Kerry Ellis as Elsa for FROZEN musical
Kerry Ellis as Elsa for FROZEN musical
HamfourHam
Chorus Member Joined: 12/30/15
#1Kerry Ellis as Elsa for FROZEN musical
Posted: 12/31/15 at 12:43pm
Anyone else think she would be a great choice for the role when Frozen comes to Broadway?
#2Kerry Ellis as Elsa for FROZEN on Broadway
Posted: 12/31/15 at 12:56pm
She may be too old by the time it's ready.
#3Kerry Ellis as Elsa for FROZEN on Broadway
Posted: 12/31/15 at 1:05pm
Betsy Wolfe, please. Her insane belt on "that perfect girl is gone" changed my life and cured all of my illnesses.
serene_embers
Understudy Joined: 9/21/15
#4Kerry Ellis as Elsa for FROZEN on Broadway
Posted: 12/31/15 at 1:25pm
CindersGolightly said: "Betsy Wolfe, please. Her insane belt on "that perfect girl is gone" changed my life and cured all of my illnesses.
I never even thought of this before but now that you've said it...I LOVE IT. I love Betsy! Even if I am Frozen-ed out I think she'd be great!
#5Kerry Ellis as Elsa for FROZEN on Broadway
Posted: 12/31/15 at 1:49pm
Well, whoever they choose better have some pretty strong pipes to scream 'Let It Go' 8x a week (not to mention whatever 11'oclock number they whip up for her in the second act) or have an alternate.
Ms. Ellis has the facility, and her rendition of the song on her debut album was superb.
Calling all young Laurie Beechmans!
HamfourHam
Chorus Member Joined: 12/30/15
#6Kerry Ellis as Elsa for FROZEN on Broadway
Posted: 12/31/15 at 1:53pm
I can't imagine Let it go would be any harder than singing defying gravity and tons of women seem to not have a problem with doing that song 8 times a week
#7Kerry Ellis as Elsa for FROZEN on Broadway
Posted: 12/31/15 at 2:09pm
Not trying to quibble about who can or can't do it. Or the keys in which the songs are written. Merely pointing out that the "power ballad belting for women" trend (ahem, sometimes its screaming depending on who you listen to) in musical theatre is getting out of control.
Just because someone /can/ belt "Defying Gravity" 8x a week, doesn't mean they /should/.
HamfourHam
Chorus Member Joined: 12/30/15
#8Kerry Ellis as Elsa for FROZEN on Broadway
Posted: 12/31/15 at 2:14pm
Just because someone /can/ belt "Defying Gravity" 8x a week, doesn't mean they /should/.
Okay but I can't think of any Elphaba that had no business singing the song. Most if not all the women hired for Elphaba get generally good notices from the public and Wicked fans.
And even then, Elphaba isn't really all that challenging to sing.
Elsa really only had that one song to sing in the film anyway. We aren't talking about singing Evita and Funny Girl now. hehe
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Updated On: 12/31/15 at 02:14 PM#9Kerry Ellis as Elsa for FROZEN on Broadway
Posted: 12/31/15 at 2:39pm
I don't care about "public approval" or "who can or can't sing it" (but I CAN think of a few Elphaba's who probably shouldn't be singing that role) Again, not the point. An actor who sings has a responsibility to his or her instrument; and the longevity of that instrument. If they choose to blow out their cords playing Elphaba, 8x a week, that's their own prerogative. But you run the risk of having a not so great voice as you age.
There are a lot of examples of this, but I'll just bring up one: Patti LuPone. She openly admits to the fact that her voice was not the same as it was 30 years ago when she was singing Evita. But luckily she found a great vocal coach (Joan Lader) who was able to teach her some healthy technique that has saved her instrument really.
Bottom line is, its a gift. Use it sparingly folks. Its fun to whale those high belt notes, but do so with proper technique otherwise it won't be there long.
#10Kerry Ellis as Elsa for FROZEN on Broadway
Posted: 12/31/15 at 2:59pm
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Plannietink08
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/2/11
#11Kerry Ellis as Elsa for FROZEN on Broadway
Posted: 1/1/16 at 9:01am
Kerry Ellis, a 37 year old, as a 21 year old Scandinavian Queen?
Well, at 34 she already played a 19 year old Latino stripper so screw it. Give Bernadette Peters the role of Anna. Really keep things interesting.
c0113g3b0y
Leading Actor Joined: 9/16/15
#12Kerry Ellis as Elsa for FROZEN on Broadway
Posted: 1/1/16 at 9:40am
i would actually love to see Kristen Bell reprise her role on stage. That girl looks like she's been drinking the blood of innocents every night.. she could still pass off as a teenager
#13Kerry Ellis as Elsa for FROZEN on Broadway
Posted: 1/1/16 at 10:15am
When is it supposed to arrive? The season after next, or the one after that?
Have they suggested a general time frame?
#14Kerry Ellis as Elsa for FROZEN on Broadway
Posted: 1/1/16 at 10:38am
It's been reported that Disney isn't demanding speed on the project, they're demanding excellence.
#15Kerry Ellis as Elsa for FROZEN on Broadway
Posted: 1/1/16 at 11:16am
I think that's a very wise choice. This could be an outstanding show.
It's one of the few Disney properties that I feel truly lends itself to a beautiful stage adaptation.
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