Scherzinger backs out of CATS, Lloyd Webber furious — Page 2

MadonnaMusical said: "I'm with ALW on this one, Scherzinger missed her calling as one of the greatest Broadway performers of the century... Bummer that she won that lame reality competition and became a C-list star instead... But like... Karma is a bitch lol. "

What competition did she win? I don't remember her being a reality show participant, although she has judged on several (The Sing Off and X Factor). I like Nicole and I don't think she's nearly as obscure to Americans as you all think. Her name by itself maybe a little, but I think she's physically recognizable. I think her voice is terrific too.

I agree, he doesn't seem like he's making a joke. He's very bitter and vindictive.

gypsy101 said: "MadonnaMusical said: "I'm with ALW on this one, Scherzinger missed her calling as one of the greatest Broadway performers of the century... Bummer that she won that lame reality competition and became a C-list star instead... But like... Karma is a bitch lol. "

What competition did she win? I don't remember her being a reality show participant, although she has judged on several (The Sing Off and X Factor). I like Nicole and I don't think she's nearly as obscure to Americans as you all think. Her name by itself maybe a little, but I think she's physically recognizable. I think her voice is terrific too.



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She won Popstars, one of the original singing show competitions on the WB. The five girls who won made it to the girl group Eden's Crush. She eventually left EC for the Pussycat Dolls.

I don't think playing Grizabella in the Broadway revival of Cats is the golden ticket to fame and awards that some people apparently think it is.

Who is she?

Not that it was wildly successful, but she was also NPH's cohost on Best Show Ever last fall.

Did you listen to the interview? He also thinks the original production of Chicago didn't run as long as the revival because of the scenic design. Not because of timing and the fact that it was completely overshadowed by a little show called A Chorus Line. He thinks he knows everything about musicals when in reality no one truly knows ahead of time what shows will catch on. If they did everyone would have invested in Hamilton.

Carolee Carmello is an inspired choice. I think it would be wonderful (if Tuck closes...)

perfectlymarvelous said: "I love Carolee Carmello too much to want her anywhere near this mess. She deserves a role worthy of her talents and I don't think dressing up as a cat and singing the longest, most repetitive song this side of "Meadowlark" is it.

Anyway, I'd say I can't believe ALW threw Nicole under the bus like that except I can because he's done the same thing to several other actresses before her. He needs to cool it on the self-importance.



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I agree that she's a wonderful talent, but considering she did "Scandalous," I don't think she'd be above doing "Cats." It's a pretty sweet summer gig. Sing one song, possibly get a Tony nomination, and pay the bills. If there's been backstage talk of "Tuck" closing, she may have something lined up, but if not, why not?

I'm not saying she personally feels she is above doing Cats, I don't know her life, but she should be.

When listening to the full interview, it seems that ALW's words were not as harsh as they seemed when reading them, more playful with a bit of passive-aggressiveness. Hahaha, "She won't get her Tony Award", I love it.

Kad said: "I don't think playing Grizabella in the Broadway revival of Cats is the golden ticket to fame and awards that some people apparently think it is.



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Totally agree - we are not casting Rose in GYPSY here. This is a musical that has already had its limelight come and go, and from the perspective of people I have encountered on this forum at least, the show has not exactly held up well over time. Now that everyone knows the song, it would be difficult for an actress to really make an impact in the role I think.

...And lost to the woman who played Cynthia Weil in Beautiful.