Julia Murney as Elphie...- Page 3

[Popular]

Posted: 12/21/05 at 2:27am

Well even if it's true, there are reasons why an official press release hasn't been made yet and we should respect that and just be patient. Trust me, I'm just as curious as the next person about who Steph's replacement is!

[aegeusrocks]

Posted: 12/21/05 at 2:38am

I rescind my statement. What I actually mean is that rumors are just that: rumors. We can discuss them all we want, but if somebody starts "confirming" them, and then if they don't turn out to be true, many people become upset over the supposed confirmation. We honestly don't know if Murney will be Elphie, it's fun to discuss how fabulous it would be if she will be, but if someone says that they heard it's true, then hype grows until something official is posted one way or the other. Oh hell, I'm not even making sense to myself. It's almost 1:45 in the morning and it's winter break. Just bah, nevermind. All I can say is that I hope that this is true!

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 12/21/05 at 8:12am

ooh, I hope this is true.

[softershade]

Posted: 12/21/05 at 8:56am

NOTHING has been confirmed yet. she is not slated for the tour right now. nothing is going on as of right now.
as soon as something is confirmed you will know something.

[JBSinger]

Posted: 12/21/05 at 11:33am

I first heard "Defying Gravity" in at the Duplex when Storefront did a Stephen Schwartz revue. Schwartz came up on stage with Julia and she wailed out this number. It was pretty thrilling and her belt is crazy. This was the NYC debut of the song, I believe. I'm sure she'll be great wherever they put her.

[darkmist115]

Posted: 12/21/05 at 1:12pm

i really hope this is true. julia would definitely be amazing as elphie.

[Aigoo]

Posted: 12/21/05 at 1:19pm

Oy. We really have to start differentiating things between rumor threads, joke threads, and...thread threads. Anyway if this were true, I luuuuuuuuuvvvvvvvvvv Julia. So. YAY.

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 12/21/05 at 1:27pm

I'd always heard that Murney was reluctant to accept out of town gigs because of her very lucrative voice over career in NYC. But maybe the lure of the Green Witch is enough to make her take six months off from that!

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 12/21/05 at 2:10pm

wickedwow, how much smoke went up with that much backpedaling you just did?

[defying_gravity2]

Posted: 12/21/05 at 2:13pm

I would also luff to see Julia in this role if it happens. I'm seeing the tour in June, July, and August. If it is going to be Julia, that would be amazing. I'm just curious to see who Steph's replacement is.

[FosseBoi]

Posted: 12/21/05 at 5:01pm

If she DOES accept it, will she be performing in Atlanta!?

[softershade]

Posted: 12/21/05 at 5:52pm

fosseboi, she hasn't even been offered the role on tour.
no one get excited, nothing is official or confirmed at all. there are other opportunities for someone to play elphaba and not just the tour.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 12/22/05 at 1:06am

i have heard talks about an LA production.
i am a little surprised that stephanie would leave the tour..but that role IS exhausting. i can't imagine she was THRILLED that she wasn't asked to go to the Bway company..but maybe she turned it down..who knows. i don't know many people who go out on tour with a broadway show (one that is currently running) who don't have the hopes of being asked to take the role to broadway. please don't anyone have nasty remarks ..i am not trying to stir up any trouble..i am just thinking outloud. i LOVE Eden and think she is amazing but it just seemed to me that Stephanie was an obvious choice to be next in line for bway...i feel disappointed FOR her. i am sure she doesn't care...so i won't either!
ANYWAY...as far as Julia Murney..she would be amazing as Elphaba! there are a lot of people who would be great in the role ..i can see Julia as an obvious choice! she is amazing!

[FosseBoi]

Posted: 12/22/05 at 1:16am

softershade, not to sound bitchy but did you notice that I said "If she DOES accept it". Therefore I KNOW that nothings official. Here let me simpler terms: When does Stephs contract run out? I would like to know this information so that I can have an idea of who I might see as Elphaba when WICKED comes to Atlanta.

Can someone answer my question?

[Popular]

Posted: 12/22/05 at 1:36am

FosseBoi - Her contract is up in March. Exact date hasn't been announced yet but I think Cincinnati may be her last stop.

Andrew - You don't have to feel sorry or disappointed for her. Her future is bright and I'd assume at this point she's ready to move on.

[FosseBoi]

Posted: 12/22/05 at 1:41am

Thanks Popular! Btw, your avater is veru cute!

[bjivie2]

Posted: 12/22/05 at 3:35am

What kind of voice over career does Murney have? Has she done anything that I would know?

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 12/22/05 at 10:30am

Those demo reels are fun! Lots of Broadway babies on that list! But usually demo reels are indeed just mock commercials -- they aren't usually a compilation of actual paid voice overs. I think Julia Murney is most famous for being the voice of the Chiquita Banana.

[timote316]

Posted: 12/22/05 at 10:31am

This would make me happy, as Julia (or whoever the replacement is will be coming to Boston!)

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 12/22/05 at 1:34pm

I think Julia Murney is most famous for being the voice of the Chiquita Banana.

Haha... I actually didn't know that was her.

[Popular]

Posted: 12/22/05 at 1:38pm

That's great, love the demo reel!