Who should be the next Elphaba in "Wicked" — Page 4

Actually, I talked to Shoshana's mother's sister's dog groomer's dentist's hairdresser's friend, who said that she heard from her daughter's boyfriend's, first grade teacher's husband's brother's nephew's back waxer that the new Elphaba has totally already signed and is now rehearsing. I shouldn't leak what I heard, but let's just say that.....the Nanny Headquarters at "Nanny 911" may be 1 nanny short come Jan. You heard it here first folks.

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Bo Bice.

...or Eden.

My list:
Julia Murney
Sutton Foster
Lea Solanga

and stunut casting that i think could actually pull it off:
Christina Aguilera
Kelly Clarkson

Oh and I think Jessica Grove NEEEDS to play Glinda soon.

Akiva

Sutton Foster? Eh.

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Unfortunately I bet that Eden will be replacing Shoshana. Although I know we are all human and most girls cannot belt an F above middle C I would say that it is Broadway and whoever is talented enough to be granted the role of Elphaba on Broadway should have the vocal shops to do it well every night. People are paying 100 dollars a ticket to see it and i dont think straining, cracking, and screaming (in the cast of Eden) are acceptable. Shoshanna and Kristy mix it and it sounds phenomenal. They apparentlly have training and are able to give the paying audiences what they deserve.

sherie renee scott gets my vote. Its been fairly established that she and idina have similar ranges (the've replaced each other twice) so i'm sure she could handle it. Not to mention that it would bring the grand total of elphabas on the actor's fund hair cd up to 5 i believe (brandi(the u/s in the b'way company), ana, shoshana, and eden are the other 4)

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Phoebe Cates as Elphaba! :-P

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I'm gonna throw in my vote for Ana. I know I'm among a minority.... but I think she's amazing in the role. Her timing is perfect on the delievery.... and her voice is very very good and unique. She has mentioned that she wants to develop her theater career more, as she enjoys the discipline and focus of the craft. She has proven herself here in Chicago, getting rid of all the "snl? can she sing?" critics. It would be sad to see her go, but she deserves it. GO ANA!

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