I saw a past JLT and Idina show, and I thought it was great. I was so worried after hearing the OBCR and thinking nobody could match Kristin. JLT was vocally superb and a fine actress. Well, I'm taking friends to see it in a week or so, and I am very concerned. I have heard samples of the StringBeans voice, and although the range seems to be there, it's just not right. Even in her own music, there is very little emotion and soul in her voice, and she lacks that raw feel and power that Idina had. It just seemed to me that in all clips, promotions, shows, etc that Idina did...she might not hit the perfect note everytime, but by golly she'd give it all she had. I respect that! So, although I have heard great things about Hilty, and I'm looking forward to seeing her...I am very uneasy about the Elphie. Also, much love to Rue...and it's an honor to see her perform, but I cannot for the life of me visualize her in this role.
Another little note: Someone said that Bean dislikes Broadway, and she's all about the R&B, and will not return...but look at Idina, she was all about her music and did not set out to become a big (She's not yet earned her star in my eyes...that's for the Merman's, Carmello's, Peter's, Lupone's, etc) Broadway actress, but she did...and I agree, it would be stupid of any person in that situation to dis the Broadway life (ie don't bite the hand that feeds you).
Updated On: 9/18/05 at 02:01 AM