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Elphabuff2 said: "I have thought about this many, many times and would love to hear of any incidents. I know that Shoshana knocked her hat off once on January 11, 2005. I believe (correct me please if you know) it was right after "...the chance to FLY!" and her reserve body mic picked up around "...back from me!!". Sorry to threadjack. I have heard nothing about a broom. I'm guessing we would've heard by now (?)."

There's video of the

JBroadway said: "Man, I bet Saycon Sengbloh was an amazing Elphaba. I remember I first heard her name in connection with Wicked way back in the day, but nowadays I mostly associate her with her performances in "Eclipsed," "In the Blood" and "Secret Life of Bees," all 3 of which were absolutely phenomenal. She's an incredible actor.



hayleyann said: "While I agree we should be more diverse in casting, I just hope the &qu

Jordan Catalano said: "But Hayley disagrees."

I don't disagree with that premise.  What I disagree with is you trying to be a martyr when a straight actor does play a gay role, as if only gay people should be allowed to play gay roles.  What if that was reversed?  Can you imagine Big Bang Theory without Jim Parsons?  He's gay in a straight role.  White Collar without Matt Bomer?  Gay in a straight role.  Any Tom Cruise movie

SouthernCakes said: "WestEndGal said: "I’ve never understood theJames Corden as a musical star thing because I just thinkhis voice is so average, so given what people are saying about his performance, I’m really gonna have to watch this with an open mind, LOL.
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I mean, hello, that’s like 99% of all film actors. Love Streep but she’s not a songstress."

Um yes she is.  She's classically trained vocall

LarryD2 said: "Alexia Khadime is the only Black woman to be the principal Elphaba in any WICKED company."

Alexia was a fantastic Elphaba. I always wished she had made the jump across the pond a la Rachel Tucker, Kerry Ellis, Willemijn Verkaik, and Gina Beck (Glinda).  

While I agree we should be more diverse in casting, I just hope the "forced diversity" doesn't prevent us from getting some great Elphabas-in-waiting who happen to be whi

blaxx said: "hayleyann said: "For example, in my job, we are not allowed to date each other or have that kind of relationship with another employee."

What kind of work do you do, out of curiosity? I can understand respect and boundaries, but can't imagine a place of work that can stop two adults from dating. Just think the gazillion marriages that came out of people meeting at work.

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I am a paralegal.  In our firm th

This is an odd inquiry, but I'm curious to hear people's thoughts on the matter.  Is there a kind of moral/behavior/ethics code at Broadway productions or is it all Union driven?  For example, in my job, we are not allowed to date each other or have that kind of relationship with another employee.  

I would think this would be massively important in something like Broadway because can you imagine how a bad breakup between cast members could affect a show?

Joshua Rosenthal said: "hayleyann said: "When you look at predominately black plays and musicals like the ones you mentioned, race and/or culture is oftentimes a driving force behind the story. That's why it would make no sense for a non-black person to play those roles.

But even in shows where race has nothing to do with casting, there is still a lag in casting BIPOC. Look at Wicked....a world of fantasy where race literally doesn't matter and doesn't

When you look at predominately black plays and musicals like the ones you mentioned, race and/or culture is oftentimes a driving force behind the story.   That's why it would make no sense for a non-black person to play those roles.

But even in shows where race has nothing to do with casting, there is still a lag in casting BIPOC.   Look at Wicked....a world of fantasy where race literally doesn't matter and doesn't even exist in the context that we know

Would it be too ironic for her to play Elphaba?  She basically melts herself in the end, since we never actually see Dorothy, we all picture young Judy. 

Lady Gaga is Elphaba

 

inmyownlittlecorner said: "nasty_khakis said: "I don't understand the people here who seem to need EVERY Glee cast member to issue a statement about her mean actions before they'll believe it.

You can watch MANY interviews including the recent Stars in the House reunion where her name is tangentially brought up and all their faces drop. Chris Colfer talked abouthowrewarding it was to get to sing "Defying Gravity" on the show and his face when he

This is an oldie but a goodie I just discovered.  I think we have a star in the making.  His poor mom though...

Carpool Showtunes

I'm excited.  I love Jenn Gambatese. 

GiantsInTheSky2 said: "https://www.broadwayworld.com/board/readmessage.php?thread=1035014&page=19

Wicked Cast Replacements thread"

That thread is to announce replacements.   This thread is asking about a specific actor's performance which i do believe is allowed.

Did anyone catch Lindsay's debut tonight as Elphaba? 

The Distinctive Baritone said: "Yeah I was curious to see how many Elphabas have had a longer run, and according to Playbill.com, hardly any of them have ever gotten contracts longer than around nine months, and they never get renewed, although they sometimes come back later for a short stint. It’s kind of weird."

Its more to due with the demands of the show.  The Elphie role is incredibly taxing on the actress vocally.  9 months is enough for most wi

Well the investigation is over.   Alison Luff (former Elphie) has wished her luck and she's followed by both GC and Hannah.  Though this is REALLY unusual for it to be 10 days away and still no announcement.