Lindsay Mendez to replace Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba in WICKED?
Lindsay Mendez to replace Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba in WICKED?
TheGingerBreadMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/12
#1Lindsay Mendez to replace Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba in WICKED?
Posted: 4/14/13 at 12:49pm
#2Lindsay Mendez to replace Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba in WICKED?
Posted: 4/14/13 at 12:56pmNothing about that looks official.
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#2Lindsay Mendez to replace Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba in WICKED?
Posted: 4/14/13 at 1:03pm
Hasn't this been discussed here?
Last I heard, that was the plan, yes.
#3Lindsay Mendez to replace Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba in WICKED?
Posted: 4/14/13 at 1:04pmThat's not in any way official, but it is true.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Emmaloucbway
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/16/11
#4Lindsay Mendez to replace Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba in WICKED?
Posted: 4/14/13 at 1:05pmYes, I've seen rumors of this floating around these boards for a while now. That website doesn't look official, but it's possible since I've seen this plan on BWW before.
#5Lindsay Mendez to replace Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba in WICKED?
Posted: 4/14/13 at 1:10pmWell I wanted to see Willemijn but now I'll probably wait to see Lindsay.
Nerwen
Understudy Joined: 3/8/13
#6Lindsay Mendez to replace Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba in WICKED?
Posted: 4/14/13 at 2:51pmReally, Lindsay?!?! I still hope it´s another actress, I don´t think she´s right for that role. IMHO she hasn´t "witchy" looks and her voice doesn´t fit the part.
BroadwayFan12
Broadway Star Joined: 4/17/10
#7Lindsay Mendez to replace Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba in WICKED?
Posted: 4/14/13 at 3:52pm
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Updated On: 4/14/13 at 03:52 PM
#8Lindsay Mendez to replace Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba in WICKED?
Posted: 4/14/13 at 5:03pmIt's true.
Nerwen
Understudy Joined: 3/8/13
#9Lindsay Mendez to replace Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba in WICKED?
Posted: 4/15/13 at 4:14amHow do you know? Where was that announced?
#10Lindsay Mendez to replace Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba in WICKED?
Posted: 4/15/13 at 4:32amIt's been long rumored to be the case, but never officially announced. That being said - I've also heard it's true.
wicked4l
Broadway Star Joined: 5/19/06
#11Lindsay Mendez to replace Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba in WICKED?
Posted: 4/15/13 at 10:58amShe supposedly said after a concert that yes, she was going into the show but not sure when. A friend who worked at the theatre also said they were planning on having her there for the 10th anniversary. We'll see if it plays out.
#12Lindsay Mendez to replace Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba in WICKED?
Posted: 4/15/13 at 11:55amSchwartz has wanted her for the role for a while now, but things kept coming up. She will honestly bring something to the role, no recent Elphaba's have had. I am not trying to put down Mendez, but she is not dainty, she knows what its like to be judged by her looks and not her talent, despite it being immense. Most Elphaba's have been traditionally beautiful super skinny girls, with Ana Gasteyer, Mandy Gonzalez, and Idena Menzel being the possible exceptions.
Nerwen
Understudy Joined: 3/8/13
#13Lindsay Mendez to replace Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba in WICKED?
Posted: 4/15/13 at 12:17pm
Is something already planned for the 10th anniversary? I hope Willemijn will attend.
I´m not convinced yet that Lindsay wil be good in that role but nevertheless I´m curious and will watch Youtube recordings, maybe that will change my mind.
BroadwayShowTime
Understudy Joined: 9/11/10
#14Lindsay Mendez to replace Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba in WICKED?
Posted: 4/15/13 at 1:30pm
Damn it!
I was truly hoping Christine Dwyer would get the nod.
#15Lindsay Mendez to replace Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba in WICKED?
Posted: 4/15/13 at 1:40pm
Here's a YouTube video to help you get started.
Lindsay Mendez-"The Wizard and I"
Nerwen
Understudy Joined: 3/8/13
#16Lindsay Mendez to replace Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba in WICKED?
Posted: 4/15/13 at 3:41pm
I already knew her take on that song and I don´t like it. I know she reaches all the notes and so on, I just don´t like the way she sings it there, but then it was on a concert, so probably she would sing it differently on stage.
I do not deny that she hasn´t the voice for the role, just her bodily features don´t fit. Elphaba is supposed to be tall, skinny and with sharp facial features.
I get the feeling that sympathy is more crucial (if it´s true that Stephen is rooting for her) than appropriateness.
Updated On: 4/15/13 at 03:41 PM
FindMe12
Chorus Member Joined: 3/14/12
#17Lindsay Mendez to replace Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba in WICKED?
Posted: 4/15/13 at 7:51pmYou cant base her Elphaba on that song because she wasnt singing it in the context of the show, I think she will be a mix between Shoshana Bean and Mandy Gonzalez
#18Lindsay Mendez to replace Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba in WICKED?
Posted: 4/16/13 at 8:13am
In what world is Mandy Gonzalez considered a super skinny girl? She's a very beautiful, unique, looking woman - not at all typical skinny girl. Considering the varying types of women who have played the role, there's no real mold for the role beyond being able to belt for your life, keep up with the demands of the role, and portray the role well.
Count me as someone who wasn't at all impressed with Lindsay from the video of her singing 'The Wizard and I', but I do believe she'll be fantastic in the role. It's always nice when someone new comes into a role like Elphaba and really finds something special in it - Nicole Parker did it, Mandy Gonzalez did it, and Lindsay Mendez absolutely will.
DefyGravity777
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/28/08
#19Lindsay Mendez to replace Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba in WICKED?
Posted: 4/16/13 at 8:40amThe current Elphaba understudy on the 2NT is 6 foot tall and by no means is tiny girl. I think Lindsay will be fine. Doesn't matter to me what she looks like. As long as she can sing without doing too much crazy riffing she will be ok.
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