When Idina leaves.... — Page 2

#26

re: When Idina leaves....

Posted: 8/6/04 at 10:30am

They should definately give the role to Stephanie J. Block. After all, she originated the role in workshops. The only reason she doesn't have it now was because they needed a name, and she got offered to originate a role for Broadway in The Boy from Oz. It was either be Idina's understudy or act in another role every night. She should have a chance to actually perform the role she originated on Broadway.

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#27

re: When Idina leaves....

Posted: 8/7/04 at 9:31am

I wish I could hear Stephanie sing "Defying Gravity." I heard that it was amazing at Birdland. She definitely looks the part. As for Heather Headley, I've heard that suggestion before. I think that it would be an interesting take on the role. I think it will be a while before a black girl is cast as Elphie though.

#28

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Posted: 8/7/04 at 10:25am

Wicked sucks.

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#29

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Posted: 8/7/04 at 10:33am

Play nice Zola.

#30

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Posted: 8/7/04 at 10:49am

Why?!?!? She's green why would it matter the race of the actor?

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#31

re: When Idina leaves....

Posted: 8/7/04 at 10:50am

It shouldn't. I agree. I just can't see the producers putting in a black girl.

#32

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Posted: 8/7/04 at 10:57am

i think sutton would be amazing. i aslo think shoshana bean would be great to, i believe she got offered the role of elpbha stand-by

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#33

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Posted: 8/7/04 at 11:00am

Shoshana is amazing. She can belt the hell out of anything. She needs a starring role.

#34

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Posted: 8/7/04 at 11:05am

i saw her as tracy and she was awesome. i have e-mailed her a few times and she responded saying she got offered elpbha but wasnt sure if she could take it since shes making her cd right now. i agree she needs a starring role

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#35

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Posted: 8/7/04 at 11:05am

Sutton would be amazing. In fact, she did participate in the workshop of Wicked, but just in the ensemble. About casting an African American female, why not? They cast one in Les Miserables as Eponine. If the person has the talent, they deserve it. Sadly, even though we are supposed to be "equal," people find ways to get around it.

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#36

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Posted: 8/7/04 at 11:07am

I think Heather would be amazing. I just don't see them actually doing it. If they do, I think that it will be after several white replacements.

I can't wait for Shoshana's CD now. When is it supposed to be released?

#37

re: When Idina leaves....

Posted: 8/7/04 at 11:10am

i have no clue when, i dont know if shes done with it

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#38

re: When Idina leaves....

Posted: 8/7/04 at 11:13am

I heard one song that is probably from her album on BWW radio. It was called "Home," I believe. I couldn't find any other information on it.

#39

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Posted: 8/7/04 at 11:17am

Was it the "Home" from Beauty and the Beast?

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#40

re: When Idina leaves....

Posted: 8/7/04 at 11:25am

No. I thought it would be when the song info came up. It wasn't though. It was a song that I had never heard before. It was a more pop style than Broadway.

#41

re: When Idina leaves....

Posted: 8/7/04 at 11:58am

That would be interesting. She has an amazing voice, but didnt she leave AIDA because she was not very kind to her costars? At least thats what I heard. If so, itll be hard for her to get a role on Broadway anytime soon.

#42

re: When Idina leaves....

Posted: 8/7/04 at 12:00pm

I thought that she wanted to focus on her recording career. She's mentioned wanting to return to Broadway in the future. I don't think she would be a replacement though. She'll probably originate another role.