Would Lea Salonga be considered to step into CINDERELLA?

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Would Lea Salonga be considered to step into CINDERELLA?

Posted: 7/12/13 at 6:30pm

This is my first time I've posted a new topic & realize that for regular users here it may be covering a subject already discussed here in the past - so my apologies in advance if that is the case.

I just listened to the Lea Salonga International Tour Cast Recording of R & H's Cinderella from only a couple yrs ago & find her sounding so terrific - why wasn't she given the role in the current production since she already had a history with it?

Should Laura Osnes leave the revival would there be a possibility that Lea take over?

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Would Lea Salonga be considered to step into CINDERELLA?

Posted: 7/12/13 at 6:33pm

She's about 15 years too old.

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Would Lea Salonga be considered to step into CINDERELLA?

Posted: 7/12/13 at 6:33pm

I believe Lea is too old for the role.

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Would Lea Salonga be considered to step into CINDERELLA?

Posted: 7/12/13 at 6:50pm

Is lea to young to replace Victoria Clark?

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Would Lea Salonga be considered to step into CINDERELLA?

Posted: 7/12/13 at 7:13pm

Regardless, she's currently doing 'The Voice of the Philippines'.

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Would Lea Salonga be considered to step into CINDERELLA?

Posted: 7/12/13 at 8:38pm

I did see her in the international production ( excellent production values and casting) in Manila of the R&H CINDERELLA and as you can see from the clips she was an appealing Cinderella. This clip was from five years ago, so I do not know whether the last five years have treated her kindly, physically-speaking. The voice is still crystalline!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yddVOqach_0

What about ALLEGIANCE -- isn't she committed to that show, if it ever gets to Broadway in the new season?

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Would Lea Salonga be considered to step into CINDERELLA?

Posted: 7/12/13 at 8:44pm

She's 42 years old!

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Would Lea Salonga be considered to step into CINDERELLA?

Posted: 7/12/13 at 8:47pm

Yes, she is attached to Allegiance...
and it is aiming for this season.

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Would Lea Salonga be considered to step into CINDERELLA?

Posted: 7/12/13 at 9:44pm

No, she's doing The Voice right now and she's too old to play Cinderella. But, Audra McDonald would be a great contender to replace Victoria as the Fairy Godmother. But I doubt that the two-time Tony winner would want to replace someone.

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Would Lea Salonga be considered to step into CINDERELLA?

Posted: 7/12/13 at 9:51pm

Audra McDonald has won 5 Tony Awards.

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Would Lea Salonga be considered to step into CINDERELLA?

Posted: 7/12/13 at 9:53pm

Where has my mind went to...5 time Tony winner...

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Would Lea Salonga be considered to step into CINDERELLA?

Posted: 7/12/13 at 10:31pm

She could be Cinderella's mother. Way too old.

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Would Lea Salonga be considered to step into CINDERELLA?

Posted: 7/12/13 at 10:39pm

I googled images of Lea Salonga from Cinderella. Honestly she doesn't look that old as Cinderella. Granted it was 5 years ago, but I don't see her age as a huge issue as everyone says it is.

That being said, to answer the original poster's question, just because someone has a history with being in a show doesn't mean they'll be called back to do the role. There are many factors to consider, including availability.

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Would Lea Salonga be considered to step into CINDERELLA?

Posted: 7/12/13 at 11:51pm

"That being said, to answer the original poster's question, just because someone has a history with being in a show doesn't mean they'll be called back to do the role. There are many factors to consider, including availability."

Not to mention an entirely different creative team and set of producers.