Scherzinger backs out of CATS, Lloyd Webber furious- Page 2

[gypsy101]

Posted: 5/13/16 at 10:40am

MadonnaMusical said: "I'm with ALW on this one, Scherzinger missed her calling as one of the greatest Broadway performers of the century... Bummer that she won that lame reality competition and became a C-list star instead... But like... Karma is a bitch lol. "

What competition did she win? I don't remember her being a reality show participant, although she has judged on several (The Sing Off and X Factor). I like Nicole and I don't think she's nearly as obscure to Americans as you all think. Her name by itself maybe a little, but I think she's physically recognizable. I think her voice is terrific too.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 5/13/16 at 10:41am

ALW is being a little bitch.

[gypsy101]

Posted: 5/13/16 at 10:43am

I agree, he doesn't seem like he's making a joke. He's very bitter and vindictive.

[Broadway Forever2]

Posted: 5/13/16 at 10:44am

 I agree with ALW actually. This was stupid of her. I heard she was amazing in England. And he raves about her endlessly. He loved her. She was his "new star." He's probably disappointed. This was a chance for her to get a Tony and establish herself more in the US.  She'll never be hired again on Broadway now likely. She probably got offered more money from X-factor I guess. 

Updated On: 5/13/16 at 10:44 AM

[DivaBrigader]

Posted: 5/13/16 at 10:45am

gypsy101 said: "MadonnaMusical said: "I'm with ALW on this one, Scherzinger missed her calling as one of the greatest Broadway performers of the century... Bummer that she won that lame reality competition and became a C-list star instead... But like... Karma is a bitch lol. "

What competition did she win? I don't remember her being a reality show participant, although she has judged on several (The Sing Off and X Factor). I like Nicole and I don't think she's nearly as obscure to Americans as you all think. Her name by itself maybe a little, but I think she's physically recognizable. I think her voice is terrific too.

 

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She won Popstars, one of the original singing show competitions on the WB. The five girls who won made it to the girl group Eden's Crush. She eventually left EC for the Pussycat Dolls.

 

[gypsy101]

Posted: 5/13/16 at 10:47am

oh! I'd never even heard of that show. good for her winning it though!

[Kad]

Posted: 5/13/16 at 10:49am

I don't think playing Grizabella in the Broadway revival of Cats is the golden ticket to fame and awards that some people apparently think it is.

[aaaaaa15]

Posted: 5/13/16 at 11:13am

I don't think it was some terrible career decision to turn down this revival. What is the terrible decision is to turn it down for the UK X-Factor which has gone from being the most talked about and watched television show in the UK to being an absolute laughing stock which has to drastically change its presenters and judging panel every year to keep people talking. There's only one reason why anyone would agree to do this over Broadway and I guess Simon Cowell must have a lot of spare cash...

[PalJoey]

Posted: 5/13/16 at 11:14am

Who is she?

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 5/13/16 at 11:18am

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=nicole+scherzinger

[ChrisTyler12882]

Posted: 5/13/16 at 11:19am

Not that it was wildly successful, but she was also NPH's cohost on Best Show Ever last fall.

[TerrenceIsTheMann]

Posted: 5/13/16 at 11:43am

Can we focus on the obvious question? How in the world does ALW actually think that the actress playing Grizabella would have an easy shot at the Tony????? This isn't the 80's Andrew.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 5/13/16 at 12:03pm

Did you listen to the interview? He also thinks the original production of Chicago didn't run as long as the revival because of the scenic design. Not because of timing and the fact that it was completely overshadowed by a little show called A Chorus Line. He thinks he knows everything about musicals when in reality no one truly knows ahead of time what shows will catch on. If they did everyone would have invested in Hamilton.

[pmensky]

Posted: 5/13/16 at 12:20pm

I wonder if this whole story is BS and just fabricated to bring attention to the show.  She may have bowed out a while ago and agreed to this whole "I'm mad at you" scenario. They can "make up" in the future, and she can come back to do something bigger for him. It all seems very well-timed.  It "Tuck" closes, Carolee Carmello might be a good choice.

[Jshan05]

Posted: 5/13/16 at 12:21pm

Carolee Carmello is an inspired choice. I think it would be wonderful (if Tuck closes...)

[perfectlymarvelous]

Posted: 5/13/16 at 12:34pm

I love Carolee Carmello too much to want her anywhere near this mess. She deserves a role worthy of her talents and I don't think dressing up as a cat and singing the longest, most repetitive song this side of "Meadowlark" is it.

Anyway, I'd say I can't believe ALW threw Nicole under the bus like that except I can because he's done the same thing to several other actresses before her. He needs to cool it on the self-importance.

[pmensky]

Posted: 5/13/16 at 12:46pm

perfectlymarvelous said: "I love Carolee Carmello too much to want her anywhere near this mess. She deserves a role worthy of her talents and I don't think dressing up as a cat and singing the longest, most repetitive song this side of "Meadowlark" is it.

Anyway, I'd say I can't believe ALW threw Nicole under the bus like that except I can because he's done the same thing to several other actresses before her. He needs to cool it on the self-importance.

 

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I agree that she's a wonderful talent, but considering she did "Scandalous," I don't think she'd be above doing "Cats."  It's a pretty sweet summer gig. Sing one song, possibly get a Tony nomination, and pay the bills. If there's been backstage talk of "Tuck" closing, she may have something lined up, but if not, why not?

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 5/13/16 at 12:51pm

I want nothing more than for Patti LuPone to send her some flowers and a bottle of champagne. I couldn't care less about who plays Grizabella, but given Lloyd Webber's treatment of lots of people involved in his shows, can't say I feel bad for him. 

[perfectlymarvelous]

Posted: 5/13/16 at 1:04pm

I'm not saying she personally feels she is above doing Cats, I don't know her life, but she should be. 

[Ranger Tom]

Posted: 5/13/16 at 6:56pm

Oh my!  Who cares.  She had a great run in London.  Webber has everything set to bring this turkey back to Broadway.  Can we even calculate how many talented women there are available to play this role and sing the song?  Can we move on to something important like the Sponge Bob musical?

[¿Macavity?]

Posted: 5/13/16 at 8:51pm

When listening to the full interview, it seems that ALW's words were not as harsh as they seemed when reading them, more playful with a bit of passive-aggressiveness. Hahaha, "She won't get her Tony Award", I love it.

[silent]

Posted: 5/13/16 at 10:14pm

I'm surprised she backed out. I do think being on Broadway would finally bring her some of the US glory she's been seeking. She is going to be in Dirty Dancing so she'll be fine. 

[binau]

Posted: 5/14/16 at 12:20am

Kad said: "I don't think playing Grizabella in the Broadway revival of Cats is the golden ticket to fame and awards that some people apparently think it is.

 

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Totally agree - we are not casting Rose in GYPSY here. This is a musical that has already had its limelight come and go, and from the perspective of people I have encountered on this forum at least, the show has not exactly held up well over time. Now that everyone knows the song, it would be difficult for an actress to really make an impact in the role I think. 

[StageManager2]

Posted: 5/15/16 at 9:59pm

'Can we focus on the obvious question? How in the world does ALW actually think that the actress playing Grizabella would have an easy shot at the Tony????? This isn't the 80's Andrew.'

 

'Totally agree - we are not casting Rose in GYPSY here. This is a musical that has already had its limelight come and go, and from the perspective of people I have encountered on this forum at least, the show has not exactly held up well over time. Now that everyone knows the song, it would be difficult for an actress to really make an impact in the role I think.'

Well, Scherzinger was nominated for Supporting Actress in a Musical at the Oliviers last year.

[Kad]

Posted: 5/16/16 at 11:15am

...And lost to the woman who played Cynthia Weil in Beautiful.