Idina Menzel as Ursula?
Idina Menzel as Ursula?
#2re: Idina Menzel as Ursula?
Posted: 4/22/08 at 10:33pm
Regarding Idina, no. Someone really needs to expand their horizons. Idina this, Idina that. Yuck.
Updated On: 4/23/08 at 10:33 PM
winston89
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/18/06
#2re: Idina Menzel as Ursula?
Posted: 4/22/08 at 10:34pm
No no no.
First off Idina is at a point in her carrear where she wouldn't replace anyone. She has become too much of a name for her to replace ever since her tony win from wicked and her CD comming out.
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Raspberry
Leading Actor Joined: 1/29/07
#3re: Idina Menzel as Ursula?
Posted: 4/22/08 at 10:34pmOops, you forgot to mention Shoshana Bean, Ana Gasteyer, Stephanie J Block, Kerry Ellis...
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walkedthroughmany
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#4re: Idina Menzel as Ursula?
Posted: 4/22/08 at 10:36pmI mean, Idina and Sherie do have a history of replacing each other in shows.
#6re: Idina Menzel as Ursula?
Posted: 4/22/08 at 10:38pm
Mary Testa would be better.
Just sayin'...
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#7re: Idina Menzel as Ursula?
Posted: 4/22/08 at 10:38pm
So you're basically saying that anyone who's ever played Elphaba would be a great Ursula?
Idina Menzel would never play Ursula because like Winston said, at this point in her career, she would never settle for being a replacement for someone. And while she could probably sing the part, I don't think she would be as good in the role as Sherie.
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Updated On: 4/22/08 at 10:38 PM
ashley0139
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/3/05
#8re: Idina Menzel as Ursula?
Posted: 4/22/08 at 10:47pm
Got enough Elphabas in there?
No to all of those.
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Zeitoujo
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/3/06
#9re: Idina Menzel as Ursula?
Posted: 4/22/08 at 10:51pm
AHHAHA
is this a joke!?!
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#10re: Idina Menzel as Ursula?
Posted: 4/22/08 at 10:53pm
Emily Skinner should replace Sherie, if she would.
She is fantastic on the Demo.
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#11re: Idina Menzel as Ursula?
Posted: 4/22/08 at 10:53pmYou must be joking. Sock puppet or idiot?
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Leo_Yikes
Understudy Joined: 4/18/08
#12re: Idina Menzel as Ursula?
Posted: 4/22/08 at 10:56pm
eeh no, I love Idina, but her voice is NOT for that role. Actually, I dont think any Elphaba except SJB, MAYBE Julia would perform the role correctly.
And I wouldnt say Idina is beyond replacing someone, I'm sure if the right part showed up that she would want to play and she could perform it she prolly would go ahead and take over.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 10/5/04
#13re: Idina Menzel as Ursula?
Posted: 4/22/08 at 11:01pmOoh, I'm loving the Mary Testa idea. She would OWN that role!
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yankees1253
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/21/07
#14re: Idina Menzel as Ursula?
Posted: 4/22/08 at 11:05pmi would love to see sjb in the role, and shoshana. i hope sho and meg will come to a club or pub in nyc and do their variety show. and also do the wicked medley swtich.
kate2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/6/05
#16re: Idina Menzel as Ursula?
Posted: 4/23/08 at 12:38amI was thinking about who would replace Sherie and Mary Testa was the first person to pop into my mind!
#17re: Idina Menzel as Ursula?
Posted: 4/23/08 at 12:44amNo..on Idina. But one never knows.
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bwayguy22089
Broadway Star Joined: 12/16/06
#20re: Idina Menzel as Ursula?
Posted: 4/23/08 at 1:49amI completely agree with Idinabellfoster. Emily skinner OWNS Poor Unfortunate Souls. Recently hearing her sing it at The Kennedy Center was a religious experience.
BwayLeadman
Broadway Star Joined: 9/29/04
#21re: Idina Menzel as Ursula?
Posted: 4/23/08 at 3:23am
every other thread is about casting Idina in a show.
and I agree Mary Testa would be a GREAT Ursula
#22re: Idina Menzel as Ursula?
Posted: 4/23/08 at 7:37amI actually LIKE the idea of Julia Murney as Ursula--that'd be great.
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#23re: Idina Menzel as Ursula?
Posted: 4/23/08 at 7:47am
Emily skinner OWNS Poor Unfortunate Souls. Recently hearing her sing it at The Kennedy Center was a religious experience.
AMEN. That was unreal. I had heard it on the Raw at Town Hall CD... but seeing it live, oh my God. She is perfect for that role.
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#24re: Idina Menzel as Ursula?
Posted: 4/23/08 at 8:03amI like Idina and I think she'd be FABULOUS... But... as Winston said, I doubt she'd be willing to "replace."
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#25re: Idina Menzel as Ursula?
Posted: 4/23/08 at 8:10ami still long to see sara ramirez in the role
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#26re: Idina Menzel as Ursula?
Posted: 4/23/08 at 8:42amMary Testa would be ridiculous(in a good way)! Idina...not so much.
