Eden Espinoza in Wicked
Eden Espinoza in Wicked
jklass
Swing Joined: 7/6/04
#0Eden Espinoza in Wicked
Posted: 12/19/05 at 10:21amDoes anyone know how long her contract is for? Thanks
#1re: Eden Espinoza in Wicked
Posted: 12/19/05 at 10:47am
First of all, it's EspinoSa, no 'z'.
And, just like all of the Elphaba's, I'm sure her contract will be for 1 year.
The woman hasn't even started performing yet. There's only so much we can know. . .
#2re: Eden Espinoza in Wicked
Posted: 12/19/05 at 12:15pmShe's incredible in the role. Definitely try to catch her.
AllNite429
Understudy Joined: 7/28/05
#3re: Eden Espinoza in Wicked
Posted: 12/19/05 at 2:27pmShe is absolutely amazing in the role. Catch her for sure. I am going to take my BF to see it when she comes into the show. I told him I wouldn't subject him to Rue's Morrible until she was gone.
#4re: Eden Espinoza in Wicked
Posted: 12/19/05 at 2:44pmShe has a great voice for Elphaba...however, her acting is not as good as Idina's or Shoshana's.
"Do you know what pledge time is, Andrew"? said the PBS Executive.
"Yes", Lloyd Webber replied. "My 50th birthday special must be one program that gets done a lot."
"No", mused the man from PBS heedlessy. "Not so much. Our Stephen Sondheim Carnegie Hall concert. That's a big one."
Spoons, forks and knives seemed suddenly to suspend their motion in horror, all around the table.
#5re: Eden Espinoza in Wicked
Posted: 12/19/05 at 2:49pmI loved her in the show. Her voice is amazing and she is beautiful in green.
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#6re: Eden Espinoza in Wicked
Posted: 12/19/05 at 4:49pmI think that her acting is just as strong as Idina's acting
#7re: Eden Espinoza in Wicked
Posted: 12/19/05 at 5:01pmI think she's brutal. She sings under pitch, only her higher notes are good. She is just as bad as Jenna Leigh Green at the part.
#8re: Eden Espinoza in Wicked
Posted: 12/19/05 at 5:04pm
Ze emcee, I just want to know when you saw either Eden or Jenna Leigh Green in the part before you make those assumptions.
Here is a link of Eden, and no I do not think that she is underpitch http://www.youtube.com/watch.php?v=zk7h6FkLtyU
Updated On: 12/19/05 at 05:04 PM
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#9re: Eden Espinoza in Wicked
Posted: 12/19/05 at 6:17pmI love Eden and my school is going to see her in Wicked in March. I may go...
#10re: Eden Espinoza in Wicked
Posted: 12/19/05 at 6:33pm
Why does she scream for goodness sake!? Thanks for saving me a trip to see Wicked.
Are all Wicked events like that where teenagers scream rudely during songs? I've gone to other concert like events and never have heard such disrespect. These fans think they are supportive or whatever but it sounds obnoxious...
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Kaye Thompson
#11re: Eden Espinoza in Wicked
Posted: 12/19/05 at 6:59pmyes, all wicked teens scream bloody merder, but you have to admit, that she is really good!
theatreboi11
Broadway Star Joined: 5/9/05
#12re: Eden Espinoza in Wicked
Posted: 12/19/05 at 7:11pmThat video gave me chills! She is amazing!!!!!
(Martha Graham from a letter to Agnes de Mille) "There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening That is translated through you into action, And because there is only one of you in all time, This expression is unique. If you block it, It will never exist through any other medium And be lost. The world will never have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, Nor how valuable it is, Nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours, clearly and directly, To keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware Directly to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open. No artist is pleased. There is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is only a queer, divine dissatisfaction, A blessed unrest that keeps us marching And makes us more alive than others."
#13re: Eden Espinoza in Wicked
Posted: 12/19/05 at 7:24pmShe's phenomenal. I absolutely adore her voice. And the 'Oops' when the glass broke was soo cute.
#14re: Eden Espinoza in Wicked
Posted: 12/19/05 at 7:31pmShe sounded great in that video. She's a wonderful singer.
#15re: Eden Espinoza in Wicked
Posted: 12/20/05 at 1:19amI saw Jenna Leigh in Chicago, and Eden in New York when it opened.
broadwaybelter
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/26/04
#17re: Eden Espinosa in Wicked
Posted: 12/20/05 at 3:05am
For anyone (above) who is commenting on Eden's singing or acting ability, have you seen her LATELY? I'm afraid some people are making opinions based on what they may have seen on the NYC stage back when she was Idina's understudy.
Because if you haven't yet seen her as of late, namely the Wicked Tour SF run or her Town Hall Concert, then I recommend you revise your stance.
Because she is utterly remarkable. Her Elphaba was ravishing during the Wicked SF Tour and she completely owns this role. As far as personifying Elphaba's age and youthful Act I nature, she nails it. And her voice is exceptional, especially belting high notes and adding specialized flair to some songs. She is going to be remarkable come 01-10-06.
One final note:
I filmed that video (link above). Hahaha
That was at Wicked SF Tour Sephora (Stila makeup launch) 08-19-05. As for the cheering, give us a freakin' break. We hadn't had Wicked in town for over 2 years and this was a live performance. If you read Eden's expressions and had you been there to meet/see the performance, you'd have recognized she was loving it. Have you not heard any recordings or been to any "landmark" Wicked performances? Whether or not the audience is flooded with teenagers, we cheer and applaud during any part that's worth recognition (ie. Final shows, first shows, or special appearances). Apologies for fanship? Nope.
EDEN ROCKS AND WILL KNOCK DOWN THE GERSHWIN DOORS!
#18re: Eden Espinosa in Wicked
Posted: 12/20/05 at 5:32amI am really excited to see someone new in this role. And I am excited that Eden is having a "go at it" since I missed her during her first run in Wicked.
#19re: Eden Espinosa in Wicked
Posted: 12/20/05 at 5:38amEug, true true words!
"I never had theatre producers run after me. Some people want to make more Broadway shows out of movies. But Elliot and I aren't going to do Batman: The Musical." - Julie Taymor 1999
#20re: Eden Espinosa in Wicked
Posted: 12/20/05 at 8:42am
Personally, I really enjoy Ms. Espinosa. I can't understand why people say she "screams" or whatever it is they say. I can understand that her voice isn't everyones metaphorical bag of tea, but I love it. I saw her in "Brooklyn," and although it wasn't the greatest show, I thought she was quite good. I really want to see her in "Wicked" because the material is much better than that of "Brooklyn." So, I'll be there in Jan for sure!
-Vincent
#21re: Eden Espinosa in Wicked
Posted: 12/20/05 at 11:43am
I think a lot of people are basing their judgments perhaps on the BKLYN cast recording. The last note in Once Upon a Time isn't her strongest on the CD, but when I saw her in the show live, she nailed it. Maybe she was just having an off night when they recorded the cast recording? Keep in mind, they did it in front of a live audience too.
Updated On: 12/20/05 at 11:43 AM
bwayondabrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/05
#22re: Eden Espinosa in Wicked
Posted: 12/20/05 at 11:46ami think she will be fantastic, and i cant wait! :)
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