SHREK Understudies- Page 2

[PiraguaGuy2]

re: SHREK Understudies#25

Posted: 1/4/09 at 12:22pm

Ryan Duncan's not black...how did that work out?

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[jennamajig]

re: SHREK Understudies#26

Posted: 1/4/09 at 1:55pm

Ryan Duncan's not black...how did that work out?

Does Donkey need to be black? Isn't he just a Donkey? I understand that playing it like Eddie Murphy lends some slang to the role, but I'd think it wouldn't matter too much. I will admit, I haven't seen the show yet, so I could be wrong in my assessment.
Updated On: 1/4/09 at 01:55 PM

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

re: SHREK Understudies#27

Posted: 1/4/09 at 1:58pm

I don't think he NEEDS to be black but it sure would help. Donkey "lends some slang to the role" as you said.

[PiraguaGuy2]

re: SHREK Understudies#28

Posted: 1/4/09 at 2:53pm

Jenna, it'd be sort of like having white folks play the leads in The Lion King. It doesn't really work.

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[dg22894]

re: SHREK Understudies#29

Posted: 1/4/09 at 3:03pm

Was the understudy for donkey good?

[Tevye the Dairyman]

re: SHREK Understudies#30

Posted: 1/4/09 at 11:41pm

wouldn't it be uncomfortable having ryan duncan as donkey? i mean this without a hint of rascism but the book of the musical follows the stereotypical "black" dialogue and indiosyncrasies as performed by eddie murphy in the movie pretty closely...

[jmacisawesome]

re: SHREK Understudies#31

Posted: 1/8/09 at 8:29pm

Sarah Jane Everman was on as Fiona last night. I enjoyed her performance very much. She was very endearing.

[jonartdesigns]

re: SHREK Understudies#32

Posted: 1/8/09 at 8:55pm

just out of wonder, am I the only one who thinks it would be hysterical to put jen cody on for young fiona?

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[BroadwayGuy12]

re: SHREK Understudies#33

Posted: 1/8/09 at 9:31pm

Does anyone know why Sutton was out last night and/or if she plans on being out again anytime soon? I'm seeing the show on Saturday afternoon and really wanted to see her.

[adamgreer]

re: SHREK Understudies#34

Posted: 1/8/09 at 10:09pm

I'd like to know if they're going to put Haven Burton on as Fiona soon! That's a performance I'd love to see!!!!

[TimeSquare3]

re: SHREK Understudies#35

Posted: 1/8/09 at 10:19pm

I bet it will happen like with what happened when she was in LB.

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[adamgreer]

re: SHREK Understudies#36

Posted: 1/8/09 at 10:31pm

Which would be a shame, because Haven Burton blew every other Elle right out of the water.

[TimeSquare3]

re: SHREK Understudies#37

Posted: 1/8/09 at 10:32pm

Also considering that she sucked noodles as Margot.

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[adamgreer]

re: SHREK Understudies#38

Posted: 1/8/09 at 10:35pm

Well, yes, which is why I was so surprised that her Elle Woods was as fabulous as it was.

[MillieDillmount]

re: SHREK Understudies#39

Posted: 1/9/09 at 12:41am

Sutton has the stomach flu right now, I've heard. I'm not sure how long she will be out. I'm sure it won't be any longer than a couple of days. Poor girl. Hope she gets better soon!

And what do you mean it will probably be the same situation for Haven as in LB? What happened? I actually wouldn't mind seeing her as Fiona too. She blew me away as Gingy!

haha, it would be kinda amusing to see Jen Cody go on as Young Fiona ... she sure is short enough. But I don't think she would ever go for that. haha.

[LimelightMike]

re: SHREK Understudies#40

Posted: 1/9/09 at 12:52am

Saw the show 1/7E.
Review to follow.
Updated On: 1/9/09 at 12:52 AM

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

re: SHREK Understudies#41

Posted: 1/9/09 at 12:59am

So I take it that Sutton will most likely be out of tomorrow's show?

[MillieDillmount]

re: SHREK Understudies#42

Posted: 1/9/09 at 1:09am

I don't know anything for sure, but it sounds like it.

I would apperiate it if someone could report when Sutton is back in the show. I'm seeing it the 28th, I'm hoping she'll have time to recover by then.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

re: SHREK Understudies#43

Posted: 1/9/09 at 1:11am

Ugh...I was so excited to see the show mainly because of her and D'Arcy James.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping by some miracle she's better by tomorrow evening.

[LiTtLeDaNcEr729]

re: SHREK Understudies#44

Posted: 1/9/09 at 1:35am

I believe Sutton was back tonight. Or will be back tomorrow. She was indeed sick.

[adamgreer]

re: SHREK Understudies#45

Posted: 1/9/09 at 6:41am

And what do you mean it will probably be the same situation for Haven as in LB? What happened? I actually wouldn't mind seeing her as Fiona too. She blew me away as Gingy!

Haven Burton was the second cover for Elle Woods in LB (Becky Gulsvig was the first cover). So, the only times Haven went on were pre-scheduled performances at the end of Laura Bell Bundy's vacation, after Becky had already done most of the week. Haven wet on as Elle twice, and was, as I said before, magnificent.

[faith587]

re: SHREK Understudies#46

Posted: 1/9/09 at 12:38pm

Sutton was out for the 1/7 matinee but she was back on as Fiona last night. A nasty stomach flu is going around the cast, which is why Daniel Breaker missed performances as Donkey.

Ryan Duncan's roles were being covered at the 1/7 matinee for a 'swing-in'. He was in the audience watching the show while a swing got a chance to go on.

[BroadwayGuy12]

re: SHREK Understudies#47

Posted: 1/9/09 at 3:22pm

I'm glad to hear that Sutton is back in the show and feeling better. I hope she's in tomorrow when I see it!

[brandontwin2]

re: SHREK Understudies#48

Posted: 1/9/09 at 3:50pm

Haven was amazing as Elle, i would love to see her as Fiona

[the.hard.part]

re: SHREK Understudies#49

Posted: 1/11/09 at 10:44pm

Sutton was back today, but John was out