wouldnt jessica simpson make a good elphaba???- Page 2

[BroadwayDiva]

Posted: 1/17/05 at 9:58pm

NO NO NO NO NO!!! I can't stand Jessica and don't want to see her anywhere near a Broadway stage.

[kangaroo]

Posted: 1/17/05 at 10:00pm

agree with Diva, NO NO NO
Never want to see Jessica Simpson on a stage, because she is a horrible singer... and I really dislike her. Why would she be good? She sings really bad, and Elphaba actually has to be a powerful singer. And plus, she is annoying and dumb.

[Joshua488]

Posted: 1/17/05 at 10:00pm

To whoever said that Jessica has awful technique: Not true! I might not be a fan, but she has great technique. She breathes properly (from the diaphragm) and she belts with proper technique as well. Over the years, she hasn't suffered from vocal deterioration or damage and she's still going strong. I might not like when she gets breathy and stuff, but she knows exactly what she's doing when she belts.

I don't think she could play the role well, but I would LOVE to hear her sing Elphaba's numbers!

[BEKA531]

Posted: 1/17/05 at 10:01pm

no offense, but of all the elphaba casting ideas, this is the worst. and the funniest. can you see jessica simpson GREEN?






and now you're all picturing that. i KNOW it.

[kangaroo]

Posted: 1/17/05 at 10:06pm

that's awesome... I do agree it is one of the worst ideas. Why would you take a great role and ruin it on Jessica Simpson?

And Joshua... I personally think her voice has detioriated... and is going to continue. Her voice isn't even that strong to begin with, but when she sings she is all breathy sounding... I don't like her voice at all.

[broadwaystar2b]

Posted: 1/17/05 at 10:07pm

I don't think she has the range or the personality

[OrdinaryJukebox1]

Posted: 1/17/05 at 10:12pm

Joshua, I agree. I'm not a big fan, but she does have a good voice. We don't have to like her, her music, or what she stands for (Lord knows, I don't) but when I've heard her sing, I've been mildly impressed. I can't stand when she's lumped into sections with Christina Aguilera (who is AWFUL) and Britney Spears (no need to comment) when she actually sings what she puts on record. Just not right for this role, or any role on Broadway.

-Vincent

[Blair]

Posted: 1/17/05 at 10:16pm

Joshua, her voice has definitely deteriorated. If you compare her first single with "Take My Breath Away" there is a huge difference. She was tolerable when she first started. And it looks as if she might burst a blood vessel every time she sings. Singing is supposed look like an easy natural thing. If it looks hard, you're doing something wrong.

[Katecab99]

Posted: 1/17/05 at 10:19pm

super bad idea...

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 1/17/05 at 10:31pm

u r a hater!

[VonTussleGirl]

Posted: 1/17/05 at 10:41pm

Neeeeever.

Now that I think about it, she and Nick have ruined some classic songs. "A Whole New World". "Baby It's Cold Outside". Let's not add a couple great Wicked songs to that register...

[zoran912]

Posted: 1/17/05 at 10:43pm

No. Simply no. Never. No. No. NO. NO! NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kangaroo]

Posted: 1/17/05 at 10:49pm

Blair I agree with you... and I also agree with you, vontusslegirl... they have definitely ruined some Christmas classics. I dont' want to ruin a great role for nothing... her and her sister also ruined "Little Drummer Boy".

So... no no no

[dancindramadude]

Posted: 1/17/05 at 10:51pm

I think it is pretty well agreed upon NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! and what made you say that???

[Ebonic_Singer]

Posted: 1/17/05 at 10:52pm

wasn't there a huge discussion on this?

[kangaroo]

Posted: 1/17/05 at 10:54pm

Who are you asking the question to dancindrama? If you are asking me... then I just put that to make sure I get my point across. I am sorry, but I am a harsh critic when it comes to singers, and I like to tell what I think of them.

[Dreamcatcher]

Posted: 1/17/05 at 11:01pm

I dont have any problem with Jessica Simpson in general, but I stand by the fact that no matter how belty her voice is, I just couldn't see her as Elphaba. Sure the character is open for change and interpretation on the actress's behalf but that would be way too much of a stretch to see Jessica Simpson (perky, blonde "Sorry I dont eat buffalo") play Elphaba. Plus her singing style is completely different I think.

[star2be]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 5:01pm

Just because she TRIES to belt out every note ever, doesn't mean she could ever do the role of Elphaba, And Elphaba has to act..... enough said

[StateOfJade]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 5:09pm

Hahaha talk about an insult to Broadway

[Derek]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 5:16pm

Umm you guys are being very mean.I heard Jessica. She's actually a pretty good singer. I dont know if she can act, but if I heard her sing a song from it maybe...i mean no one thought little women would be any good until they heard those clips of it online. so u can never really tell. i think the show is still popular enough to attract people whether or not thety have a star in the lead role.

[StateOfJade]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 5:22pm

Jessica's voice is dreadful. She over-exaggerates and ends up sounding horrible, and it's the most irritating thing in the world. Next to Ashlee Simpson's voice.

[Derek]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 5:32pm

why's she so famous then???

[LaeloftheLakes]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 5:32pm

*dumbfounded*

Well...no! Never! I'm still really confused that this was brought up when it's obviously a BAD idea!

[Albin]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 5:35pm

No, but here's a thought...she could play one of La Cagelles.
She already looks like a drag queen. Updated On: 1/18/05 at 05:35 PM

[broadway_star_tomorrow]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 5:35pm

no. please no.