Grammy winning Mýa set to star in Chicago

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Grammy winning Mýa set to star in Chicago

Posted: 2/11/08 at 7:34pm

Thoughts? I personally think she might be able to pull it off. I'm just glad she's playing Velma and not Roxie.... Finally someone who has the balls to take on the more difficult role.

Updated On: 2/11/08 at 07:34 PM

#2

re: Grammy winning Mýa set to star in Chicago

Posted: 2/11/08 at 7:36pm

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?lastpage=on&thread=957032&boardid=1

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#3

re: Grammy winning Mýa set to star in Chicago

Posted: 2/11/08 at 7:51pm

Thanks :}

#4

re: Grammy winning Mýa set to star in Chicago

Posted: 2/11/08 at 11:25pm

Who?

#5

re: Grammy winning Mýa set to star in Chicago

Posted: 2/11/08 at 11:28pm

She was part of the quartet that sang the revamped "Lady Marmalade" about a thousand years ago. I don't know that she'll sell tickets but not alot makes sense with Chicago "stunt" casting.

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re: Grammy winning Mýa set to star in Chicago

Posted: 2/11/08 at 11:34pm

Strange choice, I had to really think to remember anything she'd done and I completely forgot she was in the film.

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re: Grammy winning Mýa set to star in Chicago

Posted: 2/12/08 at 5:16am

I don't understand why "Chicago" keeps casting names (if you can call it that) like Usher, Mya, Melanie Griffith, etc. The show can thrive on its own merit....it doesn't need "names" to fill the seats. Why not give the role to someone who has more talent and waiting for their "big break" on Broadway?

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re: Grammy winning Mýa set to star in Chicago

Posted: 2/12/08 at 9:27am

Agreed, jeniferrenepatricia. According to the broadwayworld write up, I dont know what's worse - that her "iconic" hits are entitled "Case of the Ex", "Ghetto Superstar" and "My Love Is Like...Wo" OR that the public actually made those songs "hits".

Updated On: 2/12/08 at 09:27 AM

#9

re: Grammy winning Mýa set to star in Chicago

Posted: 2/12/08 at 11:37am

I hated "My Love Is Like...Wo".

#10

re: Grammy winning Mýa set to star in Chicago

Posted: 2/12/08 at 11:43am

Mt favorite song by her is "Fallin'". I have about 5 remixes of it. I haven't seen "Chicago" since the 1st national tour but she might get me to see it again if she is still in it when I am in NYC.

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re: Grammy winning Mýa set to star in Chicago

Posted: 2/12/08 at 11:49am

Just because you people on a Broadway board don't know her doesn't mean she isn't popular. She is a platinum selling Grammy winner. And she has a history with 'Chicago.'

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re: Grammy winning Mýa set to star in Chicago

Posted: 2/12/08 at 12:25pm

(from Playbill)

#13

re: Grammy winning Mýa set to star in Chicago

Posted: 2/12/08 at 12:28pm

Wasn't she on the "Chicago" calendar last year or the year before?

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re: Grammy winning Mýa set to star in Chicago

Posted: 2/12/08 at 1:48pm

she had that song from the rugrats movie. I liked it at the time. Now I cant remember what it was called. I never thought her voice was strong, or that it had any depth at all. Id be curious to see what she does with it; maybe this will turn me into a fan

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re: Grammy winning Mýa set to star in Chicago

Posted: 2/12/08 at 4:14pm

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"According to the broadwayworld write up, I dont know what's worse - that her "iconic" hits are entitled "Case of the Ex", "Ghetto Superstar" and "My Love Is Like...Wo" OR that the public actually made those songs "hits"."

Don't judge. "Ghetto Superstar" is a guilty pleasure of the grandest proportions. How can you hate a rap song that samples "Islands in the Stream?"

#16

Mya breaks foot - Chicago debut delayed

Posted: 4/29/08 at 3:26pm

Poor thing broke her foot.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/117264.html

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Updated On: 4/29/08 at 03:26 PM

#17

Mya breaks foot - Chicago debut delayed

Posted: 4/29/08 at 3:29pm

WOW. I wish her a speedy recovery. She looked great in the videos they had of her.

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Mya breaks foot - Chicago debut delayed

Posted: 4/29/08 at 3:40pm

Ouch that stinks. Here's to a speedy recovery.