15 PM
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/1/14
Well, the fates sure came together for this...
I hope more people run to check it out. I can't imagine Colella in the role, so it's more interesting that way. Hope people report back!
OMG!
Really hoping a few people are naughty so some video may surface.
Ann Sanders is going in in Jenn's usual track. Janet is also on as Elena
I am hopping on a bus as we speak in NJ to try to catch this! I really hope they have some last minute cheap tickets or that the cancellation line isn't a nightmare to maneuver around. I will report back if I get to see it! Ahhhh!!
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
TFMH...you knew about it before anyone yet you need a bootleg video? I'm so confused about you.
I just stopped by the box office and got the last leftover lotto seat front row off to the side. Not bad. I'll report back!
I NEED someone to get an audio recording of this. Sending good vibes to her! This is crazy!
Intermission. Jenn plays the role completely different than Idina and Jackie. Jenn is amazing. Her acting is what's really surprising me, in a good way of course. She plays the role with more warmth. Also, the way she plays off of James and Anthony, lots of chemistry. Also really liking Janet Krupin as Elena.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/1/14
Judging by how Colella interacts with everyone in the cast (especially seen in the Hey Kid vlogs), I think the chemistry would be easy. I hope the theater didn't mostly vacate, but either way, those remaining get a treat. Out of curiosity, did they go with a wig? Since Colella's normal 'do is shockingly different from all public images...
Featured Actor Joined: 12/12/12
SO EXCITED FOR JENN! I only wish I could have found out in time to get there. Can't wait to hear back about it.
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/18/12
I wouldn't be surprised if they went with a wig. Don't Menzel, and Burns both wear wigs in the show even though their hair fits the brand of the show? I believe they do just like the blondes who played Elle still wore wigs.
Stand-by Joined: 7/26/14
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/1/14
"I wouldn't be surprised if they went with a wig. Don't Menzel, and Burns both wear wigs in the show even though their hair fits the brand of the show? I believe they do just like the blondes who played Elle still wore wigs."
I'm fairly certain Menzel only straightens her curly hair while Burns sticks with her natural 'do. Colella, though? I can't even visualize it, but I'm probably projecting her Anne instead (since she's said Anne matches her natural personality closest, I think).
What was Jenn like? I would be so intrigued to see her take on the role.
Why were both idina and Jackie out?
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/18/12
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/1/14
Menzel has had a cold since last week. Jackie took vacation days, and I remember seeing on her Twitter that (someone? her husband?) needed hip surgery so they had to fly somewhere.
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