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Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!

CapnHook
Broadway Legend
joined:5/12/03
Tina Fey was just interviewed on E!'s SAG AWARDS Red Carpet, and Fey mentioned that she is "close" to having a deal with Paramount for a MEAN GIRLS musical. From her enthusiasm, it seemed that these talks were recent.

MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL has sooo much potential. And not to be a 'Negative Nancy,' but so did SAVED. If Fey is on the creative team, however, MEAN GIRLS as a musical should not disappoint.

"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
Updated On: 1/27/13 at 07:31 PM
Visceral_Fella
Broadway Star
joined:1/18/12
This would complete my life. Yes. So much yes!
aasjb4ever
Broadway Legend
joined:3/29/09
I just hope no poor young actress breaks her vagina during the pre-Broadway tour.
Aren't you glad I've shortened my signature?
EgermanArmfelt
Understudy
joined:7/25/12
I know it would never happen but I'd die to see Kristin Chenoweth as Regina George's Mother.
CapnHook
Broadway Legend
joined:5/12/03
Why wouldn't that happen? Originating a role in a new musical? Write her a scene-stealing musical number and she could get a Tony nod. Plus, the chance to work with Fey should be a bonus for anyone asked to be a part of the show.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
ucjrdude902
Broadway Legend
joined:3/11/07
Her husband is apparently doing the music.
JohnyBroadway
Broadway Star
joined:4/10/12
Who's gonna score this puppy? Shaiman/Whitman? Pasek and Paul? Fey should direct and write the book.
backwoodsbarbie
Broadway Star
joined:7/31/09
Annaleigh Ashford as Karen
Leigh Ann Larkin as Regina
Cassie Levy as Cady
Jennifer Damiano as Gretchen
Krysta Rodriguez as Janis
Josh Lamon as Damien
http://backstagebarbie.blogspot.com
BroomstickBoy
Broadway Legend
joined:11/21/04
No harnesses, please.
I always loved pretending I was someone else, someone quite mysterious and fascinating...until one day I grew up and realized I WAS mysterious and fascinating!
EgermanArmfelt
Understudy
joined:7/25/12
Backwoodsbarbie that is near perfect casting.
Ceelia Keenan Bolger as Cady Heron.
CapnHook
Broadway Legend
joined:5/12/03
Cast Anna Kendrick, please!
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
nasty_khakis
Broadway Star
joined:3/15/07
Jeff Richmond, Fey's husband and the dude who writes all the music on 30 Rock, will score it.

She's been "working on it" for years. Now that her show is done, it probably moves to the front burner.
Updated On: 1/27/13 at 08:06 PM
Anthony Fremont
Understudy
joined:6/16/10
This can actually be really good. Not only is Fey a smart writer, she has enough clout to write the show she wants and minimize the (presumably) inevitable "make it more like the movie" business.
CapnHook
Broadway Legend
joined:5/12/03
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
EgermanArmfelt
Understudy
joined:7/25/12
Norm Lewis as the Principal.
Visceral_Fella
Broadway Star
joined:1/18/12
Alot of those people will probably be too old by the time this gets off the ground. I also don't see Damiano as Gretchen. That may have to do with how much I like Lacey Chabert though.
showchoirguy
Broadway Star
joined:7/14/10
Nobody does mean like me!
somethingwicked
Broadway Legend
joined:5/27/05
Annaleigh Ashford as Karen
Leigh Ann Larkin as Regina
Cassie Levy as Cady
Jennifer Damiano as Gretchen
Krysta Rodriguez as Janis
Josh Lamon as Damien


Uh, the characters are in high school. All of these people (with the exception of Jen Damiano) are ten years too old for a show like this.
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Johnnycantdecide
Featured Actor
joined:6/1/11
Anna Kendrick as Katy.
Lea Michele as Regina.
Kristin Chenoweth as Regina’s Mom
Jennifer Damiano as Gretchen
Patti Murin as Karen
Krysta Rodriguez as Janis
Lauran Benanti as Ms. Norberry
Me as Damien.
ljay889
Broadway Legend
joined:8/4/04
^ Seriously, lol. Caissie Levy is 31, and Leigh Ann Larkin is also in her early 30s.
Catch that dirt.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend
joined:12/4/07
A friend of a friend on FB said Remy Zaken made some sort of Tweet about it. (Or FB status)

But I don't know what it was.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
nasty_khakis
Broadway Star
joined:3/15/07
Not that I agree with or defend any of this casting, but if Bernadette effin Peters can do Follies (which she is 15 years too old for) and Streisand can play Madame Rose, then a 29 year year old can play 17. lol
faith587
Stand-by
joined:10/27/08
Jennifer Damiano as Cady
George Salazar as Damien
Cristin Milioti as Janice
Morgan James as Regina
Hannah Elless as Gretchen
Julia Mattison as Karen

I've had this show dream cast for almost a year. =]
Kelly2
Broadway Legend
joined:1/5/07
Morgan James as Regina? Is this the 20th High School Reunion edition?
"Get mad, then get over it." - Colin Powell
faith587
Stand-by
joined:10/27/08
The Morgan James as Regina thing started out as a joke, but I figured if she can bop around onstage for 2 1/2 in Godspell acting like a 12 year old, she can certainly pull off look 17. Plus, she's short enough, and she kind of has a mean girl face when she's not smiling.
defyinggravity42694
Broadway Star
joined:3/21/08
In the more realistic sense, I'd love to see Liz Gilles as one of the girls.
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