#226
Posted: 2/11/07 at 5:36am
Awww, why am I so late to contribute to this very entertaining thread?
One thing that I should mention, is that it is somehow unusual for Disney to change the look of their cartoon characters from screen to stage (and of an obvious background) right from the production's inception (it is usually until later in the run when they get PC). Of course, the character itself, I'm sure, is not popular enough as the lead character (I'm sure that if the title character was initially cast by someone who doesn't resemble the original the discussion would be A LOT more heated and even funnier, but obviously not the case....) So I can see how it can bother some.
But, like it or not, the show is pretty much already a hit (yep, even if they did it with roller skating sock puppets) and, in years to come, performers from all races will get a chance at all the roles. And, when it is Toni Braxton's turn, an extra song will be added!!! Yeeeeee!!!!
One thing that I should mention, is that it is somehow unusual for Disney to change the look of their cartoon characters from screen to stage (and of an obvious background) right from the production's inception (it is usually until later in the run when they get PC). Of course, the character itself, I'm sure, is not popular enough as the lead character (I'm sure that if the title character was initially cast by someone who doesn't resemble the original the discussion would be A LOT more heated and even funnier, but obviously not the case....) So I can see how it can bother some.
But, like it or not, the show is pretty much already a hit (yep, even if they did it with roller skating sock puppets) and, in years to come, performers from all races will get a chance at all the roles. And, when it is Toni Braxton's turn, an extra song will be added!!! Yeeeeee!!!!
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
