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Post by daniel on Feb 7, 2016 18:24:59 GMT
I have a question guys. For those of you who saw Hayley Gallivan when she was s/b in London what did you think of her in terms of vocals and acting? Saw Hayley once, and it was the most bored I have ever been watching Wicked. It was three years ago so my memory isn't exactly clear - I can't remember if it was Hayley, the rest of the cast, the half-empty auditorium or a combination of the three that made it so dull, but I just remember finding it horrendous. |
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Post by harveyjunior on Feb 7, 2016 18:32:06 GMT
A casting call has gone out for all roles so hopefully there will be new leads this year. Wicked does need some fresh blood in the cast so I am hopefully there is a big cast change this year. Who would everyone like to see take the roles of Elphaba and Glinda? And I'm meaning actresses who haven't played them before, since I know a lot of us have firm favourites who we wish would return. Glinda: Katie hall Celinde Schoenmaker Julie atherton Elphaba Sabrina aloueche Rachel john Alice fearn Nessa- Lauren Samuels Fiyero/ Anton zerterholm Richard fleeshman |
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Post by harveyjunior on Feb 7, 2016 18:37:25 GMT
I'll add Aaron Sidwell to the list for Fiyero too!
And I'd add Amanda Coutts to the list for Elphaba
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Post by Michael on Feb 7, 2016 18:44:11 GMT
Who would everyone like to see take the roles of Elphaba and Glinda? And I'm meaning actresses who haven't played them before, since I know a lot of us have firm favourites who we wish would return. Here we go again  Elphaba: Rachel John, Alice Fearn, Rachael Wooding, Sabrina Aloueche, Sam Barks, Danielle Hope, Lauren Samuels, Cynthia Erivo, Rebecca Trehearn (not quite sure if Elphaba suits her voice), Siobhan Dillon (ditto), Lily Frazer, Lauren Varnham, Faye Brookes (?) Glinda: Carly Anderson, Rosanna Hyland, Susan McFadden, Katie Hall, Emma Williams, Rosalie Craig, Lucie-Mae Sumner (?), Bronté Barbé (?), Lucie Jones It's so easy to come up with all these hugely talented ladies, but I somehow expect the producers to make a boring choice. My personal dream would be Rachel John and Rosanna Hyland and, as standbys, Sam Barks and Katie Hall. |
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Post by wicked on Feb 7, 2016 19:36:48 GMT
Saw Wicked last night (first time in London since Rachel Tucker!) and was sosososososo thrilled to have Natalie M- been wanting to see her for ages. I was absolutely blown away- in my opinion she deserves to be more than 3rd in line! Stunning voice, note perfect, and a very funny Elphie with lots of small, added touches. Plus she looks so beautiful in the green!
reaaaally hope she stays on at cast change!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2016 19:40:23 GMT
Danielle Hope is the same age as Carrie Hope Fletcher, so if age is an issue, that isn't gonna happen for any of them anytime soon, and if it isn't an issue, I imagine they would cast Carrie before Danielle? Though I say that, Danielle has played a leading lady before in The Sound of Music and The Wizard of Oz, but Elphaba is a different ballgame vocally. Danielle could be Nessa! How great would it be to have both Danielle Hope and Daniel Hope playing Nessa and Boq together!  |
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Post by Raven on Feb 7, 2016 19:55:30 GMT
Michael, I was so happy to mentioned Rosalie! I would see her if she were cast in either role but I have always thought her more of an Elphaba, personally. Also loving the fact many people share my wish for Katie Hall to be cast as Glinda!
Elphaba: Samantha Barks, Rosalie Craig
Glinda: Carley Stenson, Katie Hall, Celinde Schoenmaker
I want to put Laura Michelle Kelly in either role, not sure which she would suit better actually.
I'm sure I'll think of more but these were a few that sprung to mind.
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Post by talkstageytome on Feb 7, 2016 19:57:25 GMT
Wicked does need some fresh blood in the cast so I am hopefully there is a big cast change this year. Who would everyone like to see take the roles of Elphaba and Glinda? And I'm meaning actresses who haven't played them before, since I know a lot of us have firm favourites who we wish would return. Glinda: Katie hall Celinde Schoenmaker Julie atherton Elphaba Sabrina aloueche Rachel john Alice fearn Nessa- Lauren Samuels Fiyero/ Anton zerterholm Richard fleeshman These are EXACTLY my choices for the main 3! I always thought Katie and Rachel and Anton would be a great combo. Richard Fleeshman is a nice choice too. I'd love to hear Rosalie as Elphaba though, how fab! And lily Frazer in a couple of years! |
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Post by Michael on Feb 7, 2016 20:31:08 GMT
Saw Wicked last night (first time in London since Rachel Tucker!) and was sosososososo thrilled to have Natalie M- been wanting to see her for ages. I was absolutely blown away- in my opinion she deserves to be more than 3rd in line! Stunning voice, note perfect, and a very funny Elphie with lots of small, added touches. Plus she looks so beautiful in the green! reaaaally hope she stays on at cast change! Funnily enough, I disliked her Elphaba even more than Emma's. I'd be devastated to find out she's on after having queued up for Natalie A in April and June. I've experienced this three times so far that Natalie A called in sick on short notice during Emma's holiday dates. Haven't seen Laura Emmitt, so I can't comment on her, but Natalie A is the only Elphie of the (other) three who I really enjoy. But as always: Each to their own taste, and I'm glad that you enjoyed the show Danielle Hope is the same age as Carrie Hope Fletcher, so if age is an issue, that isn't gonna happen for any of them anytime soon, and if it isn't an issue, I imagine they would cast Carrie before Danielle? Though I say that, Danielle has played a leading lady before in The Sound of Music and The Wizard of Oz, but Elphaba is a different ballgame vocally. Danielle could be Nessa! How great would it be to have both Danielle Hope and Daniel Hope playing Nessa and Boq together! We've discussed this already at you-know-where, haven't we? It's not a question of age but rather of experience. While Carrie's only big(ish) role was Eponine, Danielle played Eponine as well, and she was Dorothy in Wizard of OZ, the Narrator in Joseph and Maria in The Sound of Music. Admittedly, I'm not British, but shouldn't Danielle be more widely known to the UK public than Carrie (and be it because of the Over the Rainbow programme)? What has Carrie done that Joe Public knows about (other than being the sister of her brother)? Lastly: No offence meant. You seem to be a big Carrie fan (nothing wrong with that), but I just can't see her play Elphaba yet. Maybe in a couple of years. |
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Post by Michael on Feb 7, 2016 20:37:40 GMT
Michael, I was so happy to mentioned Rosalie! I would see her if she were cast in either role but I have always thought her more of an Elphaba, personally. I wasn't quite sure either but thought she'd be more of a Glinda. However, I'm also happy to see her in either role. Same with Rebecca Trehearn (love to hear her Trehearn growl) and Siobhan Dillon - I think they'd be more of an Elphaba than a Glinda but I'm not 100% sure. Similar for Faye Brookes and Lucie-Mae Sumner. Glinda: Katie hall Celinde Schoenmaker Julie atherton I'd also love to see Julie Atherton, but I think the right time has passed for her and she is too old for Glinda now. Maybe, just maybe, it'd "work" opposite an older Elphie (as Willemijn). |
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Post by tommy123 on Feb 7, 2016 20:42:33 GMT
Would be so happy to see Cynthia Erivo play Elphaba but fear that ship may have sailed as she's leading new productions (revivals but a new, big production) on Broadway!
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Post by Michael on Feb 7, 2016 20:47:47 GMT
Would be so happy to see Cynthia Erivo play Elphaba but fear that ship may have sailed as she's leading new productions (revivals but a new, big production) on Broadway! No idea how well Color Purple is doing on Broadway, but if it isn't too well - maybe she'll be succeeding Rachel Tucker, who knows? But I guess it's just wishful thinking. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2016 20:48:15 GMT
Saw Wicked last night (first time in London since Rachel Tucker!) and was sosososososo thrilled to have Natalie M- been wanting to see her for ages. I was absolutely blown away- in my opinion she deserves to be more than 3rd in line! Stunning voice, note perfect, and a very funny Elphie with lots of small, added touches. Plus she looks so beautiful in the green! reaaaally hope she stays on at cast change! Funnily enough, I disliked her Elphaba even more than Emma's. I'd be devastated to find out she's on after having queued up for Natalie A in April and June. I've experienced this three times so far that Natalie A called in sick on short notice during Emma's holiday dates. Haven't seen Laura Emmitt, so I can't comment on her, but Natalie A is the only Elphie of the (other) three who I really enjoy. But as always: Each to their own taste, and I'm glad that you enjoyed the show Danielle Hope is the same age as Carrie Hope Fletcher, so if age is an issue, that isn't gonna happen for any of them anytime soon, and if it isn't an issue, I imagine they would cast Carrie before Danielle? Though I say that, Danielle has played a leading lady before in The Sound of Music and The Wizard of Oz, but Elphaba is a different ballgame vocally. Danielle could be Nessa! How great would it be to have both Danielle Hope and Daniel Hope playing Nessa and Boq together! We've discussed this already at you-know-where, haven't we? It's not a question of age but rather of experience. While Carrie's only big(ish) role was Eponine, Danielle played Eponine as well, and she was Dorothy in Wizard of OZ, the Narrator in Joseph and Maria in The Sound of Music. Admittedly, I'm not British, but shouldn't Danielle be more widely known to the UK public than Carrie (and be it because of the Over the Rainbow programme)? What has Carrie done that Joe Public knows about (other than being the sister of her brother)? Lastly: No offence meant. You seem to be a big Carrie fan (nothing wrong with that), but I just can't see her play Elphaba yet. Maybe in a couple of years.
Don't be silly, no need to say no offence, we all have our opinions and views.
In theory you are right, about 5/6 years ago, Danielle would be the more widely known out of the two, with the Over the Rainbow programme. But now she just does theatre. She has not appeared on TV really, she is just known really as "that girl who won that show on TV"
Carrie is a YouTuber, Actress, Musician, Author and Spokesperson. She has over 600,000 YouTube subscribers, and all of her other social media accounts are in the tens of thousands of followers. Her first book was a Number 1 bestseller and no doubt her second one will achieve similar success. Not to mention the stage door is consistantly flooded at the Queens theatre with fans of hers, some who haven't even seen the show but go solely to meet her as they know that is where she is (and no, I am not one of those kind of fans, but I do follow her and like her a lot) So it is not, in a sense, who is more well known, it is that Carrie has done more widespread projects that has therefore made her more well known.
Carrie will likely be asked to play Elphaba, but I suspect it will happen if/when the box office needs a significant boost.
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Post by harveyjunior on Feb 7, 2016 21:12:59 GMT
Sorry, why well Carrie be asked to play elphaba?
She may be asked to audition but she may not get it due to not being old enough (they'd have to match her age with a young fiyero and a young glinda), and not vocally strong enough.
Wether she's had a published book or not.. They won't NEED her to help boost ticket sales!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2016 21:23:44 GMT
I never said they will need her, I merely said if she does get asked, it will be when they need a boost. Along with plenty of other high profile actresses. And its not just me who has said she will very likely do it eventually... on the old forum a lot of members said she will most likely play the role in the future, so it is not an unpopular opinion. |
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Post by harveyjunior on Feb 7, 2016 21:28:07 GMT
Unlike any other star, including fans of Cynthia Erivo who has leading Broadway, do any of us say "she'll probably be asked to play elphaba.." of anyone!
Carries fans are annoying as they imagine she'll definitely play it some day! Well reality check, i doubt she ever will!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2016 21:34:20 GMT
I wouldn't doubt it, she has just as much a chance as any other female actress out there. And of course Carrie's followers are gonna choose out this role, as it is the most well known female leading role in the world!
But as I said, I am not a crazy Carrie fan, I am a person who likes her a lot and follows her on social media. I can see her playing this role and wouldn't be surprised if she ended up playing it, especially if they wanted a box office boost as she is a woman who can bring the fanbase, be a new Elphaba and actually have the talent to do it.
Though I do agree a few more years is needed for her to be able to do it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2016 17:44:50 GMT
They didn't mention that to me. Removed it just in case. Same...just incase they have a peek on here lol |
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Post by ShoesForRent on Feb 9, 2016 18:19:51 GMT
They didn't mention that to me. Removed it just in case. Who didnt mention what? Oh man.. |
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Post by indis on Feb 9, 2016 18:22:55 GMT
I really really really cannot imagine Carrie as Elphaba - hope they cast someone other for it - i could imagine Celinde Schoenmaker would
be great in that role ( i liked her Fantine, i absolutely don't like her Christine, but i think Elphaba would be something for her)
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Post by Michael on Feb 9, 2016 18:47:30 GMT
They didn't mention that to me. Removed it just in case. Who didnt mention what? Oh man.. It's nothing. They just leaked our "new" Elphaba and Glinda and got cold feet... I really really really cannot imagine Carrie as Elphaba - hope they cast someone other for it - i could imagine Celinde Schoenmaker would be great in that role ( i liked her Fantine, i absolutely don't like her Christine, but i think Elphaba would be something for her) Elphaba? If anyone then Celinde's a possible Glinda. |
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Post by indis on Feb 9, 2016 19:01:21 GMT
Who didnt mention what? Oh man.. It's nothing. They just leaked our "new" Elphaba and Glinda and got cold feet... I really really really cannot imagine Carrie as Elphaba - hope they cast someone other for it - i could imagine Celinde Schoenmaker would be great in that role ( i liked her Fantine, i absolutely don't like her Christine, but i think Elphaba would be something for her) Elphaba? If anyone then Celinde's a possible Glinda. Celinde has a way too deep voice for me too play Glinda  who was leaked as Glinda - please - i am soooo curious !!! |
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Post by ShoesForRent on Feb 9, 2016 19:07:46 GMT
Who didnt mention what? Oh man.. It's nothing. They just leaked our "new" Elphaba and Glinda ] Oh man! Now Im even more bummed i missed it. For what its worth i really dont want carrie as Elphaba... she comes off as so smug, and as if she deserves everything handed to her... Not fond of her acting choices/ acting style either but what do I know |
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Post by Michael on Feb 9, 2016 19:11:03 GMT
Celinde has a way too deep voice for me too play Glinda You mean the Celinde Schoenmaker who's currently playing Christine Daaé? She's definitely more of a Glinda than an Elphaba. Look at Gina Beck for instance - she's also a former Christine. Or Kristin Chenoweth. Erin Mackey. |
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Post by indis on Feb 9, 2016 19:16:30 GMT
Celinde has a way too deep voice for me too play Glinda You mean the Celinde Schoenmaker who's currently playing Christine Daaé? She's definitely more of a Glinda than an Elphaba. Look at Gina Beck for instance - she's also a former Christine. Or Kristin Chenoweth. Erin Mackey. Yes, her I don't think she has the typical Christine voice - i have heard audios of her and i think she sounds more like Carlotta than Christine , and i would never picture her as Glinda i am still waiting for the day to see Harriet Jones as Glinda -this would be my dream casting |
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Post by Michael on Feb 9, 2016 19:24:58 GMT
who was leaked as Glinda - please - i am soooo curious !!! Oh man! Now Im even more bummed i missed it. Guys, relax. I was just kidding. No names were leaked at all. They were just posting something about the 10th anniversary show. |
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Post by tr252 on Feb 9, 2016 20:16:18 GMT
Somebody has asked Rachel on Twitter if she will still play Elphaba after June 2016 and she has replied saying 'Yes'.
Has she signed up for London's 10th anniversary do we think?!
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Post by welsh_tenor on Feb 9, 2016 20:21:11 GMT
If Rachel continues as Elphaba my money would be on her taking lead on the new tour and not London.
Rachel was recently in Asia (Japan I think) doing a series of concerts, she'd be a known name to entice an overseas audience!
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Post by tr252 on Feb 9, 2016 20:27:12 GMT
If Rachel continues as Elphaba my money would be on her taking lead on the new tour and not London. Rachel was recently in Asia (Japan I think) doing a series of concerts, she'd be a known name to entice an overseas audience! I did think that but would she want to travel around while she has a young child? I thought that would make her more likely for the anniversary. |
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Post by Michael on Feb 9, 2016 20:30:53 GMT
...or extend her contract on Broadway. Wasn't she planning to relocate to New York / the US permanently?
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