Comments on: Discussion: Country … on Broadway?

By: J.R. Journey

J.R. Journey — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:11:31 +0000

Yeah, wasn’t Larry Hagman’s mother the original Peter Pan?

By: Lynn Douglas

Lynn Douglas — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:24:13 +0000

Jennifer Nettles would actually be great in the role of Elphaba in “Wicked.” Actually, I could cast a country version of that entire show pretty easily!

Also, for the record, I was not insulting Martina McBride by casting her as Peter Pan. That role is always played by a woman, and she has the right look and voice for that role. It’s a favorite role of mine.

By: SamB

SamB — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:55:30 +0000

Cosette is an adult for most of Les Miserables. As a child she only has one song, then several as an adult (albeit no full solo numbers).

By: Lynn Douglas

Lynn Douglas — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:54:34 +0000

Carrie Underwood is not cast in a children’s role. Two different actresses play that part – one a child, the other an adult (as Cosette matures through the show). Obviously, I intended for her to play the adult role.

By: J.R. Journey

J.R. Journey — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:04:27 +0000

Jennifer Nettles in ‘Wicked’.

By: Beth

Beth — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:20:18 +0000

I find it a bit insulting that Carrie Underwood is cast in the children’s role. Sure, the character matures, but well towards the end.

By: Occasional Hope

Occasional Hope — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:12:13 +0000

Is the role you suggested for Taylor Swift a non-singing one?

By: Spencer

Spencer — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:36:43 +0000

Gary Morris also had a turn on Broadway as Jean Valjean in “Les Miserables” many years ago. That’s a role I could see Tim McGraw nailing.

A young Troy Gentry as Curly in “Oklahoma!”

Carrie Underwood as Kate Monster from “Avenue Q.” Yes, I know the character is a puppet, but I can see Underwood singing “There’s a Fine, Fine Line” and bringing the house down. The other R-rated bits could possibly cause some of her fans to go into shock, though, and alter that wholesome image forever.

By: Lynn Douglas

Lynn Douglas — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:01:56 +0000

Very true Sheldon! Roger Miller wrote the music and lyrics for one of my favorite musicals “Big River” (the adventures of Huck Finn). Larry Gatlin starred in “Will Rogers Follies” which is also a fun show.

I didn’t mention Dolly’s musical “9 to 5″ because no country stars will perform in it on Broadway. (Actually, I read that Alison Janney is going to be in it (love her!) and Megan Hilty (who was fantastic as Glinda in “Wicked”).)

I also didn’t mention “Urban Cowboy, the Musical”, among others, which did not star any known country singers, but a whole host of famous songs made their way into the score.

By: Sheldon

Sheldon — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 01:25:09 +0000

Don’t forget about Larry Gatlin and Roger Miller – Both were big on Broadway…Roger won a PILE of Tony awards…and Dolly’s music is heading to Broadway this spring with “9 to 5 – the Musical”