Karen Olivo - "America"
Karen Olivo - "America"
PattyO'Furniture
Featured Actor Joined: 8/12/04
#1Karen Olivo - "America"
Posted: 3/11/16 at 12:08pm
I know she is not a "dancer" and says she is more of a "mover," but, my God - her musicality in this number, working that dress - it's masterful. Such a standout. So feminine and commanding. At times, her hair seems ten inches from the stage. Not a technician, but what a testament to spirit. A joy to watch!
#2Karen Olivo -
Posted: 3/11/16 at 12:13pm
She's definitely a mover and she possesses musicality and she nails that "dumbed down" choreography but she's no Rita or Chita or Debbie who all performed the role with the original, more intricate choreography by Peter Gennaro.
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#3Karen Olivo -
Posted: 3/11/16 at 12:25pm
She received an endless amount of slack on this board for not being a great dancer, but she was sensational in the role, and rightfully won the Tony.
#4Karen Olivo -
Posted: 3/11/16 at 1:29pm
ljay889, I agree that dramatically she was a force to be reckoned with and her Tony win was very much deserved. She is the only actress to have played that role to win a Tony and of course Ms. Moreno won an Oscar for the film.
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Updated On: 3/11/16 at 01:29 PM
neonlightsxo
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#5Karen Olivo -
Posted: 3/11/16 at 1:34pm
"She is the only actress to have played that role to win a Tony and of course Ms. Moreno won an Oscar for the film. "
Yes. We know. Where do you think you are?
#6Karen Olivo -
Posted: 3/11/16 at 5:08pm
neonlightsxo said: "Yes. We know. Where do you think you are?"
Wow. I'll leave you with this:
Be good to people.
Even the shitty ones.
Let the assholes be assholes.
You'll sleep better.
"the more you know..."
cue: "shooting star".
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Updated On: 3/11/16 at 05:08 PM
#7Karen Olivo -
Posted: 3/11/16 at 5:14pm
Her Anita was everything it needed to be. She may not be a dancer, but she moves with a purpose which is what I expect and respect more than technical accuracy. She acted through movement, song, and dialogue, and in doing so, gave the production a sense of urgency and intensity that Laurents couldn't capture with any of the other actors in that revival. I was thrilled when she won the Tony and will always cherish having seen her in this and IN THE HEIGHTS (for which she should have been nominated). Oh, how wonderful would it be if she ever appeared on HAMILTON.
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