Which Pop Stars Would Do Well in Which Musical?
#2
Posted: 7/29/05 at 7:00pm
Kelly Clarkson as Penny Pingleton in Hairspray!
#3
Posted: 7/29/05 at 7:01pm
Cher as Elphaba
edit: Seriously though, Kelly Clarkson would make a good Florence Vassey in Chess.
edit: Seriously though, Kelly Clarkson would make a good Florence Vassey in Chess.
Updated On: 7/29/05 at 07:01 PM
#4
Posted: 7/29/05 at 7:02pm
Mandy Moore for sure. She did a lot of Theatre before becoming a popstar.
#5
Posted: 7/29/05 at 7:24pm
Mandy Moore was originally thought to replace Kristin in "Wicked."
#6
Posted: 7/29/05 at 7:27pm
don't shoot me, but Christina Aguilera would sing the HELL out of the role of Mimi. I'd give up my firstborn to hear her sing Out Tonight!
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#7
Posted: 7/29/05 at 7:28pm
Kelly Clarkson as Elphaba in Wicked. I don't know if she could do it eight times a week, but I'm sure she'd sound great the first few nights!
#8
Posted: 7/29/05 at 7:50pm
While I'm glad the rumors of her playing Mrs. Lovett were untrue, I think Cyndi Lauper would do quite well in a musical. I'll have to think about what role, however. She has some acting chops, too.
ETA: Thought about it some. Maybe a Faith Prince-type role? (Adelaide, Bells are Ringing)
ETA: Thought about it some. Maybe a Faith Prince-type role? (Adelaide, Bells are Ringing)
Updated On: 7/29/05 at 07:50 PM
#9
Posted: 7/29/05 at 7:52pm
Josh Groban as Anatoly in Chess! He did the benefit concert, and he was amazing!! If this is revived in the near future, I would love to see him do it!
But I'm also agreeing on Christina singing Mimi. She would really rock "Out Tonight"!
But I'm also agreeing on Christina singing Mimi. She would really rock "Out Tonight"!
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#10
Posted: 7/29/05 at 7:58pm
I second Kelly Clarkson as Elphie.
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#11
Posted: 7/29/05 at 8:10pm
I was gonna say I think Christina could act and sing the hell out of Mimi, and I am not even a big fan of hers. Mandy Moore could do a decent job in a show that didn't require her to belt that high. Her Adelaide's Lament was pretty good, except that she is far too young to play that role.
Kelly Clarkson would make an exceptional Elphaba, Maureen, Anmeris, or any of those types of roles (Hah..the Idina/Sherie roles). I think Fergie from Black Eyed Peas could ROCK as Marueen or Mimi...She is so amazingly hot and talented.
Akiva
Kelly Clarkson would make an exceptional Elphaba, Maureen, Anmeris, or any of those types of roles (Hah..the Idina/Sherie roles). I think Fergie from Black Eyed Peas could ROCK as Marueen or Mimi...She is so amazingly hot and talented.
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#12
Posted: 7/29/05 at 8:46pm
Kelly Clarkson would be a perfect Annie Oakley. It would be nice to see someone the right age for a change.
#13
Posted: 7/29/05 at 9:18pm
You know I once considered Kelly Clarkson and Gerard Butler in a T.V. Version of "My Fair Lady". Trust me Gerard sings good but not great I think he can pull a Higgins. Kelly sings great but I don't know if she can change Texan to British!
#14
Posted: 7/29/05 at 9:45pm
Kelly Clarkson as Eliza Doolittle? no way! i think Jessica Simpson is an excellent singer and she could be great in many shows...Mandy Moore expressed her love for musicals and she sang "Suddenly Seymour" with Adam Pascal...she didnt do a good job with that song...but she is a good singer ....also Christina Aguilera or Christina Milian. Toni Braxton was my favorite "Aida". Tamyra Gray was spectacular as Prya in "Bombay Dreams" and Vanessa Williams was fantastic in "Kiss of the Spider Woman".
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#15
Posted: 7/29/05 at 9:47pm
and i forgot britney and ashlee simpson...they can play any role...becuz they lyp synch very well.
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#16
Posted: 7/29/05 at 9:50pm
William Hung as Fiyero/Boq
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#17
Posted: 7/29/05 at 9:58pm
Josh Groban is far far away from a good Anatoly.
#18
Posted: 7/29/05 at 10:03pm
Please don't throw things at me.
Clay Aiken as Fiyero
There's such a stereotype on his name-Clay is such a decent human being and he has a wonderful voice
*hides in a corner*
Clay Aiken as Fiyero
There's such a stereotype on his name-Clay is such a decent human being and he has a wonderful voice
*hides in a corner*
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#19
Posted: 7/29/05 at 10:07pm
Kelly Clarkson would be an awesome Maureen in Rent
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#20
Posted: 7/29/05 at 10:10pm
none! ;p
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#21
Posted: 7/29/05 at 10:20pm
Jennifer Lopez as Maria in WSS. Well, maybe if she were a little younger; but I think she could still pull it off.
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#22
Posted: 7/29/05 at 10:33pm
jlo always says she wants to play maria.
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#23
Posted: 7/29/05 at 11:07pm
Thought of another: Rufus Wainwright (although I'd certainly not call him a "pop star"). Actually, I'd rather see him write a musical.
#24
Posted: 7/29/05 at 11:18pm
Hey Muscle23ftl I can't believe you said Toni Braxton was your favorite Aida. That's terrible.. . she sucked so bad. She doesn't and didn't have a strong enough belt voice to pull of that vocal range and role. It's not as powerful when you are barely whispering "easy as life." Heather Hedley is and was by far the best Aida ever. If we have to choose a popstar I would say second best was Deborah Cox who sang the hell out of that role.
#25
Posted: 7/29/05 at 11:31pm
Deborah Cox... but otherwise, I know of none other that I would want to see on the Broadway stage.
So I'll have to agree with gelfling
So I'll have to agree with gelfling
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