Has anyone seen Jeanette I Bayardelle in Color Purple?

[HollidayForever]

Posted: 1/3/07 at 2:33pm

I have seen La Chanze in Color Purple twice, and I really can't imagine anyone playing the role. Has anyone seen Jeanette.....Your thoughts?

[defyingravity11]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 2:26am

I have seen LaChanze twice and Jeanette once. She was ok. She has a very pretty voice, but her performance is lackluster compared to LaCanze, in my opinion. She kept slipping in and out of her accent and forgot to maintain her "limp" in a few scenes. Her interpretation is very different though, so if you get the chance, it is worth seeing to get a different take on the character.

[Joshua488]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 2:55am

I saw Jeannette and I was impressed. She's coming into her own with the role and finding new things in the script and music. It must be nerve-wracking to replace a Tony Award winner, especially one as memorable as LaChanze, but she's doing it well.

EDIT: Oh, and since taking over the role of Celie, Jeannette has dropped the middle initial from her name. Updated On: 1/4/07 at 02:55 AM

[Sharon Lover]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 8:51am

Well my my aren't we fancy. I kid, I kid. Didn't really want to start a new thread but does anyone know when Felicia will be leaving the role of Sophia?

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 8:55am

January 28th I believe.

P.S. Who is the new Celie standby?

Updated On: 1/4/07 at 08:55 AM