p.s.: I'm not bashing her and I'm not saying she doesn't have a pretty voice. And I did say that I understand that this was before she even started rehearsals. I'm sure how she performed at a concert will be different from how she performs in the show. I will be happy to see her at some point during the run. I'm just saying that I prefer Daphne's gritty, emotional, original take on the song to Lea's more traditional, pretty version.
And I have seen Daphne only three times in this show. The first two times were within about a week and a half of each other and she was great both days. The third time she was sick so hard to judge. But actors are going to (hopefully!) improve as they get more shows under their belt. That is to be expected. I'm not judging Lea on this one performance any more than anyone else here. Just stating my opinion.
"I wrote a book: "How to Be Popular". Now I've put together a top ten list of how to help you:
-Elphie, everyday... shower. I mean, who knows? Maybe some of that green is gonna come off!
-Deodorant Elphie. No body likes a stinky witch!
-I think we've covered the hair, we'll get to that.
-Clean underclothes. That's all I'm gonna say.
-Look at your posture. That's no way to be popular!
-Bed made, room straightened. We've done that.
-Colors blended. Oookay.
-But the most important thing to have, to make yourself popular, is to keep your beautiful smile."
~Kristin Chenoweth in her last performance of the song "Popular"
