#1
Posted: 9/28/09 at 1:31pm
Laura Michelle Kelly and Christian Borle as Mary and Bert on the 12th.
Kelly and Borle join MARY POPPINS Oct. 12
#3
Posted: 9/28/09 at 1:47pm
It said she got premission from the Actors' Equity Association to star in this production. Do you think that's how she worked things out with Cameron Mackintosh? It's great that Americans who could not travel to ondon will finally get to see her as Mary. She is a very talented lady.
Also just to let all of you know she still wanted to play the part on Broadway despite her fallout with Cameron Mackintosh according to this interview: "From Carina: Do you think you will ever come to Broadway to play Mary Poppins?
Laura Michelle Kelly responds: I would love to play Mary again if the occasion arose. I also love New York very much. I can't wait to work there again. But who knows?"
http://london.broadway.com/blog/id/3007274/LauraMichelleKelly
Also just to let all of you know she still wanted to play the part on Broadway despite her fallout with Cameron Mackintosh according to this interview: "From Carina: Do you think you will ever come to Broadway to play Mary Poppins?
Laura Michelle Kelly responds: I would love to play Mary again if the occasion arose. I also love New York very much. I can't wait to work there again. But who knows?"
http://london.broadway.com/blog/id/3007274/LauraMichelleKelly
Updated On: 10/1/09 at 01:47 PM
#4
Posted: 9/28/09 at 2:01pm
Kelly was absolutely stunning in the London production.
She managed to nail the difficult tone of the role with terrific stage presence, something her American predecessor (the bland Ashley Brown) had none of.
She managed to nail the difficult tone of the role with terrific stage presence, something her American predecessor (the bland Ashley Brown) had none of.
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Updated On: 9/28/09 at 02:01 PM
#5
Posted: 9/28/09 at 2:10pm
The Equity line is a standard contractual clause when UK performers play Broadway (and vice versa). It's no doubt exactly the same as was used for Scarlett Strallen, and was definitely the same for when Gavin Creel played Bert over here. I'd guess, in fact, that Adam Fiorentino has a similar credit for his appearance with the permission of the Australian MEAA.
It used to be slightly different as there was a like-for-like exchange system in place whereby there was a "swap" of actors - Sarah Brightman did PHANTOM on Broadway so there had to be an unknown American in ASPECTS OF LOVE (Ann Crumb), and I think in Gavin Creel's case the swap was for Lisa O'Hare to do the MY FAIR LADY tour on the States.
It used to be slightly different as there was a like-for-like exchange system in place whereby there was a "swap" of actors - Sarah Brightman did PHANTOM on Broadway so there had to be an unknown American in ASPECTS OF LOVE (Ann Crumb), and I think in Gavin Creel's case the swap was for Lisa O'Hare to do the MY FAIR LADY tour on the States.
#6
Posted: 9/28/09 at 2:12pm
I am gonna take a guess that we will soon get a statement about Temper, Temper being removed from the show.
#7
Posted: 9/28/09 at 2:28pm
Worst bit of casting news I heard today. How soon before Borle starts walking through the show, just like every role he's done on Broadway?
#8
Posted: 9/28/09 at 2:32pm
I do hope we have an announcement of when "Temper Temper" is being removed from the show (so I can see the show again before it is removed - I love that song).
...and I have to agree with Kalimba. Christian Borle walked through LEGALLY BLONDE all three times I saw the show, and I didn't care for his performances in SPAMALOT or ON THE TOWN either. Still, I'm very excited to see Laura Michelle Kelly's take on Mary. I'm sure she will be outstanding.
...and I have to agree with Kalimba. Christian Borle walked through LEGALLY BLONDE all three times I saw the show, and I didn't care for his performances in SPAMALOT or ON THE TOWN either. Still, I'm very excited to see Laura Michelle Kelly's take on Mary. I'm sure she will be outstanding.
#9
Posted: 9/28/09 at 3:13pm
Why would they remove "Temper, Temper"? If they want to remove a song, go ahead and cut the dull and boring "Being Mrs. Banks" (as performed by the dull and boring Rebecca Luker).
#10
Posted: 9/28/09 at 4:35pm
They're planning on removing "Temper, Temper" because they feel it's too scary for little kids. It's already been removed from the tour, and replaced with a (boring) new song, "Playing the Game," which they've said will be put into the Broadway and subsequent productions.
http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/the_theater_loop/2009/03/mary-poppins-in-chicago-to-feature-new-song.html
http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/the_theater_loop/2009/03/mary-poppins-in-chicago-to-feature-new-song.html
#11
Posted: 9/28/09 at 4:50pm
Oh the poor children. If the brats are too scared by the song, Temper, Temper, me thinks they're too young to be attending this show. Give me a break.
#12
Posted: 9/28/09 at 4:52pm
Playing the Game is the lamest number in a musical. Ever.
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
#13
Posted: 9/28/09 at 4:54pm
Even lamer than, "Being Mrs. Banks" (a total Zanex of a song).
#14
Posted: 9/28/09 at 4:58pm
I am not the biggest fan of Christian Borle. I actually dislike him completely as a performer. Why would they cast him as Bert? I'm sorry...but, he's going to ruin that role. Laura Michelle Kelly on the other hand...she will be superb!
#15
Posted: 9/28/09 at 5:33pm
Temper, Temper is supposed to frighten children! I thought when I saw it on Broadway is wasn't scary enough. We are a nation of liars and impolite people, I can't tell you how many people don't say please and thank you or hold the door for other people. We need to tell these children that they need to shape up because they are the future of our country!
#16
Posted: 9/28/09 at 5:35pm
"I actually dislike him completely as a performer. Why would they cast him as Bert? I'm sorry...but, he's going to ruin that role."
I think we should give him a chance before coming forward and saying he will ruin the role. Hopefully his performance as Bert will be better than how people felt he was in Legally Blonde and Spamalot.
I think we should give him a chance before coming forward and saying he will ruin the role. Hopefully his performance as Bert will be better than how people felt he was in Legally Blonde and Spamalot.
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611
#17
Posted: 9/28/09 at 5:37pm
I like "Temper, Temper" and agree with BroadwayBound115 in wishing that it was actually a little scarier. It's too bad it was cut for the tour.
Laura Michelle Kelly should be wonderful. As for Christian Borle, I have a hard time picturing him as Bert.
Laura Michelle Kelly should be wonderful. As for Christian Borle, I have a hard time picturing him as Bert.
"You drank a charm to kill John Proctor's wife! You drank a charm to kill Goody Proctor!" - Betty Parris to Abigail Williams in Arthur Miller's The Crucible
#18
Posted: 9/28/09 at 5:47pm
Someone mentioned in another thread that Kelly's engagement would be of the "strictly limited" variety, because she had some film/TV commitments. Does anyone know exactly how limited her engagement is going to be?
#19
Posted: 9/28/09 at 5:52pm
adamgreer, the rumor has been that Kelly will be with the Broadway company through January before she goes back to England to work on GHOST.
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
#20
Posted: 9/28/09 at 10:20pm
I think Borle will be a great addition! I'm sure LBB will be there his first night. Haha!
#21
Posted: 9/28/09 at 10:25pm
"Playing the Game" is an atrocious song... And "Temper, Temper" will play its last on October 11... The cast change will bring in the new song.
Quite excited about Laura Michelle Kelly...
Quite excited about Laura Michelle Kelly...
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Updated On: 9/28/09 at 10:25 PM
#22
Posted: 9/28/09 at 11:34pm
I don't understand how anyone could find "Temper, Temper" scary in the slightest! I thought it was hilarious!
#23
Posted: 9/28/09 at 11:36pm
Add me to the camp who thought "Temper, Temper" should have been SCARIER.
#24
Posted: 9/29/09 at 1:17am
I'm sorry, but some of you have absolutely no idea what you're talking about when it comes to Christian.
Into the Woods, Beauty and the Beast, RENT, Mamma Mia!, Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde, Evita (with Julia Murney), Hairspray (with Paul Vogt), Peter and the Starcatchers (with Christian Borle), Lion King, Altar Boyz, Legally Blonde (with Lauren Zackrin).
#25
Posted: 9/29/09 at 1:20am
"I'm sorry, but some of you have absolutely no idea what you're talking about when it comes to Christian."
Well, it is a matter of opinion.
Well, it is a matter of opinion.
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611
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