Wasn’t Cheno Coming Back To Bway With Like 5 New Musicals?

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 8/19/19 at 11:30am

Hasnt she been announced for something like 5 new musicals that are all coming to broadway? Any news on any of them?

[sing_dance_love]

Posted: 8/19/19 at 11:38am

Lolll, Bless you for this thread. I wish I had any news, but I’m hoping the Tammy Faye one is the one that pans out.

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 8/19/19 at 12:00pm

Death Becomes Her

Tammy Faye Bakker

Dusty Springfield (or is this a movie?)

 

Posted: 8/19/19 at 12:01pm

sing_dance_love said: "Lolll, Bless you for this thread. I wish I had any news, but I’m hoping the Tammy Faye one is the one that pans out."

There were rumors that Elton John has also written a different Tammy Faye musical and wants to premiere it next year. Kristin it's time!! We need you!

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 8/19/19 at 12:04pm

There’s also “Soapdish” and another one I can’t remember.

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 8/19/19 at 12:18pm

Didn't she do a reading or workshop of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas sometime in the recent past?

[east side story]

Posted: 8/19/19 at 12:35pm

Kristin has said in the past that she has a habit of saying "yes" to everything, and unfortunately ends up not being able to do most. If one of them comes to fruition, good for her! I believe Death Becomes Her was the project she spoke of most recently, but that can mean absolutely nothing in terms of what may happen. 

[TheSassySam]

Posted: 8/19/19 at 1:20pm

Wasn't she also attached to the revivalof The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas?

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 8/19/19 at 1:42pm

The only show she was forever attached to and that finally DID happen was the recent revival of ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY.  At least one came to be.   

[east side story]

Posted: 8/19/19 at 2:14pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "The only show she was forever attached to and that finally DID happen was the recent revival of ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY. At least one came to be. "

And a lot of that time was spent trying to find a leading man for her. She finessed Hugh Jackman into doing the readings long before the physical production was given the greenlight, but he was always upfront about not wanting to continue. The show belongs to the leading lady, and he knew that, especially with a persona such as Chenoweth's. He even said in a printed interview that he insisted she continue without him, as she absolutely had to play the role in New York, but his role was not one he felt he needed to pursue.

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 8/19/19 at 3:01pm

She's subbing for Groff in Little Shop for those two weeks... 

[Ado Annie D'Ysquith]

Posted: 8/19/19 at 3:21pm

Well, that Caroline or Change news did drop today...

[Alex Kulak2]

Posted: 8/19/19 at 3:24pm

Anyone know who's writing that Death Becomes Her musical? I remember Joe Iconis wrote a cabaret song based on the movie at some point.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 8/19/19 at 3:57pm

She can always go back to WICKED for a few weeks. Ticket sales would rival Midler in HELLO, DOLLY!

[Valentina3]

Posted: 8/19/19 at 4:01pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "She can always go back to WICKED for a few weeks. Ticket sales would rival Midler in HELLO, DOLLY!"

I would actually love to see her Madame Morrible. She can do campy very well. Those costumes would look bizzare on her though.

[markypoo]

Posted: 8/19/19 at 9:04pm

Only saw her once onstage, but that was in the Skokie, IL pre-Broadway tryout of YAGMCB; late 1998.

[OlBlueEyes]

Posted: 8/19/19 at 9:17pm

I believe I heard not too many months ago that her spinal cord injury had yet to leave her alone and still produced insomnia or other symptoms. This article may or may not shed light on this.

https://www.restorationspinalcare.com/glee-star-kristin-chenoweth-has-menieres-disease-and-needs-to-get-her-head-on-straight/

[ukpuppetboy]

Posted: 8/19/19 at 9:36pm

Jordan Catalano said: "There’s also “Soapdish” and another one I can’t remember."

I REALLY want this to happen. She’d arguably make a better Celeste than Sally Field.

 



 

Updated On: 8/19/19 at 09:36 PM

[NOWaWarning]

Posted: 8/19/19 at 9:47pm

Anyone know who's writing thatDeath Becomes Hermusical? I remember Joe Iconis wrote a cabaret song based on the movie at some point.

 

I want to say the rumor was Frankel and Korie, but it was never substantiated.

 

She’s also been trying to do a Dolly musical or movie forever. And at one point she was rumored to be a contender for a Hello, Dolly revival before Bette finally said yes.

 

Updated On: 8/19/19 at 09:47 PM

[GiantsInTheSky2]

Posted: 8/19/19 at 11:52pm

I would really like to see what she could do with Dolly.

I would pay a LOT of money to see her Morrible. It probably be the funniest take on the role since Carole Kane.

[Theatrefanboy1]

Posted: 8/20/19 at 12:44am

She also had been attached to the Dolly Parton bio musical for a loooong time which I really just hope happens sooon

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 8/20/19 at 4:34am

Jordan Catalano said: "There’s also “Soapdish” and another one I can’t remember."

Without great reviews/word of mouth I feel like that would do worse than Tootsie. Is there a huge audience for that IP?

That said, I would gag over a Death Becomes Her or Clue musical. But without stellar material I can't see those attracting a huge audience on name recognition alone.

[WestEndGal]

Posted: 8/20/19 at 4:08pm

I love Kristin. Amazing vocalist and also such a great personality. Would love to see her back on Broadway!