One 'Little Shop of Horrors' song still makes Ellen Greene cry
Actress Ellen Greene reflects on her iconic role as Audrey in the 1982 musical 'Little Shop of Horrors' and the emotional impact of the song 'Somewhere That's Green.' She is currently touring to celebrate the film's 40th anniversary, which has been re-released in a new 4K edition.
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The article highlights the enduring cultural legacy of a cult classic film and the personal connection performers maintain with their most famous roles.
Hear this story Ellen Greene can be reluctant to leave the house, so there needs to be a good reason. “Somewhere That’s Green” is an excellent one.
Greene originated the role of Audrey in the 1982 off-off-Broadway production of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s horror comedy musical “ Little Shop of Horrors ,” and then reprised her squeaky-voiced heroine role in director Frank Oz’s 1986 movie version.
Through February, the powerhouse singer is on a tour of live fan screenings celebrating the 40th anniversary of the film . She does Audrey’s signature ballad “Green” at every stop, though “I’m a very reticent performer,” Greene, 75, admits. “I mean, I love the work. I'm very shy about you have to take a bow and that stuff. But I like meeting everyone so much.”
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