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Emma Hunton Will Join Wicked 1st National Tour
#25Emma Hunton Will Join Wicked 1st National Tour
Posted: 3/13/14 at 4:29pm
I just looked her up on YouTube and picked out this song, because it is one of those ultimate tests for a singer. If she screamed, I would agree with the OP. If she over-riffed, I would agree. If she violated the spirit of the song to make herself look special as a singer, I would agree with him.
But she does none of those things. She sings it simply and prettily. I think she's very talented and I like her.
Emma Hunton Sings 'Over the Rainbow'
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#26Emma Hunton Will Join Wicked 1st National Tour
Posted: 3/13/14 at 4:44pm
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#27Emma Hunton Will Join Wicked 1st National Tour
Posted: 3/13/14 at 4:46pm
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#28Emma Hunton Will Join Wicked 1st National Tour
Posted: 3/13/14 at 4:48pm
#29Emma Hunton Will Join Wicked 1st National Tour
Posted: 3/13/14 at 5:02pmI'm a huge Emma fan-she is one heck of an actress, as previously stated, and I hope to catch her in the role!!
#30Emma Hunton Will Join Wicked 1st National Tour
Posted: 3/13/14 at 5:13pmShe is young. I think before she was not used to "preserving" her voice if that makes sense. She is still probably training it and finding ways to keep her stamina up. I'm sure with this she is working hard to find the spot the part sits in her voice and work out the kinks. Elphaba is definitely one of the most demanding roles for an actress, but with training, she will be fine.
"Life in theater is give and take...but you need to be ready to give more then you take..."
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Broadway Star Joined: 11/15/07
#31Emma Hunton Will Join Wicked 1st National Tour
Posted: 3/13/14 at 5:57pm
"You guys make it seem like this is the first cast announcement that people have bashed just based on their previous performances. You guys make it seem like this is the first cast announcement that people have bashed just based on their previous performances."
You make it seem like you were the first person called out for it...
Now t/d/b/a haterobics on here.
#32Emma Hunton Will Join Wicked 1st National Tour
Posted: 3/13/14 at 6:48pm
I confess I hadn't heard of her, but I really liked her in those videos. She's young and the talent is a bit raw, but she's very appealing.
Thanks for posting, wood2etc.
#33Emma Hunton Will Join Wicked 1st National Tour
Posted: 3/13/14 at 8:39pm
I'll admit I'm largely unfamiliar with her work, but I think she's fantastic in this video. I'd love to see what she does with Elphaba...I think if nothing else she'll definitely make some different choices than the women who have played the part previously. She's certainly a capable enough actress.
"Anyway"
#34Emma Hunton Will Join Wicked 1st National Tour
Posted: 3/13/14 at 8:45pmI really liked in SPRING AWAKENING and the Off-Bway RENT revival...she will make a fine Elphaba
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#35Emma Hunton Will Join Wicked 1st National Tour
Posted: 3/14/14 at 2:06am
I would agree she has pipes. But not elephaba pipes.
However , I've seen her at concerts and benefits around town over the years and she's always obnoxious , takes away
From her (obvious) talent. I'm going to give her a respectful pass.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#36Emma Hunton Will Join Wicked 1st National Tour
Posted: 3/14/14 at 6:48amI think, when healthy, she'll be great in the role. But as others have mentioned, she'll be out a lot.
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#38Emma Hunton Will Join Wicked 1st National Tour
Posted: 3/14/14 at 3:34pmWhoops ... I'm driving up from NC to see it in VA. I'm mainly going for Alison Fraser as Morrible, and Nick Adams as Fiyero doesn't hurt either. Was honestly looking forward to seeing Alilison Luff in the role, but, I've I watched some videos of Emma on YouTube ... Interested to see what she does with it.
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