Audra's replacement in Shuffle Along — Page 2

Jshan05 said: "cuz-i-can said: "I have a good feeling that they might be getting r&b/jazz singer Ledisi to replace Audra this summer"



That could definitely be it, though I'm just speculating at this point. I saw Ledisi and Audra snapped a picture together (on Audra's twitter) so it's definitely a possibility!



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Also on Ledisi's instagram she posted a pic of her reading a script and she just posted a pic of her in heels with the caption "audition time". I know she has broadway roots, she was a swing in Caroline or Change and I believe she was in the original workshop of the color purple

Jshan05 said: "^^That would be terrific. I'm not too familiar with her, but she had a wonderful cameo in 'Selma' and she sure can sing! Can't wait to hear the announcement (whomever they end up casting) soon! :)



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She's a lovely vocalist and has the "Audra operatic range" to sing the role

Sertzo19 said: "The show and Audra's role are very tap-heavy though, at least it was when I saw it on 3/26. Are any of these candidates/suggestions formidable tap dancers? "

I mean, did Audra ever tap before this show?

wonderfulwizard11 said: "Janelle Monae is way to young for anything that Audra would play right now. "



She could be a great Shug/Celie replacement if she can act - which I don't know if she can.

Updated On: 4/12/16 at 04:48 PM