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#26

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/19/07 at 9:52pm

"I swear if Kerry Butler is not Ariel, I am going to die!"

You may want to start planning your funeral because... she's not. Sierra Boggess has been cast as Ariel.

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.

#27

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/19/07 at 10:03pm

Yeah, Kerry was considered too old, and probably wanted more than Broadway minimum.

#28

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/19/07 at 10:31pm

I know...I'm just on my knees now praying Sherie Rene Scott gets Ursula like in the rumors!

#29

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/19/07 at 11:26pm

still no word on eric yet huh?

#30

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/19/07 at 11:28pm

No they can't find a good looking guy who can sing in NYC.
(who will work for minimum)
They are so cheap.

#31

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/20/07 at 1:06am

Hes the leading male in a major broadway production produced by disney. Everyone knows the shows gonna bring in loads of cash. Its been so speculated and hyped over the years that now that its finally in the works, word of mouth has caused mass excitment and curiosity regarding the show. Moral of the sotry, he shouldnt have to work for dirt cheap.

#32

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/20/07 at 11:18am

Can anyone comfirm the rumor on Sherie and Norman, as Ursela and Triton.

I'll have them clawing at eachother, like drag queens at a wig sale"

#33

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/20/07 at 8:34pm

Ben Hartley is in it. He was last seen in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the Follies concert, and a BUNCH of other stuff. He is fabulous! The cast is using heelies to do alot of the underwater effects. There isn't as much "flying" as everyone assumes.

~Sami~

#34

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/20/07 at 8:41pm

Is he cast as Eric or the Ensemble?

Updated On: 2/20/07 at 08:41 PM

#35

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/20/07 at 8:45pm

John Treacy Egan has been cast as Louie - he announced it on Saturday.

"Hurry up and get into your conga clothes - we've got to do something to save this show!"

#36

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/20/07 at 9:41pm

Sherie Renee Scott would be a wonderful Ursula!! But apart from that, may I ask politely... WHY ARE THEY MAKING A MUSICAL??????

I seriously don't see the big deal with The Little Mermaid. As a child, it always rather annoyed me. I wasn't and still am not fond of it. I can't help but imagine it looking ridiculous onstage. Except for Ursula (I love villians), I really think the whole story is pointless.

Although... I will give myself an escape here. I never would have thought Lion King would have been good. It would have annoyed me too, although for different reasons because I loved that movie. And it was fantastic. It completely surprised me. Completely surpassed my high expectations.

So I'll just say... I'm a little curious as to how this whole thing will go over.

"The art of Illusion is the art of love; and the art of love is the blood-red heart of the world." - Tony Kushner, "The Illusion"

#37

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/20/07 at 11:33pm

A friend of mine said they were watching the NY news and saw that Kerry butler was confirmed for Ariel and said that hey showed her saying she was really excited to get started! I don't know if they are telling the truth or not, but I am going to keep asking them about it...I HOPE THEY ARE TELLING THE TRUTH!!!

#38

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/20/07 at 11:38pm

They are lying.

#39

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/20/07 at 11:44pm

maybe they're confused w/ Laura Bell Bundy who I know was at one time very excited to start working on Legally Blonde...

#40

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/21/07 at 2:07pm

It's insane how closed-mouthed Disney is keeping this. Anyone know if there's a planned press junket or anything?

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#41

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/21/07 at 2:51pm

This show makes me happy I live in Denver :)

I think it's kind of ridiculous that Disney is trying to keep the cast secret. Honestly, what's the big deal!

Dancing through life... For the next ten minutes

#42

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/21/07 at 2:56pm

I Know.

#43

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/21/07 at 3:06pm

I really don't care what people say, I am still voting for Kerry Butler to be Ariel. In my opinion, shes the character all over (besides Jodi Benson)Although I keep reading that Sierra Boggess is being considered, I'm not going to believe anything UNTIL the casting for the show is announced soon. Which I think might be later this month or early March. Anyonce know?

#44

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/21/07 at 4:38pm

At this point, you've got to know that the major players have been seen, approved, offers made, unsigned contracts out, rumors flying, etc.etc....
When the agreements are finalized...Disney will go public...that's about it. It's tough to keep speculations down...but things do happen in the final hours.

www.pbentertainmentinc.com BWW regional writer "Philadelphia/South Jersey"

#45

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/21/07 at 4:55pm

I had always supported Kerry Butler playing this role because I felt like her voice was a nice fit for Ariel. Then I heard her sing it at a workshop, and I was forced to change my mind. She attempted to sound too young, and she was all nasally (nothing new, really), and it was just NOT good.

"Goodness is rewarded. Hope is guaranteed. Laughter builds strong bones. Right will intercede. Things you've said I often find I need, indeed. I see the world through your eyes. What's black and white is colorized. The knowledge you most dearly prized I'm eager to employ. You said that life has infinite joys."

#46

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/21/07 at 5:12pm

I agree with magic8ball. I thought Kerry would be an amazing Ariel, then I listened to the workshop and realized she was very wrong. I'm very excited for Sierra Boggess though and she does have the part, she even changed her myspace to a little mermaid background.

#47

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/21/07 at 7:19pm

From what I've heard Kerry Butler sing, she always sounds that way..I don't think she was forcing anything..and to me she sounded just like Jodi benson. I really want Disney to hurry up and put all the rumors to rest!

#48

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/21/07 at 7:30pm

What about Cheyenne Jackson as eric? I think he would be great....

The thing I am most excited about is the Scenic Design by George Tsypin.. the man is brillant, and should be able to pull this feat off...
Click Here to see some of George Tsypin's Previous Work.

#49

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/21/07 at 7:35pm

Sierra's myspace says she is in New York from 2/20 - 2/24. I heard that Disney was going to announce the cast from the Lunt-Fontanne. Perhaps that's why she's there now?

#50

re: 'Little Mermaid' cast!?

Posted: 2/21/07 at 7:39pm

Lets hope....I just want to hear who the cast is *crossing fingers while saying* Sherie Rene Scott & Kerry Buttler

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