#1
Posted: 10/7/05 at 7:36pm
Updated On: 10/7/05 at 07:36 PM
Christy Carlson Romano, did anybody see her as Belle, if so, how was she?
#2
Posted: 10/7/05 at 7:38pm
I didn't see her, but I heard that wasn't that good. But I'm still a fan of hers for other reasons.
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#3
Posted: 10/7/05 at 7:39pm
I saw her. Have to say, I was not impressed. I was really looking forward to seeing her, and I was really dissapointed. Her acting was fine, if forgettable, but her singing was terrible. She was straining for every note, and you could see her doing it. She like stuck out her and and her neck got all tight.
"This table, he is over one hundred years old. If I could, I would take an old gramophone needle and run it along the surface of the wood. To hear the music of the voices. All that was said." - Doug Wright, I Am My Own Wife
#4
Posted: 10/7/05 at 7:56pm
I am a strong supporter of Ms. Romano everytime this post comes up (about once, ever two weeks).
Her acting was VERY over the top, but effective. She made big movements and guestures, but in this show, to keep the kids attention, I think you almost HAVE to do this. Her singing was lovely in HOME but her A CHANGE IN ME blew me away. She made a gorgeous looking Belle. Stunt casting or not...it was a smart move.
As a side note..I'm pretty sure her name is Christy. While a great performer...I think "Christ" is a little over-complimenting
I do agree with Ashley about the straining and neck thing, but I felt like regardless of how tough it was to get those notes out...the fact is...she got them out and it sounded lovely
She is my favorite Belle out of the bunch (excluding Susan Egan, you just can't beat the origional)
Her acting was VERY over the top, but effective. She made big movements and guestures, but in this show, to keep the kids attention, I think you almost HAVE to do this. Her singing was lovely in HOME but her A CHANGE IN ME blew me away. She made a gorgeous looking Belle. Stunt casting or not...it was a smart move.
As a side note..I'm pretty sure her name is Christy. While a great performer...I think "Christ" is a little over-complimenting
I do agree with Ashley about the straining and neck thing, but I felt like regardless of how tough it was to get those notes out...the fact is...she got them out and it sounded lovely
She is my favorite Belle out of the bunch (excluding Susan Egan, you just can't beat the origional)
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Updated On: 10/7/05 at 07:56 PM
#5
Posted: 10/7/05 at 8:06pm
As a side note..I'm pretty sure her name is Christy. While a great performer...I think "Christ" is a little over-complimenting
Oh, that truly made me laugh.
And I do agree with NYC that she was gorgeous. She definetly looked the part. I just had a problem with the fact that I didn't think she sounded good.
Oh, that truly made me laugh.
And I do agree with NYC that she was gorgeous. She definetly looked the part. I just had a problem with the fact that I didn't think she sounded good.
"This table, he is over one hundred years old. If I could, I would take an old gramophone needle and run it along the surface of the wood. To hear the music of the voices. All that was said." - Doug Wright, I Am My Own Wife
#6
Posted: 10/7/05 at 8:13pm
While she was great in Parade, she was a HORRENDOUS Belle.. one of the most amatueur performances I've ever heard on Broadway.
#7
Posted: 10/7/05 at 8:14pm
when was she Belle? it was on broadway, not a tour right?
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#8
Posted: 10/7/05 at 8:50pm
Yes, it was on Broadway.
She also played the role briefly somewhere else, for another company. (in Atlanta perhaps?)
She also played the role briefly somewhere else, for another company. (in Atlanta perhaps?)
#9
Posted: 10/7/05 at 8:59pm
Yes, she was also Belle for the Theatre of the Stars production here in Atlanta. She was Belle in the summer of 2004.
"This table, he is over one hundred years old. If I could, I would take an old gramophone needle and run it along the surface of the wood. To hear the music of the voices. All that was said." - Doug Wright, I Am My Own Wife
#10
Posted: 10/7/05 at 9:00pm
thanks! i wish i could hear what she sounded like! i just heard a clip of her in parade singing frankies testimony, she sounded good. very young, but good.
EDIT: ashley, i LOVE your signature. (both actually) but do you remember which episode of gilmore girls that was in? i remember lorlalai saying that to luke but i cant remember why.
EDIT: ashley, i LOVE your signature. (both actually) but do you remember which episode of gilmore girls that was in? i remember lorlalai saying that to luke but i cant remember why.
Bob: "there is a chance, albeit a microscopic one, that our baby at some point in his or her formative years will get lodged in a tree"
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Updated On: 10/7/05 at 09:00 PM
#11
Posted: 10/7/05 at 9:05pm
yeah it was in Atlanta and it was for Theatre of the Stars and performed at the Fox. My sister saw it and she told me it was bad and she was not good. She said her tone was very very nasal. She is very pretty and may look the part, but I think talent is waaaaaaaaay more important than looks. And my sis said the show overall reminded her of a high budgeted community theatre production as opposed to a well done, professional show. The set apparently wasn't as elaborate as they normally are on tour.
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#12
Posted: 10/7/05 at 9:32pm
Well, the production wasn't a tour. It was a regional production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
#13
Posted: 10/7/05 at 9:44pm
I LOVE CHRISTY ROMANO!! I think she is amazing. I saw her on Broadway and in the ATL one because that's where I live. I think she is extremely talented.
#14
Posted: 10/7/05 at 9:59pm
I know it was regional and not a tour. Just saying what I heard.
"Have a child for warmth and a baker for bread and a prince for... whatever!"
#15
Posted: 10/7/05 at 11:49pm
she was actullay one of the worst things I have ever seen.
#16
Posted: 10/8/05 at 12:16am
i didn't think she was AMAZING, but i loved her regardless. i liked her a lot better than brooke. i thought christy's "home" was awesome.
#17
Posted: 10/8/05 at 1:06am
I was just talking to some of my friends about this earlier.
Her singing, to me, was not impressive at all. I was expecting so much more out of the show but it barely left an impression on me. I was excited to see Christy but I was disappointed.
Her singing, to me, was not impressive at all. I was expecting so much more out of the show but it barely left an impression on me. I was excited to see Christy but I was disappointed.
#18
Posted: 10/8/05 at 2:35am
Her acting was acceptable, voice not so good.
But here's what I did like. After the show, I was walking and watched the stage door. She signed EVERY playbill, took EVERY picture, gave hugs and smiles to all the children. She took her time. I got a cup of coffee, walked back (theater on my way home) and she was still there with the young children, who will hopefully have great memories of their theatre experiences now!
But here's what I did like. After the show, I was walking and watched the stage door. She signed EVERY playbill, took EVERY picture, gave hugs and smiles to all the children. She took her time. I got a cup of coffee, walked back (theater on my way home) and she was still there with the young children, who will hopefully have great memories of their theatre experiences now!
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#19
Posted: 10/8/05 at 6:50am
Why was this deleted?
Anyways,
Shira, I agree with you. When I saw her on Broadway, we left the theatre, went to Theatre Circle to look around for a long time, went to another couple of stores to buy gifts, I think went and got something to eat, and when we passed back by the theatre, she was JUST finishing up with the fans. It had been like, forever. I was very pleasantly surprised that she would do that.
Anyways,
Shira, I agree with you. When I saw her on Broadway, we left the theatre, went to Theatre Circle to look around for a long time, went to another couple of stores to buy gifts, I think went and got something to eat, and when we passed back by the theatre, she was JUST finishing up with the fans. It had been like, forever. I was very pleasantly surprised that she would do that.
"This table, he is over one hundred years old. If I could, I would take an old gramophone needle and run it along the surface of the wood. To hear the music of the voices. All that was said." - Doug Wright, I Am My Own Wife
Updated On: 10/8/05 at 06:50 AM
#20
Posted: 10/8/05 at 9:38am
Yeah, I saw her in it- not the greatest voice, good acting
she was enjoyable in the role...
i heard diana degarmo (american idol...) was supposed to be belle some time-is this true?
she was enjoyable in the role...
i heard diana degarmo (american idol...) was supposed to be belle some time-is this true?
#21
Posted: 10/8/05 at 9:42am
Eh. Acting fine, singing blech.
I mean whatever.
I still think it was an amazingly smart move on Disney's part.
Got sooo many kids (and their parents) to come see the show.
I mean, look at me, I went again (after seven years or so) to accompany my kid siblings.
~Steven
I mean whatever.
I still think it was an amazingly smart move on Disney's part.
Got sooo many kids (and their parents) to come see the show.
I mean, look at me, I went again (after seven years or so) to accompany my kid siblings.
~Steven
#22
Posted: 10/8/05 at 1:39pm
I'm ALL for kids seeing Broadway shows, and if she helps that, so be it!
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#23
Posted: 10/8/05 at 2:14pm
I thought she was fine. She was very cute.
And yes, she was wonderful at the stage door. What a mob!
And yes, she was wonderful at the stage door. What a mob!
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