Jennifer Nettles Joining "Chicago"
Jennifer Nettles Joining "Chicago"
#1Jennifer Nettles Joining "Chicago"
Posted: 12/9/14 at 11:40amIs there not a thread for this already? Guess no one saw/heard the announcement? I'm excited for her. Seems like a sweet person.
#2Jennifer Nettles Joining
Posted: 12/9/14 at 11:52amWow. I just posted the other week that she would be perfect on Broadway. She has a phenomenal voice. I hadn't pegged her as a Roxie, but I can see it. I'll definitely check her out.
loliveve
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/24/12
#2Jennifer Nettles Joining
Posted: 12/9/14 at 11:56am
^ wasn't that after her performance with Idina that you mentioned that?! Nice 
I like Jennifer Nettles' voice-- love Sugarland-- so hopefully she does a great job in Chicago!
#3Jennifer Nettles Joining
Posted: 12/9/14 at 11:59amHmmm. I know nothing about her. Maybe she'll be a vacation Roxie? Currently, Amy Spanger is on as Roxie till Dec. 21st, while Bianca is in Manila (until Dec. 21). Perhaps Ms. Nettles will be filling in as a Xmas vacation Roxie while Bianca takes a well deserved rest? I guess the Weisslers are hoping that some country folks take a look at the show. I'm not terribly familiar with Sugarland...sounds country.
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#4Jennifer Nettles Joining
Posted: 12/9/14 at 12:03pmShe's doing an 8 week engagement. She's not a vacation fill in.
Tag
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/19/05
Pootie2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/1/14
#6Jennifer Nettles Joining
Posted: 12/9/14 at 12:15pm
The only things I know about her are (1) she once did an interview stating her dream was to do Broadway, and her dream role was Elphaba, (2) her duet with Menzel was pretty good even if she entered head voice for the high belt. 
#BoycottTrumplikePattiMurin
Updated On: 12/9/14 at 12:15 PM
MusicAndPassion
Broadway Star Joined: 9/14/05
#7Jennifer Nettles Joining
Posted: 12/9/14 at 12:25pmShe has a fantastic voice. Been a fan for years, and now I definitely wanna check her out in this role!
MCfan2
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/29/06
#8Jennifer Nettles Joining
Posted: 12/9/14 at 12:32pmDid not see that coming! Interesting! She's got a powerful voice and I think she'll be able to pull it off.
MCfan2
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/29/06
#9Jennifer Nettles Joining
Posted: 12/9/14 at 12:32pmDid not see that coming! Interesting! She's got a powerful voice and I think she'll be able to pull it off.
Liza's Headband
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/13
#10Jennifer Nettles Joining
Posted: 12/9/14 at 12:37pmPatti Fanatic - Jennifer Nettles is a superstar in the Country genre. On a level close to that of Carrie, but not quite if only because she's better known for her work in a duo act known as Sugarland. She is very theatrical and has a fantastic range for a Country vocalist. She'll be great, I'm sure.
#11Jennifer Nettles Joining
Posted: 12/9/14 at 1:31pmI'm very excited for this! I have been a Sugarland fan for as long as I can remember. I think she will sing the **** out of this show!
#12Jennifer Nettles Joining
Posted: 12/9/14 at 1:32pmShe's the 2 time Grammy Award winning, 5 time ACM award winning female lead of the country duo "Sugarland." She's very talented that's for sure.
#13Jennifer Nettles Joining
Posted: 12/9/14 at 1:34pm
She will definitely sing the s**t out of this role.
I'm very excited for this!
....but the world goes 'round
#15Jennifer Nettles Joining
Posted: 12/9/14 at 1:53pmShe really does have a great voice. I hope playing Roxie leads to her doing other roles on stage (something more than being the 35th Roxie).
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
#16Jennifer Nettles Joining
Posted: 12/9/14 at 1:56pm
This video and performance is my favorite!
http://youtu.be/zPG1n1B0Ydw
How about Jennifer Nettles in "Annie Get Your Gun" for NBC?
#17Jennifer Nettles Joining
Posted: 12/9/14 at 1:59pmI guess this particular choice is a good one. Now, one hopes that an equally fabulous Velma will be found somewhere. Leigh Zimmerman immediately comes to mind. : )
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
MCfan2
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/29/06
#18Jennifer Nettles Joining
Posted: 12/9/14 at 2:11pmThat is a fantastic idea, ucjrdude902. She'd be perfect for Annie.
#20Jennifer Nettles Joining
Posted: 12/9/14 at 4:10pm
This is the first time I've been excited for Chicago in a long while.
Jennifer Nettles is a first class musical storyteller. I fondly remember hearing her sing this when she was still a relatively unknown solo act in Athens, GA!
Story of Your Bones - A personal fave
#21Jennifer Nettles Joining
Posted: 12/9/14 at 6:14pm
I'd pay to hear Jennifer Nettles sing Gregorian chants.
Natalie Maines (Dixie Chicks) is really her only competition among current pop singers of any genre.
(No, I'm not a country music fan as a rule, but I love great singing in any genre.)
#22Jennifer Nettles Joining
Posted: 12/9/14 at 6:19pm
Here is Nettles singing a big hit of hers ("Stay") that could easily be a show song, dramatic action and all:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCkcs2LRJbI
She can certainly act when she sings!
indytallguy
Broadway Star Joined: 7/13/08
#23Jennifer Nettles Joining
Posted: 12/9/14 at 6:21pmShe has shown her talent many times as a performer on the Kennedy Center Honors. Great voice.
#24Jennifer Nettles Joining
Posted: 12/9/14 at 6:38pm
She's got a strong alto-esque voice, but as others here have already said, her ability to belt high is not that impressive. Chicago will be a fine role for her and will give her a shot at creating a character.
I'd see her in this, but to suggest Wicked is perhaps pushing it a little bit.
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