Ellen Greene revisits Audrey from ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ for the film’s 40th anniversary
Summary
Ellen Greene, known for her role as Audrey in the musical "Little Shop of Horrors," revisited the character for the film’s 40th anniversary. She will appear at special screenings across the U.S., performing the song “Somewhere That’s Green,” which is important to her both personally and professionally.Key Facts
- Ellen Greene played Audrey in the 1982 off-Broadway musical and the 1986 movie version directed by Frank Oz.
- The character Audrey became iconic because of Greene’s unique voice style, which she developed naturally during her audition.
- Greene is touring to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the film, performing in cities from Seattle to Atlanta between August and November 2026.
- “Somewhere That’s Green” is a key song from the show that Greene feels connected to emotionally.
- When the show started off-Broadway, Greene was paid $50 a week during rehearsals and performances.
- The film’s production was complicated, and changes were made based on audience reactions.
- In the stage show, Greene sang “Somewhere That’s Green” sitting on a trash can, but in the film, the scene was made more elaborate with costume changes and expanded staging.
- Composer Alan Menken and lyricist Howard Ashman were closely involved in the original production and recording of the musical.
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