Christina DeCicco as Evita- Page 2
Christina DeCicco as Evita
#25Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 6/28/12 at 1:16am^From the youtube clips I think Loni Ackerman came close to matching Patti's vocal performance. I'd almost say she was copying her every move.
BroadwayBrandon
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#26Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 6/28/12 at 1:28am^ I think Loni was def good but it just seemed to be to be a cheap imitation of Patti, it wasn't authentic! That's not to say she wasn't effective bc she was, I still prefer Ms. DeCicco...
bwaylvsong
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/28/05
#27Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 6/28/12 at 6:42amI'm pretty sure dreaming was talking about Sarah Litzsinger.
#28Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 6/28/12 at 3:14pmI thought she was awful. Reminded me of all those awful pop-princessy Evas I saw on the regional circuit. No depth, no raw emotion, no edge, just "Hey, gay best friends! Check me out singing all these campy power ballads in cool outfits!"
"But your despicable class is dead! Look who they are calling for now!"
#29Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 7/7/12 at 7:16pm
I saw her today and much preferred her to Elena (whom I also saw). I love Christina's voice, but that aside, her Eva was more complete to me; she took you on more of a journey. Elena's Eva is more grounded and intimidating... whereas Christina's is bitchier and more vulnerable. I hated Christina's Eva so much that I was shocked when I was in near tears at the end.
I personally love Evita, and almost left at intermission last time. But Christina reminded me why I love the show, and in turn, Eva Peron. She had the layers I missed last time.
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#30Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 7/8/12 at 10:57am
I also saw the matinee yesterday.
Christina was a joy to watch since I didn't want to rip my ears off or pull my hair out like I did with Elena. I understood every single word also unlike with Elena.(I was talking with a guy from Mexico last night at Ghost that saw Elena and even he couldn't understand a word Elena was saying/shrieking)
Don't believe everything that you hear! Only the peeps involved know the truth!
Rainbowhigh23
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/29/12
#31Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 7/11/12 at 11:28am
Recording of "A New Argentina" with Christina DeCicco.
Note the applause for actually belting "He supports you for he loves you".
Rainbow High
http://youtu.be/RNSjST9boIs
Christina DeCicco belting like Patti
Updated On: 7/11/12 at 11:28 AM
#32Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 7/11/12 at 12:26pm
Note the applause for actually belting "He supports you for he loves you".
wasn't that from the ensemble? I think she sounds really good, but it's odd to me that she seems to adopt some of Elena's pronunciations.
Her Rainbow High sounds a lot like a recording I heard of Nancy Opel's version.
When I see the phrase "the ____ estate", I imagine a vast mansion in the country full of monocled men and high-collared women receiving letters about productions across the country and doing spit-takes at whatever they contain.
-Kad
#33Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 7/11/12 at 12:54pm
Those clips of DeCicco didn't particularly impress me. She sounds 1000 times better than Elena, sure, but those vocals weren't exactly dazzling. Very run of the mill.
I also thought she sounded very similar to Nancy Opel- pretty thin, unfortunately.
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#34Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 7/11/12 at 1:07pmIn A New Argentina, Ricky kinda sounds like a gravel-lite Adam Pascal.
Rainbowhigh23
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/29/12
#35Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 7/11/12 at 1:08pmWhen I saw the show I never noticed any applause during that part, so I assumed there were some fans in the audience who appreciated the belt.
#36Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 7/11/12 at 1:10pmI have a couple audios of DeCicco, and honestly she does nothing for me. She sounds good and all, but possesses none of the authenticity Elena Roger brings to the role. Elena Roger remains my favorite Eva Peron.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
Rainbowhigh23
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#37Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 7/11/12 at 1:16pm
^ When you finally meet Elena, she is so going to love you. 
I think she senses when someone really supports her.
#38Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 7/11/12 at 1:19pm
Elena Roger remains my favorite Eva Peron.
Oh, you've seen her play the role onstage?
#39Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 7/11/12 at 1:28pm
Oh, you've seen her play the role onstage?
Sadly, I have not seen this production live. I am talking in terms of cast albums and audio/video recordings (unfortunately). Vocally she is my favorite. I WILL be seeing the show soon though with Elena Roger
EDITED: Just say RainbowHigh's post
When you finally meet Elena, she is so going to love you. I think she senses when someone really supports her.
I have never been a stage door person, but I think I am going to have to make an exception.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
Updated On: 7/11/12 at 01:28 PM
DefyGravity777
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#40Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 7/11/12 at 2:47pm
"Sadly, I have not seen this production live. I am talking in terms of cast albums and audio/video recordings (unfortunately). Vocally she is my favorite. I WILL be seeing the show soon though with Elena Roger"
You might feel different after actually seeing her. Just saying...
Don't believe everything that you hear! Only the peeps involved know the truth!
#41Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 7/11/12 at 2:49pm^ Fair enough! I hope I don't since I LOVE her voice on the recording, but I know seeing performers live can be different.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
#42Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 7/11/12 at 2:58pm
THIS is how it's done, kids:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9nbX2NY23Q
And this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYTIUgSokf0
(note the standing ovation...remember when the Grammys featured more than just pop and hip-hop?)
And, of course:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrXiWh7yh5k&feature=related
No one else has ever come close to her.
Updated On: 7/11/12 at 02:58 PM
#43Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 7/11/12 at 3:04pmPatti's Rainbow High is out of this world.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
Rainbowhigh23
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/29/12
#44Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 7/11/12 at 3:10pm
I got into the DeLorean, typed in September 10, 1979 but it wouldn't start; so all I have now is Youtube. How that person was able to sneak in a late 70s era video camera and record the show is beyond me.
Here's another fun video - the three stage Evitas and the one from the movie. No love for Ms. Roger there, either.
The Four Evitas
#45Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 7/11/12 at 3:11pmOut of curiosity, what do you all think of Elaine Paige's Eva?
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
Rainbowhigh23
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#46Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 7/11/12 at 3:14pmElaine Paige = divine. As good as Patti. When I was young I first heard Patti, then bought the London cast recording with the silver cover - she did not disappoint.
#47Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 7/11/12 at 3:14pm
I got into the DeLorean, typed in September 10, 1979 but it wouldn't start; so all I have now is Youtube. How that person was able to sneak in a late 70s era video camera and record the show is beyond me.
I have no idea, either, but I'm grateful for them!
#48Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 7/11/12 at 3:17pmI'm not crazy about Elaine Paige's Evita, but as I've said here before, I have more problems with the tempo set in most songs than I do with her.
When I see the phrase "the ____ estate", I imagine a vast mansion in the country full of monocled men and high-collared women receiving letters about productions across the country and doing spit-takes at whatever they contain.
-Kad
#49Christina DeCicco as Evita
Posted: 7/11/12 at 3:17pm
Double post.
Edited for Rainbowhigh23
When I see the phrase "the ____ estate", I imagine a vast mansion in the country full of monocled men and high-collared women receiving letters about productions across the country and doing spit-takes at whatever they contain.
-Kad
Updated On: 7/11/12 at 03:17 PM
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