Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!

[CapnHook]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#1

Posted: 1/27/13 at 7:31pm

Tina Fey was just interviewed on E!'s SAG AWARDS Red Carpet, and Fey mentioned that she is "close" to having a deal with Paramount for a MEAN GIRLS musical. From her enthusiasm, it seemed that these talks were recent.

MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL has sooo much potential. And not to be a 'Negative Nancy,' but so did SAVED. If Fey is on the creative team, however, MEAN GIRLS as a musical should not disappoint.

"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

Updated On: 1/27/13 at 07:31 PM

[Visceral_Fella]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#2

Posted: 1/27/13 at 7:33pm

This would complete my life. Yes. So much yes!

[aasjb4ever]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#2

Posted: 1/27/13 at 7:34pm

I just hope no poor young actress breaks her vagina during the pre-Broadway tour.

[Unknown User]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#3

Posted: 1/27/13 at 7:40pm

I know it would never happen but I'd die to see Kristin Chenoweth as Regina George's Mother.

[CapnHook]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#4

Posted: 1/27/13 at 7:43pm

Why wouldn't that happen? Originating a role in a new musical? Write her a scene-stealing musical number and she could get a Tony nod. Plus, the chance to work with Fey should be a bonus for anyone asked to be a part of the show.

"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

[ucjrdude902]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#5

Posted: 1/27/13 at 7:43pm

Her husband is apparently doing the music.

[JohnyBroadway]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#6

Posted: 1/27/13 at 7:44pm

Who's gonna score this puppy? Shaiman/Whitman? Pasek and Paul? Fey should direct and write the book.

[backwoodsbarbie]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#7

Posted: 1/27/13 at 7:54pm

Annaleigh Ashford as Karen
Leigh Ann Larkin as Regina
Cassie Levy as Cady
Jennifer Damiano as Gretchen
Krysta Rodriguez as Janis
Josh Lamon as Damien

http://backstagebarbie.blogspot.com

[BroomstickBoy]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#8

Posted: 1/27/13 at 7:55pm

No harnesses, please.

I don't WANT to live in what they call "a certain way." In the first place I'd be no good at it and besides that I don't want to be identified with any one class of people. I want to live every whichway, among all kinds---and know them---and understand them---and love them---THAT's what I want! - Philip Barry (Holiday)

[Unknown User]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#9

Posted: 1/27/13 at 7:57pm

Backwoodsbarbie that is near perfect casting.
Ceelia Keenan Bolger as Cady Heron.

[CapnHook]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#10

Posted: 1/27/13 at 8:02pm

Cast Anna Kendrick, please!

"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

[nasty_khakis]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#11

Posted: 1/27/13 at 8:06pm

Jeff Richmond, Fey's husband and the dude who writes all the music on 30 Rock, will score it.

She's been "working on it" for years. Now that her show is done, it probably moves to the front burner. Updated On: 1/27/13 at 08:06 PM

[CapnHook]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#13

Posted: 1/27/13 at 8:13pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Tina-Fey-Announces-MEAN-GIRLS-Musical-Deal-is-Close-to-Being-Finalized-20130127

Geez, BWW, what took you so long to post the news?

"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

[Unknown User]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#14

Posted: 1/27/13 at 8:15pm

Norm Lewis as the Principal.

[Visceral_Fella]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#15

Posted: 1/27/13 at 8:18pm

Alot of those people will probably be too old by the time this gets off the ground. I also don't see Damiano as Gretchen. That may have to do with how much I like Lacey Chabert though.

[showchoirguy]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#16

Posted: 1/27/13 at 8:22pm

Nobody does mean like me!

[somethingwicked]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#17

Posted: 1/27/13 at 8:34pm

Annaleigh Ashford as Karen
Leigh Ann Larkin as Regina
Cassie Levy as Cady
Jennifer Damiano as Gretchen
Krysta Rodriguez as Janis
Josh Lamon as Damien

Uh, the characters are in high school. All of these people (with the exception of Jen Damiano) are ten years too old for a show like this.

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.

[Johnnycantdecide]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#18

Posted: 1/27/13 at 8:40pm

Anna Kendrick as Katy.
Lea Michele as Regina.
Kristin Chenoweth as Regina’s Mom
Jennifer Damiano as Gretchen
Patti Murin as Karen
Krysta Rodriguez as Janis
Lauran Benanti as Ms. Norberry
Me as Damien.

[ljay889]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#19

Posted: 1/27/13 at 8:40pm

^ Seriously, lol. Caissie Levy is 31, and Leigh Ann Larkin is also in her early 30s.

[dramamama611]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#20

Posted: 1/27/13 at 8:42pm

A friend of a friend on FB said Remy Zaken made some sort of Tweet about it. (Or FB status)

But I don't know what it was.

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

[nasty_khakis]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#21

Posted: 1/27/13 at 8:43pm

Not that I agree with or defend any of this casting, but if Bernadette effin Peters can do Follies (which she is 15 years too old for) and Streisand can play Madame Rose, then a 29 year year old can play 17. lol

[faith587]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#22

Posted: 1/27/13 at 8:43pm

Jennifer Damiano as Cady
George Salazar as Damien
Cristin Milioti as Janice
Morgan James as Regina
Hannah Elless as Gretchen
Julia Mattison as Karen

I've had this show dream cast for almost a year. =]

[Kelly2]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#23

Posted: 1/27/13 at 8:51pm

Morgan James as Regina? Is this the 20th High School Reunion edition?

"Get mad, then get over it." - Colin Powell

[faith587]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#24

Posted: 1/27/13 at 8:58pm

The Morgan James as Regina thing started out as a joke, but I figured if she can bop around onstage for 2 1/2 in Godspell acting like a 12 year old, she can certainly pull off look 17. Plus, she's short enough, and she kind of has a mean girl face when she's not smiling.

[defyinggravity42694]

Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!#25

Posted: 1/27/13 at 8:58pm

In the more realistic sense, I'd love to see Liz Gilles as one of the girls.

Goodbye