Who do you think should REALLY play Effie in the Dreamgirls Movie?
Who do you think should REALLY play Effie in the Dreamgirls Movie?
#0Who do you think should REALLY play Effie in the Dreamgirls Movie?
Posted: 9/13/05 at 10:25pm
Now Fanstasia can sang...yep that's right sang not sing, but who would you like to see Effie in the Dreamgirls movie?
Personally and I don't know how many of you all know her but KELLY PRICE...could play Effie..she can act and she has a voice out of this world.
Who would you want?
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ShbrtAlley44
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/1/03
#1re: Who do you think should REALLY play Effie in the Dreamgirls Movie?
Posted: 9/13/05 at 10:30pmMy friend Victoria, who auditioned and got a callback. She should definitely play Effie.
BSoBW2
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#2re: Who do you think should REALLY play Effie in the Dreamgirls Movie?
Posted: 9/13/05 at 10:31pmIf she were younger - much younger I guess, Tonya Pinkins.
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#3re: Who do you think should REALLY play Effie in the Dreamgirls Movie?
Posted: 9/13/05 at 11:02pmTonya doesn't now and didn't when she was younger have the range to play Effie.
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#4re: Who do you think should REALLY play Effie in the Dreamgirls Movie?
Posted: 9/14/05 at 3:13pmI'd love to see the producers take a chance and find a knock out unknown.
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#5re: Who do you think should REALLY play Effie in the Dreamgirls Movie?
Posted: 9/14/05 at 3:37pm
Well put, Margo.
I'd really like to see Jennifer Hudson take a crack at this role, but not in the movie. I'd really like to see her in a regional production though, se if she's any better that Frenchie was when I saw her in Pittsburgh.
This question is very difficult to answer, as no one weill ever be as good as Jennifer Holiday. Lillias White wasn't, (though still pretty damn kick-ass)and what's really bad is the fact that no one will probably ever better than Lillias either.
Expect for maybe a miraculous unknown. Go miraculous unknown.
Updated On: 9/14/05 at 03:37 PM
MrMidwest
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/8/05
#6re: Who do you think should REALLY play Effie in the Dreamgirls Movie?
Posted: 9/14/05 at 3:58pmThere have been so many ideas thrown out there that I really don't know anymore. I think that Condon will probably make a good choice.
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#7re: Who do you think should REALLY play Effie in the Dreamgirls Movie?
Posted: 9/14/05 at 8:09pmThis may be dumb question but is Effie the girl who sings the long song about making some guy love her?
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Broadway Legend Joined: 12/8/04
#8re: Who do you think should REALLY play Effie in the Dreamgirls Movie?
Posted: 9/14/05 at 8:19pm
Yes, Effie sings "AND I AM TELLING YOU"
Do you think Tonya could do that song?
She shows quite some range in "Black is a Moocher"
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Broadway Legend Joined: 2/8/05
#9re: Who do you think should REALLY play Effie in the Dreamgirls Movie?
Posted: 9/14/05 at 8:29pmI'd like to see her try it at least.
"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter
BSoBW2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/8/04
#10re: Who do you think should REALLY play Effie in the Dreamgirls Movie?
Posted: 9/14/05 at 8:29pm
Oh, yes, me too!
I bet if she tried, and worked hard - very hard - she could do it amazingly.
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#11re: Who do you think should REALLY play Effie in the Dreamgirls Movie?
Posted: 9/14/05 at 8:46pmThats a tough song.. good luck to whoever has to sing it!
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