Jennifer Nettles Joining "Chicago"

[ucjrdude902]

Jennifer Nettles Joining "Chicago"#1

Posted: 12/9/14 at 11:40am

Is there not a thread for this already? Guess no one saw/heard the announcement? I'm excited for her. Seems like a sweet person.

[ljay889]

Jennifer Nettles Joining #2

Posted: 12/9/14 at 11:52am

Wow. 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]

Jennifer Nettles Joining #2

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!

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Jennifer Nettles Joining #3

Posted: 12/9/14 at 11:59am

Hmmm. 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)

[ljay889]

Jennifer Nettles Joining #4

Posted: 12/9/14 at 12:03pm

She's doing an 8 week engagement. She's not a vacation fill in.

[Tag]

Jennifer Nettles Joining #5

Posted: 12/9/14 at 12:07pm

^She's doing February 2-March 29.

[Pootie2]

Jennifer Nettles Joining #6

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]

Jennifer Nettles Joining #7

Posted: 12/9/14 at 12:25pm

She has a fantastic voice. Been a fan for years, and now I definitely wanna check her out in this role!

[MCfan2]

Jennifer Nettles Joining #8

Posted: 12/9/14 at 12:32pm

Did not see that coming! Interesting! She's got a powerful voice and I think she'll be able to pull it off.

[MCfan2]

Jennifer Nettles Joining #9

Posted: 12/9/14 at 12:32pm

Did 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]

Jennifer Nettles Joining #10

Posted: 12/9/14 at 12:37pm

Patti 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.

[gleek4114]

Jennifer Nettles Joining #11

Posted: 12/9/14 at 1:31pm

I'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!

[ucjrdude902]

Jennifer Nettles Joining #12

Posted: 12/9/14 at 1:32pm

She'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.

[tazber]

Jennifer Nettles Joining #13

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

[smallworld]

Jennifer Nettles Joining #14

Posted: 12/9/14 at 1:43pm

This is so exciting!!

[little_sally]

Jennifer Nettles Joining #15

Posted: 12/9/14 at 1:53pm

She 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.

[ucjrdude902]

Jennifer Nettles Joining #16

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?

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Jennifer Nettles Joining #17

Posted: 12/9/14 at 1:59pm

I 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]

Jennifer Nettles Joining #18

Posted: 12/9/14 at 2:11pm

That is a fantastic idea, ucjrdude902. She'd be perfect for Annie.

[ucjrdude902]

Jennifer Nettles Joining #19

Posted: 12/9/14 at 2:17pm

She's def got a following.

[dtzumbrunnen]

Jennifer Nettles Joining #20

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

[GavestonPS]

Jennifer Nettles Joining #21

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.)

[GavestonPS]

Jennifer Nettles Joining #22

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]

Jennifer Nettles Joining #23

Posted: 12/9/14 at 6:21pm

She has shown her talent many times as a performer on the Kennedy Center Honors. Great voice.

[BenjaminNicholas2]

Jennifer Nettles Joining #24

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.