Mandy Moore in Wicked — Page 2

First, let's stop devoting 2 pages to "I heard from my sister that...", it's not true no matter how badly Anthony wants it to be. I suppose no one saw Mandy Moore WARBLE out "Suddenly Seymour" on that bravo, (or was it PBS) special? It was absolutely the most dreadful thing ever heard and basically, cost her the role which she did want very badly. And no, I didn't hear that from anyone's sister. And voice, I'm glad her album was so "critically lauded", too bad it's a big fat BRICK.

i think there is a popstar -phase going around bway-pray it stops very very soon!@

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Call me crazy but I don't see why anyone who is at the height of their recording and Hollywood career in Movies would take the time off to do a show. Maybe she'll do one in ten years when she's a hasbeen.

So you're saying she's too good for the role? Nice to see you think so much of theater. Sadly, yes, most "stars" who go to Broadway are declining, but that isn't always true. Look at Hugh Jackman, or whatshername in Beauty and the Beast. (She isn't declining, is she? I haven't the slightest clue about the Disney channel)

But seriously, that comment sounded a little off for a Broadway website.

Why does this thread make me sick to my stomach?

Al Dente - it was on Bravo. And yes, dreadfully horrible.

Again, AlDente has come to a thread to post about something that he says he does not care about. Whay do you do that? If you don't care, then don't bother reading it. Jeez.

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i agree that mandy was no good with suddenly seymour, thats not what i have a problem with. i take issue with how al tells people not to start threads based on rumors, then basically includes one in his own.
and thank you, shermanslave, for also noticing this re-occuring annoyance and mentioning it. i have done so in the past to no avail, and i doubt mentioning that fact that almost every time al dente posts it is to say that the subject of the thread is stupid, will stop him from continuing to do just that. but hey, at least i know i am not the only one who notices it.

If the producers want to put Mandy Moore in "Wicked" let them. Personally I don't like stunt casting and think it has worked on VERY few ocasions, like Hugh Jackman in "The Boy From Oz" (I still say he's not a wonderful vocalist). Christy Carlson Ramono has a ligtimate claim to be on broadway because she played Mary in the original production of "Parade" long before she was on TV. I will forever disagree with casting Joey Fatone in "RENT" and I think he butchered the songs from the clips I've seen of him. Another mistake was casting Backstreet Boy, Kevin as Billy Flynn in "Chicago".

Let the producers do what they want, they'll find out if they've made a mistake.

And they could always cast someone worse than Mandy Moore.

My boyfriend recently bought a copy of A Walk to Remember, and we watched it together. Now, aside from the usual soap-operaish Teen Angst quality to the film, I thought Mandy Moore was really good in it. I'd never been exposed to her before and I think she has a lovely quality to her acting style, looks, and a really sweet voice. I am even doing one of her songs in my up-coming cabaret act. I am not sure how she would do as Galinda, but I say - let her have a chance to prove herself (and I am one of those people totally against stunt casting...but I have a feeling she might surprise some people, even though I think a seasoned Broadway veteran might be a better choice for the role). Just my two cents worth!

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God No! Has anyone ever heard Mandy sing live? HORRIBLE!!!

Eddie - that was cute - I love Sally Struthers on Gilmore Girls - shes a NUTCASE...but has a nice singing voice. A friend of mine did Mame with her awhile back (Sally played Gootch and got great reviews)...

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Never saw him, let me rephrase, I wouldn't think he would be a good Billy Flynn, then again everyone has different opinions.

Two things:

I like Mandy Moore. She's smart, sweet, sensual without being slutty (not that I have anything against slutty) and radiates a lovely quality.

And number two: I love everyone who's talking about the role of Galinda is if it's Medea. I mean...vocally, it can be tough if ya don't have the notes...but acting-wise? COME ON!

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