Rosie Does "Taboo"

[LA Guy]

Posted: 12/1/03 at 7:59pm

While it has been the source of speculation and denials, WENN Celebrity News reports:

O'Donnell To Provide 'Taboo' Boost


Comedienne Rosie O'Donnell has signed up for a starring role in troubled New York musical Taboo, in a bid to bring theatre-goers to the show. O'Donnell - who's producing the Broadway musical based on British pop star Boy George's experiences in eighties London - will take up the part of Big Sue when heavily-pregnant actress Liz McCartney takes maternity leave next month. Reports suggest O'Donnell's move is a desperate attempt to help the struggling show attract larger audiences and alleviate its financial problems. Taboo has also been plagued with scathing reviews since it transferred from the West End, London stage to Manhattan. An insider says, "Rosie's been working with a voice coach."
Rosie in Taboo

[Sunfish]

Posted: 12/1/03 at 11:20pm

It is at least a month old, as it refers to Liz McCartney's maternity leave "next month" when she has already left FOR her maternity leave!

Liz's understudy has been covering the role for about a week, and appeared on "The View" today. If Rosie were taking the part, she would certainly use an appearance on a show like "The View" to promote it.

I cannot BELIEVE how often this same old tired report appears, when it has been repudiated by much more recent information, as well as the actual fact of the understudy's appearance. (I apologize, I do not know her name right off the top of my head, but she has gotten very positive comments.)

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 12/1/03 at 11:24pm

i believe the u/s for liz is brooke elliott