Dreamcasting: Cynthia Erivo Edition
Dreamcasting: Cynthia Erivo Edition
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#1Dreamcasting: Cynthia Erivo Edition
Posted: 6/22/16 at 10:51pm
In the past week alone, writers on here have recommended Cynthia Erivo for a currently nonexistent revival of Aida as well as Elphaba in the film adaptation of Wicked. Is there a single role that you think Ms. Erivo must play one day?
#2Dreamcasting: Cynthia Erivo Edition
Posted: 6/22/16 at 11:06pm
A role that hasn't been written yet. Something written to her skill set so we can see what beautiful things she can do.
If I'm being really greedy, something opposite Leslie Odom Jr.
#3Dreamcasting: Cynthia Erivo Edition
Posted: 6/22/16 at 11:09pm
Julie jordan
snl89
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/05
#5Dreamcasting: Cynthia Erivo Edition
Posted: 6/23/16 at 12:00am
I've said it in one of the Hamilton-related threads, but: Aaron Burr :)
Hamilton can totally work with genderbent casting, and the very thought of her voice on those songs *____*
#8Dreamcasting: Cynthia Erivo Edition
Posted: 6/23/16 at 10:09am
The Last Five Years.
I want her to be cast in big shows, along with musical theater giants like Patti Lupone and Nathan Lane, so we get a massive production and brilliant cast album. Don't have actual ideas beyond that. Would love for it to be new material.
#9Dreamcasting: Cynthia Erivo Edition
Posted: 6/23/16 at 10:16am
something new. Someone needs to build a new show around her & her voice. I would imagine after Color Purple she'll go back to the UK. But I hope she'll be back on Broadway within the next 5 years.
indytallguy
Broadway Star Joined: 7/13/08
#10Dreamcasting: Cynthia Erivo Edition
Posted: 6/23/16 at 10:38amDot in the October concert this fall.
snl89
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/05
#11Dreamcasting: Cynthia Erivo Edition
Posted: 6/23/16 at 9:20pm
Oooh YES to Last 5 Years also!! Her I Can Do Better Than That immediately became my favorite version once I heard it <3
aaaaaa15
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/31/15
#12Dreamcasting: Cynthia Erivo Edition
Posted: 6/23/16 at 9:33pmYeah, I wish she was doing it in London instead of Samantha Barks.
brian1973
Leading Actor Joined: 2/1/14
#13Dreamcasting: Cynthia Erivo Edition
Posted: 6/24/16 at 12:26am
Small problem- she can't act. Yes she can belt out a tune- but In between songs- oh dear.
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#14Dreamcasting: Cynthia Erivo Edition
Posted: 6/24/16 at 12:45am
brian1973 said: "Small problem- she can't act. Yes she can belt out a tune- but In between songs- oh dear."
This is not true, but okay!
#15Dreamcasting: Cynthia Erivo Edition
Posted: 6/24/16 at 12:45am
brian1973 said: "Small problem- she can't act. Yes she can belt out a tune- but In between songs- oh dear."
Oh, man, you lost ALL credibility just like that.
Obviously she would make a great Dot. But I'd really like to see her as Caroline in CAROLINE, OR CHANGE -- though I'm not sure what her age is and I'm too lazy to Google it.
#16Dreamcasting: Cynthia Erivo Edition
Posted: 6/24/16 at 3:44am
her birthday is January 8th 1987, she is 29.
#17Dreamcasting: Cynthia Erivo Edition
Posted: 7/1/16 at 3:47pm
whoever said she cant is going to hell. she won a tony for best ACTress
rjm516
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/24/09
#18Dreamcasting: Cynthia Erivo Edition
Posted: 7/1/16 at 5:11pm
Also part of what makes her singing so effective is how strongly she acts through her singing.
AnnieBlack
Leading Actor Joined: 4/3/14
#19Dreamcasting: Cynthia Erivo Edition
Posted: 7/1/16 at 5:16pm
She doesn't emote when she sings- she just 'does' - probably one of the best singing actresses who can actually sing ever
#20Dreamcasting: Cynthia Erivo Edition
Posted: 7/1/16 at 7:45pm
Would ultimately love to see her in something new but I'd also like to see her Evita or Elizabeth in If/Then.
Owen22
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/24/11
#21Dreamcasting: Cynthia Erivo Edition
Posted: 7/1/16 at 9:16pm
brian1973 said: "Small problem- she can't act. Yes she can belt out a tune- but In between songs- oh dear.
ARE YOU F***KING INSANE??
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