Questions for Anika Noni Rose - UPDATE

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Questions for Anika Noni Rose - UPDATE

Posted: 3/1/07 at 6:46pm

Hi guys -

There is a slight chance that a friend of mine will get to interview Anika sometime in the next two weeks. From what she's been told, the article is supposed to introduce the readers to the Dreamgirl noone is really talking about.

Of course she has an idea of what she'll ask but I told her I'd post here to get some additional feedback on what you'd want to know about her.

Post your questions for her and I'll pass them along should this interview actually happen.

Thanks! I'll update when I know more.

Updated On: 3/5/07 at 06:46 PM

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re: Questions for Anika Noni Rose

Posted: 3/1/07 at 6:49pm

Q: I know you were in From Justin to Kelly. Was that a fun movie to be apart of?

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re: Questions for Anika Noni Rose

Posted: 3/1/07 at 6:51pm

What is her next project?

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re: Questions for Anika Noni Rose

Posted: 3/1/07 at 6:54pm

What has been the most rewarding project she has done so far?

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re: Questions for Anika Noni Rose

Posted: 3/1/07 at 6:58pm

After being successful in Hollywood does she still want to do theater?

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re: Questions for Anika Noni Rose

Posted: 3/1/07 at 7:09pm

Bill Condon mentioned that she improvised a lot and that he left as much of it as he could on the final cut, what were some of the portions she improvised (if she remembers)?

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re: Questions for Anika Noni Rose

Posted: 3/1/07 at 8:30pm

Has she received any recording contract offers and if so has she accepted one?

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re: Questions for Anika Noni Rose

Posted: 3/1/07 at 9:31pm

Does she plan to do another Broadway show in the near future?

#9

re: Questions for Anika Noni Rose

Posted: 3/1/07 at 11:10pm

Are the Juliet/Sarah (in NYCO's Ragtime) rumors true? Not that she can answer that, but it's what I want to know.

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re: Questions for Anika Noni Rose

Posted: 3/2/07 at 9:19am

These are all great so far, thanks!

Some additional info... this would be for a tiny local Harlem publication. I don't know if that helps you decide what to ask or not. Once again, I'll keep you updated.

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re: Questions for Anika Noni Rose

Posted: 3/2/07 at 1:26pm

I saw her in Footloose, she was fierce!!

I don't have any questions right now, but I'd love for her to get some buzz since she seems to fall in the shadow of the other two Dreamgirls.

#12

re: Questions for Anika Noni Rose

Posted: 3/2/07 at 1:33pm

In my opinion, I thought she was leaps and bounds ahead of Beyonce in Dreamgirls, and she stood up there with Effie but, obviously, as the smaller role of the two, was overshadowed by J-Hud.

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#13

re: Questions for Anika Noni Rose

Posted: 3/2/07 at 3:14pm

Did you ever boing Justin Guarini's curls?

#14

re: Questions for Anika Noni Rose

Posted: 3/2/07 at 3:30pm

How she feels being completely overlooked?

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re: Questions for Anika Noni Rose

Posted: 3/2/07 at 6:05pm

How did she like playing a teen in Caroline, or Change?

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re: Questions for Anika Noni Rose

Posted: 3/2/07 at 7:06pm

YES!

If you could...Tonya Pinkins was an acting coach of mine and I embroidered Ms. Rose a change purse when I visited Tonya in Caroline that read "Change" and ANR. Ms. Veanne Cox took it from me and said she would pass it on. Not that I don't trust Ms. Cox (I adore her), but I've always wondered if she received it. Thanks!

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re: Questions for Anika Noni Rose

Posted: 3/2/07 at 9:30pm

What have been the main differences between working on Broadway and working in Hollywood?

What advice would you give to aspiring performers?

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re: Questions for Anika Noni Rose

Posted: 3/3/07 at 2:47pm

*bump*

Any more?

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re: Questions for Anika Noni Rose

Posted: 3/3/07 at 4:01pm

Are there any actors that you'd really like to have the chance to work with?

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re: Questions for Anika Noni Rose

Posted: 3/3/07 at 8:05pm

What on earth was that note that she hit strong and clear at the end of "Patience" on Oscar night?

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I ask in all honesty/What would life be?/Without a song and a dance, what are we?/So I say "Thank you for the music/For giving it to me."

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re: Questions for Anika Noni Rose

Posted: 3/4/07 at 1:54pm

*bump*

Her interview to hopefully get the job is tomorrow... more questions would be appreciated.

#22

re: Questions for Anika Noni Rose

Posted: 3/4/07 at 2:04pm

I have two questions.

1) Has your success in film been as fulfilling personally for you as your success in theater? Is it going to be hard for you to top "Dreamgirls" after having such film success on your relative early time out?

2) There are rumors you may be taking on the legendary role of Bess in the Broadway transfer of "Porgy and Bess" this coming season. Are there any truth to the rumors? If so, what drew you to the project and the role?

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Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.

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re: Questions for Anika Noni Rose

Posted: 3/4/07 at 2:41pm

two things...

Does she feel that she was overlooked in all of the press for the movie Dreamgirls?

I would like to know if she is aware of how well received "Caroline or Change" (Which I saw her Tony Award winning performance in) was in London as opposed to how it was received on Broadway. Tony Kushner made his thoughts public and I wonder if she has any thoughts on it? And will she return to Broadway.

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#24

re: Questions for Anika Noni Rose

Posted: 3/4/07 at 5:11pm

DId she like working with me at ACT? :)

Im sure sure doesn't remember. I was 9!

#25

re: Questions for Anika Noni Rose

Posted: 3/5/07 at 3:03pm

Thanks again, everyone!!

The interview went great and she was told that she WILL be hearing from them. I think they are just waiting to hear from one more person who will be coordinating this to finalize everything.

I'll tell you all more when I can.