Vanessa Hudgens of HSM possibly next Wendla in SA?

I'm not saying I want it to happen, but I can totally see it happening....and she probably wouldnt be terrible. ugh, i hate admitting that.

This isn't a rumor, just a discussion...and I thought it interesting that she was at SA....its possible.

http://www.broadway.com/gen/Buzz_Photo_Op.aspx?ci=551743

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Is it just me or is she having a crazy resemblence to Daphne Rubin-Vega in those pictures?

I'm sure they'd like to replace Lea with someone who can sing.

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Just curious why you would think that going to Spring Awakening is "interesting." Not criticizing you or anything, but Vanessa is very much (obviously) into the performing arts (theater, concerts, her own pop career). Why wouldn't she see Spring Awakening?

Not directed at you - I just find it funny that so many times when someone is photographed backstage or is spotted in the audience, rumors start swirling around. As if someone in the entertainment industry only would attend a Broadway show if they planned on getting involved.

People from all professions enjoy the theater. If anything, someone in the industry might be even more inclined to enjoy an evening out where they can sit back, relax and be entertained by someone else...

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Not only that, but is it just because you see the similarities between the tanned skin and black hair?

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Am I allowed to be the only one who think she'd be good?

I would totally be into this, if only because the Spring Awakening fans will freak out and I want to witness the resulting carnage.

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And imagine all the 9 year olds who have no idea what it's about going because Vanessa's in it.

It would be perfect for diversifying her image and de-Disneyfying herself. The stage door would insane. Vanessa is much bigger than Annelise Vanderpol and Annelise could barely get out the stagedoor alive with all her limbs intact.

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I really doubt Disney would let her do it, if she's still under contract for another HSM sequel. Plus, she's not good enough either, acting or singing wise and I really doubt she could pull of a live show 8 performances a week.

Annelise, however, was in a Disney product, so no image tarnishing issues there.

If Vanessa wanted to do something on Broadway (or Off for that matter), let her get her feet wet on something lighter (like Sophie in "Mamma Mia") before throwing her into something that could either break the mold for her or be a black spot on her career.

As for Fantasia, it's not the best comparison. Her potential acting skills were a definite question mark, but her voice never was.

Updated On: 8/21/07 at 02:45 PM

I had forgotten that they went on tour-still, I haven't been convinced of Vanessa's talent yet, especially acting-wise. SA is far more demanding than anything in HSM which just makes me wonder.

Fantasia's acting skills may have been in question based on that TV movie she did, but she must have impressed someone, or worked on her skills to get the part. I don't think they would have put her in the show if they were worried about her acting skills. People do take lessons and hone their skills.

JMO

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