Anne is so not "the lead role"! She's inarguably the 4th biggest part.
Personally, I'd prefer it if she played Lydia. Not only do I think she's much more suited for that part, but she's also only onstage for about five minutes!
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)