Phoebe Strole plays idealistic Anna in Spring Awakening. During summer 2007, she had several opportunities to play the more complex Wendla. Though she gave strong performances, producers opted to give swings Alexandra Socha and Eryn Murman priority when choosing Wendla covers (most likely to avoid having more understudies in performances). Here she sings, "Mama Who Bore Me."
Some pairs Wendla/Melchior pairings just ooze chemistry. Eryn Murman and Jesse Swenson sing Spring Awakening's "The Word of Your Body."
Laura Bell Bundy has played many of the best soprano leading lady roles on Broadway right now, having appeared as Amber Von Tussle in Hairspray, Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, and Galinda in Wicked. Bundy understudied Kristin Chenoweth and was expected to take over after Chenoweth's departure. Should she have? Listen to "Popular" and decide.
Broadway Madlibs is one of my favorite finds. John Lloyd Young plays along, with a Madlib version of Jersey Boys' "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You." Listen for the Jamie Lynn Spears reference.
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