London's Dreamgirls is eyeing Broadway — Page 2

Brave Sir Robin2 said: "Adrienne Warren for Lorrell! She'd slay "Ain't No Party"!



She actually already played Lorrell in the most recent national tour and she did, in fact, slay.



I'm not a big fan of including "Listen." Mainly just because I love the original music and lyrics for Effie and Deena's reunion. "Listen" does make it a bigger moment, though.

Patina is a great actress and can totally pull off entire journey of Deena. Adrienne Warren's Lorrell, while it will be exciting, would be a wasted role for her. She's far too talented. I say give her Deena if Patina's unavailable.

Can we get a Color Purple reunion going? Patrice Covington would be a great Lorrell. Isaiah Johnson as Curtis! Kyle Scatliffe as CC!

Do we think a name will come in for Jimmy Early?

It's confirmed

http://www.playbill.com/article/london-dreamgirls-is-broadway-bound

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Updated On: 1/18/17 at 03:00 PM

Skimbleshanks2 said: "JENNIFER HUDSON should revive her role...Think of the sales... And the chance to hear her sing AND I AM TELLING you live... Chills....



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I am one of the biggest Jenifer Hudson ever, and I don't think her reprising the role would be the best idea. Sure it may bring in tickets but I think it would be overkill. She's already done the ultimate performance of the role and won every award under the sun for it. It's cemented in history and I think maybe outside of a special one night only special concert or something, I think it's wise she leaves the character alone. She's had her time with it, and it's time for other women to have their shine with the production. I don't wanna see Hudson end up like Holliday, still hanging onto this part 30 yrs from now for dear life, but I think she's already proven she's beyond that.

I still stand by my dreamcast afor Keke Palmer as Deena, and Shaniece Williams from the Wiz Live as Lorell to accompany Amber Riley. I think it's perfect casting, the girls are perfect ages, and they have enough popularity together to drive tickets sales through the roof. I so hope somebody involved with the Broadway productions reads this and think its a god idea also, and makes it happen

cuz-i-can said: "I still stand by my dreamcast afor Keke Palmer as Deena, and Shaniece Williams from the Wiz Live as Lorell to accompany Amber Riley. I think it's perfect casting, the girls are perfect ages, and they have enough popularity together to drive tickets sales through the roof. I so hope somebody involved with the Broadway productions reads this and think its a god idea also, and makes it happen



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I agree with this casting and feel it would be a nice balance vocally!!

I thought the show was very good, not great, but very good. I'm sure it will come over because there's been lots of hype about it. The guy who played Curtis was the standout for me, but I felt like his costumes wore him. I'd like to see a couple of set/costume changes when it transfers.

I really don't see Shubert being available in 2017-2018 season. I guess we'll find out how well the production stands post Midler, or when she even leaves, but it's a huge and I daresay long awaited revival of a beloved musical. It will survive more than a year.

Hello, Dolly's mailer says, "See Bette Midler in Hello, Dolly through January 14th, 2018."



Does this mean the show is a limited run and will close January 2018 or is it just Bette that will be leaving? If it's the latter, I'd think the Shubert would be perfect for Dreamgirls but who knows!

Donna Murphy is already to set to begin playing the role once a week after the Tonys when Bette reduces down to a seven performances per week schedule (I believe it was announced that Donna would be performing the Tuesday night shows), as well as covering Bette's vacations.

When is the cast recording coming out?