Who do u want to see in CHICAGO?

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Who do u want to see in CHICAGO?

Posted: 7/12/04 at 6:20am

Who do u want to see in this fab show?
Roxie: Emma Bunton, Britney Spears, Beyonce, Laura Michelle Kelly, Sally Ann Triplett, Katie Knight-Adams, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Laura Bell Bundy, Kristin Chenoweth, Kerry Butler
Velma: Sally Ann Triplett, Linzi Hateley, Idina Menzel, Kerry Butler
Mama: Judi Dench, Liza Minnelli, Harriet Harris, Maureen Lipman, Ruthie Henshall
Billy: Ricky Martin, George Hearn
Mary Sunshine: Harvey Fierstein!
Who is urs?

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#2

re: Who do u want to see in CHICAGO?

Posted: 7/12/04 at 11:50am

Please, anyone but Britney Spears!!!

Roxie: Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler, Kristin Chenoweth, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Christiane Noll, Susan Egan

Velma: Susan Egan, Sutton Foster, Idina Menzel

Mama: Queen Latifah, Linda Hart

Billy: Wayne Brady (he is coming), Marc Kudisch, Hugh Jackman

Amos: Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick

Mary Sunshine: Harvey Fierstein, any guy that can sing opera in a soprano voice

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#3

re: Who do u want to see in CHICAGO?

Posted: 7/12/04 at 11:53am

I don't somehow think Janet Winnebago (as I like to call her) would be able to dance the show, and there is absolutely no way that talent free ho Britney Spears could sing it.

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#4

re: Who do u want to see in CHICAGO?

Posted: 7/12/04 at 12:06pm

I would love to see the cast of the movie in the Broadway show. I know Renee Zellwigger(sp?) and Richard Gere have said that they wouldnt like to do 8 shows a week, but I think Catherine Zeta-Jones would be up to it. I would love to see Queen Latifah do the part live. I thought that she was surprisingly good in the movie.

#5

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Posted: 7/12/04 at 12:14pm

I love the idea of Liza as Mama...good one.

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#6

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Posted: 7/12/04 at 12:18pm

And Harvey wouldn't be able to sing Mary Sunshine either, for that matter.

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#7

re: Who do u want to see in CHICAGO?

Posted: 7/12/04 at 12:19pm

Pfft. I could do without Richard Gere, thanks, and while I liked her acting, I have the feeling that Renee Zellwegger's voice wouldn't be up to 8 shows a week. Catherine Zeta-Jones and Queen Latifah, on the other hand, seriously impressed me in the movie.

As for who I'd like to see...eh, I stink at casting games. :)

#8

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Posted: 7/12/04 at 12:28pm

I definetly agree about Richard and Renee. They surprised me that they could handle the parts in the movie, but they would not be able to handle 8 shows a week.

#9

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Posted: 7/12/04 at 12:31pm

Millie, when you say "anyone but Britney Spears!", does that mean you're okay with Emma Bunting? Can't imagine she'd be any better, but maybe that's just me.

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#10

re: Who do u want to see in CHICAGO?

Posted: 7/12/04 at 12:35pm

You know who LOOKS the part of Roxie? Winona Ryder. I have less than no idea if she could sing or dance the part, but she looks just right.

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#11

re: Who do u want to see in CHICAGO?

Posted: 7/12/04 at 1:06pm

Now that I think of it, was she a Spice Girl? Okay, not her either! But first and foremost, anyone but Britney. Sad, because I used to be a big fan of hers.

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#12

re: Who do u want to see in CHICAGO?

Posted: 7/12/04 at 4:47pm

Velma: Michele Pawk
Roxie: Donna Lynne Champlin
Mama: Vicki Frederick
Billy: Denzel Washington (I can dream, can't I?? lol)
Amos: Rob Bartlett (what can I say? I love his Amos)

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#13

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Posted: 7/12/04 at 5:21pm

Roxie - Cheno
Velma - Eden
Billy - Raul Esparza
Mama - Barbra Streisand

I have heard that Cheno is a dancer. Can Eden dance?

#14

re: Who do u want to see in CHICAGO?

Posted: 7/12/04 at 6:07pm

Sarah Jessica Parker as Roxie. That is all.

Oh and a big NO to Cheno as Roxie. Love her, but no. She does not fit the role in the least bit.

Updated On: 7/12/04 at 06:07 PM

#15

re: Who do u want to see in CHICAGO?

Posted: 7/12/04 at 6:19pm

brian stokes mitchell, kevin earley, burke moses, or me as billy flynn

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#16

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Posted: 7/12/04 at 6:20pm

Brian D'Arcy James as Billy

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#17

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Posted: 7/12/04 at 10:01pm

Roxie -
Love that Sarah Jessica idea, how great would that be?
Toni Collette.
Jennifer Tilly
Or if she could sing and dance - or even if not - Paris Hilton?

Velma - Susan Egan

Billy - Marc Kudisch, Don Johnson (cheese factor)

Mama - Liz McCartney, Tonya Pinkins

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#18

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Posted: 7/12/04 at 10:11pm

I love the idea of Toni Collete!

#19

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Posted: 7/12/04 at 10:13pm

"Velma: Michele Pawk
Roxie: Donna Lynne Champlin
Mama: Vicki Frederick
Billy: Denzel Washington (I can dream, can't I?? lol)
Amos: Rob Bartlett (what can I say? I love his Amos)"

Hey! You cheated! That's from your site! (just kidding; I can't believe I remembered that)

#20

re: Who do u want to see in CHICAGO?

Posted: 7/12/04 at 10:22pm

Liza for Mama!
She would have made a great Velma too back in the day. Maybe still .
Liza's been all over the boards tonight.

#21

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Posted: 7/12/04 at 10:34pm

I'm not quite sure who I'd cast, but Britney Spears, Emma Bunton MJR and Beyonce as Roxie? Please. Ricky Martin as Billy? Kill me.

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#22

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Posted: 7/12/04 at 11:11pm

I loved the idea of Linda Hart as Mama, I think she would be a good Velma too!!
Not sure about Cheno either..
The Mama Morton in Mexico was amazing I'd like to see her again, her name is Laura Cortes

#23

re: Who do u want to see in CHICAGO?

Posted: 7/12/04 at 11:22pm

Hahaha yes, that was from my FAQ. My answers haven't changed though

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#24

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Posted: 7/13/04 at 12:54pm

I would see Linda Hart more as a Mama Morton more than a Velma, unless she was a bit younger. I tried to remember her voice during Miss Baltimore Crabs and The Big Dollhouse, and hey, she wouldn't do terribly.

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#25

re: Who do u want to see in CHICAGO?

Posted: 7/13/04 at 12:58pm

Paris Hilton? Really? I simply can't stand her. Every time I see her I am overcome with a desire to kick her until she's dead.

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