Da'Vine Joy Randolph out of GHOST tonight - Page 2

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 3/17/12 at 11:20am

greeny11, Randolph was in the show in London for way less than five weeks. If I recall correctly, she performed there for less than three weeks, and she didn't even do all the performances during that window of time (she was rotating with the regular understudy.)

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 3/17/12 at 11:53am

She's out again this afternoon.

[Broadway61004]

Posted: 3/17/12 at 11:59am

@KylePKJP--Hope you and your nephew are feeling better. But surely you can understand why someone may need to call out of a show, even if it is the second preview.

[greeny11]

Posted: 3/17/12 at 1:22pm

Ah right OK - I was told 5 weeks but am happy to concede it was less than that. My point still stands that she's played the role before, it's just her Broadway debut, not her first time in the role.

[KylePKJP]

Posted: 3/17/12 at 1:51pm

@Broadway61004 - I think you need to go back and read what I wrote because I never said anything to the contrary.

First preview, second preview, opening night, night after Tony Awards - if you gotta call out, you gotta call out. Why does it matter to anyone here what performance she called out on? Randolph's health is more important than any ticket buyer's concern over why she was out the second preview. Good lord, the scandal!

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 3/17/12 at 10:03pm

Per a friend who is at the show now, she is still out.

[henryt]

Posted: 3/19/12 at 10:57pm

Moya Angela played the role again tonight. While you could tell that she didn't have a lot of rehearsal, she still was incredible and completely won over the audience.

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 3/19/12 at 10:59pm

Anyone else beginning to think this girl is either backing out or has been fired?

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 3/19/12 at 11:00pm

I really hope Da'Vine is ok.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 3/19/12 at 11:01pm

only time will tell.

[steven22]

Posted: 3/20/12 at 12:32am

Saw the show tonight. Moya was incredible as Oda Mae. In short, loved the show...LOVED Caissie. Tony nom, please?

Some of the projection are awkward i.e. Richard's mouth stuck wide open on the screens when he sings...forgot which song.

[kyl3fong2]

Posted: 3/20/12 at 12:43am

^ @steven22---I too hope that Caissie gets a nom. Her vocals are flawless and performance very moving.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 3/20/12 at 7:06pm

Question:
Are there any references to Oda's weight in the musical?
When did she become the Fat Black stereotype?

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 3/20/12 at 7:30pm

I don't understand why her name has an apostrophe.

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

Posted: 3/20/12 at 7:44pm

It has not become a "Fat Black Stereotype". The, so far, two actors who have played it have been someone heavy but that doesn't mean it is necessary for the part. One of the understudies is very thin.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 3/20/12 at 7:50pm

Ah, thanks Drunk Chita.

[inlovewithjerryherman]

Posted: 3/20/12 at 8:13pm

Is Da'Vine in the show tonight?

[steven22]

Posted: 3/20/12 at 8:40pm

Da'Vine is back tonight

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 3/20/12 at 8:49pm

I think you mean Da'Vine i's b'ack to'night.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 3/20/12 at 9:19pm

H'a Ha'!

[blaxx]

Posted: 3/20/12 at 9:35pm

With a stage name as Da'Vine Joy, she better be freakin' amazing...

[bjh2114]

Posted: 3/20/12 at 10:59pm

Not only was she back in, but she was back in with a VENGEANCE! She was absolutely awesome. She walked away with the show. I saw Ghost in London last August and Sharon D Clarke was by far the best thing about it. That being said, I liked Da'Vine so much more. SO much more. While I would love to see Moya in the role too, Da'Vine was absolutely spectacular. She will definitely be a strong contender for the Featured Actress in a Musical Tony.

[kyl3fong2]

Posted: 3/20/12 at 11:38pm

I guess this now means that it is time to book another trip to NYC so I can see Da'Vine in this...

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 3/21/12 at 10:05am

I disagree. I have nothing against the young lady, but she is not at all comfortable in the role, especially in her numbers. The role is fun and funny as written, and she does alot with her scenes, but drops her character during her numbers. I'm hoping she fills in the gaps and becomes more comfortable moving through her numbers. I also hope she's more present onstage if the focus isnt on her. And for her sake, I hope they get rid of that damn luggage she has to scale. Worst staging ever!!

She seemed to know it at the curtain call too.

[dreaming]

Posted: 3/21/12 at 10:06am

To change gears for a minute, how was the lotto for anyone who's been?