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May 13, 2016 11:44:15 GMT
Post by BurlyBeaR on May 13, 2016 11:44:15 GMT
This contract thing all seems terribly lax in this business we call 'show'.
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May 13, 2016 12:19:13 GMT
Post by candela on May 13, 2016 12:19:13 GMT
I think Simon Cowell just wants someone younger and stunning sitting next to him. Nicole not stupid, she knows she get a lot of publicity doing X factor. I won't be suprised if she reunites with Lewis Hamilton either
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May 13, 2016 13:22:06 GMT
Post by horton on May 13, 2016 13:22:06 GMT
Seems like karma- given the way ALW has mistreated artists including Lupone and Dunnaway in the past.
Maybe Nicole just realized Broadway would not fall down at her feet.
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May 13, 2016 13:22:37 GMT
Post by horton on May 13, 2016 13:22:37 GMT
I could see her as Deena though
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May 13, 2016 13:27:15 GMT
Post by BurlyBeaR on May 13, 2016 13:27:15 GMT
I could see her as Deena though Waaaaay too old
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May 13, 2016 14:18:00 GMT
Post by horton on May 13, 2016 14:18:00 GMT
Way too young for Grizabella- apparently age appropriacy is old hat.
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Post by theatre-turtle on May 13, 2016 14:25:11 GMT
Way too young for Grizabella- apparently age appropriacy is old hat. Cats don't live that long
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2016 14:32:20 GMT
Good lord, can you imagine casting Cats with performers who are age-appropriate to the cats? You'd have babies and toddlers and Grizabella would be considered ridiculously ancient if she was played by anyone older than 20.
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Post by Anniek on May 13, 2016 14:36:32 GMT
That is a shame. And oooh, Angry Lloyd Webber! Love it "....and she'll not get her Tony award" let's face it, if it's possible to get a Tony for being on stage for 10 minutes and singing one song (twice) then it's a complete joke anyway. She's choosing the opportunity that gives her maximum exposure in the country where her career is most successful. I think she's very wise. Broadway probably forms part of her future strategy but she's making hay while the sun shines in the UK. Clever Nicky. exactly. In no universe the role of Grizabella should be able to win a Tony in the first place.
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May 13, 2016 16:13:33 GMT
Post by londonmzfitz on May 13, 2016 16:13:33 GMT
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May 13, 2016 16:29:56 GMT
Post by Deleted on May 13, 2016 16:29:56 GMT
I could see her as Deena though Yes this would be great!!! I think that Nicole would be a great asset to Dreamgirls or one of the Destiny Child singers?
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May 13, 2016 16:41:20 GMT
Post by BurlyBeaR on May 13, 2016 16:41:20 GMT
I think they'll want a Brit for Deena. So that leaves us with Alesha Dixon then...
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May 13, 2016 18:18:28 GMT
Post by 49thand8th on May 13, 2016 18:18:28 GMT
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May 13, 2016 18:37:09 GMT
Post by Hamilton Addict on May 13, 2016 18:37:09 GMT
A few minutes later she posted, in response to someone asking if she would do the role: "I used to sing that when I played Demeter in the Original Broadway production and I saw #grizabella was trending on twitter."
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May 13, 2016 18:53:18 GMT
Post by 49thand8th on May 13, 2016 18:53:18 GMT
That's a clever cover. Or she's not doing it. Neither would surprise me!
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May 13, 2016 19:01:24 GMT
Post by Deleted on May 13, 2016 19:01:24 GMT
I think they'll want a Brit for Deena. So that leaves us with Alesha Dixon then... Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Would love this! Or maybe Estelle?
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May 13, 2016 19:13:12 GMT
Post by Deleted on May 13, 2016 19:13:12 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2016 19:18:41 GMT
Genuinely surprised people are suggesting Nicole for Dreamgirls. Never thought I'd see that show cast colourblind on here
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May 13, 2016 19:57:03 GMT
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Post by max on May 13, 2016 19:57:03 GMT
Crazy. X Factor is now renowned as more Mangy than Griz (and axed in the US).
Meanwhile in Glenn Close Towers... "There's been a call, what did I say, they want to see me right away"...
Then ALW can say it's the way Judi Dench would have done it, and casting it young is wrong ; )
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May 13, 2016 21:40:06 GMT
Post by BurlyBeaR on May 13, 2016 21:40:06 GMT
Crazy. X Factor is now renowned as more Mangy than Griz (and axed in the US). Meanwhile in Glenn Close Towers... "There's been a call, what did I say, they want to see me right away"... Then ALW can say it's the way Judi Dench would have done it, and casting it young is wrong ; ) Ha ha. Glenn would not touch Cats with a barge pole. Dreadful.
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May 13, 2016 21:54:44 GMT
Post by ali973 on May 13, 2016 21:54:44 GMT
You can download and listen to the interview. He's not as cross as the media makes it sound. He said it in a very matter of fact tone.
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May 14, 2016 10:22:59 GMT
Post by Deleted on May 14, 2016 10:22:59 GMT
It's still a nasty set of words though, no matter how emotionlessly they were said.
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May 14, 2016 11:25:36 GMT
Post by ali973 on May 14, 2016 11:25:36 GMT
You guys also realize that he's not producing this? I'm not an ALW apologist, but considering his life, successes, flops, surviving cancer, being Tony nominated again, I really don't think this is causing him serious sleep loss.
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May 14, 2016 20:29:29 GMT
Post by crabtree on May 14, 2016 20:29:29 GMT
The idea of Grizabella as a star turn totally unbalanced a company show. Lord knows there were plenty of names spread through the original production.
I wonder if it would be possible to redesign the show, to have a new concept, with not a leg warmer or fussy make-up in sight?
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May 15, 2016 5:11:02 GMT
Post by ali973 on May 15, 2016 5:11:02 GMT
^ I think it will be slightly redesigned. They are definitely not sticking to the original choreography.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 15, 2016 8:01:45 GMT
The idea of Grizabella as a star turn totally unbalanced a company show. Lord knows there were plenty of names spread through the original production. I wonder if it would be possible to redesign the show, to have a new concept, with not a leg warmer or fussy make-up in sight? And no cats. That would be good.
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May 15, 2016 8:07:09 GMT
Post by horton on May 15, 2016 8:07:09 GMT
Tricky, given the title...
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Post by waybeyondblue on May 15, 2016 9:38:00 GMT
Tricky, given the title... Then it becomes ironic - like "Sheridan Smith in..."
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May 15, 2016 16:33:08 GMT
Post by ptwest on May 15, 2016 16:33:08 GMT
I personally would like to see the production mentioned in "The Play That Goes Wrong" - Cat.
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Post by theatre-turtle on May 15, 2016 17:42:56 GMT
I personally would like to see the production mentioned in "The Play That Goes Wrong" - Cat. It's already Cat. The musical would be just as good if it was Grizabella singing memory on repeat for 2.30 hours
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