Possible Jenna Replacements- Page 4
Possible Jenna Replacements
#75Possible Jenna Replacements
Posted: 7/4/16 at 10:00am
I'd love to see Laura Bell as Jenna - plus, she's very familiar with country music, she'd bring the southern roots of the score out so easily. Imagine her belt on "Sugar, butter, flour: don't let me down!" - heaven.
They/them.
"Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be."
Jjohansan
Understudy Joined: 6/25/14
#76Possible Jenna Replacements
Posted: 7/14/16 at 5:03am
Just thought of two more! Teal Wicks and Mamie Parris!
mailhandler777
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/15/15
#77Possible Jenna Replacements
Posted: 7/14/16 at 9:17am
CindersGolightly said: "I'd love to see Laura Bell as Jenna - plus, she's very familiar with country music, she'd bring the southern roots of the score out so easily. Imagine her belt on "Sugar, butter, flour: don't let me down!" - heaven."
Other than midwest accents the show had no country music at all in it and isn't even set in the south. It's set in Springfield which I'm guessing is Missouri.
Hi, I'm Val. Formerly DefyGravity777(I believe)
broadwayguy91
Broadway Star Joined: 12/23/15
#78Possible Jenna Replacements
Posted: 7/14/16 at 10:58am
mailhandler777 said: "CindersGolightly said: "I'd love to see Laura Bell as Jenna - plus, she's very familiar with country music, she'd bring the southern roots of the score out so easily. Imagine her belt on "Sugar, butter, flour: don't let me down!" - heaven."
Other than midwest accents the show had no country music at all in it and isn't even set in the south. It's set in Springfield which I'm guessing is Missouri.
"
when I google about Waitress (the movie). the state isn't specified, but they use the words "Southern town". and Kerri Russell uses a strong Southern accent in the movie
#79Possible Jenna Replacements
Posted: 7/14/16 at 1:33pm
mailhandler777 said: "Other than midwest accents the show had no country music at all in it and isn't even set in the south. It's set in Springfield which I'm guessing is Missouri."
From my understanding the pie contest is advertised as being in Springfield and Jenna is saving up money to travel there, so I actually don't think the diner is in Springfield. I believe it's in a Southern or Midwestern small town. Springfield is such a popular city name that it could be anywhere and I'm guessing that's why they chose it.
I like a good rhyme more than a good time
mailhandler777
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/15/15
#80Possible Jenna Replacements
Posted: 7/14/16 at 6:19pm
Yes I was wrong. The pie contest is there but they are located somewhere in the Midwest according to the Playbill. They have Midwestern accents. Not Southern accents.
Hi, I'm Val. Formerly DefyGravity777(I believe)
playbill-love
Featured Actor Joined: 7/30/13
#81Possible Jenna Replacements
Posted: 7/14/16 at 6:44pm
I live in Missouri and no one here has the accent that is used in waitress. Neither do any of my friends who live in other parts of the Midwest. It is definitely supposed to be set in the south.
#82Possible Jenna Replacements
Posted: 7/14/16 at 7:41pm
The movie is set in the deep south according to both the Wikipedia and the IMDB page. The musical website and the Wiki page only refer to a small town. I won't be seeing the play for another month. So I can't speak to the playbill.
Art has a double face, of expression and illusion.
broadwayboy223
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/2/14
#83Possible Jenna Replacements
Posted: 7/14/16 at 10:09pm
I really hope they get Carmen for this. It would be SOOO GOOD.
#84Possible Jenna Replacements
Posted: 7/14/16 at 10:40pm
There are Springfields in 35 states. I think thats the point, to show that this story is generic, adaptable to everyone.
Granted the music itself is generic, but hey, thats my opinion.
Jjohansan
Understudy Joined: 6/25/14
#86Possible Jenna Replacements
Posted: 9/28/17 at 5:44pm
Jjohansan said: "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz3hqSt2P3k"
West End transfer with Rachel Tucker in the lead confirmed (I'm kidding, but she's absolute perfection for this role). And for that matter, a Dear Evan Hansen transfer with her playing Heidi.
Waitress can be cast with a lot of musical theater A-listers because of the fantastic score and near perfect character development, but I just can't help hoping that it doesn't happen. The Broadway production is too noisy, in my opinion. The direction is not focused. It loses some of its strength because of how many interpretive dances are going on for instance. The on stage band still boggles my mind. Anyway...
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
C.Jack
Stand-by Joined: 3/28/17
#88Possible Jenna Replacements
Posted: 9/29/17 at 12:58am
Jjohansan said: "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz3hqSt2P3k"
Please and thank you.
the artist formerly known as dancingthrulife04
Check out my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/dreamanddrift
And please consider donating to my Ride to Remember, benefitting the Alzheimer's Association: http://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=8200&pg=personal&px=6681234
Updated On: 9/29/17 at 12:58 AM
wssinsider
Stand-by Joined: 11/7/08
#90Possible Jenna Replacements
Posted: 9/29/17 at 8:56am
Don't be surprised if they announce a new Jenna for the tour. Something is brewing.
MannPhan24601
Broadway Star Joined: 11/4/15
#91Possible Jenna Replacements
Posted: 9/29/17 at 9:00am
wssinsider said: "Don't be surprised if they announce a new Jenna for the tour. Something is brewing."
Did something happen with Desi?
VotePeron
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/2/13
#92Possible Jenna Replacements
Posted: 9/29/17 at 9:02am
Ok but why would Ana go on tour and not Broadway? So strange.
MannPhan24601
Broadway Star Joined: 11/4/15
#93Possible Jenna Replacements
Posted: 9/29/17 at 9:04am
VotePeron said: "Ok but why would Ana go on tour and not Broadway? So strange."
I thought Ana Villafante was going to Hamilton????
#94Possible Jenna Replacements
Posted: 9/29/17 at 9:14am
MannPhan24601 said: "wssinsider said: "Don't be surprised if they announce a new Jenna for the tour. Something is brewing."
Did something happen with Desi?"
There was a rehearsal video where desi seemed to be messing up. I don’t know if that’s the reason why and I wouldn’t think it would be since Desi seems to be a pro. But that’s what I’ve got. I’ll try to post the video, but I don’t know how to on here.
In our millions, in our billions, we are most powerful when we stand together. TW4C unwaveringly joins the worldwide masses, for we know our liberation is inseparably bound.
Signed,
Theater Workers for a Ceasefire
https://theaterworkersforaceasefire.com/statement
wssinsider
Stand-by Joined: 11/7/08
#95Possible Jenna Replacements
Posted: 9/29/17 at 9:18am
VotePeron said: "Ok but why would Ana go on tour and not Broadway? So strange."
It might be for A tour stop. Just for a few weeks. Like I said something is brewing.
MannPhan24601
Broadway Star Joined: 11/4/15
#96Possible Jenna Replacements
Posted: 9/29/17 at 9:23am
wssinsider said: "VotePeron said: "Ok but why would Ana go on tour and not Broadway? So strange."
It might be for A tour stop. Just for a few weeks. Like I said something is brewing."
Maybe she'll do a stop then go to Broadway?
#97Possible Jenna Replacements
Posted: 9/29/17 at 9:27am
If this is true, I hope Desi is alright. Did she get hurt?
In our millions, in our billions, we are most powerful when we stand together. TW4C unwaveringly joins the worldwide masses, for we know our liberation is inseparably bound.
Signed,
Theater Workers for a Ceasefire
https://theaterworkersforaceasefire.com/statement
#98Possible Jenna Replacements
Posted: 9/29/17 at 12:09pm
I'm not sure why people think Sara Ramirez would make a good Jenna. I think she's exactly the opposite of Jenna. More of a Becky.
Rebecca Naomi Jones would be an interesting Jenna. I also love the suggestion of Lindsay Mendez and Ruthie Ann Miles.
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
#99Possible Jenna Replacements
Posted: 9/29/17 at 4:00pm
Jjohansan said: "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz3hqSt2P3k"
Um, Rachel Tucker? Yes please! This was fierce !
Theater anywhere, anytime and with anyone. It's my passion.
Videos