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New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
JohnyBroadway
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/12
#25New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/25/14 at 3:16amThis production was actually honored by AEA for diversity. While diverse, it was not as diverse as the previous national tour or the Disney television production. I really want to know the new tour cast already.
#26New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/25/14 at 8:07am
Hey, if they hired Carly Ray Jepsen, they might as well hire a reality star. Oi, vey!
I can picture (and stomach) Nene as the Stepmother. As the fairy godmother, HECK NO. I much rather want to see Sherri Shepherd in this show because she, at least, has acting experience. If only Whitney was still here...
But, yeah Keke could be a good Cinderella. I would rather see her than Carly. Esepecially because I grew up with her.
EDIT: is Vanessa Williams busy? She would be perfect as the Fairy Godmother!
Updated On: 7/25/14 at 08:07 AM
#27New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/25/14 at 11:53amI love Vanessa Williams, but vocally the Fairy Godmother she is not.
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
#28New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/25/14 at 1:53pm^ Having just seen her this spring in AROUND MIDNIGHT, I can regrettably vauch (sp??) for her not having the voice for the Fairy Godmother anymore. Sad to see, as I was a big fan of her witch in WOODS and Aurora in KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN.
#29New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/25/14 at 2:36pmI'm going to suggest Loretta Devine for any role purely 'cause I want her back on Broadway. I'll take her as The Prince at this stage.
#30New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/25/14 at 3:23pmWhat about Solange Knowles as Cinderella? She's fantastic and I think would be a big draw. Also, Marin Mazzie could play the Godmother since Bullets is closing?
"I saw Pavarotti play Rodolfo on stage and with his girth I thought he was about to eat the whole table at the Cafe Momus." - Dollypop
dreaming
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/24/09
#31New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/25/14 at 3:58pm
Marin Mazzie sure makes more sense than NeNe Leakes. You need serious pipes to play the Fairy Godmother.
JohnyBroadway
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/12
#32New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/25/14 at 4:08pm
Audra McDonald would be more ideal, but that would never happen.
Updated On: 7/25/14 at 04:08 PM
Broadwaystar2
Broadway Star Joined: 9/4/13
#33New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/25/14 at 4:25pmFor the record....Nene and Sherri are being considered for "step mother" and NOT Fairy God Mother. This is fact!!!!
#34New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/25/14 at 5:13pmVanessa Williams would make a great step-mother
Darreyl with an L!
#35New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/25/14 at 5:13pmWell, better than the Fairy Godmother. Why is Nancy leaving already?
JohnyBroadway
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/12
#36New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/25/14 at 5:18pmNancy's contract is only through September 7th. It was stated in the original statement. And announcing a replacement like Nene or Sherri will start a good advance for the fall months.
#37New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/25/14 at 5:19pmFrom what i understand- inst Nancy going to be in Another show later this year? Don't know why i am thinking this, but i seem to remember hearing it.
Darreyl with an L!
#38New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/25/14 at 5:22pmIt's great that there might be an African American Ella and Stepmother. :)
Starship
Broadway Star Joined: 7/29/12
#39New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/25/14 at 5:23pmSolange Knowles as Cinderella so we can see her beat the crap out of the Prince!!
#40New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/25/14 at 5:31pmNancy Opel is probably doing On the Town or Honeymoon in Vegas, both of which she was in the pre-broadway run.
Showface
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/14
#41New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/26/14 at 12:40pmI think it would be inetresting to see Bernadette Peters reprise jeer role as the stepmother. She already did it in the Brandy version. She could also play the fairy Godmother.
#42New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/26/14 at 8:38pmI had a sudden thought...how about Felicity Huffman as the Stepmother?
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
Starship
Broadway Star Joined: 7/29/12
#43New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/26/14 at 9:44pmLove Felicity Hoffman. I'm sure she'd be incredible.
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#44New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/26/14 at 10:27pmI'm pretty sure Nancy O. is doing HONEYMOON, and I've heard another name for ON THE TOWN. Initials: J.H.. They should look in the Opera World for a GodMother.
Starship
Broadway Star Joined: 7/29/12
#45New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/26/14 at 11:40pmStephanie J. Block would make a stunning Fairy Godmother.
#46New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/26/14 at 11:54pm^ That's a really interesting choice. I'd see SJB in pretty much anything!
"I saw Pavarotti play Rodolfo on stage and with his girth I thought he was about to eat the whole table at the Cafe Momus." - Dollypop
#47New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/26/14 at 11:55pmNancy Opel is doing HONEYMOON IN VEGAS this fall. Jackie Hoffman will be doing ON THE TOWN.
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
#48New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/27/14 at 12:27amYes, SJB! Is Rebecca Luker available to repeat the part?
Broadwaystar2
Broadway Star Joined: 9/4/13
#49New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella?
Posted: 7/27/14 at 1:11am
Just to clarify again, Victoria Clark is not leaving. The replacement is for "Stepmother".
