Tina Fey was just interviewed on E!'s SAG AWARDS Red Carpet, and Fey mentioned that she is "close" to having a deal with Paramount for a MEAN GIRLS musical. From her enthusiasm, it seemed that these talks were recent.
MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL has sooo much potential. And not to be a 'Negative Nancy,' but so did SAVED. If Fey is on the creative team, however, MEAN GIRLS as a musical should not disappoint.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
Why wouldn't that happen? Originating a role in a new musical? Write her a scene-stealing musical number and she could get a Tony nod. Plus, the chance to work with Fey should be a bonus for anyone asked to be a part of the show.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
I don't WANT to live in what they call "a certain way." In the first place I'd be no good at it and besides that I don't want to be identified with any one class of people. I want to live every whichway, among all kinds---and know them---and understand them---and love them---THAT's what I want! - Philip Barry (Holiday)
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
Geez, BWW, what took you so long to post the news?
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
Alot of those people will probably be too old by the time this gets off the ground. I also don't see Damiano as Gretchen. That may have to do with how much I like Lacey Chabert though.
Annaleigh Ashford as Karen Leigh Ann Larkin as Regina Cassie Levy as Cady Jennifer Damiano as Gretchen Krysta Rodriguez as Janis Josh Lamon as Damien
Uh, the characters are in high school. All of these people (with the exception of Jen Damiano) are ten years too old for a show like this.
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.
Anna Kendrick as Katy. Lea Michele as Regina. Kristin Chenoweth as Regina’s Mom Jennifer Damiano as Gretchen Patti Murin as Karen Krysta Rodriguez as Janis Lauran Benanti as Ms. Norberry Me as Damien.
A friend of a friend on FB said Remy Zaken made some sort of Tweet about it. (Or FB status)
But I don't know what it was.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
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Not that I agree with or defend any of this casting, but if Bernadette effin Peters can do Follies (which she is 15 years too old for) and Streisand can play Madame Rose, then a 29 year year old can play 17. lol
The Morgan James as Regina thing started out as a joke, but I figured if she can bop around onstage for 2 1/2 in Godspell acting like a 12 year old, she can certainly pull off look 17. Plus, she's short enough, and she kind of has a mean girl face when she's not smiling.