Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in "Pippin"?

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in "Pippin"?#1

Posted: 12/26/13 at 10:56am

Intriguing choice. from RC in Austin, Texas
Nicole Scherzinger

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

[steven22]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in #2

Posted: 12/26/13 at 10:59am

This could work. I'd go back to see her as LP.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in #2

Posted: 12/26/13 at 10:59am

Here's the original report from the NY Daily News.
NY Daily News

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

[tazber]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in #3

Posted: 12/26/13 at 11:08am

Really? I didn't think that Pippin would resort to stunt casting so soon.

....but the world goes 'round

[ACL2006]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in #4

Posted: 12/26/13 at 11:13am

Same here. I didn't think they'd start stunt casting right away. I hope Patina extended, at least, through the spring. Wait until May until Scherzinger comes in.

A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

[GilmoreGirlO2]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in #5

Posted: 12/26/13 at 11:15am

Not a fan of her pop music work, but the few things I have seen her do pertaining to theatre (“Rent,” her performance of “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina”) has made me itch to see what else she can do. I think she could be great in this role and I hope this pans out.

[g.d.e.l.g.i.]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in #6

Posted: 12/26/13 at 11:20am

On the bright side, at least they're starting the stunt casting (and, for that matter, replacements in general) with appropriate choices.

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[justincharacter]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in #7

Posted: 12/26/13 at 11:26am

I was hoping for Jennifer Hudson, but this works too

[ClydeBarrow]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in #8

Posted: 12/26/13 at 11:29am

Please NO! There is no way she can pull off the dark side of the LP. She can only be sexy.

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[g.d.e.l.g.i.]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in #9

Posted: 12/26/13 at 11:40am

^ And you know this how?

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[madbrian]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in #10

Posted: 12/26/13 at 11:41am

I wouldn't underestimate her.


Scherzinger

"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg." -- Thomas Jefferson

[RW3]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in #11

Posted: 12/26/13 at 11:49am

Ok, but can she act??????? I pray that this is all chatter and nothing else.

[Liza's Headband]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in #12

Posted: 12/26/13 at 11:51am

How can people respond so viciously without even knowing what she can do?

Yes. She can act. Did you see her in the Hollywood Bowl's concert staging of RENT? Keep praying.

[madbrian]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in #13

Posted: 12/26/13 at 11:56am

Her reviews in Rent were overwhelmingly positive. So, she can sing, she can dance, and she can act. Seems like a legit fit for the role. Does that assure she'll be great in this role? No, but this is star casting rather than stunt casting.

"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg." -- Thomas Jefferson

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in #14

Posted: 12/26/13 at 12:01pm

Whoa, she'd be a great Christine in POTO! I approve of her for Pippin!

[KodyMullins]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in #15

Posted: 12/26/13 at 12:02pm

Girl has a BFA in acting.

[devonian.t]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in #17

Posted: 12/26/13 at 12:19pm

She trained in musical theatre and is a smart cookie- don't prejudge her

[Broadwayboobs]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in #18

Posted: 12/26/13 at 12:20pm

I applaud this choice. Another reason to go back and see this production!

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. Ralph Waldo Emerson

[Nerwen]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in #19

Posted: 12/26/13 at 12:36pm

I just don´t get why a star would want to be a replacement. Would have made more sense for her if she was the original leading player of this revival to be eligable for the tony.

[everythingtaboo]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in #20

Posted: 12/26/13 at 12:37pm

I think she can sing, but I don't find anything appealing or personable about her. She was better as a Pussycat Doll, when she was an unofficial lead and nothing else.

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Updated On: 12/26/13 at 12:37 PM

[ethan231h]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in #21

Posted: 12/26/13 at 12:41pm

NOOOOOOO! I have nothing against Scherzinger but Patina is not ready to leave Pippin. she is so good as the Leading Player and because she won the Tony I think she should stay in the show at least until July like Billy Porter in Kinky Boots.

Updated On: 12/26/13 at 12:41 PM

[SidebySidebyLogan]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in #22

Posted: 12/26/13 at 12:51pm

Wish she wasn't going in as a replacement but whatever gets this girl to Broadway where she rightfully belongs!

[Mattbrain]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in #23

Posted: 12/26/13 at 12:57pm

Don'tcha wish that Pippin was hot like me
Don'tcha wish that Pippin was a freak like me
Don'tcha

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[bwayphreak234]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in #24

Posted: 12/26/13 at 12:59pm

So much yes for this. So. Much. Yes.

"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "

[bwayphreak234]

Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Patina Miller in #25

Posted: 12/26/13 at 12:59pm

So much yes for this. So. Much. Yes.

"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "