Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion

[thejcm]

Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#1

Posted: 2/1/09 at 9:11pm

So I've been listening to Little Shop of Horrors a lot lately. It has always been one of my favorite shows and I feel like I don't know enough about it.

So I figured I'd start this thread for people to share their thoughts and whatnot.

Some questions I have are:
Did anyone here see the original off-broadway production? How about with Faith Prince as Audrey?

Anyone see the Florida pre-bway tryout with Alice Ripley and Hunter Foster? How was Alice?

Before someone gives me the "Google is your friend" speech, I'd just like to say that I would rather hear first hand, fan thoughts rather than thoughts from a critic's point of view.

I'll get the ball rolling with this idea I had for a dream-cast concert:

Seymour - Neil Patrick Harris
Audrey - Leslie Kritzer
Audrey II - Jennifer Holliday (I mean...c'mon, it's in her range and she needs SOMETHING to do besides Dreamgirls).
Mushnik - Nathan Lane
Orin (et al.) - Norbert Leo Butz
Urchins - Crystal: Shayna Steel, Chiffon: Brandi Chavonne Massey, Ronette: Ledisi (The "White Boys" trio from The Actors Fund concert of Hair).

"Who says you can't bend over backwards and eat bugs if you want to? I guess the bugs would probably say you can't do that that, but assuming that they are willing and consenting bugs, then there's no problem. Let's wig out eating bugs." -RuPaul

[Schmerg_The_Impaler]

re: Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#2

Posted: 2/1/09 at 9:13pm

Okay, I really like the idea of NPH as Seymour. At first, I thought it was strange casting, but when I thought about it, I really started to think it was brilliant.

Sadly, I don't think there'll be a revival anytime soon, given the not-so-grand reception of the last one.

In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy

[MrMidwest]

re: Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#2

Posted: 2/1/09 at 9:17pm

I think Brittany Murphy would be a brilliant Audrey.

"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter

[beltingbaritone]

re: Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#3

Posted: 2/1/09 at 9:21pm

The last one brought us Kerry Butler. I'm game.

Men don't even belt.

[PiraguaGuy2]

re: Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#4

Posted: 2/1/09 at 9:24pm

...Not sure how I feel about Leslie as Audrey, but NPH and NLB are inspired.

And Audrey II should be a man.

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[TheCharleston]

re: Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#5

Posted: 2/1/09 at 9:29pm

Audrey II as a woman would make no sense...

it needs to be a man.
Updated On: 2/1/09 at 09:29 PM

[JP2]

re: Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#6

Posted: 2/1/09 at 9:31pm

Little Shop of Horrors is my all time favorite show.

And, yes. Brittany Murphy would make a fantastic Audrey.

[PiraguaGuy2]

re: Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#7

Posted: 2/1/09 at 9:31pm

And haven't you learned?

Jennifer Holliday is NEVER going to quit Dreamgirls. She's going to milk that thing like a prize cow. Consider her the brassy, female, black Anthony Rapp.

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[Kad]

re: Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#8

Posted: 2/1/09 at 9:33pm

TheCharleston- you'd be surprised how many productions have a woman play Audrey II.

And it never, ever works.

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

[TheCharleston]

re: Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#9

Posted: 2/1/09 at 9:34pm

LOL!

Yeah, it really doesn't...

[Schmerg_The_Impaler]

re: Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#10

Posted: 2/1/09 at 9:34pm

Is it wrong of me to want Sam Wright for Audrey Two?

In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy

[PiraguaGuy2]

re: Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#11

Posted: 2/1/09 at 9:35pm

No. In fact I'd say it's WRIGHT.


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[MrMidwest]

re: Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#12

Posted: 2/1/09 at 9:36pm

Brittany singing in Happy Feet - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7cbYL3UiQU

"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter

[dramamama611]

re: Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#13

Posted: 2/1/09 at 9:37pm

I saw the original cast. Loved it. It was adorable.

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

[ifuweregay93]

re: Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#14

Posted: 2/1/09 at 9:45pm

I saw a show with Mushnik and Audrey 2 played by girls. Didn't work ONE BIT. Mushnik and Son was done very seductivly with her making out with Seymore at the end.

[PiraguaGuy2]

re: Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#15

Posted: 2/1/09 at 9:46pm

Gross.

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[Kad]

re: Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#16

Posted: 2/1/09 at 9:50pm

That IS gross.

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

[A Fleur De Toi]

re: Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#17

Posted: 2/1/09 at 9:52pm

argh. mental image has burned onto retina forever. :S

In Soviet Russia, Wicked hates you too!

[rich.hanson59]

re: Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#18

Posted: 2/1/09 at 10:41pm

I would love to see a revival done in the Helen Hayes. I think that the Virginia was too much. This is a more intimate show and needs a smaller house. I think that NPH is a good choice for Seymour, as for Audrey, I would love to see Jenna Leigh Green (there is a video on that site of her singing Suddenly Seymour with Adam Wylie).

And in the spirit of Little Shop, watch this AMAZING video of the Prolouge:


Prolouge Updated On: 2/1/09 at 10:41 PM

[MisterSnow89]

re: Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#19

Posted: 2/1/09 at 11:41pm

I'm not a huge fan of the show, but with cast the OP suggested I definitely would see it. I think Lesile would be wonderful as Audrey

btw why does Audrey II not work as a woman?

[TheCharleston]

re: Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#20

Posted: 2/1/09 at 11:46pm

"btw why does Audrey II not work as a woman?"

Really..? Updated On: 2/1/09 at 11:46 PM

[Gobstopper]

re: Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#21

Posted: 2/1/09 at 11:47pm

Overall I really like that cast, especially Norbert and Neil.

And I'll mention when I saw the show, a woman played Audrey II and it worked fine.

This is one of my favorite shows of all time, btw.

[bwayguy22089]

re: Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#22

Posted: 2/1/09 at 11:49pm

wow. that clip was amazing. I choose them lol.

I'm also curious as to why it doesnt work with a woman? I can understand a girl, but a soulful woman? I almost think it would be cool to have a seductive plant, luring Seymour to do her bidding lol. Updated On: 2/1/09 at 11:49 PM

[Poppy]

re: Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#23

Posted: 2/2/09 at 12:00am

I saw it off-Broadway and enjoyed it. Rob Evan was the dentist.

[TheatreFreak05]

re: Little Shop of Horrors -Gen. Discussion#24

Posted: 2/2/09 at 12:05am

Did anyone see the recent London revival? I heard that it was VERY different. I'm curious about what kind of changes were made.