Annaleigh Ashford as Columbia in FOX Rocky Horror Pic Show

[Ranger Tom]

Posted: 2/1/16 at 5:55pm

All I can say is PERFECT!!

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-News-Tony-Winner-Annaleigh-Ashford-Will-Take-On-Columbia-in-FOXs-ROCKY-HORROR-PICTURE-SHOW-20160201

Posted: 2/1/16 at 6:02pm

So excited for her!

[CindersGolightly]

Posted: 2/1/16 at 6:10pm

I wonder how many people thought of me when this got announced. I can't WAIT.

[Islander_fan]

Posted: 2/1/16 at 6:12pm

CindersGolightly said: "I wonder how many people thought of me when this got announced. I can't WAIT.

Self centered much? 

 

[JM226]

Posted: 2/1/16 at 6:19pm

CindersGolightly said: "I wonder how many people thought of me when this got announced. I can't WAIT.

 

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why would people think of a random poster and not Annaleigh. don't understand.

[CindersGolightly]

Posted: 2/1/16 at 6:51pm

Sorry, I genuinely meant people in real life. Not on here. I'm not that self important, I promise.

[NOWaWarning]

Posted: 2/1/16 at 6:58pm

To be fair, when I saw the news I thought, "Oh Cinders will probably start a thread." But I'm also a long-time and devoted lurker. Frankly, I'm surprised someone beat ya to it.

[Steve C.]

Posted: 2/1/16 at 7:08pm

There, there Cinders I could tell you were teasing. After you've been on these or other boards a little while, you pick up on a few tips with lurkers and trolls. The biggest giveaway of all is to see someone join the board the same day they post, just to troll and rattle your chain.  

[gypsy101]

Posted: 2/2/16 at 2:37am

CindersGolightly said: "I wonder how many people thought of me when this got announced. I can't WAIT."

 

I only just heard this news a couple hours ago and TBH I thought of you a little bit lol

[TerrenceIsTheMann]

Posted: 2/2/16 at 4:32am

I thought of Cinders too, lol. Annaleigh will steal this whole show.

[gypsy101]

Posted: 2/2/16 at 10:00pm

Except I just realized she's playing Columbia and not Magenta. I kind of wish she was Magenta.

[CindersGolightly]

Posted: 2/2/16 at 10:22pm

You guys are so sweet! I remember writing on another RHPS board "I want them to cast two kick ass Broadway ladies as Columbia and Magenta!" and I was trying to not mention Annaleigh, because I had a feeling that she would be Columbia. I also prefer Magenta over Columbia in terms of character, but I think she really will steal the show as Columbia. It's honestly a perfect fit. Plus, if they stick to the stage opening, she'll get to duet with Magenta on the opening number. Also, this starts filming March in Toronto, in case anybody was interested. :)

Updated On: 2/2/16 at 10:22 PM

[ChiTheaterFan]

Posted: 2/2/16 at 11:27pm

I first heard this news by opening this board and seeing the thread, and the last post was from you, Cinders.  I thought "Oh, she must be so excited."

 

I think this is great news.  I have only actually seen her in Sylvia and I LOVED it.  Now I'll see anything she's in.

 

I agree, though, that Magenta would be better.  Her verses during Time Warp are my favorites.

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 2/2/16 at 11:29pm

I thought of you too, Cinders! So excited for this news!!!

[CindersGolightly]

Posted: 2/2/16 at 11:35pm

ChiTheaterFan said: "I first heard this news by opening this board and seeing the thread, and the last post was from you, Cinders.  I thought "Oh, she must be so excited.""

 

I am VERY excited! Like, get this to me now! I can't wait to buy the DVD and the soundtrack and everything! By the way, I'm a boy. Common mistake. I think I'm going to change my profile picture to an image of Annaleigh and I so it happens less.  

[ChiTheaterFan]

Posted: 2/3/16 at 12:08am

Ooops, sorry.  I do think the association comes with your profile picture, but ultimately who cares?  Boys, girls... we're all humans.  :)

 

I'm constantly torn by my need to be grammatically correct and my hesitancy to use gendered pronouns.  I'm fully in favor of a gender-neutral singular pronoun since I can't just bring myself to use "they" for a singular person.  We should just make up a word.  If it was good enough for Shakespeare...

Updated On: 2/3/16 at 12:08 AM

[gleek4114]

Posted: 2/3/16 at 12:26am

I'm so insanely excited! Personally, I think Annaleigh is more of a Columbia. Either way she will knock it out of the park! Not trying to hijack the thread, but any ideas for Magenta? One that just come to me that I think would be wonderful is Lesli Margherita! 

[CindersGolightly]

Posted: 2/3/16 at 12:57am

Rumor has it Lesli will be busy in London doing "Groundhog Day." Who else do we think would be good opposite Annaleigh? I can't think of anyone.

[Ranger Tom]

Posted: 2/3/16 at 2:13am

Alysha Umphress as Magenta?

[CindersGolightly]

Posted: 2/3/16 at 2:42am

I'd LOVE that.

[Jshan05]

Posted: 2/3/16 at 10:27am

Ranger Tom said: "Alysha Umphress as Magenta?"

THIS WOULD BE AMAZING!

[JM226]

Posted: 2/3/16 at 10:53am

CindersGolightly said: "Rumor has it Lesli will be busy in London doing "Groundhog Day." Who else do we think would be good opposite Annaleigh? I can't think of anyone."

 

this isn't live, so does GROUNDHOG DAY still conflict? when are they actually doing principal shooting for this??

[Ranger Tom]

Posted: 2/3/16 at 4:26pm

Ah gees, they cast Christina Milian as Magenta.  Blah.  

[Jshan05]

Posted: 2/3/16 at 4:34pm

^^ I know...awful casting decisions on so many fronts...at least they have ashford! 

[tazber]

Posted: 2/3/16 at 4:35pm

That's pretty much how I feel.

 

Ugh.