Josh Groban as the Phantom? — Page 2

Here's something else that puzzles me. Perhaps you know: Why does he sing so many songs in Italian?

The same reason Il Divo does. It sounds purdier and buys into the "rooommmanteeeke Italian" stereotype.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uZX3tSVvJA

Doesn't sound terrible.

"Let you're soul take you where you want to Be" has vibrato out of this universe...
And Idina Eyes.

I know I shouldn't say this but....I am. I know they were looking for a more mainstream name to perform but, they really should have gone with Crawford or Ball. Performers who can do the song or have performed them on numerouse occasions. Crawford as the original Phantom and Ball in all his concerts. Not to cause an argument just a thought. Groban has a charming voice but I think he lacks, at this time, the endurance for musical theatre.

Nope, not the Phantom. Maybe a Raoul, but he's kind of got a weird presence. that puppy-dog thing that the Grobanites love will not work on stage for 2.5 hours. I like Josh's albums, but anytime I've seen him on TV (PBS or whatever), it never sounds as good. There is a lovely quality to his voice and its very expressive, but he is too reliant on "studio magic" to even out his problems. I wish he could find a better teacher to even out his vibrato, but he's probably too busy actually working to study for while to fix his voice. Oh the lure of $$.

that was by no means awful, i think you guys are just being dramatic. so relax.
i agree with a previous post, it is obviously not his best performance, but you all KNOW he has a wonderful voice, so stop judging. !

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Nothing wrong with Josh. Just the wrong man for this particular performance. Simple.

yes...right...but Ally McBeal is in NOOOO WAYYY SHAPE OR FORM compared to ALW'S Phantom. That role is so diverse and so complicated and soooo stressful there are only certain men who can fit it. I don't question Josh's acting in general, he sells his songs damn well which is why I like him, but he can't do Phantom. He's not right for it. He doesn't look the part, he doesn't fit the part, period. And no, as a singer I do not at all hit every note every time, but that note is not only crucial to the song, OF WHICH THE ACTOR MUST SING IT MORE THAN ONCE IN THE ENTIRE SHOW (Ab's music of.., all i ask..past the point of no return reprise) I question his ability to sing that role for 2 1/2 hours. the score is demanding. his range must go from low eb to high ab for the entire show, not just one song. That's all, no hard feelings, just show business.

p.s. to whoever suggested michael ball be asked to sing at the KCH I LOVE YOU!

I was more creeped out when Webber started to mouth the words, as if he was giving Groban an evil incantation.

It wasn't terrible. He seemed incredibly nervous. I feel sorry for him, because I know he's extremely talented, and has a much better voice than what was showcased that night.

And besides, he'd only have to sing Music of the Night once, and then they'd just play it 8 times a week while he lip-synched.

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Updated On: 1/8/07 at 08:35 PM

Thank you
That was me suggesting Michael Ball or Michael Crawford.

Ya gotta be famous to be on a Kennedy Center show I guess. I thought it was strange that none of the men that had done ALW shows were there. But what do I know.

Only the parts where it would be near impossible for them to sing it live. Such as in the title song when the Phantom/Christine doubles are on stage and the actual Phantom/Christine performers are backstage trying to get into the boat.

I often wondered that, too. He's a cog that fits right into that wheel.

And, since people are going to ask...
Special effects (including pre-recording) in Phantom

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