I know this is supposed to be about Kelly, but...
Donna Marie remains my favorite Velma. I thought she was incredible when I saw her go on. Just my 2 cents.
Back to Kelly...
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/18/07
Sharon started that rumor? That's funny
She's playing Mama. If someone already posted that I'm sorry.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/14/03
Word on the street is she'll be playing Mama
Okay, I fail. Someone beat me to that one. I didnt read the whole thread, I just responded.
If in Heaven you don't excel, you can always party down in hell...
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/14/03
Okay, now that Ive read the entire thread, I shall chime in on everything.
Roger, you need to chill. (and please, before you respond telling me I must not be a theatre professional because I don't fall to her feet, remember that I AM) Donna is an alright Velma, but by FAR she is not the best. If I wanted to be mean, I'd call her a one trick pony, but we have no reason to be mean to each other anymore... soo.... but I digress.
Donna is very talented, that is true. She does have a husband -- Cleve -- who is also an actor.... and her daughter is an absolute doll. But I doubt they have kept her from moving forward and leaving Chicago. She's been in the show, what? 9 years now? At this point it's not only a paying gig, but it's also habit. I have no doubt she will close that show out.
She's alright as a Cell Block Girl. She's.... consistent, that's for sure. She's alright as a Velma. Definitely not my favorite, but I'd take her over a lot of other Velmas in a heartbeat.
As for non big black belty Mamas.... oh lord. Michele Pawk, hands down, my FAVORITE. I have never seen a woman SO encompass the role and just be so goddamn amazing. A close second for favorite Mama is Roxane Carrasco. She played Annie in the show for a number of years and understudied both Mama and Velma...... Rox is a powerhouse in both roles... and she's not big and black either. lol
If in Heaven you don't excel, you can always party down in hell...
she should just play Roxie and sing her version of Papa Don't Preach instead of Me and My Baby
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