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The Search for the Next Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
jake6970
Broadway Star Joined: 9/21/07
#950re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:15pmI thought that was funny too, although with this show chances are they edited it to make it look that way.
JP2
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/2/07
#951re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:16pmSo anyone know when Autumn will be going on?
#952re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:18pm
Yay Bailey!!!! Well deserved! :)
I think she'll do a fabulous job. I thought Autumn was talented and she brought all of the vocals and acting technically to Elle Woods. But, Bailey EMOBODIED Elle Woods in every possible form.
I also really enjoyed the platform/concept for this reality show a hell of a lot more than "You're The One That I Want!" I liked the fact they left all the casting decisions completely up to the professionals and not America casting their votes.
"We need people not to come to Broadway shows wearing shorts and flip-flops. We are working hard up here folks. Find a pair of socks."-Joanna Gleason
"I hear L. Ron Hubbard is gonna blow the ladies...and all that jazz! C'mon babe! We're gonna unicorn hug, I bought some NyQuil down....at Wal-Mart?!"-Bebe Neuwirth singing ATJ to Musical Mad Libs at DQYNJ :)
sgv123
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/06
#953re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:18pm
Autumn, the first runner-up in the competition known for her curly red hair & dazzling singing voice, will understudy the role of Elle Woods on Broadway and will perform in the ensemble. Lauren, the youngest contestant on the reality show, will understudy Becky Gulsvig, who stars as Elle Woods on tour, and will be a member of the ensemble. Rhiannon, known for her enthusiasm and stage presence, will play the role of Margot, Elle's best friend, on tour.
jess20882
Broadway Star Joined: 9/21/06
#954re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:18pmis anyone going to bailey's first performance on wednesday at 8pm??
#955re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:20pm
Some of you are acting like they turned down Patti LuPone, who also, talented as she is, would not make a good Elle Woods. I wouldn't even want to see Autumn go on as the understudy. I don't care if she could sing, dance, and act rings around Bailey, bottom line, she does not have the right feel/energy for Elle.
Bailey certainly seems more than competent to me. As far as lowering the song, first of all, belting that high is not natural and it's not healthy. If LBB hasn't been able to keep that key, someone who's much older, much more trained, and has been a stage professional since she was a child (I saw her in RUTHLESS!), how do you expect Bailey - a 20-year-old newcomer - to be able to do it?
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
FranzRelax
Leading Actor Joined: 8/4/07
#956re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:21pmIf people are still wondering.. Bailey is absolutely positively singing SMB a whole step lower than the original. Though LBB finished the run singing it in the lower key.
We serve their food,
We carve their meat,
We tend to their house,
We polish their
Silverware.
SporkGoddess
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/27/05
#957re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:22pm
Look, I'm not entirely thrilled with Bailey and my favorite didn't win, either. But you have to give some credit where it's due. I think that her acting was fine tonight.
Rathnait62: Oh, thank you for phrasing exactly what I was thinking. Autumn was good, but she wasn't the Second Coming or anything.
Jimmy, what are you doing here in the middle of the night? It's almost 9 PM!
Updated On: 7/21/08 at 11:22 PM
Alison88
Understudy Joined: 6/6/06
#958re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:22pmThere's a music video on Broadway.com
#959re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:25pmThanks, SG, and right back atcha! Bailey wasn't my first choice either, but out of the two finalists, I agree with her as the winner.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#960re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:26pmI think I will just rip that instead of paying the dollar. Also I had no idea Orfeh sang backup on the CD as well.
#961re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:29pmI heard once that the whole cast sang backup in big numbers for the CD and they brought in more pieces for orchestra.
broadwayboy101
Broadway Star Joined: 3/20/08
#962re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:30pmanyone else think the "encore" sounded pre-recorded?
regnad kcin
Leading Actor Joined: 8/26/05
#963re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:31pm
I really liked Bailey from the beginning, but I just platonically fell in love with Autumn. Bailey did do a great job tonight - and she is very talented. Also, part of why we grow so attached to favorites is because it's FUN. I'm sad Autumn didn't win, but if I saw Bailey perform and there HADN'T been this show, I'm sure I'd enjoy myself (as long as she improves the title ballad). Also, I just love Autumn's personality.
Where did people get confirmation of runner-ups?
#964re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:34pm
Where did people get confirmation of runner-ups?
playbill.com
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#965re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:37pm
is it just me, or did Bailey all of a sudden sound different when she performed her "encores" at the end? she sounded good, as opposed to all her bad singing 10 minutes earlier. i'm suspicious....
but maybe i'm bias. i'm an autumn fan :)
PookieBear
Chorus Member Joined: 7/11/08
#966re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:39pmi watched the full performances on mtv.com and i was impressed at both!! i wanted autumn to win as well, but i guess bailey had more of the 'looks'
why yes, i do frequently burst out in song.
i have a very serious medical condition called musical tourettes.
:)
#967re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:41pm
It was pretty clear that what was shown was not Bailey singing live but a an edited version of a pre-recorded track of her version of "So Much Better" (though the last note was modified and was not the one she hits on the official single recording, which is lower.)
While she certainly sang it live when she was crowned the winner, MTV clearly went back and dubbed over a recorded version so she'd sound better in post-production (something they also did to digitally enhance Bundy's last note in the same song for the filmed network performance of the show.)
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Updated On: 7/21/08 at 11:41 PM
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
#968re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:41pm
Well, I'm disappointed. Autumn wasn't my favorite, but she was robbed. I did enjoy her voice and loved the idea of someone with a good voice and technique tackling the role of Elle. Though I will admit, tonight was the best I've seen Bailey. But she still isn't my cup of tea. And that's okay. To each their own.
But, in other news, my favorite one, Lauren, is understudying Becky in the tour. And it will be coming through Boston. I was excited to see Becky (I has only seen LBB and if I am seeing the show again, I need a new perspective), but now if I hear Lauren might be performing at all as during its short run in Boston, I may actually ::gasp:: see it twice.
Updated On: 7/21/08 at 11:41 PM
Broadway Star Joined: 12/31/69
#969re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:42pm
broadwayboy!!
YES! the second she started singing it sounded recorded to me. i thought i was crazy for being the only one who noticed that.
#970re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:45pmIt probably was, and quite possibly would have been no matter who the winner was. It would have been anti-climactic (in the eyes of the producers) to have heard the winner's emotional, teary voice not being able to get through that moment, considering how the rest of this show has gone.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
yankees1253
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/21/07
#971re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:47pm
i wasnt rooting for any of them. go annaleigh, becy, haven and kate rockwell.
bww please post coverage of LBB's last show.
singalongsong2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/11/08
#972re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:47pm
Baily definitely sounded better during the encore. oh well. Good for her. She had the "Elle" personality. I'm eager to see what happens to the show in the future. Hopefully this casting and tv show will mean more ticket sales. I'm glad Autumn still got a role....she deserves it.
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NYC10040
Stand-by Joined: 3/16/08
#973re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:49pm
"anyone else think the "encore" sounded pre-recorded?"
YES! I thought that too. Mayby they will prerecord her for the whole show...I hope Kate Rockwell gets to go on a lot.
broadwayboy101
Broadway Star Joined: 3/20/08
#974re: The Search for Elle Woods: The Spoiler thread
Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:54pm
I don't get why they chose the girl who needs help singing and acting opposed to the one who only needed help dancing...
At least Autumn could keep up the fourth wall for 5 minutes...
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