Lisa Brescia to standby for Julia Murney in WICKED

[iluvtheatertrash]

Lisa Brescia to standby for Julia Murney in WICKED#1

Posted: 1/1/07 at 8:58pm

On her way to the western skies. This woman will sing this score so deliciously. I can't wait til the news that this beautiful woman will take over the role. ...One can dream, right?

You'll be marvelous, Lisa.

Let's just hope the Gershwin announces Julia's vacations so I can race to scoop up tickets to all of Lisa's performances.

"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman

Updated On: 1/2/07 at 08:58 PM

[Yankeefan007]

re: Lisa Brescia to standby Julia Murney in WICKED#2

Posted: 1/1/07 at 9:00pm

I don't wanna say old news, because it's not. I think I'm just one of the few who has actually known about it for a while (I heard about it some time ago).

Good for her, though I can't imagine her in the part. Two more reasons to see the show.
Updated On: 1/1/07 at 09:00 PM

[iluvtheatertrash]

re: Lisa Brescia to standby Julia Murney in WICKED#2

Posted: 1/1/07 at 9:02pm

I think a few of us have known for quite some time, Yankee. It was finally made official a week or two ago, I think, and I was told I could spread the word.

As one of her biggest fans, I didn't really see her in it either. But, I can only imagine how stunning her vocals will be.

"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman

[somethingwicked]

re: Lisa Brescia to standby Julia Murney in WICKED#3

Posted: 1/1/07 at 9:06pm

I am very excited to see how Lisa fairs in the role. She is a wonderful performer with a stellar voice.

As a personal friend of Saycon Sengbloh, I am a bit biased, but I would just like to take this oppertunity to congratulate her on a successful two years with the show. Saycon was a truly outstanding Elphaba, and I am glad to see her moving on to exciting new ventures in her career.

I wish Lisa all the best!

Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.

[somethingwicked]

re: Lisa Brescia to standby Julia Murney in WICKED#4

Posted: 1/1/07 at 9:06pm

Double Post.

Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.

Updated On: 1/1/07 at 09:06 PM

[Yankeefan007]

re: Lisa Brescia to standby Julia Murney in WICKED#5

Posted: 1/1/07 at 9:08pm

Agreed, though I'm not nearly as big a fan of hers as you are. Don't get me wrong, she's very talented, but I just don't get all "fan-y."

[iluvtheatertrash]

re: Lisa Brescia to standby Julia Murney in WICKED#6

Posted: 1/1/07 at 9:10pm

Lisa's a wonderful woman, too. We met at WIW and got very close and have been in touch ever since. It's so great to see her getting more work. She gives beautiful performances.

"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman

[somethingwicked]

re: Lisa Brescia to standby Julia Murney in WICKED#7

Posted: 1/1/07 at 9:11pm

As I said in the post, me being preferencial to Saycon has alot to do with being friends with her personally, but I wouldn't say I am "fan-y" about her.

Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.

[Yankeefan007]

re: Lisa Brescia to standby Julia Murney in WICKED#8

Posted: 1/1/07 at 9:11pm

She was very, very good in Aida, and in Times. I didn't see Woman in White.

[iluvtheatertrash]

re: Lisa Brescia to standby Julia Murney in WICKED#9

Posted: 1/1/07 at 9:13pm

When she went on as Marion, hearing her sing ALL FOR LAURA was... breathtaking.

"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman

Updated On: 1/1/07 at 09:13 PM

[myManCape]

re: Lisa Brescia to standby Julia Murney in WICKED#10

Posted: 1/1/07 at 9:52pm

Wow, this was a very braggy thread.

"Have they come yet?"

[iluvtheatertrash]

re: Lisa Brescia to standby Julia Murney in WICKED#11

Posted: 1/1/07 at 10:19pm

I wanted a chance to see Saycon, but sadly, it never happened.

"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman

[Kalimba]

re: Lisa Brescia to standby Julia Murney in WICKED#12

Posted: 1/1/07 at 10:31pm

Glad to hear that Lisa's joining the show, but why do I get the feeling that someone has changed alliances.

[focusingonmoviesmatt]

re: Lisa Brescia to standby Julia Murney in WICKED#13

Posted: 1/1/07 at 10:34pm

I think the recent casting of elphaba standbys is more exciting then the full time elphabas.

[myManCape]

re: Lisa Brescia to standby Julia Murney in WICKED#14

Posted: 1/1/07 at 10:35pm

Kalimba-
Perhaps, its because someone else’s show closed?

"Have they come yet?"

Updated On: 1/1/07 at 10:35 PM

[everythingtaboo]

re: Lisa Brescia to standby Julia Murney in WICKED#15

Posted: 1/1/07 at 10:36pm

ManCape, I would laugh, except I'm guilty of being braggy in the past...

Either way, congrats to Lisa. I'm sure we'll be seeing a lot of her, the way Wicked goes through Elphie's faster than bad Thai food.

"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008

[iluvtheatertrash]

re: Lisa Brescia to standby Julia Murney in WICKED#16

Posted: 1/1/07 at 10:36pm

Anyway, Saycon wasn't the original standby, right? Eden was. Or am I mistaken?

It's a nice meaty job for Lisa, I think. A musical, I think called ACE(?), at Goodspeed, I believe, was also after her. But I hope this is the right way for Lisa. Hopefully she'll develop more of a fan-base and her name will be known to more people. Though sometimes the WICKED fans can be a bit... enthused... it'll be good to see people talking about how wonderful a performer she is.

I'll never forget some of the performances I've seen from her. AIDA, WIW, TIMES... Each thing she does is very precise - she seems so sure of every beat and every moment and seems to have such beautiful control. Such a great thing to watch. Hopefully she gets to originate a role again in the future.

In the meantime, I wouldn't mind seeing her tackle Lucille in a revival of PARADE or Mother in RAGTIME. She's played Eva Peron before and, if she were a larger name, would be stellar as Eva in the hopefully-happening EVITA revival.

"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman

Updated On: 1/1/07 at 10:36 PM

[iluvtheatertrash]

re: Lisa Brescia to standby Julia Murney in WICKED#17

Posted: 1/1/07 at 10:38pm

What does my support of Lisa have to do with my support of Laura? I've been eagerly awaiting every one of Lisa's performances long before I even MET Laura.

Both are beautiful actresses and beautiful people. I didn't know we were only allowed to support one actress.

"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman

[myManCape]

re: Lisa Brescia to standby Julia Murney in WICKED#18

Posted: 1/1/07 at 10:42pm

I think you got my point.

"Have they come yet?"

Updated On: 1/1/07 at 10:42 PM

[DrunkyMcWasted]

re: Lisa Brescia to standby Julia Murney in WICKED#19

Posted: 1/1/07 at 10:46pm

myManCape- what did iLuv ever say about "knowing" Lisa? He was posting news on someone he enjoys as a performer. Isn't that what people generally do on these message boards? Whether or not he "knows" her has nothing to do with this thread. At all.

And when did "knowing" people become a competition?

l love you without knowing how... or when... or from where.
I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride.
I love you because I know no other way than this.

I believe in fate
But it's up to us to follow through

[iluvtheatertrash]

re: Lisa Brescia to standby Julia Murney in WICKED#20

Posted: 1/1/07 at 10:46pm

I was posting a thread in congratulations to an actress who landed a good gig. I'm not the one on here mentioning how I might be biased because I'm a personal friend of Saycon.

I don't really think that a thread of congratulations is bragging.

"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman

[iluvtheatertrash]

re: Lisa Brescia to standby Julia Murney in WICKED#21

Posted: 1/1/07 at 10:46pm

Double post.

"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman

Updated On: 1/1/07 at 10:46 PM

[iluvtheatertrash]

re: Lisa Brescia to standby Julia Murney in WICKED#22

Posted: 1/1/07 at 10:49pm

DrunkyMcWasted, I'm afraid that some of the people on these boards forget sometimes that these actors and actresses are actually, deep down, somewhere under the costumes and make-up... PEOPLE. I think that some people here think that knowing one of them personally is an accomplishment. It is no more an accomplishment than knowing an ordinary accountant or secretary or doctor or teacher or whatever. The fact that they are a performer makes them no more superior than every other working class American. Everyone has a talent and a drive.

I would hope that "knowing" people isn't a contest, simply because I don't think I would be amazing simply because I knew someone famous. If that happened, all the ordinary friends of celebrities would be celebrities, too, no?

"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman

Updated On: 1/1/07 at 10:49 PM

[somethingwicked]

re: Lisa Brescia to standby Julia Murney in WICKED#23

Posted: 1/1/07 at 10:51pm

iluvtheatertrash, how is what I said any different than what you consistently do? Don't drag my name into this. I simply mentioned briefly that I knew Saycon and that might bias why I like her as Elphaba. I didn't go on about our lunch plans.

Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.

[iluvtheatertrash]

re: Lisa Brescia to standby Julia Murney in WICKED#24

Posted: 1/1/07 at 10:51pm

I'm not saying you did anything wrong. I'm just saying that I'm not the only here who "knows" someone.

I did not mean to make you feel attacked. Sorry if it came across that way.

"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman

Updated On: 1/1/07 at 10:51 PM