Rosario Dawson is Mimi- Page 3
Rosario Dawson is Mimi
insomniak
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/7/04
#50re: Rosario Dawson is Mimi
Posted: 11/7/04 at 10:38pmIs that Wilson in that picture? He's kinda hot, but Angel needs to be a bit more innocent and young... I haven't seen him on bway.com.
FabalaCohen
Broadway Star Joined: 10/30/04
#51re: Rosario Dawson is Mimi
Posted: 11/7/04 at 10:45pm^ Wholly agree with you. But I don't think Wilson could have a problem pulling it off. I mean, there had to be a reason why he got casted in the role he orginated. Well, at least my friend is going to be happy about this (obviously, the girl loves Wilson).
"During this performance, please feel free to let your cell phones and pagers ring willy-nilly. However, do remember that there are heavily-armed knights on stage and you might well be dragged up and impaled."
(Pre-curtain announcement at the new Broadway musical Monty Python's Spamalot)
Broadway Star Joined: 12/31/69
#52re: Rosario Dawson is Mimi
Posted: 11/7/04 at 10:47pm
wow
i'm actually excited for rosario to be mimi. I wouldn't have guessed it, but i think she'll do a great job. I was pulling for mya, because i think she is a great definition of mimi (sexy, great body, young and innocent looking), but rosario will kick ass!!!!
ps: i really need to start saying rosario DAWSON, because when I just say "rosario," i think of karen's maid on will and grace! lol
#53re: Rosario Dawson is Mimi
Posted: 11/7/04 at 10:50pm
Jwei12, I thought the same thing! *sigh* o well.
Am I a bad RENThead for really wanted Jai as Angel instead?
I want to write music. I want to sit down right now at my piano and write a song that people will listen to and remember and do the same thing every morning...for the rest of my life. - Jonathan Larson. Tick, Tick...BOOM!
FabalaCohen
Broadway Star Joined: 10/30/04
#54re: Rosario Dawson is Mimi
Posted: 11/7/04 at 10:53pmNo, because I was really pulling for Jai in the beginning, more so after I heard his rendition of "I'll Cover You" (thank you...certain...recordings...). But I'm cool with Wilson.
"During this performance, please feel free to let your cell phones and pagers ring willy-nilly. However, do remember that there are heavily-armed knights on stage and you might well be dragged up and impaled."
(Pre-curtain announcement at the new Broadway musical Monty Python's Spamalot)
Broadway Star Joined: 12/31/69
#55re: Rosario Dawson is Mimi
Posted: 11/7/04 at 11:00pmooo how i too was pulling for jai. jai is so much fun in everything (QE, Rent, etc) but still i think wilson will be very good. afterall, he did win a tony for this character, so because i never got to see him (or any of the other OBC), I think it will be a delight to see his portrayal!
#56re: Rosario Dawson is Mimi
Posted: 11/7/04 at 11:01pmI've seen all the Angels, and Justin Johnson is by far the best. He's amazing.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#57re: Rosario Dawson is Mimi
Posted: 11/7/04 at 11:04pmjustin was incredible, but my favorite was shaun earl's angel. i thought shaun was an excellent dancer, and conveyed original ideas to the character...i was very impressed
#58re: Rosario Dawson is Mimi
Posted: 11/7/04 at 11:05pm
I was so disappointed about a year ago when Andy Senor started losing his voice but was performing anyone - I was SO ****ing pissed off at them for letting him go on. He ruined it, you couldn't hear a god damned word he was singing or saying, and Collins had to make up for it
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#59re: Rosario Dawson is Mimi
Posted: 11/7/04 at 11:06pmwhen last year was this? I saw andy on Halloween last year and thought he did a great job!
#60re: Rosario Dawson is Mimi
Posted: 11/7/04 at 11:09pmWinter, maybe. I saw him 3 consecutive times in a month and I wanted to run on stage and strangle him. I haven't been to RENT in a while...who IS Angel now?
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#61re: Rosario Dawson is Mimi
Posted: 11/7/04 at 11:10pmnot 100% sure, but i think it is either justin, or shaun, but most likely justin.
#62re: Rosario Dawson is Mimi
Posted: 11/7/04 at 11:12pmHOT! Either of them are fine with me. I want to date Justin.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
BEKA531
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#63re: Rosario Dawson is Mimi
Posted: 11/7/04 at 11:26pmok, *please* don't attack me, but i've never heard of rosario dawson before. i immediately looked her up on imdb (its instinct) and she has a pretty impressive resume. i'm sure she can pull it off; they wouldn't cast her if she couldn't.
shesings
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/14/04
#64re: Rosario Dawson is Mimi
Posted: 11/7/04 at 11:28pm
where on earth is our whiteboy spice?!? I want some semi-verification!
(and NOT from IMDB b/c I happen to know that ANYONE can post info on there - I got drunk one night and posted some info about my best friend and uncle ... some of which I messed up in my delusional state)
kates
Featured Actor Joined: 10/12/04
#65re: Rosario Dawson is Mimi
Posted: 11/7/04 at 11:30pmI'm not gonna lie, I would have been happier if they had cast either of the two actresses who had played the role before. I'm not sure I'm completely buying it though...
"Commit a little mortal sin, its good for the soul"
#66re: Rosario Dawson is Mimi
Posted: 11/7/04 at 11:38pm
Why would you need verification from Whiteboy_Spice when Variety is reporting this?
kates, here's something to boost your spirits: Rosario Dawson has never played Mimi on stage before, but she's been a leading lady for a film made by Spike Lee, who will most likely be mentioned in the film during "Light My Candle."
Whiteboy Spice
Stand-by Joined: 10/29/04
#67Here's Whiteboy
Posted: 11/8/04 at 4:07am
I got the word about Rosario the other day, but because I don't know her, and since I didn't know if it could be public knowledge, I didn't post it yet.
But yes, it's true, she has been offered the role. As Evelyn said, it was reported in Variety, which makes it about as verified as it can get.
Bernie Telsey, the casting director, told my agent that she was amazing in her screen test, so I'm very confident she can sing it. He's not one to make **** up.
Hopefully sometime this week or next all the details will be hammered out and we'll all have *signed contracts* and be confirmed.
I will, of course, let you know, when that has happened.
#68Here's Whiteboy
Posted: 11/8/04 at 4:09amThanks, dude.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
broadway_star_tomorrow
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/3/04
#69Here's Whiteboy
Posted: 11/8/04 at 4:15am
Seriously Anthony.
You rock. Hardcore.
Thanks so much for keeping us all updated.
~Sivon
AKA Idina Pashmina
Type_A_Tiff: There's nothing hard about her. Broadway_star_tomorrow: Yeah. Her arteries.
Type_A_Tiff: There's nothing hard about her. Broadway_star_tomorrow: Yeah. Her arteries.
#70Here's Whiteboy
Posted: 11/8/04 at 4:21amBroadway.com is saying Wilson accepted the role of Angel (or that's what I gathered). Is that true, too? Jai Rodriguez said he was supposed to audition next week or something, so now I'm kind of confused.. but thanks for the confirmation on Rosario.
#71Here's Whiteboy
Posted: 11/8/04 at 4:22amThanks, Whiteboy Spice. Of course you're more than welcomed to let us know about the cinematographer, editor, costume designer, set designer and other members of the crew too. I'm just itching to know about the cinematography and set design.
#72Here's Whiteboy
Posted: 11/8/04 at 7:15amI think Rosario will be Great!
David walked into the valley
With a stone clutched in his hand
He was only a boy
But he knew someone must take a stand
There will always be a valley
Always mountains one must scale
There will always be perilous waters
Which someone must sail
-Into the Fire
Scarlet Pimpernel
timote316
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/04
#73Here's Whiteboy
Posted: 11/8/04 at 7:22am
I'm sure she will be great.
Now that the cast is mostly set, I must say I am somewhat surprised they didnt bring in any Hollywood starpower. Oh well, I cant wait!
#74Here's Whiteboy
Posted: 11/8/04 at 9:13amAfter Alexander, Rosario will be their Hollywood star power.
I want to write music. I want to sit down right now at my piano and write a song that people will listen to and remember and do the same thing every morning...for the rest of my life. - Jonathan Larson. Tick, Tick...BOOM!
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