GYPSY1527: I worked on Larry and Nell's "Cam Jansen" last year, and the score was really, really fabulous. There wasn't a single song that I was sick of by the end of the run! (The run was admittedly short, but still.)
They also wrote "Sarah, Plain and Tall" for TheatreWorks a couple of years ago, and there's a cast recording available from Footlight Records (and probably other sources as well).
Dear Ken,
I'm in pieces. Why the cold shoulder?
Love,
Barbie
Wow, I somehow managed to completely miss the fact that Legally Blonde is becoming a musical. Could someone possibly give me some sort of link with info about this? Thanks.
no no, no Chenoweth in the role... like I said, i think this show is a perfect vehicle for NEW and FRESH talent. We all know Cheno could pull off the role, but aside from being 15 years too old for it, who says someone else better suited couldn't do an even better job. This is not a show that will need to be hoisted up by a better known Broadway "name"... not by any means. I'm excited to see new talent shine! and from what I see from the casting, there is lots of new talent gathered for this and I couldn't be more excited.
You're right, Andy Karl would be a great Emmett Popular Elphie. He's got the sweetness for that role. As for Cheno, she's way long in the tooth for Elle.
Truthfully, I initially pictured Emily Skinner in the role of Paulette. I still think she'd be hilarious, but RACHEL DRATCH!!! It doesn't get better than that!
Ironically enough, my friend's roommate is Scott Bakula's daughter and my friend was telling me the other day that he was "doing something in NYC... I think theatre related, but I'm not sure what it is". HA! Hilarious that it's this. That's so awesome! I can't wait for this. I'm such a fan of the movie (although I have to admit, LBB isn't my first choice for Elle... I think they should go with a true unknown).
"You! You are the worst thing to happen to musical theatre since Andrew Lloyd Webber! And you, well, I just plain don't like you."
~Stewart Gilligan Griffin
Agreed. Cheno is too old for the role...and other people deserve the spotlight.
I still think Kerry Butler would be the best Elle...and Deven May would be the best Emmett. (And Sara Chase isn't in this reading... *sniffle*)
Ever since last April when I heard some of the songs, I've been waiting not-so-patiently for this reading. I adore Larry and Nell... and it's awesome that so many people seem excited for the show. :)
-Tammers
Roger flipped open the catch of his seat belt.
"Will you drive into that car in front of us if I kiss you?"
"No."
"Good." He slid across the seat, took her chin in one hand, and kissed her, fast.
-Drums of Autumn, Chapter 3: The Minister's Cat
I have nothing against Christian Borle, really. I mean, I adore his work...
BUT I'm still very sad that Deven May isn't reading for Emmett. He's so talented and hasn't had a big broadway musical yet. Off-Bway and London, yes... but no broadway yet. Sigh. Though, Christian is a good choice for Emmett. I'm sure he'll be wonderful.
-Tammers
Roger flipped open the catch of his seat belt.
"Will you drive into that car in front of us if I kiss you?"
"No."
"Good." He slid across the seat, took her chin in one hand, and kissed her, fast.
-Drums of Autumn, Chapter 3: The Minister's Cat
Kristin Chenoweth could barely control a Great Dane she trotted onto the stage. "Great, they gave me a dog that weighs five times what I do", she quipped. For the record, she weighs 93 pounds, and has a Maltese.
wicked_mimi, while I do not know for sure, I *believe* Kyle is the name given to the UPS delivery man. About a month and a half ago, during Slut's run, there was talk around the ATA of Andy reading as the UPS guy.
And Popular Elphie, as I'm sure you could guess on your own, heh, I agree that Andy would be a wonderful Emmett.
Such a fantastic cast. Love LLB, love Andy, love Aaron Lohr, love SCOTT BAKULA (!!!), love Leslie Kritzer, love Rachel Dratch....such a FANTASTIC cast.
I'm really looking forward to this. Some names(Leslie, Christian, Andy, Aaron, Laura, Rachel) are more familiar than others, but it sounds great nonetheless.
I agree with the previous posters about Andy being a GREAT Emmettt. Realistically, I'd just love to see him in anything.
I am really happy about this casting. I love that they are giving all these young up-and-comers a big break (for the reading at least), as well as adding some TV names in the mix to get some buzz (Scott Bakula and Rachel Dracht, who I LOVE!).
I really hope that David Rockwell design the sets for this show. I would love to see his take on Harvard, the Courtroom, the Hair Salon and Elle's Pink Pink room.