Who should play Morticia Addams? — Page 4

#76

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 5/23/07 at 2:04pm

I love Ute. But she has said she's really not interested in doing a run in a musical right now. She enjoys the freedom of performing in cabaret/concert settings.

But honestly, this has Bebe's name written ALL over it. I think she would do it in a heartbeat also.

#77

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 5/23/07 at 2:53pm

"Fester - Kevin Chamberlin"

OMG brilliant! I love him.

#78

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 5/23/07 at 3:57pm

If she'd be willing to shave her heard again, I say Britney for Uncle Fester...

#79

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 5/23/07 at 4:39pm

And James Barbour for Lurch. He wouldn't even have to wear lifts.

lc

#80

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 5/23/07 at 5:11pm

i have a little too much time on my hands...so i cast the addams family in my head...

gomez - raul esparza
morticia - jan maxwell
uncle fester - michael cerveris
wednesday - delaney moro
pugsley - matthew gumley
grandmama - bernadette peters

i know it's ridiculous but hey, it helped pass the time

#81

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 5/23/07 at 5:37pm

My choices:

- Julia Murney
- Bebe Neuwirth - she would be an AMAZING Morticia but I don't see it with her singing
- Sara Ramirez
- Donna Murphy
- Eden Espinosa - she might be too belty for the role

#82

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 5/23/07 at 5:40pm

I dont think Ramirez will be back to Broadway after tasting the life of a high paid series regular.

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#83

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 5/23/07 at 5:42pm

I'm not so sure. She said in an interview (forget where, maybe Ellen?) that she'd be interested in going back to Broadway. Maybe this role will be the vehicle that brings her back!

#84

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 5/23/07 at 5:47pm

They will probably try to get a name but I agree that Julia Murney would be fabulous.

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#85

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 5/23/07 at 7:17pm

Bebe Neuwirth is ideal for Morticia. Cast her opposite Raul Esparza as Gomez and I'd come see this with bells on.

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#86

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 5/23/07 at 9:36pm

No no no Raul Esparza as Gomez... it's just not exactly right.

John Herrera as Gomez.

Julia Murney as Morticia.

The makeup and wigs for a show like that are going to severely alter a person's appearance anyway. I think those two just have the spirit needed for those roles.

#87

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 5/23/07 at 10:42pm

John Herrera as Gomez.

Julia Murney as Morticia.

I'd see that.

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#88

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 5/24/07 at 3:01am

Sarah Jessica Parker would be such a fabulous Morticia.

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#89

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 5/24/07 at 3:20am

I think Sarah Jessica Parker is a fantastic actress, but Morticia she ain't.

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#90

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 5/24/07 at 11:07pm

Maybe Sara Gettelfinger??? :)

#91

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 5/25/07 at 2:12am

Michelle Pawk
Bebe Neuwerth
Caitlin Hopkins

I'd be more than happy with either of those ladies.

#92

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 5/25/07 at 2:18am

"I adore Murney's talent and voice
but Morticia has to be a Beauty
dark eyes
and great lips
look at the drawings
Idina fits it better
I think"

With make-up, Julia Murney can be the perfect Morticia in terms of looks. She sorta has that "Old Hollywood" glamour about her(if that makes sense), which I think is something they are going to look for in casting Morticia. The right make-up artists can really do a lot with her look and transform her into Morticia. I also think her voice is right for the role.

Having a professional business relationship with Andrew Lippa is also a plus; I wouldn't be surprised if Murney is cast. It seems like the most logical choice. We need to see her originate more roles!

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#93

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 5/25/07 at 11:09am

I think everyone just wants Murney because she's worked with Lippa before, and her voice suits his pop styled scores fine.

I think with all the make-up, she still wouldn't come to looking as close to Morticia as Bebe does regularly.

#94

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 5/25/07 at 2:02pm

Before I even opened the thread I thought Donna Murphy.

I see I am not alone.

#95

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 5/25/07 at 2:02pm

Audra McDonald
Jennifer Hudson
Tonya Pinkins

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#96

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 5/25/07 at 2:22pm

Anyone who'se heard Idina's evil laugh in "No More" from See What I Wanna See would agree that she'd make a very creepy Morticia

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#97

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 5/25/07 at 3:52pm

Ummm, I've heard the laugh and I still think she is hardly the most appropriate choice for the role and I love "No More."
The thing about Bebe Neuwirth is not only the fact that she naturally could look like Morticia, but her poise, her look, her persona, and her voice all seem perfectly suited for the role.
I like Julia Murney but I would hope Neuwirth or Jan Maxwell are considered before her.

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#98

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 6/21/11 at 1:23pm

Donna Murphy. Always and forever~

#99

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 6/21/11 at 3:06pm

I know it would never happen, bur I would love to see Nicole Kidnaman play the role.

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Updated On: 6/21/11 at 03:06 PM

#100

re: Who should play Morticia Addams?

Posted: 6/21/11 at 3:07pm

What a random bump.