If Beyonce Were on Broadway...
#1If Beyonce Were on Broadway...
Posted: 11/22/07 at 10:33pm
Beyonce (Knowles, just in case anyone needs clarification) has stated numerous times that she'd like to win a Tony, an Oscar, and a Grammy. She, of course, has one of those wrapped up, and she was atleast considered (well, possibly) for an Oscar. But, here's my question:
If Beyonce were to come to Broadway, what do you think she's be starring in?
I guess we'll be talking revivals here or possibly films/ books turned musicals.
Have a go! It shall be fun...
I'm thinking a revival of JAMAICA, which starred the incomparable Lena Horne in its original run in the late 1950s.
#2re: If Beyonce Were on Broadway...
Posted: 11/22/07 at 10:37pmAida? Once on this Island?
#2re: If Beyonce Were on Broadway...
Posted: 11/22/07 at 10:41pmDefinitely ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, although Ti Moune (which is the part she'd most likely fill) is a featured role, and she'd definitely want to be the star. But, I guess, Ti Moune could be tweaked a tad and be made the leading role. LaChanze was in the features actress category at the Tonys for her performance.
Mattbrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/23/05
#3re: If Beyonce Were on Broadway...
Posted: 11/22/07 at 10:43pmI thought Ti Moune WAS the lead of Once on this Island. Could someone explain that to me?
#4re: If Beyonce Were on Broadway...
Posted: 11/22/07 at 10:48pmI guess she could be classified as the lead, but I just know that LaChanze was nominated as a featured actress. Maybe that was just because of "below the title" politics.
#5re: If Beyonce Were on Broadway...
Posted: 11/22/07 at 10:59pm
A revival of 1962's NO STRINGS? Which of course starred the delicious Diahann Carroll.
Updated On: 11/23/07 at 10:59 PM
#6re: If Beyonce Were on Broadway...
Posted: 11/22/07 at 11:33pmOnce on this Island is a big ensemble piece, but Ti Moune is the overall lead. The role could easily be made larger if needed.
henryt
Broadway Star Joined: 7/26/07
#8re: If Beyonce Were on Broadway...
Posted: 11/22/07 at 11:40pm
DREAMGIRLS:
The musical based on the movie based on the musical.
She'd be perfect!
#9re: If Beyonce Were on Broadway...
Posted: 11/23/07 at 11:38ami've heard rumors about her being in the Aida movie and people have joked about her playing mimi in rent though i dont think thatd be the best part for her
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Mattbrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/23/05
#10re: If Beyonce Were on Broadway...
Posted: 11/23/07 at 11:48amYeah. I knew that Ti Moune is the lead so why was LaChanze nominated for Best Featured Actress. Did she share the same amount of time onstage as her fellow actors?
#11re: If Beyonce Were on Broadway...
Posted: 11/23/07 at 1:46pm
elphaba?
i love this idea! I think she is EXCELLENT.
#14Oh No!
Posted: 11/23/07 at 2:52pm
I think Beyonce would be great on Broadway.
I know everyone is bound to say they hope she never comes to Broadway and blah blah blah but her performance in DREAMGIRLS was quite good (nothing masterful by any means, but pretty good) and my biggest complaint about it was that it was too over-the-top at times and it was a bit like she was performing for the last row of the mezzanine of a Broadway theater; so maybe she's a better suited actress to perform on stage. I hope we'll at least get to see her do something on Broadway soon. Give the girl a chance.
#16Oh No!
Posted: 11/23/07 at 2:58pm
apparently mr.scribble is on crack.
I would assume she was nominated for featured actress for a few reasons. One being that she was under the title and the producers did not petition to change the ruling; and two, mattbrain you are basically correct. It's kind of like Sutton in Drowsy, she is obliviously featured in a ensemble show, but they pushed her for leading.
jbdc
Leading Actor Joined: 3/17/07
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
miss_molly
Swing Joined: 11/23/07
#24Oh No!
Posted: 11/24/07 at 7:42am
Rent, she is great in her songs, because they are especially written for her voice and really low ! I don't know if it's online, but see the Jennifer Hudson/Beyonce duet of Listen on last year's Oscars and you'll see what I mean ! The comparison is devastating for B., I almost felt embarassed for her ! Of course, that's only my opinion and as I said I love her ! I also adore Madonna to death, but I wouldn't argue if someone said that she is not the best singer !
Updated On: 11/24/07 at 07:42 AM
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