Marc Shaiman to compose Ugly Betty Musical episode!

[mateo]

Posted: 8/15/07 at 4:42pm

http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2007-08-15-hsm-premiere_N.htm

Ugly Betty's Mark Indelicato (Justin) attended with his TV grandpa, Tony Plana, both of whom have seen the original Musical (Plana has a teen daughter). Asked which character he most identifies with, Indelicato said Hudgens' Gabriella, "because she's an outsider. Except I'm a guy."

Plana and Indelicato are getting excited to shoot Betty's upcoming musical episode, to be composed by Hairspray composer Marc Shaiman. "They're trying to make it organic to Betty's development — when she's troubled about something," explained Plana.


Did we know this???

Omg its like a dream!

[ahmelie]

Posted: 8/15/07 at 4:45pm

Are David Hyde Pierce, Chenoweth, and LuPone all to be in the same episode... this one?

I doubt it, but I'm wondering. Hopefully they'll do it with one of them on the show.

That's pretty fantastic though.

[ILoveMyDictionary]

Posted: 8/15/07 at 5:03pm

I am so excited for this it's ridiculous.

[DG]

Posted: 8/15/07 at 5:16pm

Sounds wonderful. I wish there was more info.

[mateo]

Posted: 8/15/07 at 5:18pm

Ohhhhhhhh Craaaaaaaaaaaaig.

[Brave Sir Robin2]

Posted: 8/15/07 at 5:26pm

God DOES have ears! I'm so excited! I'm so excited! I'm so excited! I'm so excited! I'm so excited! I'm so excited! I'm so excited! I'm so excited! I'm so excited! I'm so excited! I'm so excited! I'm so excited! I'm so excited! I'm so excited! I'm so excited! I'm so excited! I'm so excited! I'm so excited!

[JP2]

Posted: 8/15/07 at 5:51pm

Um, me too! ^

[Parks]

Posted: 8/15/07 at 6:02pm

Oooh, I may have to tune in for this one!

[Anakela]

Posted: 8/15/07 at 6:03pm

I'm so excited! I'm so excited!

I'm so scared!
...sorry, best Saved By the Bell ever, I had to do it. :)

I too am so excited for this ep.

[curly120]

Posted: 8/15/07 at 6:07pm

Haha, Anakela, that was amazing! And it seriously was the best episode ever!

This show is constantly bringing Broadway into mainstream television and it's so great! Have these actors done any previous work that required singing? Just curious...

[RENTingFAME]

Posted: 8/15/07 at 6:08pm

This should be awesome... Yay!

[mateo]

Posted: 8/15/07 at 6:12pm

hahahah anakela

"I've gotta sing!!!!!!! I just need one of these!"

[sally1112]

Posted: 8/15/07 at 6:15pm

Once in a lifetime a dream does come true! If Patti is in this episode I can die immediately after seeing it and will have lived a complete and full life.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 8/15/07 at 6:44pm

what a perfect combo!!!!!
i already know im gonna cry the happy tears!

[Anakela]

Posted: 8/15/07 at 7:23pm

"I've gotta sing!!!!!!! I just need one of these!"

[mateo]

Posted: 8/15/07 at 7:30pm

with Scott AND Jerry as well.


Oh boy, please let all of this be true!

[Raviolisun]

Posted: 8/15/07 at 7:43pm

Wow, not only do the people at Ugly Betty have a great taste in guest stars, but composers, too. Oh my God, I am so excited for this episode [Hell, just for the season to start!].

[Marc Shaiman]

Posted: 8/15/07 at 7:49pm

wow, that little boy has a big mouth!

none of it is definite, but Scott & I think it sounds like a fun thing to do, especially with the guest star possibilities!!

Oh Mary!

[JKlock]

Posted: 8/15/07 at 7:52pm

woo cant wait for this either! awesome guest stars!

[mateo]

Posted: 8/15/07 at 7:53pm

HAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHA!!


Oh Marc please say yes.

Pleeeeeeease.

and WRITE me a part- as a nerdy graphic designer on the 5th floor.

Updated On: 8/15/07 at 07:53 PM

[thevolleyballer]

Posted: 8/15/07 at 7:56pm

DO IT, Marc. Oh Lord, do it.

[Brave Sir Robin2]

Posted: 8/15/07 at 8:17pm

Marc, don't let your BroadwayWorld fans down! Please do it!