Will Laura Leave Wedding Singer? Variety Thinks So — Page 5

#101

re: Is iluvtheatertrash Laura Benanti's bestest friend EVER?

Posted: 8/11/06 at 2:13pm

Leagirl oh genuis one, the thread he DID start and was completely lambasted in by MANY more as*holes than just yours truly, was DELETED, right about when it was at this length too, so how about that?

#102

re: Is iluvtheatertrash Laura Benanti's bestest friend EVER?

Posted: 8/11/06 at 2:21pm

"And will this thread ever get back on topic?"

To answer my own question, apparently not.

I'll cast my vote in for Mandy Moore though - I like her. I think she'd be interesting. Better than Hilary Duff, anyhow.

Ok, I think most people would be better than Hilary Duff.

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#103

re: Is iluvtheatertrash Laura Benanti's bestest friend EVER?

Posted: 8/11/06 at 2:22pm

Mandy Moore would be great!

#104

re: Is iluvtheatertrash Laura Benanti's bestest friend EVER?

Posted: 8/11/06 at 2:22pm

^OOOH dude, mandy would be awesome!! seriously, shes like the ONE current pop star who seems very nice, humble, not um.. slutty, and she can ACTUALLY sing and act really really well :) good call lea!

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Updated On: 8/11/06 at 02:22 PM

#105

re: Is iluvtheatertrash Laura Benanti's bestest friend EVER?

Posted: 8/11/06 at 2:23pm

Luv wrote: "If Laura HAD done something wrong, or was being a diva, trust me, I'd tell her to go back to work and not defend her."

Doubt it. Doubt you can even look at the situation objectively. And maybe that's the problem here. As you've disclosed, you're her friend. You're also clearly biased, which is understandable. But you write as if what you state is absolute truth, when it's actually just your opinion.

And you cite your friendship as proof of the veracity of your statements, which seems to me to be the cause of the negative feedback you're getting here.

So as was suggested above, post about your friendship or her situation, but do so separately.

#106

re: Is iluvtheatertrash Laura Benanti's bestest friend EVER?

Posted: 8/11/06 at 2:37pm

THANK GOD Hilary said NO! I think I would stop going to the show if she had taken it on! She's not right for the part at all! I really dislike stunt casting but if they have to do it and aren't going to give it to Tina then I'd say Mandy Moore would be good. I think Brittany Murphy has too much of a rebel in her to play the good girl. I don't know. that's just her image and how I see her. But she does have a nice voice so i'm sure she could do it!

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#107

re: Is iluvtheatertrash Laura Benanti's bestest friend EVER?

Posted: 8/11/06 at 2:37pm

iluvtheatertrash wrote: "If Brittany Murphy can sing as well I've heard she can, I think she'd be a lovely Julia. I really like Brittany Murphy. I think she could pull it off. Haven't they been trying to get her to do B'Way for a long time?"

Does this mean you want Laura replaced? HOW DARE YOU!

Come on. This was just a friendly conversation about who could possibly replace Laura whenever she decides to leave the show. We all love Laura Benanti. No one is attacking.

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#108

re: Is iluvtheatertrash Laura Benanti's bestest friend EVER?

Posted: 8/11/06 at 3:02pm

I was trying to get back on topic. And I think you're just joking and trying to make me smile, but I'm the most gullible human being on earth. You could probably tell me that Queen Elizabeth was standing behind me and I'd turn around to look.

And nah, of course I don't want Laura replaced. But if they do buy her out, I wouldn't mind seeing Brittany Murphy take over the role.

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#109

re: Is iluvtheatertrash Laura Benanti's bestest friend EVER?

Posted: 8/11/06 at 3:37pm

Brittany would be very cute, but mandy would definitely be any better :) actually, I would TOTALLY love to see her do it. And like, she's QUITE a big name so that'd be perfect. It'd bring in the money AND actually mantain the quality of the show. And, if she came while Stephen was still there, I could see them working really well together! like, they seem like they'd make a really cute on-stage couple

I'm still sad about all this talk of laura leaving though I just need to see her ONCE... once is all I ask.. and then I will be okay with letting her go. But, I need to see her do it just once

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Updated On: 8/11/06 at 03:37 PM

#110

re: Is iluvtheatertrash Laura Benanti's bestest friend EVER?

Posted: 8/11/06 at 4:45pm

wouldn't it be funny if they got drew barrymore??

I was also thinking anne hathway would be cute and she can actually SING

#111

re: Is iluvtheatertrash Laura Benanti's bestest friend EVER?

Posted: 8/11/06 at 5:10pm

According to Felicia Finley, Julia is not a good girl. She's a hippie.

#112

re: Is iluvtheatertrash Laura Benanti's bestest friend EVER?

Posted: 8/11/06 at 5:14pm

ahahhaa I lurve felicia so much :P

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I don't need a life that's normal. That's way too far away. But something next to normal would be okay. Something next to normal is what I'd like to try. Close enough to normal to get by.

#113

re: Is iluvtheatertrash Laura Benanti's bestest friend EVER?

Posted: 8/11/06 at 5:38pm

My vote is Mandy Moore or Anne Hathaway (who would also be a very cute Julia), but - and I don't know if anyone mentioned this - what about Jennifer Love Hewitt? I'm not crazy about her, but she can sing and this score would work with her voice.

#114

re: Is iluvtheatertrash Laura Benanti's bestest friend EVER?

Posted: 8/11/06 at 5:50pm

I think Jennifer would be very sweet in it, but like Kristen Bell, her tv shooting schedule would make it impossible.

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#115

re: Is iluvtheatertrash Laura Benanti's bestest friend EVER?

Posted: 8/11/06 at 5:56pm

What show is JLH doing? I am obviously out of the loop..

#116

re: Is iluvtheatertrash Laura Benanti's bestest friend EVER?

Posted: 8/11/06 at 6:09pm

"And for those of you who say those things about me, you might want to take a look at Phantom2. I'm starting to think Phantom IS Tina Maddigan."

iluvtheatertrash- Excuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuse me? I'm really supportive of the girl with golden hair because I think she is extremely talented, hence the reason she's Laura's STANDBY. Tina is more than capable of performing the role night after night. She was a lead in Mamma Mia! and has a lot of fans who adore her. You really need to chill. I'm just sayin'...

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Updated On: 8/11/06 at 06:09 PM

#117

re: Is iluvtheatertrash Laura Benanti's bestest friend EVER?

Posted: 8/11/06 at 6:14pm

I saw the broadway actors and publicists thread and find Laura to have the best method.

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#118

re: Is iluvtheatertrash Laura Benanti's bestest friend EVER?

Posted: 8/11/06 at 6:19pm

thespian geek, JLH has to shoot her CBS series "Ghost Whisperer."

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#119

re: Is iluvtheatertrash Laura Benanti's bestest friend EVER?

Posted: 8/11/06 at 9:24pm

Show Business is certanily not a fair business at all. Laura's sickness is such bad luck. However, producers want to make money, not put personal interest into a unknown performer. This is so bad because the number of big jobs will be taken from NY based actors and will be given to celebrities.

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#120

re: Is iluvtheatertrash Laura Benanti's bestest friend EVER?

Posted: 8/11/06 at 9:30pm

I just need to see her ONCE... once is all I ask.. and then I will be okay with letting her go. But, I need to see her do it just once

'Til 10, my darling!

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#121

re: Is iluvtheatertrash Laura Benanti's bestest friend EVER?

Posted: 8/11/06 at 9:30pm

well i just hope she gets better soon and isnt replaced! she is amazing in TWS and plays her role beautifully! and i really want to see her as julia again! i have to see it before the OBC is broken up!

#122

re: Is iluvtheatertrash Laura Benanti's bestest friend EVER?

Posted: 8/12/06 at 12:47am

I hope Laura gets well soon, HOWEVER, people c'mon, her reputation of not showing up COMPLETELY precedes her...in the past 3 broadway shows she's appeared in. Granted, sh*t happens,but, really, get it together... people are coming to see her at a hundred bucks a pop.

#123

re: Is iluvtheatertrash Laura Benanti's bestest friend EVER?

Posted: 8/12/06 at 1:37am

this thread got extremely obnoxious but instead of going on a rant about the bull**** people spout out, ill just stay on topic...

drew barrymore is the only person who should ever play julia; too bad she doesnt sing... except she does has a song on her ne films soundtrack..anythings possible...

#124

re: Is iluvtheatertrash Laura Benanti's bestest friend EVER?

Posted: 8/12/06 at 10:15am

i have to see it before the OBC is broken up!

By all technicalities, the OBC "broke up" when Spencer Liff left the show to go do the Hairspray film.