Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest- Page 2

[soulman83]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#25

Posted: 11/16/05 at 12:11pm

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/96305.html

playbill too

[touchmeinthemorning]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#26

Posted: 11/16/05 at 12:13pm

They are mentioning the source is the daily news, too.

I wouldn't get too excited til we have an official press release.

"Fundamentalism means never having to say 'I'm wrong.'" -- unknown

[broadwayboy81]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#27

Posted: 11/16/05 at 12:14pm

Wow! I really hope this is accurate. I am now much more eager to see this movie! Since her American Idol days I have been a fan and told everyone what a great Effie she would be. I'm sure under the hands of Mr. Condon she will not dissapoint. I have been hoping she would be cast all along. I had no idea she was even still in the running! Without a doubt, she is the best choice.

SCORE!

[DAME]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#28

Posted: 11/16/05 at 12:17pm

Jennifer will be great.

HUSSY POWER! ------ HUSSY POWER!

[ThatBitc]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#29

Posted: 11/16/05 at 12:21pm

Jawn Murray is a friend of Hudsons he has posted she had the role in March.

[broadwaystar2b]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#30

Posted: 11/16/05 at 12:26pm

I'm thrilled
I think Ms.Hudson will be fantastic
Updated On: 11/16/05 at 12:26 PM

[doodlenyc]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#31

Posted: 11/16/05 at 12:29pm

Still trying to trust Condon and Geffen, but I am having a hard time seeing her act the role. She has a good voice, but on AI, she seemed unable to connect to the songs or the audience, which is why she was voted off, IMO.
I am hoping this is a hoax, but w/ Playbill repeating it...

Worried about Anika! She was the only casting I was really happy about.

"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."

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[iluvtheatertrash]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#32

Posted: 11/16/05 at 12:29pm

http://www.broadway.com/Gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=521421

"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman

[ljay889]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#33

Posted: 11/16/05 at 12:35pm

Now she IS an Effie!

She is perfect. I am not so worried about her acting, I'm sure if anything she is working with an acting coach.

HOPEFULLY this means the Fantasia groupies will go away now.

[theatreboi11]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#34

Posted: 11/16/05 at 12:39pm

WAHOOOOO!!!!!!!! Now I can see the movie and not listen to Screeching Fantasia ruining it!!!!!!

(Martha Graham from a letter to Agnes de Mille) "There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening That is translated through you into action, And because there is only one of you in all time, This expression is unique. If you block it, It will never exist through any other medium And be lost. The world will never have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, Nor how valuable it is, Nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours, clearly and directly, To keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware Directly to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open. No artist is pleased. There is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is only a queer, divine dissatisfaction, A blessed unrest that keeps us marching And makes us more alive than others."

[touchmeinthemorning]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#35

Posted: 11/16/05 at 12:39pm

Jen Hudson didn't connect to her songs on AI??? Were we watching the same show?

She was THE ONLY one who connected (until Fantasia did "Summertime").

"Fundamentalism means never having to say 'I'm wrong.'" -- unknown

[whateverman]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#36

Posted: 11/16/05 at 12:49pm

I agree. Hudson certainly did NOT connect to her songs or the audience for that matter.. AT ALL. while she is a good singer, she is one of those performer that reeks of listen to my big voice and far less concerned with interpreting lyrics! thats it. no connection at all.
Updated On: 11/16/05 at 12:49 PM

[Rathnait62]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#37

Posted: 11/16/05 at 12:51pm

With the right coaching, whateverman, Hudson can get there.

I don't believe anyone can change Fantasia's screeching - that's just her voice. I am glad for this.

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

[whateverman]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#38

Posted: 11/16/05 at 12:54pm

i dont think hudson is a bad choice for effie.. she just needs ALOT of work. she has the voice but the voice alone simply will not make the grade. she better get in there and learn how to connect and interpret.

As far as "Fantasias Screeching" its called a gospel growl.
familiarize urself with the genre. Updated On: 11/16/05 at 12:54 PM

[doodlenyc]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#39

Posted: 11/16/05 at 12:57pm

I never felt connected to her performances at all on AI, and she was voted off event tho she had the best voice.
...and I think I said IMO.

"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."

"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS

[Rathnait62]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#40

Posted: 11/16/05 at 1:00pm

I'm not talking about a growl. I'm talking about constant screeching. Big difference.

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

[whateverman]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#41

Posted: 11/16/05 at 1:00pm

u never felt connected because thus far she has failed to connect herself!

[whateverman]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#42

Posted: 11/16/05 at 1:02pm

nope u are talking about her growl. her style is that of MANY great gospel singers. u will know this if u listen to gospel music, and i'm talking about black gospel music. its been handed down by the greats. again familiarize urslef with the genre. its typical and common of u to call it screeching.

Updated On: 11/16/05 at 01:02 PM

[Rathnait62]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#43

Posted: 11/16/05 at 1:06pm

"nope u are talking about her growl. her style is that of MANY great gospel singers. u will know this if u listen to gospel music, and i am talking about black gospel. its been handed down by the greats. again familiarize urslef with the genre. its typical and common of u to call it screeching."

I am a professional singer and I sing backup for a gospel singer as one of my jobs. I am quite familiar with the greats as well as with the style. And I know the difference.

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

[FOAnatic]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#44

Posted: 11/16/05 at 1:11pm

Tell it, Rath!

"I love talking about nothing. It is the only thing I know anything about." - Oscar Wilde

[whateverman]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#45

Posted: 11/16/05 at 1:12pm

u sing back up for A gospel singer.. whoopdy doo..thats questionable being that u dont know growling when u hear it. is this "up with people" that ur doing or something? if not then u should CERTAINLY know better.
listen to the greats.. get a catalogue and understand great gospel because clearly u dont. ur oohs and ahhs obviously havent done the trick for u .
Updated On: 11/16/05 at 01:12 PM

[spiderdj82]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#46

Posted: 11/16/05 at 1:15pm

SWEET!!!! God, I am so happy you just don't know. And I whole heartedly agree with Rath . . . that is STRAIGHT UP SCREAMING. The way Jennifer Hudson sometimes sings on "Easy to be Hard" on the HAIR: Benefit Concert cd is "Gospel Growling."

THANK YOU BILL CONDON!!!!

"They're eating her and then they're going to eat me. OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!" -Troll 2

[whateverman]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#47

Posted: 11/16/05 at 1:17pm

have to ask.. are u both white? just have to ask.

[spiderdj82]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#48

Posted: 11/16/05 at 1:20pm

What does that have to do with anything. And yes, I am white but my MANY black friends don't agree with me. And I seriously hope you don't think that we cannot hear the difference between a screetch and a gospel growl just because we are white. Etta James (The queen of the growl) is my favorite singer of all time and I think YOU need to associate yourself on what real "growling" is.

"They're eating her and then they're going to eat me. OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!" -Troll 2

[whateverman]

re: Lets Put This Whole Dreamgirls Business To Rest#49

Posted: 11/16/05 at 1:22pm

ok .. enuff said. explains it all. pointless debate in that case. good day.