When I saw her in Blonde I had no expectations and was completely blown away by her stage presence, voice and dancing skills.
I don't think she's going to get another leading role right out of the gate, probably a nice supporting piece, but she definitely does have a career in front of her. She is very talented and I do think if she separates herself from "Blonde" once she finishes her run she can have a further career on Broadway, and here's hoping she does. She definitely has the talent.
I can see her in a bunch of roles, from whatshername in Mamma Mia! to Kiera in Xanadu to Arial in Little Mermaid, and a bunch of supporting roles in between.
I think she's got a good shot at a career after this. I mean, she'll be recognized by non-theatre fans so that's a bonus. She'll need to strike while the iron is hot though.
defyinggravity, have you SEEN her as Elle in the show? Chances are, if you have, then you will "get" why we all think she has a future on Broadway. I wasn't all that impressed with her on the reality show either, but seeing her perform onstage really convinced me she has what it takes to sell a character and show.
^^^^^ I think that is a REALLY good idea. I could definitely see that happen!
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Before I saw her in the show, I would have said no. However, after seeing her in Legally Blonde, (where she was fabulous) I think she absolutely will. I'm sure at some point she'll turn up as Glinda in Wicked (if she has the soprano notes), and even Amber in Hairspray.
I think she'll definitely be around, and working. She is quite talented.
I agree. I think she definitely has what it takes to be a big star. I would love to see her as Glinda, and I think she actually does have the singing chops. She has a really clear strong belt and it wouldn't surprise me if she has the soprano notes. I mean she IS working with Joan Lader haha.
I'm sure she will get work based solely on name recognition and the fact that she's pretty and has a nice voice. But honestly after seeing her as Elle Woods, I would have no desire to see her carrying a show in the future. She sang the role better than I expected but I'm sorry guys...an actress she is not.
I think its hilarious that you are all "seeing" her in various ditzy blonde roles, hello stereo type??? She has an amazing voice and your comments are insulting to say the least.
Shows seen in 2011: Rock of Ages (WE, Shaftesbury Theatre - 7 Oct), Jersey Boys (WE, Prince Edward Theatre - 1 Sep), Cirque du Soleil: Zarkana (Broadway, Radio City Music Hall - 26 Aug), RENT (Broadway, New World Stages - 25 Aug), Hair (Broadway, St. James Theatre - 24 Aug), The Book of Mormon (Broadway *WON LOTTO*, Eugene O'Neill Theatre - 24 Aug), Dress Circle Benefit Gala (WE, Her Majesty's Theatre - 7 Aug), Derren Brown: Svengali (WE, Shaftesbury Theatre - 6 July), Lend me a Tenor the Musical (WE, Gielgud Theatre - 3 June), Lord of the Flies (WE, Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park - 2 June), In a Forest Dark and Deep (WE, Vaudeville Theatre - 31 May), Jersey Boys (WE, Prince Edward Theatre - 28 May), The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (WE, Gielgud Theatre - 2 May), Priscilla Queen of the Desert (WE, Palace Theatre - 29 Apr), Les Miserables (WE, Queens Theatre - 20 Apr), Thrill me (WE, Tristan Bates Theatre - 14 Apr), Ghost the Musical (Manchester, Opera House - 13 Apr), Million Dollar Quartere (WE, Noel Coward Theatre - 5 Apr), The Lion King (WE, Lyceum Theatre - 16 Mar), The Exonerated (WE, Charing Cross Theatre - 15 Mar), The Children's Hour (WE, Comedy Theatre - 14 Mar), Clybourne Park (WE, Wyndhams Theatre - 12 Mar), Company (WE, Southwark Playhouse - 12 Mar), The 25th annual putnam county spelling bee (WE, Donmar - 2 March), Jersey Boys (WE, Prince Edward Theatre - 11 Feb), Million Dollar Quartet (WE, Noel Coward - 9 Feb), Love Story (WE, Duchess Theatre - 7 Feb), Lance Horne:First things last (WE, Garrick Theatre - 30 Jan), La Boheme (WE, Soho Theatre - 29 Jan), Legally Blonde (WE, Savoy Theatre - 10.Jan)
If she had any sense at all she'd check into a good, accredited theater conservatory, learn her craft while keeping in touch with her contacts and then come back after four years...starting at stage one again, yes, but with more know-how.
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