Julie Andrews to Sing Again!

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 11/25/09 at 9:26am

What amazing news to wake up to!

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Julie_Andrews_to_Sing_Again_Perpares_for_O2_Concert_May_8_2010_20091125

[hushpuppy]

Posted: 11/25/09 at 12:42pm

Sorry to rain on your parade Jordan, but it doesn't sound like she'll be singing, just 'performing'

This May, the musical icon and beloved actress Julie Andrews will return to the UK stage for the first time in thirty years, with a special one off performance. 'An Evening with Julie Andrews' will be hosted at The O2 on Saturday 8th May, and will see a night of music from her greatest stage and screen performances, as well as the live narration of the story Simeon's Gift, the best selling children's book written by Julie and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton.

Accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Ian Fraser, Julie Andrews will also be joined on stage by an ensemble of five performers including West End and Broadway stars. Together they will take the audience on a nostalgic trip through some of the greatest musical theatre songs of the last fifty years.

[AwesomeDanny]

Posted: 11/25/09 at 12:54pm

^^What else would she do "accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra" besides singing?

[hushpuppy]

Posted: 11/25/09 at 1:26pm

I have adored Julie Andrews for over 40 years and would love nothing more than to see her regain her ability to sing, but, the way I read it, it sounds like she'll be talking and the ensemble will be singing.

I hope I'm wrong.

[SNAFU]

Posted: 11/25/09 at 1:27pm

"What else would she do "accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra" besides singing?"

A dramatic reading perhaps?

[Reginald Tresilian]

Posted: 11/25/09 at 2:34pm

According to the London Times:

Steve Sauer, her manager, said: “Julie cannot sing as she once did. Fortunately she has subsequently been able to regain some of the notes she was once well known for. The show will be a beautifully woven blend of her singing along with her guest stars.”

Maurice Whitaker, of IMG Artists, the agent for the show, which takes place on May 8, promised that Dame Julie “will be performing four or five genuine solo numbers” as well as singing with other vocalists. Singing is partly a confidence game and she has regained it,” he said.

[AwesomeDanny]

Posted: 11/25/09 at 2:40pm

Well, it's good to hear that she'll be singing again.

[hushpuppy]

Posted: 11/25/09 at 3:11pm

That is indeed WONDERFUL news!

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 11/25/09 at 3:43pm

Fantastic, fantastic news!!!

[E.Davis]

Posted: 11/25/09 at 4:21pm

She did just release a CD with her poetry book that just came out and it had her singing on it.....I think it was really recent...I know she has started a special treatment, to help improve her voice

[Amharclann]

Posted: 11/25/09 at 5:06pm

Performing or singing I think it will be fabulous. Bought my ticket on presale earlier today and can't wait.