darquegk said: "Sheridan Smith is a massive talent who makes every project a delight, but has yet to find a perfect star vehicle custom-made for her.
Laura Bell Bundy, while pleasant and with maybe a more conservatory-perfect singing voice, had nowhere near the sheer charisma and appeal and JOY Smith brings. "
They has tailored the Bridget Jones musical, for her specifically but as they finished workshopping it was even her career really, really started to take off and the TV/film work grew. The musical was put on hold and the production team were not happy at all with her decision not to continue. Unfortunately, the bad blood with the team might mean it’s dead in the water. Although, the score was by Lily Allen do not sure quite how much of a loss it is...
I agree that she is one of few people with the selling power doubled with charisma to make a completely new work catch fire.