#26
Posted: 5/6/09 at 9:14pm
Are they still paying her in KFC gift cards or no?
'Tasia Will Be Celie In Chicago AND L.A. — Page 2
#27
Posted: 5/6/09 at 11:08pm
why is she picking only select cities to perform in. She should just join the tour for an entire year.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#28
Posted: 5/6/09 at 11:29pm
I have no idea how her performance is going to compare to Jeanette Bayardelle's but I'm pretty excited.
Bayardelle, while an incredible vocalist, was very by the book with her acting choices as Celie. It was a solid and passable performance. Fantasia kicked it up multiple notches, and the result was thrilling. I look forward to seeing her at the Kennedy Center.
Bayardelle, while an incredible vocalist, was very by the book with her acting choices as Celie. It was a solid and passable performance. Fantasia kicked it up multiple notches, and the result was thrilling. I look forward to seeing her at the Kennedy Center.
#29
Posted: 5/6/09 at 11:32pm
According to the tour website, Bayardelle has left the tour and been replaced by Kenita Miller.
So, the comparisons between Fantasia and she are irrelevant at this point.
So, the comparisons between Fantasia and she are irrelevant at this point.
Updated On: 5/6/09 at 11:32 PM
#30
Posted: 5/7/09 at 12:00am
adamgreer, Bayardelle is/was supposed to be on an extended medical leave due to vocal strain.
Kenita Miller's stay has always been intended as a temporary one.
Kenita Miller's stay has always been intended as a temporary one.
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.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
#31
Posted: 5/7/09 at 12:02am
Ahh, ok.
Do we know when she is supposed to return?
Do we know when she is supposed to return?
#32
Posted: 5/7/09 at 1:05am
I'm not sure.
I believe I remember reading somewhere that her absence was quoted as being from "six to twelve weeks," but Miller stepped in back in February and (as you know) is still with the company.
Now that Fantasia is taking over the major cities, I wouldn't be surprised if they either kept Miller permanently or brought Fantastia on for a full run.
I believe I remember reading somewhere that her absence was quoted as being from "six to twelve weeks," but Miller stepped in back in February and (as you know) is still with the company.
Now that Fantasia is taking over the major cities, I wouldn't be surprised if they either kept Miller permanently or brought Fantastia on for a full run.
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.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Updated On: 5/7/09 at 01:05 AM
#33
Posted: 5/7/09 at 1:06am
adamgreer, I saw Bayardelle ages ago in Los Angeles. I know that Bayardelle hasn't been on tour for a while. Bayardelle's voice was incredible and I'm sorry to hear she has hurt herself.
I know, right?
#34
Posted: 5/20/09 at 9:53pm
I attempted to see Tasia 3x on Broadway and she was absent all three times...I'd hardly travel to yet another city to be disappointed. I've heard marvelous things about Kenita. I don't think touring housing gives refunds if the star is out, so those disappointed will be SOL!!!!
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
#35
Posted: 5/21/09 at 2:43am
Betty, I found an interview with Saycon Sengbloh, who was the understudy for Fantasia on Broadway, where she states she was the "matinee Celie." Fantasia never did matinees and I'm pretty sure she was out a lot of the time. She doesn't have the vocal technique to keep a steady schedule of performances.
I know, right?
#36
Posted: 5/21/09 at 5:22am
Tasia was brilliant when I saw her, and I strongly dislike her....but she won me over.
However...i DO hope she doesnt have to "taste blood in her mouth" again during these runs.
However...i DO hope she doesnt have to "taste blood in her mouth" again during these runs.
Now all I see are cute boys with short haircuts in a maze of their own...
#37
Posted: 5/21/09 at 6:01am
who is tasia?
#38
Posted: 5/21/09 at 9:01am
Yes, Provo, I was aware of Tasia's schedule when I bought the tickets and bought them for when she was scheduled. Actually, Tasia started out doing all of the shows but later dropped matinees when it became too hard. My friend saw her in a weekend matinee. Also, I think producers left her room to go on if she was feeling up to it, so some audiences got a surprise Tasia performance.
Tasia is Fantasia Burrino.
Tasia is Fantasia Burrino.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
#39
Posted: 5/21/09 at 2:04pm
Ope, my bad, Betty. I didn't mean for that to sound like an attack. Who did you end up seeing in the role?
I know, right?
#40
Posted: 5/21/09 at 2:10pm
On a side note, I LOVE me some REVA RICE, and it would be all sorts of amazing to see her go on as Shug.
Your fupa is showing.
#41
Posted: 5/21/09 at 2:13pm
I ended up seeing no one, and got refunds all three times. I wasn't really interested in the show, but after reading reviews that Fantasia was likened to the second coming of Christ, I really figured I should check her out. Everyone who saw her was amazed. However, I got tickets to the tour in Buffalo, just to say I saw it and have an opinion on it. I am VERY pleased that Kenita is in the show. She was a joy in Xanadu and has that gorgeous, expressive face that will be wonderful for Celie. I'm excited.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
#42
Posted: 5/21/09 at 4:08pm
I hope she has a clean attendance record in LA, as I think I am going to try to go see her
"I never had theatre producers run after me. Some people want to make more Broadway shows out of movies. But Elliot and I aren't going to do Batman: The Musical." - Julie Taymor 1999
#43
Posted: 5/22/09 at 10:54am
"Tasia is Fantasia Burrino."
AKA "Sweaty"
AKA "Sweaty"
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