Teri Hatcher in CABARET? — Page 2

For the record, in the theatre, Natasha Richardson's voice while not "pretty" was quite powerful.

Sally is definitely not supposed to be a great singer. Certainly not the Vegas brand of singer Liza brought to the film version.

Susan Egan said in interviews that she was directed to sing largely in straight tone. They didn't want Sally to sound like a trained singer.

I thought Teri did a fantastic job.
I went in not expecting much and was very pleasantly surprised.

I shall never, ever forget her rendition of the title song. She came out, grabbed the mic fiercely with both hands and never let go of it. She sang the entire song with a 'deer in the headlights' look on her face and during the last verse/breakdown, she stood there like a rock, belting it, with tears streaming down her face and you truly believed that if she let go of the mic, she would fall in a heap to the floor. I must say, it was amazing. When she finished the song after that big note, she just stood there, looking terrified. It was the first time Sally Bowles ever broke my heart. I'm actually getting misty thinking about it. She was outstanding.

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MEF, did you see Jane Horrocks in London? Kander and Ebb don't mention her by name in their book, but they express their dissatisfaction with "the leading lady." I assume they were talking about her (and I'm happy to hear a different opinion - loved her on AbFab and am really intrigued with the idea of her as Sally).

i was just looking at some sally pics. please clear something up... vanna white was never sally in a production of cabaret was she?

I've only seen Jane Horricks on the televised production of CABARET from the Donmar, but I wasn't much impressed. Her singing is incredibly erratic (and often extremely off key)but more importantly the characterization is just soooooo over the top. Perhaps it was a different experience seeing her live, but I'm glad she didn't do the production at the Roundabout.

I liked Deborah Gibson...certainly not the best I've seen by any stretch, but she did a very nice job singing, dancing, and portraying young desperation in a novice way.

Jane Horricks can sing superbly! You do realise she did ALL the singing for little voice? The role was written for her and the voices she could do. I realise it is imitating but anyone who can imitate Judy that well needs a medal!!

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Saw her in Chicago in "Cabaret"..........what a waste of time and money. She was the absolute worst to say the least.

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Joely Fisher, simply put, was amazing. I saw her twice, and was truly amazed. I enjoyed her on "Ellen" and all, but I had NO idea of her true ability as a singer and an actress. I think the better Sally sings, without being perfect, the more tragic it makes the character. I dont' want to hear terrible, flat singing, but I don't think it should be perfect. Joely had the perfect mix and made it sound amazing.

-Vincent