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#51

re: Fantasia Is The New Celie In Purple

Posted: 2/15/07 at 12:59am

Josh wasn't even in the top 48 season 2. I had no idea who he was when I saw Tarzan. Some girl who worked at the theater mentioned it, but no one would recognize his name from A.I. Yes, he is HOT!!!
#52

re: Fantasia Is The New Celie In Purple

Posted: 2/15/07 at 1:20am

We'll see how she does but I tend to think the rest of the cast is going to have to do a lot of work carrying her and covering up her acting flaws.
#53

re: Fantasia Is The New Celie In Purple

Posted: 2/15/07 at 1:28am

Let me just say that I like Fantasia as a singer. I think her sound is extremely unique, and she has a great talent in her singing. But Celie in 'The Color Purple'? If Gary Griffin can get her anywhere close to pulling this off they need to open up a new Tony category for Best Direction of a Doomed Replacement Lead in a Musical. This has the potential to go right up there with Robin Givens in Chicago. As much as I love her singing, I agree with anyone who pointed out her performance in her Lifetime movie. I had to turn it off I felt so bad for her. But in her defense, you can't assess anybody's talent off of a Lifetime movie. I've seen some great actors who looked like it was their first attempt at the craft in Lifetime films. Lifetime = badly directed and badly scripted films. But in Fantasia's case, I think it had less to do with direction and more to do with inexperience.

She will provide a bump in ticket sales with her fanbase, but I'm not sure how long that can make an impact. I also think regardless of her reviews she's not going to pull people who aren't necessarily fans of hers to see the show again. However, I think it is a smart move on the producer's part and I wish her and the cast luck.
"If you've got something to say, say it, and think well of yourself while you're learning to say it better." - David Mamet
#54

re: Fantasia Is The New Celie In Purple

Posted: 2/15/07 at 1:36am

If you want to see what Fantasia is capable of (and I'm not even going to talk about the absurd Lifetime movie directed by Debbie Allen of all people) track down her screen test for DREAMGIRLS that is slowly leaking its way through Hollywood at the moment. Blows anything Jennifer Hudson did out of the water in the acting department.
#55

re: Fantasia Is The New Celie In Purple

Posted: 2/15/07 at 1:51am

Eww.

Seriously though, how on earth is she going to learn her lines if she can't read? I never understood how she was considered a frontrunner for Dreamgirls either, since she couldn't read the script.
#57

re: Fantasia Is The New Celie In Purple

Posted: 2/15/07 at 1:59am

"If you want to see what Fantasia is capable of (and I'm not even going to talk about the absurd Lifetime movie directed by Debbie Allen of all people) track down her screen test for DREAMGIRLS that is slowly leaking its way through Hollywood at the moment. Blows anything Jennifer Hudson did out of the water in the acting department."

Bennett, are you being fecetious here? She's actually phenomenal in her Dreamgirls screening? Do you have anymore details?
"If you've got something to say, say it, and think well of yourself while you're learning to say it better." - David Mamet
#58

re: Fantasia Is The New Celie In Purple

Posted: 2/15/07 at 2:21am

can I throw up now.


Ten bucks says she moves like a broken bird (her signature move) whenever she sings a song. SH*T!
Now all I see are cute boys with short haircuts in a maze of their own...
#59

re: Fantasia Is The New Celie In Purple

Posted: 2/15/07 at 2:35am

By all means, everyone, condemn her to hell before she's even had a chance to show what she can do in the role.


Updated On: 2/15/07 at 02:35 AM

#60

re: Fantasia Is The New Celie In Purple

Posted: 2/15/07 at 6:53am

Janette Bayardelle is leaving the Broadway company to open the Chicago/touring production. LaChanze had said in the Broadway.com blog when she left that she was returning for several weeks to reprise her role. I assumed that would be between Bayardelle and the new Celie (who looks to be Fantasia.)

If her acting is as good as everyone says it is (we already know she has the voice,) I can see Barrino pulling a suprise knockout performance in this role. Her age concerns me, but all other signs point to her being damn good.


Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.

Updated On: 2/15/07 at 06:53 AM

#61

re: Fantasia Is The New Celie In Purple

Posted: 2/15/07 at 7:37am

I can't stand her, and I'm not liking this idea.
http://www.beintheheights.com/katnicole1 (Please click and help me win!) I chose, and my world was shaken- So what?
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
"And when Idina Menzel is singing, I'm always slightly worried that her teeth are going to jump out of her mouth and chase me." - Schmerg_the_Impaler
#62

re: Fantasia Is The New Celie In Purple

Posted: 2/15/07 at 8:06am

Well, I'm applauding her for having the guts to start out on BW, not regional theatre, and am willing to see what she can do before making a pronouncement...
Here's to Patti And Tina And Yoko, Aretha And Nona And Nico And me
#63

re: Fantasia Is The New Celie In Purple

Posted: 2/15/07 at 8:16am

Give the girl a chance, i'm sure Oprah and the rest of the producers saw somthing in Fantasia and thats why they offered her the role..She's coming on the Oprah Show very soon and i'm pretty sure Oprah will explain the reasons why out of all the singers and actresses out there why they choose her.



I have faith
#64

re: Fantasia Is The New Celie In Purple

Posted: 2/15/07 at 8:29am

Usually I'm all for giving someone a chance, however, we've already heard Fantasia's brand of "singing" and seen her embarrassing attempt to portray HERSELF on film.

I can't imagine her name will sell enough tickets to be worth putting her in front of this otherwise incredibly talented cast.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#66

re: Fantasia Is The New Celie In Purple

Posted: 2/15/07 at 8:39am

I didn't find her performance in the Lifetime movie to be that different in quality from Hudson's performance in Dreamgirls. Fantasia at least has a sort of natural quality (even if she often seemed a bit too mellow and lacking in a real showcase of a strong range of emotions), whereas with Hudson it felt like her timing and her line readings were always off. I could see how Fantasia might do well as an actress if she works at it.
"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter
#67

re: Fantasia Is The New Celie In Purple

Posted: 2/15/07 at 8:50am

Even if her 'Dreamgirls' screen test was good, that doesn't mean she'll be able to give a convincing live performance in something that does not just require singing.
"I think of avant-garde as downtown shows where you rub waffles and chocolate on yourself."- Hunter Bell
#68

re: Fantasia Is The New Celie In Purple

Posted: 2/15/07 at 9:25am

I hate her voice.
She annoys me to no end.
I wanted Diana to win that season.

Jeannette Bayardelle is so amazing, why bring in such a no-talent to play a role because she's a name.

God, sometimes, Broadway just isn't fair!
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.
#70

re: Fantasia Is The New Celie In Purple

Posted: 2/15/07 at 9:37am

"slightly o/t but wouldn't you love to see jennifer holiday as Sofia? (Sophia? Sophie?)"

That'd be amazing.

Her HELL NO would be flippin amazing.
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.
#71

re: Fantasia Is The New Celie In Purple

Posted: 2/15/07 at 9:45am

Oh my. It will be like Donald Duck meets Alice Walker. Fantasia's voice reminds me of Donald Duck, and as for her acting ability- well it's pretty non-existent.
She has a limited fanbase; just look at the lack of sales of her new album. I don't think this is a wise move.
#72

re: Fantasia Is The New Celie In Purple

Posted: 2/15/07 at 9:47am

"Fantasia's voice reminds me of Donald Duck,"

I said that the moment she auditioned on American Idol.
No one believed me that she sounded like Donald Duck on helium.
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.
#73

re: Fantasia Is The New Celie In Purple

Posted: 2/15/07 at 9:51am

I'm sure a lot of people think her voice is amazing.
Like many others, I too can't stand her voice.
#74

re: Fantasia Is The New Celie In Purple

Posted: 2/15/07 at 10:00am

Agreed, AnaGFan.
Agreed.
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.

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