Rebel Wilson - Broadway?
Rebel Wilson - Broadway?
#1Rebel Wilson - Broadway?
Posted: 12/22/19 at 12:52pm
Rebel Wilson said during her interview with Richard Ridge that she was supposed to workshop a musical that was supposed to be coming to Broadway but it fell through.. Does anybody have insight as to what show that was? She also mentioned that a director approached her to replace in a currently running show, any ideas for that?
She mentioned that she is specifically interested in originating a role, does anybody have thoughts as to what shows coming to Broadway she would be good for? Either Revivals/Originals.
Plannietink08
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/2/11
#2Rebel Wilson - Broadway?
Posted: 12/22/19 at 12:56pm
Well she doesn’t sing well. We’ve never seen her dancing so can only imagine how she’d do and her acting leaves a lot to be desired. Her run in GUYS AND DOLLS in the West End wasn’t exactly a huge success so who knows what she’s thinking. Perhaps a musical where the protagonist finds themselves trapped in a musical despite not being musically inclined?
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Impossible2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/31/18
#3Rebel Wilson - Broadway?
Posted: 12/22/19 at 12:58pm
Plannietink08 said: "Well she doesn’t sing well. We’ve never seen her dancing so can only imagine how she’d do and her acting leaves a lot to be desired. Her run in GUYS AND DOLLS in the West End wasn’t exactly a huge success so who knows what she’s thinking. Perhaps a musical where the protagonist finds themselves trapped in a musical despite not being musically inclined?"
This made me LOL out loud!
Tag
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/19/05
#4Rebel Wilson - Broadway?
Posted: 12/22/19 at 1:02pm
Maybe she was approached to cover Ryann Redmond's leave? Can't imagine anything else on Broadway she would be suitable for. 
#5Rebel Wilson - Broadway?
Posted: 12/22/19 at 1:28pmShe was absolutely horrible in Cats but that’s not saying much.
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#7Rebel Wilson - Broadway?
Posted: 12/22/19 at 5:18pm
Well she doesn’t sing well. We’ve never seen her dancing so can only imagine how she’d do and her acting leaves a lot to be desired. Her run in GUYS AND DOLLS in the West End wasn’t exactly a huge success so who knows what she’s thinking. Perhaps a musical where the protagonist finds themselves trapped in a musical despite not being musically inclined?
I’m actually not mad at that premise for a show.
SporkGoddess
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/27/05
#8Rebel Wilson - Broadway?
Posted: 12/23/19 at 12:28pm
I saw her as Ursula at the Hollywood Bowl and was immensely disappointed. I don't think she has the chops for live theatre. Of course, that doesn't preclude stunt casting.
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#9Rebel Wilson - Broadway?
Posted: 12/23/19 at 12:34pmI haven’t seen Mean Girls, but my first thought was maybe there’s a role in there they may have considered her for?
Impossible2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/31/18
#10Rebel Wilson - Broadway?
Posted: 12/23/19 at 12:39pm
Miles2Go2 said: "I haven’t seen Mean Girls, but my first thought was maybe there’s a role in there they may have considered her for?"
Nope x
#11Rebel Wilson - Broadway?
Posted: 12/23/19 at 12:49pmThe only other role in a currently running show I could even conceivably imagine her being considered for is one of the supporting actress roles in Waitress.
#12Rebel Wilson - Broadway?
Posted: 12/23/19 at 1:18pm
I mean she could do Come From Away, I suppose?
#13Rebel Wilson - Broadway?
Posted: 12/23/19 at 1:33pm
Character-wise (not necessarily singing-wise), I could see her in Leslie Kritzer's role in Beetlejuice, Sarah Stiles' role in Tootsie, or Ado Annie in Oklahoma. All of which are closing, I realize. I'm just speaking theoretically.
#14Rebel Wilson - Broadway?
Posted: 12/23/19 at 1:35pm
I went to see her in Guys and Dolls in London. The show had been struggling to sell, but with Rebel in the cast it started selling well at full price again. I thought she was really good - certainly got the laughs!
#15Rebel Wilson - Broadway?
Posted: 12/23/19 at 2:21pm
I'm tired of her shtick. She's not funny and she can't sing or dance well. I'm all for giving people chances but she is going to HAVE to move on from what she does in every roll.
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#16Rebel Wilson - Broadway?
Posted: 12/23/19 at 2:47pm
spiderdj82 said: "she is going to HAVE to move on from what she does in every roll."
Tag said: "Can't imagine anything else on Broadway she would be suitable for."
Miles2Go2 said: "The only other role in a currently running show I could even conceivably imagine her being considered for is one of the supporting actress roles in Waitress."
It's interesting to me that in the same short thread, we have someone saying that she HAS TO expand her horizons, and also people implying that she CAN'T CONCEIVABLY expand her horizons.
MollyJeanneMusic
Broadway Star Joined: 3/10/19
#17Rebel Wilson - Broadway?
Posted: 12/23/19 at 2:50pm
NOWaWarning said: "Well she doesn’t sing well. We’ve never seen her dancing so can only imagine how she’d do and her acting leaves a lot to be desired. Her run in GUYS AND DOLLS in the West End wasn’t exactly a huge success so who knows what she’s thinking. Perhaps a musical where the protagonist finds themselves trapped in a musical despite not being musically inclined?
I’m actually not mad at that premise for a show.
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There actually is a regional musical with that premise - it’s called The Guy who Didn’t Like Musicals. Here’s the link:
https://youtu.be/IrxKX44qBJ0
Also, wasn’t there just a movie that Rebel Wilson was in that had this same premise? (Edit: I just found the movie - it’s called Isn’t It Romantic, and it’s about her being trapped in a romantic comedy, not a musical.)
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Updated On: 12/23/19 at 02:50 PM
#18Rebel Wilson - Broadway?
Posted: 12/23/19 at 3:02pm
Wasn't she supposed to a McDonagh play in Sydney right around now, but ended up backing out for whatever reason?
#19Rebel Wilson - Broadway?
Posted: 12/23/19 at 3:06pmYes she was! I just saw it and it definitely would have broke new ground for her. However, the show ended up working really well with Yael Stone (from Orange is the new Black) and it’s hard to imagine Rebel Wilson in the role. Part of me wonders whether she actually read the script and then backed out realising it would require genuine acting chops.
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"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
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Plannietink08
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/2/11
#20Rebel Wilson - Broadway?
Posted: 12/23/19 at 3:10pm
MollyJeanneMusic said: There actually is a regional musical with that premise - it’s called The Guy who Didn’t Like Musicals. Here’s the link:
There’s quite a few musicals out there with that premise. It isn’t anything new.
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