Who cast Laura B.. In TWS?

She was so wrong in this part.
Dull and no character and no good Song.
and i like her a lot.

I thought she was great. Her and stephen had great chemistry in their small scenes and I really liked her first song, and the "pop" song and the last love song b/w her and stephen. I thought she did a fine job, though they do tend to put Amy's character over hers, which is random. But i hated her entrance. it seemed to stagey.

No, Laura is not even a quasi-name.

She gave a good audition, and the producers knew she was certainly talented.

I would say she's certainly a quasi-name, atleast as far as the theatre community is concerned.

She has proven herself several times, particularly in SWING!, INTO THE WOODS, and NINE - I think that's enough to qualify.

There's no doubt that she obviously probably gave an amazing audition - but then again, her audition was probably before the material was even really fully written. Who knows what happened with this show - she's not bad in it, she's just kind of there. There's no doubt that she's talented though - and there's no doubt that is thread is unnecessary.

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Well, her character is more of the girl-next-door character in the show. She's not meant to be the comedic relief, that goes to the funny bestfriend character. I think she did well with the whole all-american girl falling for the wrong guy storyline. I thought she was subtle, but she seemed to kno what she was doing. It seemed like she really was kinda oblivious to robbie and his feelings.

On a side note: I loved her white Keds ha.

well I just mean't Laura is beautiful and has one kick ass voice
But in TWS she is not used or directed or costumed well
I feel she will be out of this sooner than she was out of Into The Woods
Will she be in CURTAINS? in LA this Summer?

Her run in INTO THE WOODS was not incredibly short, if I recall - and didn't she leave due to injury?

I highly doubt she will be out of this show.

People are acting as if she is the sole problem of the show. Anyone who thinks that this show will be brilliant with a new Julia is delusional. It will still be the same, poorly written, ball of fluff.

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Yeah, I agree MB. I'd be interested to see the understudies play the roles.

well both of the Blonde sluts get Big numbers in ACT II
and laura gets Nothing
and her voice is wrong for this music(?)
She has this amazing voce and i just didn't think it was used well at all
I would rather see a cute character actess in this role
But i didn't like the show that much
(except for an underused Cahoon)
Will Benati be able to get out to do CURTAINNS in LA this Summer?

Updated On: 4/6/06 at 01:38 AM

I'd like to see her as Mary, too.

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I'd go see her do anything as long as she's going to open up her mouth and sing.

CurtainDownPuller, her voice is just fine (I think it's a pleasant contrast), but I completely agree. There is a number in the second act that Ms. Amy Spanger gets to sing where she wonders if she should get back with her boyfriend. This would be all fine and well if it were not the second act of the show and hence where the show should be zoning in and focusing on the main plot. Also, this plotline (whether or not Ms. Amy Spanger will get back together with her boyfriend) has been completely secondary the entire play.

Now MY worthless opinion, which I think is absolutely vital to the creative success of this show, is to rewrite the lyrics and give the song to Laura. Give Laura her big song, and her big moment to tell the audience about how she's falling for Robbie and to win the audience over. I am not trying to be big headed. I think it's so obvious. It's a by the books musical anyway.

While yes, they do have the song "If I Told You", I think the song is pretty useless. It tells us nothing new and it ruins the dramatic momentum of what's actually a pretty good moment in the show. Let Robbie go away believing Julia really is in love with her fiancee.

I think "Let Me Come Home" needs to stay. It's a plot point, and it's a great scene.

If they aren't going to cut the one second act number they give to Amy Spanger which is completely inappropriate then Laura needs something to sing after "Let Me Come Home". She needs to have that moment of vulnerability. Give the audience a reason to be in suspense, I think.

Also, tighten the ending. New song. The rap kills all suspense the audience may or may not be feeling. That whole Vegas thing is endless. Let everyone in the house see Laura's reaction. And then do the fun song.

I know it's hard to put the audience in any suspense, but it's not even that. The audience knows how it's going to end. But we want to see how the love is challenged along the way. It's a smooth ride right now.

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Naw, I think Laura's fine and she'll stick with the role through the opening. I just don't get it. I didn't find her cold at all. But I do agree with you, RONINJOEY. You had some good points. As much as i love hearing Spanger sing, I'd say give the song to Laura. It did seem kinda random, but I gotta admit it was my favorite part of the show. I loved seeing her boyfriend try to dance. I was laughing so hard. As for the part of about Cahoon being underused, he's a supporting character. If they gave him his whole storyline and background and whatnot, it would just complicate things. I think he's used enough. He has some solos and whatnot.

Here's an idea. How about all of the 3 women sing the song? Felicia, Amy, and Laura. That would make sense for Felicia, since she comes back to Robbie, etc. And it gives enough power to open the act with all 3 singing.