Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
#1Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 10:43am
Ellis will play her final performance at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre June 7; she will begin her New York run as the not-so-wicked green-faced witch June 17. Following her Broadway run, Ellis is scheduled to return to the London production.
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/115331.html
For those that are interested.
Updated On: 2/25/08 at 10:43 AM
#2re: Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 10:50ami've never even heard her before. does she have a great voice?
RyToast1
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/07
#2re: Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 10:54amWill she use the British accent?
#3re: Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 10:59amThat's actually pretty cool. I've heard great things about Kerry's voice. A lot of power that seems effortless.
Marcus2
Understudy Joined: 5/26/06
#4re: Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:05am
Kerry is an amazing Elphaba, her voice is clear and effortless. My only fear is sometimes she seems a bit bored and doesn't always take alot of 'risks' on stage. Yet this is only if you know her good days, which I suppose can be said of any performer.
She is however and amazing women who's voice soars with the score and really shows a great British talent. She is also very down to earth and an all round nice person.
Broadway is in for a treat.
However I am going to her performance on the 7th in London, was hoping it was her 'last' I see it may be one of three final performances she will be doing! Ha!
#5re: Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:09amDoes this mean Stephanie's last performance is Sunday, June 15th at 3pm? I should buy my ticket now...
#6re: Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:13am
Another article, for kicks.
http://www.broadway.com/Gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=561148
#7re: Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:17am
AND Wikipedia has already picked up on it too:
"On February 25, 2008 it was reported that Ellis would be re-creating Elphaba for the Broadway production of Wicked. Starting June 17 she will replace actress Stephanie J. Block. meaning Kerry will be the first Elphaba to go from West End to Broadway. Vise versa to what Original Broadway cast member Idina Menzel did when she went to London."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerry_Ellis
sgv123
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/06
#8re: Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:19amkerry has got an amazing voice. one of my fav. elphabas.
twitchy+bitchy+manic
Stand-by Joined: 2/3/08
#9re: Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:21amthey held auditions for elphaba in the london production last week, around thursday I think, so they should be announcing the london replacement soon. They're considering a few unknowns for the role I think, a friend of mine auditioned for it, and she's still waiting for a callback or not. I wonder, will american audiences be able to understand her if she keeps her English accent for the show?
#10re: Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:31am
Not only first Londoner, but I think first Elphaba with blue eyes. It looks really cool with the green makeup.
sgv123
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/06
#11re: Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:35am
here is a pretty good video.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lEMtlgc2AZc
#12re: Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:35am
*Yawn*
I'll go see it on Broadway when they stop the recycling. I was hoping the Lea Michele rumors were true.
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Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#13re: Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:36amAnd she joins the rotating wheel of cast members.
#14re: Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:40am
On "Loose Women"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq5sj-ohdXY
BlueWindSadness
Stand-by Joined: 12/28/07
#15re: Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 11:51am
I saw Kerry Ellis this summer in Wicked in London- She was very, very good...there was just a couple of things that did bother me though- (this may have changed though, as I saw her very early in her run)
...She spoke with her British accent, as did everyone else, but when it came to her singing, she sang in a totally American accent, and it sounded like Idina Menzel on the OBC recording...
Now, I am british, and when I sing, sure, it comes out American sometimes, as it does with a lot of British singers, but hers was like a carbon copy of Idina Menzel, and it bothered me just for the fact that felt she wasnt making any of the songs her own.....I mean, her voice was awesome, and powerful, but just not so original...
Besides that little rant, she was very good! haha....
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Marcus2
Understudy Joined: 5/26/06
#16re: Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 12:00pm
I don't know how you can say her voice is like Idina Menzel's, it's like the complete opposite. But thats your opinion I guess.
Very excited to hear how she goes down in Broadway!
#17re: Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 12:00pm
I've oved Kerry since i saw her in les mis, I think she's an incredible Elphaba, her acting style is very different to other Elphabas (from what i've seen) and her voice is just incomparable.
Can't quite believe she's going to NY, but since shes coming back it's okay! lol
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#18re: Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 12:01pmBy it's 5h anv. Wicked broadway will not have had one elphaba that had not played the role before. SH*T.
#19re: Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 12:06pm
I love Kerry. She's one of my two fav Elphaba's. Her voice is so powerful and she acts Elphaba incredibly different than anyone else I've seen. It's a much more subtle, quiet journey and it's fantastic.
However; seriously guys...bring in some new people. This is redonk.
threatXthree
Understudy Joined: 11/7/04
#20re: Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 12:09pm
Does anyone know who will replace Annaleigh?
Unless she decides to extend.
#21re: Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 12:10pmI've heard Kendra is coming back.
RyToast1
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/07
#22re: Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 12:14pmI would love to see Kerry & Kendra!!
bwaygal1
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/5/07
#23re: Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 12:20pm
I am soooo excited to see Kerry in this. I saw her on youtube a long time ago and really like her voice.
I wish (I know it won't happen) they could get Helen Dallimore to come to be Glinda. I already saw Kendra and I'd like to see someone else.
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#24re: Stephanie J Block to be replaced by Kerry Ellis in WICKED this summer
Posted: 2/25/08 at 12:23pmIt's one thing when they recycle one of the characters, but putting Kendra back in as well would be even more annoying I think. I REALLY want to see at least one newcomer in the duo.
