Deborah Cox as Aida

Posted: 2/19/04 at 6:41pm

Deborah Cox Killed It her first night and she is going to continue to Kill until her last day of her performance. Also, for the record, if Aida only has popstars (Little FYI: Toni Braxton, Michelle Williams, and Deborah Cox are popstars, they are rnb stars)then that means that everybody else just didn't fit the role like they did. So stop Hating and Start Congratulating!! Deborah if you read this, Keep doin' the dang thang, Holla!!

[javero]

Posted: 2/19/04 at 9:00pm

Niki2,

Ten people from NYC have sent me e-mail raving Deborah Cox on her turn as Aida so far. I'll check the show Fri evening, 02/27/04 & perhaps once more before the show wraps. That show is starting to generate a lot of buzz again, and not due to "star" casting but to the stellar performances of the entire cast, excepting former teen idol. This is good news indeed!

[BudFrump23]

Posted: 2/19/04 at 9:23pm

I thought you meant she was "killing it" as in the show. But I'm glad to hear she is doing well. I'm going this Sunday to the matinee, and I will probably catch her understudy, who I hear is brilliant! I'm excited!

[citylights]

Posted: 2/19/04 at 10:24pm

double post...oops. Updated On: 2/20/04 at 10:24 PM

[citylights]

Posted: 2/19/04 at 10:24pm

I saw Aida on Deborah's first night- I liked her a lot. I was afraid it was going to be one of those horrible pop star "hey let's try acting on Broadway" sort of things, but she was good. She sounded the teeniest bit sick (like near the end of "Gods Love Nubia") - anyone else there notice that? The audience was really responsive and seemed very into it.

I also thought you meant "killing it" like ruining the show..I'm not very up on my slang...

[markthomas]

Posted: 2/19/04 at 11:37pm

SHE WAS INCREDIBLE ...A MUST SEE ...THE BEST SINCE HEATHER, AND EVEN A LITTLE STRONGER ON VOCALS ..INCREDIBLE ..........

[EBAG]

Posted: 2/20/04 at 10:08am

Anyone know if she's performing the Saturday matinees? I know that several who have played the role over the past few years have not done the Saturday matinee. Thanks in advance for any info.

[crp2000]

Posted: 2/20/04 at 10:14am

I confirmed with the Palace Theater that she is definitely performing the Saturday matinees. She won't however be doing Wednesday or Sunday matinees.

FYI: I hear that if you go to ticketmaster.com and try to purchase a Wednesday or Sunday matinee ticket, it will inform you of this also!

Hope this helps!

[Al Dente]

Posted: 2/20/04 at 10:57am

Wow, have you ever seen so many marketing shills...er, I mean...fans about a new Aida before? Funny and *surprising* that we've never had posts from any of these posters before. I especially enjoyed "Niki" trying to differentiate between a popstar and an rnb star. Gee, now I'm convinced.

[crp2000]

Posted: 2/20/04 at 1:11pm

Actually - I've been posting her for some time now. It just so happens that AIDA is my favorite show.

If people are getting annoyed with Deborahs fans and good reviews - I would suggest not visiting the thread entitled DEBORAH COX AS AIDA!
Thanks!!

[JimVukovich]

Posted: 2/20/04 at 3:20pm

Good for her..............I love Deborah Cox. I hope this helps open more doors for her. Her talent as a singer is amazing. I'm thrilled to hear she can act too.

[Al Dente]

Posted: 2/20/04 at 4:52pm

I wasn't referring to you Crp2000....I know who's new and who's not. But thanks for sharing.

[crp2000]

Posted: 2/20/04 at 5:06pm

Well, you typed 'these posters', therefore i didn't know if you were or were not referring to me.
Yet and still, your comments came (are coming) across a bit 'stank', and it's really not necessary.

[Broadwaylilhead]

Posted: 2/20/04 at 5:12pm

yeah im sure Deborah's reading....

[mamamia sammy]

Posted: 2/20/04 at 5:13pm

Deborah Cox reading? HA!

[Broadwaylilhead]

Posted: 2/20/04 at 5:48pm

everyone is a shill for something....

[BroadwayNYC]

Posted: 2/20/04 at 11:26pm

Just curious, was anyone of her music industry friends there to see D. Cox on her opening night?

I remember hearing Clive Davis (founder of Arista Records) speak very highly of her once, I just thought maybe he would be there.

[Broadwaylilhead]

Posted: 2/20/04 at 11:32pm

Deborah Cox was on a cruise I went on once...as a performer.

Posted: 2/21/04 at 1:23am

why are you posting here when this is obviously a thread for Deborah Cox fans? And by the way; I saw the show last night. Deborah Cox was amazing. I liked her even better than Heather Hedley. Those anyone know when her official opening night is? I hope they are smart enough to re invite the press. For anyone who hasn't seen the show; it is pretty mediocre but yet entertaining. Now is a good time to see it with a sterling peformance. YOU GO GIRL! Updated On: 2/23/04 at 01:23 AM

[newyorkuniq]

Posted: 2/21/04 at 1:42am

Who is Deborah Cox? I'm 20 and have no idea who she is. What year was she "in"?

[Al Dente]

Posted: 2/21/04 at 8:55am

You wouldn't know who Deborah cox is Unique because she's a "never quite hit it big", RnB diva wannabe, that got her first deal back in the EARLY 90's and was meant to become the next Whitney Houston. Clearly, that did not occur. So now she's playing Aida, good for her. Clive Davis HAS to continue to promote and pump her up because he's the one that's been pumping all money/time and effort in to her 10 year old, struggling career. I'm sure she's a perfectly lovely Aida. I was being "stank" to the sudden shills. Btw, theatermafia, watch your language, that would be considered abuse, if I cared enough to report you, but I don't. Oh, and it's "bastard" if we're going to get specific. Unigue, i'm sure you've never heard of "Tamia" either, but she'd make a great Aida for all the same reason's that Cox does.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 2/21/04 at 10:09am

I love Cox in general.

[markthomas]

Posted: 2/21/04 at 10:35am

Al Dente -
How many number 1 songs have you had ? Deborah had seven, and just recieved here 8th ... hmmm ...what a bad career she has, huh ? I feel bad for her and Clive Davis. How many number one's did you say you had again Al Dente ?

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 2/21/04 at 10:48am

According to my copy of "________________'s Greatest Hits," (*I* won't reveal people's real identities on this board), Al Dente has had 10 number 1 hits. So, Deborah has a little catching up to do.

[javero]

Posted: 2/21/04 at 1:47pm

Personal attacks notwithstanding, several friends & colleagues that are as knowledgeable about both musical & stage plays as anyone on this board currently have remarked that Deborah Cox is doing a fabulous job in the role Aida. They were also brutally honest in their assessments of her two predecessors who just didn't cut muster. Is "Aida" the best ever musical staged on BWay...no. But is the favorite of at least one poster, CRP2000 and Ms Cox is my personal favorite entertainer. I'm struck by her humility, natural beauty, good nature, and the fact that she stands out in the R&B world as someone who really can sing well live. If you search the archives of her website http://www.deborahcox.com, you will never encounter a thread in which she maligns a fellow artist of any genre. By all accounts, the woman is a fine wife, mother, entertainer, and first class act.

Updated On: 2/21/04 at 01:47 PM