#1
Posted: 5/10/05 at 1:17am
I was just listening to Spamalot and a thought struck me and I wanted to see what you guys thought... could Ramirez pull off Elpaba... I could see it...
#2
Posted: 5/10/05 at 1:19am
probably... but she'll probably be riding her high tides in spam at least until december. especially if she wins...
#3
Posted: 5/10/05 at 1:25am
I think she could pull it off with very little effort on her part.
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#4
Posted: 5/10/05 at 1:32am
From what I saw in Spamalot, I disagree.
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#5
Posted: 5/10/05 at 1:43am
From me?
I don't think her role is Tony worthy but she can act and has one hell of a voice.
I don't think her role is Tony worthy but she can act and has one hell of a voice.
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#6
Posted: 5/10/05 at 1:49am
I know she could more than handle the role. I just hope she never even attempts it. She's too talented and a TONY win would make her more well known...far more well known to be a replacement. Not every extremely talented yound Broadway actress should play Elphaba...it's not the role of all roles.
But I have no doubt she could play the crap out of it.
But I have no doubt she could play the crap out of it.
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#7
Posted: 5/10/05 at 7:23am
She was one of the actresses originally considered for the role. I remember her talking about four years ago about going in for a series of auditions for the workshop of Wicked and she said "Oh my God, there is this one song, Defying Gravity, and it is so fierce! I love singing it!" Course, that title meant nothing to me at the time. I would love to hear her sing it now 
#8
Posted: 5/10/05 at 7:40am
She could certainly play the role, although I'd prefer hearing her sing Glinda. It'd be be more up her alley vocally.
#9
Posted: 5/10/05 at 7:53am
I think vocally, she can do just about anything. If she wins the Tony for "Spamalot," she'll likely not be interested in replacing anyone in a show that's been running for (by then) almost 2 years. She will (rightfully) be looking to originate something bigger and better than what she's doing now...and good for her for doing so.
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#10
Posted: 5/10/05 at 10:05am
She'd be an amazing Elphaba. But I doubt she'll be into replacing anyone anytime soon.
There's always room for pathos - and jazz hands.
#11
Posted: 5/10/05 at 10:14am
Alright, this is coming from a Wicked FAN...
Could she do it? Sure. Will she? HIGHLY doubtful. I agree with those who say she should go out and originate more roles. She's certainly got the recognition for it now.
It's funny how, the moment someone is successful on these boards, people immediately start saying, "Could they perform in... *GASP* Wicked?!" Uhm, much as I love Wicked and the female parts in it... I don't really see it as being the mark for all actors to measure up to.
Could she do it? Sure. Will she? HIGHLY doubtful. I agree with those who say she should go out and originate more roles. She's certainly got the recognition for it now.
It's funny how, the moment someone is successful on these boards, people immediately start saying, "Could they perform in... *GASP* Wicked?!" Uhm, much as I love Wicked and the female parts in it... I don't really see it as being the mark for all actors to measure up to.
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#12
Posted: 5/10/05 at 10:29am
I think Sara is a super duper goddess who could do anything! After I saw her in Spam, I thought that she could do both roles beautifully. I don't know about her being a replacement in Wicked but I'd love to hear her sing those songs. She's got a little of both Idina and Kristin in her plus something extra special. I adore her and hope that a role worthy of her comes along soon!
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#13
Posted: 5/10/05 at 4:39pm
ok..I never said she SHOULD play Elphaba... I was saying she probably Could... I agree she needs her own starring role.. Shes too talented to replace..
Updated On: 5/10/05 at 04:39 PM
#14
Posted: 5/10/05 at 4:47pm
Wow she would rock. This would truly be inspired casting.
#15
Posted: 5/10/05 at 4:51pm
#16
Posted: 5/10/05 at 4:53pm
COULD she do it? Absolutely! I think she's among the most talented on Broadway right now, and I like to think there isn't anything she can't do 
#17
Posted: 5/10/05 at 6:36pm
erm, for the record, a Tony win does not mean you go on to star in XX number of new shows originating lead roles of shakespearian calibre. After that night and the more often than not bump in pay at your show, that award means little more than a piece of PLASTIC you have to dust and having the words "Tony Winner" after your name in bios and articles.
#18
Posted: 5/10/05 at 7:18pm
broadwayguy, you don't think she'll be a huge success after she (most probably) wins the Tony?
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#19
Posted: 5/10/05 at 8:18pm
I agree with andyf, judging from her performance in Spamalot.. I'd say no, she couldnt pull it off vocally.
#20
Posted: 5/10/05 at 9:36pm
I think a Tony means a little more than that...bg2
#21
Posted: 5/10/05 at 11:08pm
She would have been a great Aldonza in LA MANCHA a couple years ago.
#22
Posted: 5/10/05 at 11:11pm
broadwayguy---I couldn't agree with you more!
If you disagree, read the book "Making it on Broadway: Actors tales of climbing to the top" . People who WON tony's will tell you how they haven't worked in 10 years :)
If you disagree, read the book "Making it on Broadway: Actors tales of climbing to the top" . People who WON tony's will tell you how they haven't worked in 10 years :)
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#23
Posted: 5/11/05 at 2:23am
Exactly Stephanie. A Tonu win does not gurantee you work in the future.... just the same as talent does not gurantee that you'll be cast.
Besides, the Tony Awards are based VERY Little on merit and HEAVILY on politics. Occasionally, merit and politics fall in the favor of the same nomminee, but rarely.
Besides, the Tony Awards are based VERY Little on merit and HEAVILY on politics. Occasionally, merit and politics fall in the favor of the same nomminee, but rarely.
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