Who should replace Scherzinger in CATS?
Who should replace Scherzinger in CATS?
Who should replace Scherzinger in CATS?#1
Posted: 5/13/16 at 10:26am
Who is the next Betty Buckley? Weigh in.
I like Desi Oakley, Jessie Mueller, Rebecca La Chance, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Gabrielle Ruiz...
Who should replace Scherzinger in CATS?#2
Posted: 5/13/16 at 10:27am
MadonnaMusical said: "Who is the next Betty Buckley? Weigh in.
I like Desi Oakley, Jessie Mueller, Rebecca La Chance, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Gabrielle Ruiz..."
While I also like Jessie Mueller, there's no way she'd leave Waitress right now for CATS. It might be nice to give it to an unknown, though I think they need a star for the role to bring in revenue...
Who should replace Scherzinger in CATS?#4
Posted: 5/13/16 at 10:37am
I would have suggested Heather Headley but she's already got a gig
Who should replace Scherzinger in CATS?#5
Posted: 5/13/16 at 10:39am
I was under the impression it was going to be Lena Hall.
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Who should replace Scherzinger in CATS?#8
Posted: 5/13/16 at 11:19am
Isn't it obvious? Patti LuPone.
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Who should replace Scherzinger in CATS?#10
Posted: 5/13/16 at 11:20am
I would love the idea of Beverly Knight making her Broadway debut. She's already played the role in London.
Who should replace Scherzinger in CATS?#11
Posted: 5/13/16 at 11:24am
Beverley Knight is starring the West End return of The Bodyguard from July to January.
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Who should replace Scherzinger in CATS?#12
Posted: 5/13/16 at 11:25am
bwaylyric said: "Sydney Lucas."
Yasss.
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Who should replace Scherzinger in CATS?#13
Posted: 5/13/16 at 11:26am
Y'all should never be producers. 
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Who should replace Scherzinger in CATS?#15
Posted: 5/13/16 at 11:39am
JBroadway said: "Harvey Fierstein, obviously."
Damn. Beat me to it.
Who should replace Scherzinger in CATS?#16
Posted: 5/13/16 at 11:40am
Everyone thinks I'm being sarcastic with this suggestion, but what about Nicole Kidman??? She has the fading beauty, the glamour, and the gravitas to play Grizabella. She'd be perfect and probably win a Tony. She's also bring in the crowds. Can you imagine how fierce she'd be???
Who should replace Scherzinger in CATS?#17
Posted: 5/13/16 at 11:42am
Stephanie J Block if she wasn't already booked
Who should replace Scherzinger in CATS?#19
Posted: 5/13/16 at 11:47am
I was also thinking Lena Hall.
Who should replace Scherzinger in CATS?#20
Posted: 5/13/16 at 11:48am
BobBenson said: "Everyone thinks I'm being sarcastic with this suggestion, but what about Nicole Kidman??? She has the fading beauty, the glamour, and the gravitas to play Grizabella. She'd be perfect and probably win a Tony. She's also bring in the crowds. Can you imagine how fierce she'd be???"
That's actually not a bad idea, but TBH I don't think she has the vocal abilities to sing Memory. Maybe if they lowered the key a bit. I thought she was terrific in Moulin Rouge and sounded quite nice for the most part, but Memory would prove challenging to her I think.
Who should replace Scherzinger in CATS?#21
Posted: 5/13/16 at 11:53am
adamgreer said: "I was under the impression it was going to be Lena Hall.
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Yeah, someone said it is going to be Hall.
Who should replace Scherzinger in CATS?#22
Posted: 5/13/16 at 11:57am
I'm sure she wouldn't do it (nor do I think it would be the best use of her talents) but I think Lady Gaga would be amazing.
Who should replace Scherzinger in CATS?#23
Posted: 5/13/16 at 12:07pm
I don't know the timing of this revival with respect to The Color Purple, and she probably wouldn't do it, btut Heather Headley gives perhaps my favorite performance of "Memory" I've ever heard after Betty Buckley in this clip:
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Who should replace Scherzinger in CATS?#24
Posted: 5/13/16 at 12:10pm
Rachel Tucker would be amazing! However it is unlikely as she is returning to the West End to play Elphaba for the 10th Anniversary of Wicked.
Who should replace Scherzinger in CATS?#25
Posted: 5/13/16 at 12:11pm
If it is Lena Hall then I have to see it...so I'm gonna say Rebecca Naomi Jones would be great.
I still think they are aiming far too young.
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