Xanadu Musical A No-Go After All- Page 4

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 2/7/07 at 11:48am

I'm gonna take a wild (but educated) guess and say either

***t** *o**e*

or

****t** ****o*e**.

Both are Tony winners who are busy at this current date (and in the near future, both doing the same thing?). One seems to fit the Newton-John/Krakowski profile perfectly, the other, not so much.
Updated On: 2/7/07 at 11:48 AM

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 2/7/07 at 11:52am

my guess would be Cheno as well...and if this is true, i'm sure she'll turn it down since she'd probably rather do Young Frankenstein (which has a better chance of being a hit than Xanadu, IMO).

[NiteOwl]

Posted: 2/7/07 at 11:53am

if krakowski won't do this i highly doubt that chenoweth would touch it with her 10 foot magic galinda wand.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 2/7/07 at 11:57am

Sutton? Seriously?

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 2/7/07 at 12:00pm

Who knows? She's a Tony winner who's busy this season.

It sure as hell ain't Donna Murphy or Audra.

[NiteOwl]

Posted: 2/7/07 at 12:00pm

no, no, no ~ do you really think sutton foster would even consider doing a half-@ssed musical adaptation of a cheesy 1980s roller disco flick?

as much affection as i have for "xanadu", the movie and it's soundtrack the thought of it being turned into a broadway musical is disturbing.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 2/7/07 at 12:01pm

My point was, she seems completely wrong.

And Yankee, Donna and Audra aren't the only other female Tony winners "busy" this season.

Updated On: 2/7/07 at 12:01 PM

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 2/7/07 at 12:06pm

I agree with you there, Rath (re: her being wrong for the part).

I know they're not the only female winners 'busy,' but I didn't feel like writing out a full list. Again, just examples.

[Jane2]

Posted: 2/7/07 at 12:57pm

Maybe they ought to scrap the whole project and quit while they're ahead!

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 2/7/07 at 3:46pm

"I could just puke at your perceived self-importance."

Pot...kettle...

If the project is still moving forward, I'm still excited. Rumors and speculation are nothing more than that.

"do you really think sutton foster would even consider doing a half-@ssed musical adaptation of a cheesy 1980s roller disco flick?"

Why not? She hopped on Drowsy long before anyone considered it to be anything more than a cute show too small for Broadway. She's got a great sense of humor and an appreciation for camp, so anything's possible. Regardless, it's all just speculation at this point. But one can dream....

[JoMarch]

Posted: 2/9/07 at 1:39pm

How about Diana DeGarmo? Is she too young for the role? If not, i think this might be a perfect vehicle for someone with her voice and playful attitude. Yes, I know I'll invoke the wrath of Idol haters but darn it she was good in Hairspray and Brooklyn!

[folkyboy]

Posted: 2/9/07 at 1:43pm

no offense, but i don't think DeGarmo is in shape enough to do a roller skating show.

[JoMarch]

Posted: 2/9/07 at 1:45pm

Hmmm She's as shapely as Jane Krakowski, imo. Not to mention, she's almost 20 years younger! After watching various Tracy Turnblad's shake and shimmy through Hairspray!, I think a much thinner performer like DeGarmo could handle the physical demands of a Xanadu just fine. I do think her age would be a huge question mark though. Updated On: 2/9/07 at 01:45 PM

[dancingdiva22]

Posted: 2/9/07 at 4:19pm

I saw Diana the other week in Hairspray and she is definitley in shape to do Xanadu. She looks amazing! Age wise I don't know if she'd be right for it, but regardless I think she would be wonderful. Does anyone know when the rest of the cast will be announced?