Kristen VS. Jennifer Laura — Page 2

I saw Kristin and saw JLA in Footloose. I might go back in December around Christmas time to see Idina and JLA because i saw Eden and Kristin back in late June. Eden I can not stress enough was fablous! If you are in town go see BROOKLYN!!!

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I saw them both. They are both excellent. Glinda was originated by Kristin and she brought much character to the role. She has an excellent voice and is very funny. JLT was also very good. There were certain parts in her performance that I personally liked better than Kristin, but that doesnt really mean she's the best. JLT is so funny though, she keeps her voice at one level when she's telling her jokes and doesnt emphasize anything, which strangely makes it funnier. I enjoyed JLT's version of Popular better, however I enjoyed Kristin's No One Mourns The Wicked and For Good better. It depends. Both are great. You could not have asked for anything more :)

I have yet to see JLT, but I've heard a bit here and there of her, and I think she is wonderful. I felt as if JLT is a little, well, calmer, and that certainly has it's good points. I feel Kristin left her mark on the role, but am sure that JLT, while playing it differently, brings her own styles and nuances to the role, making her a joy to see.

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Some of you were not here then -- but a scant 6 months ago there was a tortured, very heated discussion about how when Kristin leaves, the show will simply HAVE to CLOSE. No one else could EVER play this role, ever! EVER. Time, box office, and shrewd recasting always prevail, and always reveal: good plays are very stretchable, v. flexible things -- they can evolve and stay very alive, often brilliantly, with new blood, new energy.

I remember reading how Bette Davis, in taking on Tallulah Bankhead's role, Regina, in the film of LITTLE FOXES had no choice but to use some of Bankhead's performance in hers; the stamp was there. Such will always be the case with the two original witches -- but WICKED will be around at the Gershwin, and eventually in church basements and high school auditoriums -- with lots of talented women shining in those show parts.

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Updated On: 8/24/04 at 06:28 PM

im seeing JLT on friday but i have definite doubts... i mean come on! kristin chenoweth is kristin chenoweth!!!! she an amazing performer. i saw her and she was just perfect. i guarentee she is better than JLT. no offense jen...