Kristen VS. Jennifer Laura — Page 2

Welcome Guest. Please Login or Register.

#26

re: Kristin VS. J-La

Posted: 8/23/04 at 9:39pm

Like Trisky, I've seen three people play Glinda ( Melissa Bell Chait, JLT and Kristin) and it's really impossible to say who's better.

Kristin is a brilliant comedic actress which I felt was kind of distracting at times during the show. I feel like JLT might give the more nuanced and subtle performance but some would accuse her of underplaying the part.

Either way, JLT has been a wonderful choice to take over for Kristin. Wicked's lucky to have her!

"... Still a little bit of your taste in my mouth. Still a little bit of you laced with my doubt. Still a little hard to say what's going on..." Damien Rice

#27

re: Kristin VS. J-La

Posted: 8/24/04 at 5:35pm

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.

Deet: Shira, I Love You!

#28

re: Kristin VS. J-La

Posted: 8/24/04 at 5:42pm

wickedphantom-- do you have that clip of jlt singing it anywhere?? If so can you please PM it to me?? THANKS!

"And if I'm flying solo.. at least I'm flying free..."

#29

re: Kristin VS. J-La

Posted: 8/24/04 at 6:28pm

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.

"I'm a comedian, but in my spare time, things bother me." Garry Shandling

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

#30

re: Kristin VS. J-La

Posted: 8/24/04 at 7:17pm

JLT was excellent...BUT, I would still say KC was better..

#31

re: Kristin VS. J-La

Posted: 8/25/04 at 2:49am

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...

← Back to Message Board

View all Videos

Tickets From $59

Tickets From $60

Tickets From $71