Saycon Sengbloh as Celie, 7/11
Saycon Sengbloh as Celie, 7/11
#1Saycon Sengbloh as Celie, 7/11
Posted: 7/11/07 at 11:46am
I just heard from Saycon that she will be making her debut as Celie in "The Color Purple" for both shows today.
Anyone who is able to go-- please do. I know she appreciates the support, and I can assure you that she'll blow the roof off the place with what is definetly going to be a powerhouse performance.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
FinallyAmember
Understudy Joined: 8/26/06
#2re: Saycon Sengbloh as Celie, 7/11
Posted: 7/11/07 at 12:01pm
wow. I am extremely excited for her. I think Saycon is a great talent. When did she join the company (I must have miseed the announcement). Is she a stand-by or is she an understudy performing other roles in the show? Would love to hear about her performance. I'm sure she will do well.
Updated On: 7/11/07 at 12:01 PM
#2re: Saycon Sengbloh as Celie, 7/11
Posted: 7/11/07 at 12:02pmNOW I may go! I just loved her in Aida.
#3re: Saycon Sengbloh as Celie, 7/11
Posted: 7/11/07 at 12:09pmI didn't realize she joined the Broadway company either.
MovieGuy1031
Broadway Star Joined: 11/13/06
#4re: Saycon Sengbloh as Celie, 7/11
Posted: 7/11/07 at 12:40pmWow, wish I could see it - she's phenomenal.
- Eeyore
#5re: Saycon Sengbloh as Celie, 7/11
Posted: 7/11/07 at 12:50pm
Saycon officially joined the company about a week or two ago as the Standby for Celie and Nettie.
She's only with the show for six weeks (filling in for Montego Glover, who's on some sort of leave.)
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Parks
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/5/04
#6re: Saycon Sengbloh as Celie, 7/11
Posted: 7/11/07 at 3:02pm
When did she leave Wicked? Will she be going back?
She was about as interesting at watching paint dry when I saw her go on as Elphaba in July 2005, but I understand that she got much better as she went on more. I hope she does well in the role! She has a teriffic voice, and I'm sure she'll be able to give more emotion in the show. :)
#7re: Saycon Sengbloh as Celie, 7/11
Posted: 7/11/07 at 3:21pmHer last day with "Wicked" was February 11th, and no, she won't be going back.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
#8re: Saycon Sengbloh as Celie, 7/11
Posted: 7/11/07 at 4:34pmI am so pissed......I just saw this show maybe a week ago. Fantasia was amazing.....but I would love to see saycon.
#9re: Saycon Sengbloh as Celie, 7/11
Posted: 7/11/07 at 4:36pmgreat voice, TERRIBLE acting...it will be an interesting performance
#10re: Saycon Sengbloh as Celie, 7/11
Posted: 7/11/07 at 4:44pm
she'll blow the roof off the place with what is definetly going to be a powerhouse performance.
Well then, that'll be a lovely change from her performances in RENT, AIDA, and WICKED. Am curious to hear comments from anyone who saw the performance(s) today!
#11re: Saycon Sengbloh as Celie, 7/11
Posted: 7/11/07 at 7:10pmbump.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
#12re: Saycon Sengbloh as Celie, 7/11
Posted: 7/11/07 at 7:16pmAny idea if Saycon will be going on again later in the week?
#13re: Saycon Sengbloh as Celie, 7/11
Posted: 7/11/07 at 7:18pm
She said Fantasia (who I believe is a bit under the weather) is expected back tomorrow when I spoke to her this morning.
I'll let you know any updates I get when I hear from her again tonight after the evening performance. She said the matinee went well.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
brucejonesx
Swing Joined: 1/22/08
#14re: Saycon Sengbloh as Celie, 7/11
Posted: 2/3/08 at 12:10pm
OMGOSH.
Saycon is amazing.
I wish she was still Elphaba she's just amazing.
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