Deborah Cox as Aida — Page 2

Well then call me a capitalist pig, because as a former business owner I have to make the case for doing what it takes to pack the Palace. I'm also not new to the theatre world, just Bway. It just seems a bit unfair to blame all the woes that some struggling actors have on "star" casting. A larger part of Bway's continuing troubles can be attributed to the outrageous demands on both sides in the incessant equity/non-equity battle, IMHO. The producer(s) assumes a substantial risk in staging a production and accordingly deserves a "fee" for services. I'm sure you are well aware that taking a show to BWay is very risky proposition. But I digress...

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Updated On: 2/21/04 at 02:04 PM

Al Dente-

It's been stated several times that Deborah Cox is NOT a 'Pop-Star' - but an R&B star, therefore it is highly unlikely that you'll find her on the POP charts. Billboard also has an R&B chart...which Deborah has topped on more than one occassion. In fact, her double platinum single "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here," (taken from her PLATINUM album 'One Wish')topped the billboard R&B Charts for 14 consecutive weeks, making it the longest-running #1 song in R&B chart history...the remix single became a worldwide club-hit (DOB,2004). Please note, that a second single ("We Can't Be Friends") from the same PLATINUM album also went straight to #1!

Deborah is DEFINITELY a household name, however one must understand that 'household name' is clearly a relative phrase...dependent upon your family's musical interest. My guess is that in approximately 90% of African-American households, the name Deborah Cox is indeed well known!

Now, if you will, please explain how and when Deborah has had to 'struggle' with her career?

By the way, I saw, heard & HUGGED Deborah this afternoon. To quote another poster on this thread: "SHE WAS INCREDIBLE...THE BEST SINGER SINCE HEATHER...!"

Too bad she cant do a mini concert for her curtain call and sing Nobody's Suppose to be Here or my favorite Absolutely Not...

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If I didn't know better, Id say this sounds like it came from a press release:

"Billboard also has an R&B chart...which Deborah has topped on more than one occassion. In fact, her double platinum single "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here," (taken from her PLATINUM album 'One Wish')topped the billboard R&B Charts for 14 consecutive weeks, making it the longest-running #1 song in R&B chart history...the remix single became a worldwide club-hit (DOB,2004). Please note, that a second single ("We Can't Be Friends") from the same PLATINUM album also went straight to #1!"

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yes, she's amazing! I want to see her again. She's perfect in this role.

I saw Deb a few nights ago in AIDA. Best AIDA to ever gace that stage. HANDS DOWN. SHE WAS SO GREAT! I had no idea she would be so good. I was surprised and if you are thinking of checking it out go see it for your self. She is the bomb.

Some of the ignorant people in this post are downing Deborah.

And again, I don't see how anyone who is cast in the lead role of a Broadway production could be struggling in their career.

SMH.

Deborah Cox rocks!

Deborah spelled out her aims in taking the part in an article recently, which were all artistic by the way. In the article, she even showed deference to the greats that came before her including Judy Garland, being the class act that she is. It was also quite obvious that she immersed herself in the libretto beforehand. I was rather moved when she revealed that she summons the emotions she gathered during her missionary work in war-ravaged/disease-ridden nations abroad to prepare her for the more emotionally taxing numbers in Aida. If interested, the article is available at http://dancemusic.about.com/cs/interviews/a/DeborahCoxInt.htm

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BTW I was countering the comment made that someone who stars in a Broadway show could never take the job because of their faltering career. It may not be true for Deborah, but it certainly can be true for other people. I was not downin' on Deborah Cox. I am glad they've gotten someone who is good at the acting aspect of the show in there.

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