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#26

re: Poll: Will you go see Lea Michele in Wicked?

Posted: 7/6/07 at 5:03pm

yes i would go see her, but I really doubt she's being cast, her belt is too inconsistent, even on an e.

Can, can I have it?

#27

re: Poll: Will you go see Lea Michele in Wicked?

Posted: 7/6/07 at 6:21pm

F**K yeah I will! Lea's the only thing that could drag my ass back that show.

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#28

re: Poll: Will you go see Lea Michele in Wicked?

Posted: 7/6/07 at 6:53pm

Lea is very talented, but Wicked again? No way, once was enough.

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#29

re: Poll: Will you go see Lea Michele in Wicked?

Posted: 7/6/07 at 6:56pm

She's never been in it before.

#30

re: Poll: Will you go see Lea Michele in Wicked?

Posted: 7/6/07 at 6:58pm

#31

re: Poll: Will you go see Lea Michele in Wicked?

Posted: 7/6/07 at 6:59pm

I mean seeing Wicked again. Once was enough.
I saw Idina Menzel in it.

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#32

re: Poll: Will you go see Lea Michele in Wicked?

Posted: 7/6/07 at 7:14pm

No....I agree with muscle, once was enough.

Actually, for me, once was too much. Reading the book again, I wonder why I even went to see it in the first palce. It cannot compete with the book.

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#33

re: Poll: Will you go see Lea Michele in Wicked?

Posted: 7/6/07 at 8:05pm

No, because I can't stand Lea.

Edit: I can't stand her as a performer, not because she's a big meanie who refuses to hug crazy fans or accept spinach as gifts.

"It's a goddamn beautiful day, shut up!"

Updated On: 7/6/07 at 08:05 PM

#34

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Posted: 7/6/07 at 8:14pm

Nope. Don't want to.

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#35

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Posted: 7/6/07 at 8:33pm

yes. elphaba doesn't sing much higher than an e does she?

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#36

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Posted: 7/6/07 at 8:39pm

Elphaba goes all the way up to an F.

#37

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Posted: 7/6/07 at 9:11pm

No. I so cannot see her in the role.

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#38

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Posted: 7/6/07 at 9:26pm

Who the heck is she? I never hoid of her.

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#39

re: Poll: Will you go see Lea Michele in Wicked?

Posted: 7/7/07 at 1:02am

Jellylorum, I totally agree. I can't stand her as a performer, either. Even though she has been in the business since she was little, I think she still is soo green (not intended to be a pun) as a performer. She's like a bad high school drama department wannabe that got lucky.

#40

re: Poll: Will you go see Lea Michele in Wicked?

Posted: 7/7/07 at 1:09am

is she my favorite ever? no. BUT, i do think she's wonderful in her current role and incredibly misjudged. "wicked"? i don't see it, but . . . who knows, maybe she can do it. if not, well then, she's faye dunaway in sunset.

#41

re: Poll: Will you go see Lea Michele in Wicked?

Posted: 7/7/07 at 1:38am

I could write a long explanation of why she couldn't do it. Actually I am going to do that...

I don't think she has the range to do it. Possibly she can hit a high F but can she attempt to do it eight times a week? I don't think so. Her voice is not strong enough to do so at her age.

Her role is Spring Awakening makes her "kinda tired" and misses a show for that reason. How the hell would she handle arguably the most challenging role on Broadway? The Gershwin has a raked stage which adds to an already very vocally and physically demanding role. Her role in Spring Awakening is vocally a breeze and she has a hard time handling that already. Elpaba has to be a fierce actress, which is something Lea isn't or hasn't proven.

Also, Elphaba has to carry the show. I don't think Lea is capable of doing that quite yet. Maybe in about 5 years or so she can. Anyways Lea was planning on taking two vacation for just playing Wendla. If she takes two vacation for that role she obviously won't be able to handle a very challenging role.

Updated On: 7/7/07 at 01:38 AM

#42

re: Poll: Will you go see Lea Michele in Wicked?

Posted: 7/7/07 at 1:44am

Ruthie Henshall should do Elphie...just because she rules...

#43

re: Poll: Will you go see Lea Michele in Wicked?

Posted: 7/7/07 at 3:08am

Can somebody kill Lizzya? Please!

I shave me Xanadu every morning!

#44

re: Poll: Will you go see Lea Michele in Wicked?

Posted: 7/7/07 at 3:13am

Tonya Pinkins will be replacing Lea Salonga in WICKED!

Lea Michele is renewing her SPRING AWAKENING contract after the first year is up, along with Jonathan Groff and John Gallagher, Jr.

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#45

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Posted: 7/7/07 at 3:15am

Apparently not, as several people have stated she's the new Elphaba.

I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.

#46

re: Poll: Will you go see Lea Michele in Wicked?

Posted: 7/7/07 at 3:23am

Who the heck is she? I never hoid of her.

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#47

re: Poll: Will you go see Lea Michele in Wicked?

Posted: 7/7/07 at 8:55am

Oh boy - this thread is about to get vicious......

#48

re: Poll: Will you go see Lea Michele in Wicked?

Posted: 7/7/07 at 9:45am

ok well, I don't think she's too young. She's 20, Megain Hilty was 20ish when she was in it. I think she would be great, but I would have to see it to be sure. It does make me a tad bit nervous!

#49

re: Poll: Will you go see Lea Michele in Wicked?

Posted: 7/7/07 at 11:34am

Lea's offical response
--------------------------
Hey everyone!

So i have been getting alot of letters asking if im going into Wicked in October. Sadly that rumor is not true

I want sooooo badly to Elphaba, so maybe if we keep the rumors going it'll happen soon:) It would be so hard to leave Spring Awakening, but to play in Wicked would be amazing! Eponine too would be fantastic!!!! So as of now no green

But lets keep our fingers crossed and say our prayers!!!!!!

Thanks guys!!!

Lea

Broadway Shows I've Seen: Hairspray, Chicago, Little Shop of Horrors (2003), The Wedding Singer, Spamalot, Riverdance, Rent, Beauty and the Beast, Spring Awakening, Wicked, Legally Blonde, Phantom of the Opera, Sweet Charity (revival), Drowsy Chaperone, The Lion King, Dreamgirls(2010 Tour).

#50

re: Poll: Will you go see Lea Michele in Wicked?

Posted: 7/7/07 at 12:15pm

Word came down from the producers at "Spring.." after the information leaked that they want Lea to keep quiet about leaving the show until an official announcement is made (which is why you'll notice she denies the rumor but still remains optomistic about a potential future at "Wicked".)

We can all wait for the official announcement obviously, but I stand by the information that's been presented thus far (as it came from Julia Murney herself.)

We'll see!

Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.

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