Natalie Weiss — Page 2

jeeze... Maybe she couldn't do thsoe riffs 8x a week, but that doesn't mean she doesn't have talent!! And she didn't post her first video, a friend did. Then, people requested she put up more videos, which she did. She is a smart girl and shouldn't be slammed or it.

I hate that Defying Gravity video only because the people in the background need to shut the f$@&# up!

No doubt she can sing, but I'd like to see her do those "Defying Gravity" riffs 8x a week on Broadway.

She wouldn't be the first actress to sing the song one way at public events and an entirely different way in the theater.

Natalie can't act nor does she wish to.

Natalie has expressed, many times, that she wishes to move to L.A. and pursue a singing career. It's only a matter of time...

John Buccino (I'm sure I spelled that wrong), composer of A CATERED AFFAIR, is absolutely obsessed with her now and believes she has "genius musicality"

many in the industry are blown away by her vocal tones, riff originality, and mixing/belt abilities. But there's a reason she hasn't been cast in any legit productions

and this is a huge Natalie Weiss fan speaking here.

I know for a fact that she was in final callbacks for HAIR, but I'm guessing we would have her from one of her fans if she had gotten it. She's been pretty close to a few things from what I've heard. She's also only been in the city for the upwards of a year and was gone part of that time to work at PCLO and North Shore. Give her a chance. Shoshana was in her late twenties before she got a Broadway show. And yes, her musicality is insane. I've talked to her after concerts that she sang perfectly at and had gotten the music, sometimes only 24 hours in advance.

Nattalyee = Natalie Weiss?

LOLOL. She wants to be a popstar? Oh okay. I'm glad low-talent actresses think THAT'S the easier route to go (Shoshana Bean, I'm looking at you, AGAIN.) Name ONE musical theatre persona in the past five years who's gone off to be a "popstar" and actually become successful.

The only person who's got the talent to do it...well, I won't even say it. It doesn't even matter at this point. But suffice it to say, "becoming a pop singer" is much, MUCH more difficult than making it on Broadway, if you want to make ANY money, and even harder if maintaining dignity is important to you.

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"When did anyone say she thought it was easier? Maybe that's just what she wants to do, regardless of how hard it is. Chill."

Well, regardless of her goals, here's how I see it. If this girl is auditioning for roles on Broadway that require acting (which she is), it's ridiculous to try and excuse her poor acting because she "wants to go to Hollywood and be a popstar, so she doesn't HAVE to be able to act".

And as for the whole "popstar" thing? I don't think she's got the charisma for it, to be honest. And...well, there are people more talented than she is who have been trying to get there for a long time, and still haven't made it. So...I wouldn't be too optimistic.

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Updated On: 7/8/09 at 07:46 PM

"... idina menzel has had a VERY successful pop career."

Really? What was her last Top 40 hit? When was her video played on MTV? Successful, sure, when you compare her to some failed efforts, but in the real sense? Not at all.

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"maybe not MTV, but I saw Brave on VH1 a lot :)
And, I mean, while I introduced my friend to Idina, she still doesn't know she is a Broadway star, but she LOVES her last solo cd"

Sorry, but speaking as someone who eats, sleeps, and BREATHES the record industry and pop music/pop culture, her cd and she has NEVER had mainstream success. Until I hear her on Z100 between Rihanna and P!nk...

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"Kelly2, why are you so angry?? You're very defensive in this thread. It's a bit off-putting."

I'm just sick of hearing about this chick and all the praise that is heaped on her for doing essentially nothing. It's very strange, and very, very annoying.

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its def. her talent... I mean, she only has a few youtube videos posted, none of which are the most popular, all the rest are done by fans, and she is SO talented, and for it to go unnoticed would be dumb

When did ANYONE say she was a "triple threat" ???

She's far from it, sweetheart.

As a huge fan and supporter I, myself, agree that she's a terrible actress. But she can sing the sh*t out of any song.

and you're right.... she's not the best thing since sliced bread but she's incredibly talented and passionate about the MUSIC. not the attention or credits or industry.

But, for your information, she is pretty damn brilliant in a music/vocal sense.

Are you a singer or musician?? If you aren't then you really should keep quiet or at least not be SO bold with your harsh criticism. You won't understand the obsession people have over her technique and musicality and vocal quality.

P.S. Is it just me or are you speaking out of bitter jealousy? The girl is so talented and she's going places. But not on Broadway, in my opinion. It's only a matter of time until she lands some type of album deal or singing job. No doubt about it!