With 2015 set to be American
actress Anna Kendrick’s year, this week on the Simon Morris blog I want to
explore the rise of the woman who I believe is the next movie musical
superstar.
A Kid with a TONY Award Nomination
Believe it or not, a young
musical theatre enthusiast by the name of Simon Morris first became
familiar with the work of an even younger Anna Kendrick way back in 1998.
That was the year she received her
first credit on Broadway performing in 90’s musical High Society. Her performance was such a hit that not only did she
bag a Theatre World Award, she clinched a nomination for a TONY Award.
The Year Kendrick Becomes a Bonafide Movie Musical Star
Since her turn on Broadway, her
career has shot into the stratosphere. She caught the attention of global
audiences when she starred in the Twilight
Saga, and has developed a career in movie musicals with productions such as
Pitch Perfect. She even scored a US
chart hit with ‘Cups (When I’m Gone)’ – a track from the musical comedy flick.
Now it appears as if 2015 is the
year that she’s going to become a bonafide movie musical star. By the time the
year reaches its end, Anna Kendrick will have starred in three movie musicals.
Three Movie Musicals in One Year
Anyone who’s anyone knows that
Kendrick is set to feature as Cinderella in Into
the Woods. A favourite among Sondheim fans everywhere, the film – which is
due to be released this Christmas – is sure to prove a hit with audiences
across the world.
Yet there are two more movie
musical projects starring Kendrick that are slated for a 2015 release. The
first is a film adaption of 2002 Broadway production The Last Five Years. This critically acclaimed two person show is a
hard mountain to conquer, and the fact that Kendrick has been tapped to climb
it indicates that those whose opinions matter consider her a talented musical
theatre performer.
Meanwhile, the sequel to Pitch Perfect is also scheduled for a
2015 release. Considering the popularity of the film – how it opened up the
genre to people who would normally loath everything musical theatre – I have no
doubt it’ll be everywhere in 2015.
Anna Kendrick Will be Everywhere
Just like Pitch Perfect 2, Anna Kendrick’s movie musical performances will be
everywhere in 2015. If that doesn’t sound like the next movie musical
heavyweight to you, I think you might need to ask your nearest and dearest to
buy you a new dictionary this Christmas!
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