Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
TheGingerBreadMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/12
#1Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
Posted: 1/5/13 at 11:02amI saw that someone photoshopped her green and put it on Instagram. I personally think that this is a great idea. She has the pipes, based on her performance of "On My Own". Thoughts?
#2Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
Posted: 1/5/13 at 11:54amHonestly if I were her the last thing I would currently be doing is being a replacement in Wicked. She should be trying to use the buzz around Les Miz to kickstart a film or TV carear and comeback to theater if that does not pan out. Although I think she would make a great Elphaba. If she establishes herself in Hollywood within the next few years and Wicked's producers/creative team finally think its time to for the film adaptation she could be a top contender for Elphaba, since out of all "Hollywood" actresses only Lea Michele and Samantha Barks seem likly enough to have the pipes for the role, and I think we all know who will be easier to work with.
#3Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
Posted: 1/5/13 at 12:08pmWell it would be ideal for her to get herself into the movie and turn it into a "And Introducing Samantha Barks as Elphaba" like they did with Dreamgirls. Even though personally, I want Anna Kendrick to play the part.
#4Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
Posted: 1/5/13 at 12:15pmShe wouldn't get billed as "and introducing", WICKED wouldn't be her first film.
#5Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
Posted: 1/5/13 at 12:21pmWow do you think Samantha is now big enough to take over a starring role in a Broadway show or star in a new show on Broadway?
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#7Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
Posted: 1/5/13 at 12:33pmLea Michele as Elphaba and Amanda Seyfried as Galinda
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#8Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
Posted: 1/5/13 at 12:35pm
Imagine if they do the live singing like they did for Les Miz. That Elphaba would have a lot of fun singing multiple takes of that F in Defying Gravity
Updated On: 1/5/13 at 12:35 PM
#9Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
Posted: 1/5/13 at 12:45pmMmm, personally I could see Kendrick pulling off the disgruntled and hurt character better then sweet baby faced Barks. Not to mention Anna's bone structure is ridiculous.
#10Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
Posted: 1/5/13 at 12:47pmYes because, you know the only real requirement to be in any film is bone structure.
#11Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
Posted: 1/5/13 at 12:48pm
Don't recall saying that… Sounds to me someone is offended I don't agree with their opinion. Sorry if I think Amanda (who I like) sounds like she's gargling water while she is singing. I was only stating that the green would look well on her in MY opinion.
Updated On: 1/5/13 at 12:48 PM
Wilmingtom
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/11
#12Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
Posted: 1/5/13 at 12:49pmNo one should be asked to belt an F. Never sing louder than beautiful!
#13Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
Posted: 1/5/13 at 12:52pmI think she would be great for the movie version of WICKED.
Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#14Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
Posted: 1/5/13 at 1:02pmI know the material is not popular, but I would like to see her do Giulietta in Aspects of Love.
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
#15Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
Posted: 1/5/13 at 1:16pmI think this is the best suggestion for the role I've heard yet. They could always cast bigger names for Morrible, the Wizard, Fiyero, etc.
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
#16Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
Posted: 1/5/13 at 1:22pm
I would still love to see Robin Williams as The Wizard and maybe Shirley Maclaine as Morrible. If not Maclaine I wouldn't mind seeing Helen Miren, Susan Sarandon, Meryl Streep or Glen Close if they go for the big Oscar style movie and not a summer blockbuster.
Updated On: 1/5/13 at 01:22 PM
#17Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
Posted: 1/5/13 at 1:46pm
Wow she would make a wonderful Elphaba for the movie. I have to agree though, there's no way she could belt that song over and over for every take. They'd probably be smart to record it in this case.
I don't think that Defying Gravity video is anything special, but that is from 2008. She's obviously a much stronger vocalist now.
SondheimFan5
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/20/10
#18Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
Posted: 1/5/13 at 1:46pmAs Stephen Schwartz has said: The future film Elphaba and Galinda are probably in High School right now and we probably haven't even heard of them yet.
#19Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
Posted: 1/5/13 at 1:57pmThe problem is, producers and the like are going to want big names, right? Will these future stars have to make a name for themselves in film first?
#20Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
Posted: 1/5/13 at 3:03pmI think you could cast unknowns because Wicked is such a recognizable commodity.
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
#21Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
Posted: 1/5/13 at 3:08pmI wish Dreamgirls had never given Jennifer Hudson the idiotic "and introducing" credit.
#22Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
Posted: 1/5/13 at 3:10pmI hope they'll be willing to cast unknowns! If anything they can throw some names into the roles that are slightly easier to sing, like Morrible and The Wizard.
#23Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
Posted: 1/5/13 at 3:44pmI agree 'little_sally'--I think 99.9% of people going to see Wicked don't care who is in it-they just want to see the show.
#24Samantha Barks as Elphaba?
Posted: 1/5/13 at 4:40pmWell, they care to see the show...filled with belting Godesses and riffing rifflers. How did Wicked ever get associated with riffing, anyway? I've yet to hear anyone truly riff in that show at all. People are so ignorant about music and anything involving notes and just...ugh, lol.
Recreation of original John Cameron orchestration to "On My Own" by yours truly. Click player below to hear.
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