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Post by Being Alive on Oct 10, 2022 19:46:14 GMT
This is unfortunately way beyond Jenna's vocal capability. A shame that Jo Riding is slightly too old for this now - my punt would be Waddingham although I fear in the Donmar she would knock our heads off 😂
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Post by thehillsarealive on Oct 10, 2022 19:51:07 GMT
I have it on good authority Dianna may have been seen not too long ago at the apollo Victoria.....
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Post by LaLuPone on Oct 10, 2022 20:15:04 GMT
I have it on good authority Dianna may have been seen not too long ago at the apollo Victoria..... In green make-up or a pink dress? |
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Post by theatrelover123 on Oct 10, 2022 20:16:39 GMT
Jennifer DiNoia
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Post by theatrelover123 on Oct 10, 2022 20:20:57 GMT
Sophie-Louise Dann
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Post by LaLuPone on Oct 10, 2022 20:21:02 GMT
I had thought that but jaggy has now said that it’s not an American. Also it’s all relative but I wouldn’t call 2015 “not too long ago”. |
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Post by theatrelover123 on Oct 10, 2022 20:26:04 GMT
Sally Ann Triplett (fits the first set of clues, maybe not the Wicked one  |
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Post by pomegranate on Oct 10, 2022 20:32:33 GMT
Rachel Tucker?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Oct 10, 2022 20:37:36 GMT
I did think of her but has she been back to Wicked recently? |
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Post by LaLuPone on Oct 10, 2022 20:49:27 GMT
2017 is only 5 years ago so could be classed as recent, and she has done multiple shows on Broadway as well as here. God I’d love for it to be Rachel!
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 10, 2022 20:58:17 GMT
No way this would be her. She can only play camp. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 10, 2022 21:00:25 GMT
Isn’t Rachel Tucker way too young?
If only Ruthie still had her voice, she’d have been amazing in this.
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Post by danb on Oct 10, 2022 21:05:13 GMT
When did Louise Dearman last do ‘Wicked’?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Oct 10, 2022 21:11:08 GMT
Isn’t Rachel Tucker way too young? If only Ruthie still had her voice, she’d have been amazing in this. Currently 41 Diana listed as in 30s or 40s |
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Post by QueerTheatre on Oct 10, 2022 21:12:20 GMT
I heard a certain my star turned Emmy winner but not a confirmed source…
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Post by amp09 on Oct 10, 2022 21:14:01 GMT
Isn’t Rachel Tucker way too young? If only Ruthie still had her voice, she’d have been amazing in this. Trusted Wikipedia: Diana: "A suburban mother. Sharp. Delusional bipolar depressive. Thirties or forties." Rachel’s 41 now so can’t see that being a problem as she played Beverly Bass (49 when 9/11 happened). Alice Fearn is another recent Elphaba to throw into the mix. Rachel would be my preference, she’s got the grit! |
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Post by amp09 on Oct 10, 2022 21:14:24 GMT
Isn’t Rachel Tucker way too young? If only Ruthie still had her voice, she’d have been amazing in this. Currently 41 Diana listed as in 30s or 40s Beat me to it… |
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Post by filendile on Oct 10, 2022 21:14:36 GMT
Caissie Levy? Canadian working in Broadway and London
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Post by inthenose on Oct 10, 2022 21:17:40 GMT
Rachel Tucker is 41 according to Wikipedia, so would fit the bill on age criteria. Has she got acting range? Her voice was decent in Wicked, but her acting was stiff (although it is with everyone, due to the rigid direction. This is the only thing I’ve seen her in.
Diana is a hugely challenging role. It requires outstanding acting and the ability to sing a challenging score with rock-opera and more “traditional” musical theatre styles.
So basically you’re looking for someone who can “sell” what is ostensibly a rock musical (“Wish I Were Here”, “You Don’t Know”, “Didn’t I See This Movie”) then two songs later give a masterclass in acting through song while singing more typical ballads “So Anyway”, “I Miss the Mountains”.
On top of that she has to act one of the most complex roles in musical theatre history.
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I really don’t envy the casting director.
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Post by jaggy on Oct 10, 2022 21:18:22 GMT
Apparently a wickedly talented MT icon was approached but decided not to take it on.
If they were casting a Brit I said it should be Jo or Waddingham to friends. Jo looks great for her age, reads younger and I'd loveee to see her take on a role like this. Waddingham would have been amazing too and the show would have most likely transferred.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Oct 10, 2022 21:26:18 GMT
Rachel Tucker is 41 according to Wikipedia, so would fit the bill on age criteria. Has she got acting range? Her voice was decent in Wicked, but her acting was stiff (although it is with everyone, due to the rigid direction. This is the only thing I’ve seen her in. Diana is a hugely challenging role. It requires outstanding acting and the ability to sing a challenging score with rock-opera and more “traditional” musical theatre styles. So basically you’re looking for someone who can “sell” what is ostensibly a rock musical (“Wish I Were Here”, “You Don’t Know”, “Didn’t I See This Movie”) then two songs later give a masterclass in acting through song while singing more typical ballads “So Anyway”, “I Miss the Mountains”. On top of that she has to act one of the most complex roles in musical theatre history. … I really don’t envy the casting director. I would say that Rachel Tucker fits the bill well for all of that then |
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Post by ncbears on Oct 10, 2022 21:26:52 GMT
The score is challenging. Alice Ripley pretty much ruined her voice during her run and on tour - she ended up missing many shows on tour (including mid-show at least once). (now, this also may be due to Ripley's "technique" or lack of "technique") We saw her after she'd left the Broadway cast for a short time and on the first stop of the national tour and her voice was already a bit tired (or more likely, not recovered).
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Post by inthenose on Oct 10, 2022 21:28:10 GMT
Caissie Levy? Canadian working in Broadway and London I’m pretty sure it’s her. She is following both the Donmar, the casting director and the artistic director. Her most recent like was the Donmar’s tweet announcing the show. I’ll do a few more checks and ask people who might know, but I feel quite confident it’s her. |
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Post by theatrelover123 on Oct 10, 2022 21:31:25 GMT
Caissie Levy? Canadian working in Broadway and London I’m pretty sure it’s her. She is following both the Donmar, the casting director and the artistic director. Her most recent like was the Donmar’s tweet announcing the show. I’ll do a few more checks and ask people who might know, but I feel quite confident it’s her. No recent Wicked London appearances though? |
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Post by keekio2 on Oct 10, 2022 21:31:47 GMT
Caissie Levy? Canadian working in Broadway and London I’m pretty sure it’s her. She is following both the Donmar, the casting director and the artistic director. Her most recent like was the Donmar’s tweet announcing the show. I’ll do a few more checks and ask people who might know, but I feel quite confident it’s her. Probably is her then |
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