Waitress - Adelphi Theatre / U.K. Tour / Cinema

I’m beginning to smell ‘outrage’ in the air again...

I did mention Sheridan as an option to open this before KMP was cast and the considered opinion on here was that her voice wasn't right for the show's score. I did think she would have been right big profile, age, I could imagine her playing a brow beaten character too as she has done so well in many TV dramas,

Excellent thank you! Think I’ll go for it!

I think it's necessary to have a west end recording of all shows that transfer. Why should it only be a Broadway recording? 

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People rightly think of a vocal range required for a score and Sheridan is probably in a lower range than that required for the score. I hadn't heard many of the songs when I suggested Sheridan, I was thinking of her profile and marketability as well as being an acceptable age to play the role. I haven't seen the show but from the film, I'd imagine that acting would be a key part of the requirement as it's not a sung through show or a song and dance show. Maybe the producers are happy to overlook KMcP's acting given that she has a great voice and can belt out the songs. Their rationale may be that the audience wants to hear the numbers sung superbly so they are less likely to moan if the acting comes up a bit short.

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I for sure think some musicals you can get away with the lead having weaker vocals but for me Waitress is not one of those shows. It needs a really strong singer to be able to navigate Jennas songs successfully. Sara’s score is pretty intricate and layered and her songs are deceptively difficult to sing. Imagine someone with weaker vocals trying to navigate WBCD, that could be painful. Or even Bad Idea! When you look at all the Jennas chosen so far on Broadway, they are all cracking singers. I think that’s maybe why they’re struggling so much now over there to bring in new Jennas. 3 years down the line theyre needing bigger names to sell the show, but there aren’t so many actors with wider appeal than just in the MT community who also have the necessary vocal chops.

As for Sheridan, I’d be really interested to know if she was ever approached or considered for the show. Of course she woulda been a big box office draw. I love her as an actress and think she’s a good stage performer and a good but not great great singer, so I do think this show vocally could be a bit too much for her.

Three actresses (all British) who would both sing and act the role of Jenna when KMP leaves:

Rebecca Trehearn
Laura Pitt-Pulford
Joanna Woodward

Joanna was pretty honest on Twitter on how much she wanted the role. Give her a shot.

I honestly can't see it doing longer than a year, which is a shame. It must cost a fair bit to run as well.

All three would be good choices and are the right age. Joanna is likely looking for a good role as her child is about 15 months now, I've never seen her perform but if she could handle Carole King role then she must be good. Laura and Rebecca would equally merit a shot at it.