Would Betty Buckley make a good Nala in THE LION KING?

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 4/20/07 at 6:48pm

I think she'd bring a fascinating eroticism to the part. And she looks good in leopard print.

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 4/20/07 at 6:49pm

I don't know MB. I think she's more of a Rafiki.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 4/20/07 at 6:56pm

This thread made my day...and made me spill my coke after laughing so hard too.

[ABSteel]

Posted: 4/20/07 at 6:59pm

Maybe if Simba had an Oedipus complex.

[TheaterBoy7777]

Posted: 4/20/07 at 7:03pm

I think she would be amazing I watch that show everyday and I think she would belt the sh*t out of Shadowland. I would even pay to see that.

[Jon]

Posted: 4/20/07 at 7:08pm

I see that pic and I think Cruella DeVil in the live version of 101 Dalmations - If Glenn Close won't do it.

[best12bars]

Posted: 4/20/07 at 7:11pm

I kinda think she looks like she's melting in that shot.

Maybe she could be Nalelphaba.

[Smartful Dodger]

Posted: 4/20/07 at 7:14pm

My absolute FAVORITE discussion thread -- on any site -- all year.

THANK YOU!
Updated On: 4/20/07 at 07:14 PM

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 4/20/07 at 8:58pm

Catty? Betty?

[ABSteel]

Posted: 4/20/07 at 9:11pm

It is very Cruela, if she was wearing spots.

[AnnaK<3LMIP]

Posted: 4/20/07 at 10:04pm

So I didn't realize you were joking. And I screamed "WHAT?" and woke my baby brother up. Yikes.


Holy jesus. I would go see that show, no lie.

[B3TA07]

Posted: 4/20/07 at 10:05pm

Isn't she kind of old? In lion years?

Updated On: 4/20/07 at 10:05 PM

[tazber]

Posted: 4/20/07 at 10:24pm

I heard she was interested, but is tied up being Laura Bell Bundy's stand by for the rest of this year.

[Jon]

Posted: 4/20/07 at 11:07pm

Joining the ranks of Britney Spears and Natalie Portman!

[HumATune]

Posted: 4/20/07 at 11:24pm

She’s be a fabulous Scar.

[ahmelie]

Posted: 4/20/07 at 11:29pm

HAHA!

Made my night!

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 4/20/07 at 11:43pm

Whenever people say that they spilt their drink from laughing so hard, it makes me kind of cringe.

I mean. It means either one of two things:

1.) You need to get out more

or

2.) You're being COMPLETELY dramatic, and lying.


I can't see something EVER being so funny (particularly something that's read online) as to make one SPIT their drink out.

[AnnaK<3LMIP]

Posted: 4/20/07 at 11:53pm

Maybe this was funny enough for them. I once spit out my milk at lunch in the 6th grade because this kid ran up to me and said "monkey". Then again, I was like...11 years old but still. Things happen :-P

[elmore3003]

Posted: 4/21/07 at 10:28am

If she weren't so crazy. Or is it "eccentric?"

[folkyboy]

Posted: 4/21/07 at 10:45am

can Betty even hit Nala's range? i mean to play Nala you have to SING!

is Betty even credible on Broadway?

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 4/21/07 at 11:13am

I know - crazy stunt casting! Just because she sang on Eight is Enough once does NOT mean she can handle eight shows a week, people. Get real.

[jacco]

Posted: 4/21/07 at 11:21am

I's pay money to hear Betty sing any night....