Legally Blonde Readings Update...- Page 2

[.LittleWing. 0224]

Posted: 12/12/05 at 7:17pm

hmm... I can definitely see her in the role. It would definitely be a more comedic take on the role, and I think it could work... interesting!

[broadwaybelter]

Posted: 12/12/05 at 7:23pm

this seems fun! cant wait!

[JumpJumpJumpSoHigh]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 1:44am

GYPSY1527: I worked on Larry and Nell's "Cam Jansen" last year, and the score was really, really fabulous. There wasn't a single song that I was sick of by the end of the run! (The run was admittedly short, but still.)

They also wrote "Sarah, Plain and Tall" for TheatreWorks a couple of years ago, and there's a cast recording available from Footlight Records (and probably other sources as well).

Updated On: 12/13/05 at 01:44 AM

[gumbo2]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 1:55am

Wow, I somehow managed to completely miss the fact that Legally Blonde is becoming a musical. Could someone possibly give me some sort of link with info about this? Thanks.

Posted: 12/13/05 at 2:01am

does anyone else think that kristin chenoweth would be a really good elle?

[Hanna from Hamburg]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 9:18am

I think Kristen would be GREAT, but at least 10-15 years too old.

[popular_elphie]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 10:33am

Great, great cast! I'd love to see Andy as Emmett, though. But Richard Blake is the PERFECT Warner.

I also think that Kerry Butler would be a great Elle.

[dotvmike]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 10:55am

Does anybody know if there are any music clips available...I am most excited about the music!

[broadwayboy430]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 11:36am

Cheno should so be Elle

[.LittleWing. 0224]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 11:54am

no no, no Chenoweth in the role... like I said, i think this show is a perfect vehicle for NEW and FRESH talent. We all know Cheno could pull off the role, but aside from being 15 years too old for it, who says someone else better suited couldn't do an even better job. This is not a show that will need to be hoisted up by a better known Broadway "name"... not by any means. I'm excited to see new talent shine! and from what I see from the casting, there is lots of new talent gathered for this and I couldn't be more excited.

[ruprecht]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 11:55am

You're right, Andy Karl would be a great Emmett Popular Elphie. He's got the sweetness for that role. As for Cheno, she's way long in the tooth for Elle.

[ShineOn]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 12:11pm

SHUT UP! RACHEL DRATCH! I LOVE IT!!!

Truthfully, I initially pictured Emily Skinner in the role of Paulette. I still think she'd be hilarious, but RACHEL DRATCH!!! It doesn't get better than that!

Ironically enough, my friend's roommate is Scott Bakula's daughter and my friend was telling me the other day that he was "doing something in NYC... I think theatre related, but I'm not sure what it is". HA! Hilarious that it's this. That's so awesome! I can't wait for this. I'm such a fan of the movie (although I have to admit, LBB isn't my first choice for Elle... I think they should go with a true unknown).

[MaryMac]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 1:56pm

Yeah Scott Backula!!!! Gotta love the St. Louis actors!!!

[OddExoticCreature]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 2:06pm

RACHEL DRATCH!!!!!!!! ON BROADWAY!!!!!!!! *dies*

[.LittleWing. 0224]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 3:48pm

this is a long shot but anyone in the industry attend the reading today and want to share your thoughts on it?

[emehobeival]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 3:54pm

Agreed. Cheno is too old for the role...and other people deserve the spotlight.

I still think Kerry Butler would be the best Elle...and Deven May would be the best Emmett. (And Sara Chase isn't in this reading... *sniffle*)

Ever since last April when I heard some of the songs, I've been waiting not-so-patiently for this reading. I adore Larry and Nell... and it's awesome that so many people seem excited for the show. :)

-Tammers

[Trailer Trash Jones]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 3:56pm

great info! Anyone know who the MD is?

[bluesuadeshoes8]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 4:29pm

ah why isnt anyone else excited about CHRISTIAN BORLE?!?!

[HighlyUnrealistic]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 4:40pm

"why isnt anyone else excited about CHRISTIAN BORLE?!?!"

Oh man, I SOOO am. I love him.

[emehobeival]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 4:54pm

I have nothing against Christian Borle, really. I mean, I adore his work...

BUT I'm still very sad that Deven May isn't reading for Emmett. He's so talented and hasn't had a big broadway musical yet. Off-Bway and London, yes... but no broadway yet. Sigh. Though, Christian is a good choice for Emmett. I'm sure he'll be wonderful.

-Tammers

[XOsweet_dancerOX]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 6:59pm

Kristin Chenoweth would be a great Elle.

[fishergirl819]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 8:03pm

wicked_mimi, while I do not know for sure, I *believe* Kyle is the name given to the UPS delivery man. About a month and a half ago, during Slut's run, there was talk around the ATA of Andy reading as the UPS guy.

And Popular Elphie, as I'm sure you could guess on your own, heh, I agree that Andy would be a wonderful Emmett.

Such a fantastic cast. Love LLB, love Andy, love Aaron Lohr, love SCOTT BAKULA (!!!), love Leslie Kritzer, love Rachel Dratch....such a FANTASTIC cast.

[WickedOne2]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 8:10pm

Great cast... I think Christian has a great voice, but I would prefer Gavin Creel -- (I know another Jimmy)

[almostxfamous]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 8:18pm

I'm really looking forward to this. Some names(Leslie, Christian, Andy, Aaron, Laura, Rachel) are more familiar than others, but it sounds great nonetheless.

I agree with the previous posters about Andy being a GREAT Emmettt. Realistically, I'd just love to see him in anything.

Sounds soo fun.

[Link Larkin Wanabe]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 8:26pm

I am really happy about this casting. I love that they are giving all these young up-and-comers a big break (for the reading at least), as well as adding some TV names in the mix to get some buzz (Scott Bakula and Rachel Dracht, who I LOVE!).

I really hope that David Rockwell design the sets for this show. I would love to see his take on Harvard, the Courtroom, the Hair Salon and Elle's Pink Pink room.

Akiva