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#26

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/25/14 at 3:16am

This production was actually honored by AEA for diversity. While diverse, it was not as diverse as the previous national tour or the Disney television production. I really want to know the new tour cast already.

#27

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/25/14 at 8:07am

Hey, if they hired Carly Ray Jepsen, they might as well hire a reality star. Oi, vey!

I can picture (and stomach) Nene as the Stepmother. As the fairy godmother, HECK NO. I much rather want to see Sherri Shepherd in this show because she, at least, has acting experience. If only Whitney was still here...

But, yeah Keke could be a good Cinderella. I would rather see her than Carly. Esepecially because I grew up with her.

EDIT: is Vanessa Williams busy? She would be perfect as the Fairy Godmother!

Updated On: 7/25/14 at 08:07 AM

#28

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/25/14 at 11:53am

I love Vanessa Williams, but vocally the Fairy Godmother she is not.

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#29

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/25/14 at 1:53pm

^ Having just seen her this spring in AROUND MIDNIGHT, I can regrettably vauch (sp??) for her not having the voice for the Fairy Godmother anymore. Sad to see, as I was a big fan of her witch in WOODS and Aurora in KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN.

#30

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/25/14 at 2:36pm

I'm going to suggest Loretta Devine for any role purely 'cause I want her back on Broadway. I'll take her as The Prince at this stage.

#31

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/25/14 at 3:23pm

What about Solange Knowles as Cinderella? She's fantastic and I think would be a big draw. Also, Marin Mazzie could play the Godmother since Bullets is closing?

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#32

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/25/14 at 3:58pm

Marin Mazzie sure makes more sense than NeNe Leakes. You need serious pipes to play the Fairy Godmother.

#33

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/25/14 at 4:08pm

Audra McDonald would be more ideal, but that would never happen.

Updated On: 7/25/14 at 04:08 PM

#34

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/25/14 at 4:25pm

For the record....Nene and Sherri are being considered for "step mother" and NOT Fairy God Mother. This is fact!!!!

#35

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/25/14 at 5:13pm

Vanessa Williams would make a great step-mother

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#36

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/25/14 at 5:13pm

Well, better than the Fairy Godmother. Why is Nancy leaving already?

#37

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/25/14 at 5:18pm

Nancy's contract is only through September 7th. It was stated in the original statement. And announcing a replacement like Nene or Sherri will start a good advance for the fall months.

#38

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/25/14 at 5:19pm

From what i understand- inst Nancy going to be in Another show later this year? Don't know why i am thinking this, but i seem to remember hearing it.

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#39

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/25/14 at 5:22pm

It's great that there might be an African American Ella and Stepmother. :)

#40

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/25/14 at 5:23pm

Solange Knowles as Cinderella so we can see her beat the crap out of the Prince!!

#41

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/25/14 at 5:31pm

Nancy Opel is probably doing On the Town or Honeymoon in Vegas, both of which she was in the pre-broadway run.

#42

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/26/14 at 12:40pm

I think it would be inetresting to see Bernadette Peters reprise jeer role as the stepmother. She already did it in the Brandy version. She could also play the fairy Godmother.

#43

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/26/14 at 8:38pm

I had a sudden thought...how about Felicity Huffman as the Stepmother?

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#44

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/26/14 at 9:44pm

Love Felicity Hoffman. I'm sure she'd be incredible.

#45

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/26/14 at 10:27pm

I'm pretty sure Nancy O. is doing HONEYMOON, and I've heard another name for ON THE TOWN. Initials: J.H.. They should look in the Opera World for a GodMother.

#46

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/26/14 at 11:40pm

Stephanie J. Block would make a stunning Fairy Godmother.

#47

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/26/14 at 11:54pm

^ That's a really interesting choice. I'd see SJB in pretty much anything!

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"I saw Pavarotti play Rodolfo on stage and with his girth I thought he was about to eat the whole table at the Cafe Momus." - Dollypop

#48

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/26/14 at 11:55pm

Nancy Opel is doing HONEYMOON IN VEGAS this fall. Jackie Hoffman will be doing ON THE TOWN.

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#49

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/27/14 at 12:27am

Yes, SJB! Is Rebecca Luker available to repeat the part?

#50

New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?

Posted: 7/27/14 at 1:11am

Just to clarify again, Victoria Clark is not leaving. The replacement is for "Stepmother".