Raven-Symoné to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Raven-Symoné to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
#1Raven-Symoné to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Posted: 1/31/12 at 10:16am
"Two decades after she made her Broadway debut at the age of 5, singing with the Boys Choir of Harlem, Raven-Symoné is back on stage as the star of a Broadway musical. The actress-singer is set to take over the lead role in the musical Sister Act based on the hit 1992 movie, replacing Patina Miller as Deloris Van Cartier. Whoopi Goldberg, who played Deloris in the film and its sequel, produces the Broadway adaptation featuring original music by Alan Menken, which opened in April 2011.
Raven-Symoné is slated to begin rehearsals at the end of February and hit the stage of the Broadway Theatre at the end of March for a minimum 6-month engagement..."
http://www.deadline.com/2012/01/raven-symone-to-star-in-sister-act-on-broadway/
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
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#2Raven-Symoné to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Posted: 1/31/12 at 10:28amIs the show going to be around for six more months?...
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
#3Raven-Symoné to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Posted: 1/31/12 at 10:31amIf this is indeed true, their intention is probably to keep it open.
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#4Raven-Symoné to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Posted: 1/31/12 at 10:33amoh no. just... oh no.
#5Raven-Symoné to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Posted: 1/31/12 at 10:46amWhile no one can replicate the sincerity and ferocity of Patina's performance, I can definitely see Raven bringing the sass to the role. As for the dramatic moments and the singing? We'll just have to see.
#6Raven-Symon to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Posted: 1/31/12 at 10:46amThat's So Deloris
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#7Raven-Symon? to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Posted: 1/31/12 at 10:47amWhat show was Raven in when she was 5?
#8Raven-Symon? to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Posted: 1/31/12 at 10:48amShe has the potential to be good. I think it's a bette fit than most stunt casting.
#9Raven-Symon? to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Posted: 1/31/12 at 10:52amI think she might be really good in this actually. She'll definitely nail the comedy.
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#10Raven-Symon? to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Posted: 1/31/12 at 10:53amoh no does this mean CHEETAH GIRLS won't be transferring
#11Raven-Symon? to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Posted: 1/31/12 at 10:53amWell I hope this works. It would be nice if this show stuck around for awhile.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
#12Raven-Symon? to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Posted: 1/31/12 at 10:55am
It's the last nail in the coffin; although I'd be very surprised if the show stays open long enough for this to happen.
It's a fun little piece if fluff, I've seen much worse, but the show really has run as long as it deserves. They have nothing to be ashamed of (except losing so much of their investors' money, I suppose - but is anyone ever ashamed of that?).
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#13Raven-Symon? to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Posted: 1/31/12 at 10:59amNo surprise since the show needs a boost in ticket sales. I think she has the potential to be good.
#14Raven-Symon? to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Posted: 1/31/12 at 11:02amMy 11 year old self is VERY excited! I think she'll be great. She'll certainly nail the comedy.
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#15Raven-Symon? to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Posted: 1/31/12 at 11:02amI'm very glad that they have pursued "stunt casting" and/or "star casting" that is actually pretty appropriate for the role. Whether or not she can sing it with the intensity that Patina did is still to be seen, but, frankly, Patina isn't even singing it nearly as well as she did at the beginning of the run. It was high time for a new Deloris, and this seems like a good idea.
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#16Raven-Symon? to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Posted: 1/31/12 at 11:06amI know I have said this many times, but I'd like to see Anneliese van der Pol play Sister Mary Robert.
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#17Raven-Symon? to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Posted: 1/31/12 at 11:11amUpdated On: 2/19/18 at 11:11 AM
#18Raven-Symon? to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Posted: 1/31/12 at 11:25am
I really hope she has the sex appeal for the pre Sister Mary Clarence scenes. Patina really plays that up.
This will be interesting....
#19Raven-Symon? to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Posted: 1/31/12 at 11:31am
This sounds disastrous.
A thought, though. Is this maybe who they have in mind for the tour? Is it possible they want her to do the show on Broadway through the summer, before headlining the tour in the fall?
Updated On: 1/31/12 at 11:31 AM
#20Raven-Symon? to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Posted: 1/31/12 at 11:37amHer voice is obviously the question mark, but, other than that, Raven is actually very well cast. Say what you will about her, but she's an incredibly funny physical comedienne, and this style of broad comedy is exactly what she does well. Will she sell tickets? I don't know. But there's nothing in her body of work to indicate she won't be great in this role. It's right up her alley.
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Updated On: 1/31/12 at 11:37 AM
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
JP2
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/2/07
#21Raven-Symon? to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Posted: 1/31/12 at 11:41am
I'm certain her voice is just fine for the role.
#22Raven-Symon? to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Posted: 1/31/12 at 11:44am
Let's hope her performance is nothing like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTgkoiIw-L4
I'm partially joking....
#23Raven-Symon? to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Posted: 1/31/12 at 11:47amShe's not even in the same league as Patina Miller when it comes to acting or singing.
#24Raven-Symon? to Replace Patina Miller in SISTER ACT
Posted: 1/31/12 at 11:50am
I now have interest in this show. Raven is a force to be reckoned with. I will definitely buy a ticket.
Raven has tons of charisma and is a killer comedienne. Of course she can be sexy-the girl is gorgeous.
She can sing,as well as Patina-doubtful. But she will do well.
I'm very happy about this.
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