Is Sara Ramirez over-rated? — Page 3

What makes you think that Kelli's role is more demanding than Sara's?

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Kelli's role is so much more layered than Sara's. The Lady of the Lake has no character arc. Clara Johnson is a real character. She has experienced traumatic experiences. She is supposedly a "special child." She has emotions and motivation. She is central to the plot. Without her actions and feelings, there would be no story in Piazza. I'd love for someone to make such a case for the Lady of the Lake. It's such an irreverent, unnecessary role. I really could have done without her. And I don't see where acting is necessary for the role, either.

~Steven

Although I did not see every show, I was rooting For Celia. The Light in the Piazza number on the Tony's was enough to make me not want to see it, though I'm sure Kelli is wonderful in the show. But, so was Celia and Joanna Gleason.
When Sara won, I thought her speech was funny and clever : "I'd like to thank Clariton".
But it wasn't until I saw her Tony performance that made me fall in love with her. She has one of the most unique and powerful voices. (Her wailing at the end was so friggin' awesome!)I can't wait to get her other recordings - and she has actually made me interested in seeing Spamalot. (Of course, I'll have to wait for the tour).
Over rated? She's just as overrated as Norbert, Victoria, and Dan Fogler.

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I think Sara has a gorgeous voice and is capable of better than her role in Spamalot, as entertaining as it is. Personally, I think Kelli went through a wider range of emotions and 'played a part' rather than 'gave a performance.'

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I would like for it to be acknowledged that it is possible for someone to be just as wonderful in a fun-only role as another who has a "layered" role.

What are the use of layers if it all isn't deliriously fun, anyway? This is the theatre, not geology.

By the way, I'm not dissing Kelli. I'm obsessed with her in Piazza. I'm just making a point.

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Kelli O'Hara- Light in the Piazza

I love Sara, I do but Kelli has a role that's a lot more complicated and needs more voice.

That being said, it is true that you don't need a really complicated role to win. Kristin Chenoweth won for YAGMCB and her role was comedic rather than dramatic. I guess if your character is really....CHARACTER there's a win...know what I mean?

That being said as well, I still wish Kelli won. But congrats to Sara, I love her too.

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Way Wicked,

Do you really wish to sound so... way wicked? Relax. Both young ladies work extremely hard. Sara Ramirez is the 2005 Tony award Winner 2005 for Best Featured ACTRESS in a musical. NOT writer, composer or director. ACTRESS!! Don't bastardize the legitimacy of her win. Sara has a special GIFT. She is a SUPERSTAR. Her electricity doesn't strike too often. Embrace and enjoy her light!!!

Peace,
Hercules

"Margaret Cho...your sitcom has been picked up. Margaret Cho...YOU"RE A STAH!"

She's got some pipes! But maybe she could've gotten a better role... but, I think she's doing well in Spamalot. Poor thing sounded like her alergies were all wack and her dress.... please get one that fits, Sara. My friends and I were like, "Hope it dosen't rip!"

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