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#26

re: Mary Poppins - No Laura Michelle Kelly

Posted: 4/18/06 at 2:21pm

Why don't we just dress up a zygote in a nanny dress and give it a spoonful of sugar? If she gets any younger we're going to need to birth us a Mary Poppins to star in this show.
"Isn't it strange that we spend most of our time learning to do what they put people in asylums for." - Jane Fonda on Acting
#27

re: Mary Poppins - No Laura Michelle Kelly

Posted: 4/18/06 at 2:23pm

Hahaha doodle, thank you I needed a laugh!
I'm kind of a sweat pant, t-shirt, no make-up type of girl. So once a year, I can get spiffy. Sutton Foster :)
#28

re: Mary Poppins - No Laura Michelle Kelly

Posted: 4/18/06 at 2:27pm

"just remembah...get down on hiz levow!" Nanny Jo
"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."

"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS

#29

re: Mary Poppins - No Laura Michelle Kelly

Posted: 4/18/06 at 2:29pm

LOL Doodle! Next thing you know we'll all go to see the show and she's going to be putting the Banks children in the Nawtay Cornuh.
"Isn't it strange that we spend most of our time learning to do what they put people in asylums for." - Jane Fonda on Acting
#30

re: Mary Poppins - No Laura Michelle Kelly

Posted: 4/18/06 at 2:38pm

I think that the greatest and near perfect choice would be Kristin Chenoweth. In my opinion, she is the most supremely talented Broadway actress there is today. She is so very funny and has great dramatic chops. Her singing voice is extraordinary, and she has far more stage presence than all of the aforementioned actresses for the role.

Although I will be happy to see Kristin in anything, I wish Apple Tree and Pirates talk would cease to pave the way for Poppins. But of course, this is my pipe dream.
#32

re: Mary Poppins - No Laura Michelle Kelly

Posted: 4/18/06 at 2:50pm

Oh s***,
FOA you just made my day. I almost peed myself.
"Isn't it strange that we spend most of our time learning to do what they put people in asylums for." - Jane Fonda on Acting
#33

re: Mary Poppins - No Laura Michelle Kelly

Posted: 4/18/06 at 2:58pm

I'd have to say no to Kristin Chenoweth. Her distinctive speaking voice would be too distracting.
#36

re: Mary Poppins - No Laura Michelle Kelly

Posted: 4/18/06 at 3:09pm

Why do you cast Ashley Brown in everything?

I think you're just PhantomMag with a different alias. He loves to cast Emmy Rossum in everything.
"I love talking about nothing. It is the only thing I know anything about." - Oscar Wilde
#37

re: Mary Poppins - No Laura Michelle Kelly

Posted: 4/18/06 at 3:11pm

In the books, Poppins is much older than that. It took a lot of convincing to let someone of Julie's age play the part.


Just wondering where that information comes from. I recall (and unfortunately, I'm not exactly sure where I got this from - possibly on the special edition DVD?) learning that although the Disney people were nervous P.L. Travers wouldn't approve of Julie Andrews's age, she (Travers) actually stated that in her mind, Mary Poppins was in her late 20's (as was Julie Andrews at the time, much to Disney's relief).
#38

re: Mary Poppins - No Laura Michelle Kelly

Posted: 4/18/06 at 3:19pm

Okay I must be the only person here who thinks:
#1. Erin Dilly isn't that great of an actress or singer. She honestly didn't impress me in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
#2. Erin Dilly's British accent sucked big time.

Hate me for this but I can't help but think that.
Happy...Everything! Kaye Thompson
#39

re: Mary Poppins - No Laura Michelle Kelly

Posted: 4/18/06 at 3:20pm

Laura Benanti couldn't be more perfect for this show.

This would win her the TONY she deserves.
"I love talking about nothing. It is the only thing I know anything about." - Oscar Wilde
#41

re: Mary Poppins - No Laura Michelle Kelly

Posted: 4/18/06 at 4:22pm

>>i think ashley brown could pull it off if she manages to put on a julie andrew accent

You mean...an English accent? ;D

My vote is for Laura Benanti all the way. If not Marla Schaffel.
#42

re: Mary Poppins - No Laura Michelle Kelly

Posted: 4/18/06 at 4:25pm

"Look across the street and snag Kelli O'Hara please for the role..."

I hear she really wants it! Here's hoping Cookie!
"It's like children's theatre for 40-year old gay people!" - XANADU THE MUSICAL
#45

re: Mary Poppins - No Laura Michelle Kelly

Posted: 4/18/06 at 4:38pm

I'm really hung up on that early 20's thing too. I mean, there are plently of women in their late 20s, 30's and perhaps into the 40's who would be a great, youthful Poppins. I'm in my early 20's and unless they found someone both mature a la Benanti, who reads much older anyway, I think it would be pretty awkward.
"This ocean runs more dark and deep than you may think you know...I'll be the fear of the fire at sea." -Marie Christine
#46

re: Mary Poppins - No Laura Michelle Kelly

Posted: 4/18/06 at 4:39pm

I'm weird...I keep picturing Donna Lynne Champlin as Mary. I know, it seems out of left field, but the idea just won't go away.
"This ocean runs more dark and deep than you may think you know...I'll be the fear of the fire at sea." -Marie Christine
#47

re: Mary Poppins - No Laura Michelle Kelly

Posted: 4/18/06 at 4:41pm

I personally am hoping that Bea Arthur lands the role. She'll scare those children back into proper shape. And her rendition of Spoonful of Sugar would be timeless right along with Old Man River.
"Isn't it strange that we spend most of our time learning to do what they put people in asylums for." - Jane Fonda on Acting
#48

re: Mary Poppins - No Laura Michelle Kelly

Posted: 4/18/06 at 4:50pm

with Betty White as Mrs. Banks.
"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."

"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS

#49

re: Mary Poppins - No Laura Michelle Kelly

Posted: 4/18/06 at 4:53pm

Susan Egan, please.
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
#50

re: Mary Poppins - No Laura Michelle Kelly

Posted: 4/18/06 at 4:53pm

Susan Egan, please.
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE

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