The Grammy's proved one Broadway related thing...

The Grammy's proved one Broadway related thing:

…and that is…. not only WILL Beyonce play Deena Jones if the film version of DREAMGIRLS ever happens

but….

Beyonce SHOULD play Deena Jones if the film version of DREAMGIRLS ever happens.

That woman stood on stage with Prince, PRINCE, (who by the way, never sounded or looked more gorgeous) and held her own in every single way!

I DARE anyone on a Broadway stage today to do the same and not walk away mortified and limping......

Her voice, at this stage of the game, has taken on a beautiful hue and her "coloratura" has chromatic jazz inflections, which are as unusual as they are wonderfully executed...and original!

She’s the “the real thing” folks!

And in other news, X-TINA (Christina), sings in a suit and realizes by doing so you are forced to just listen to her resplendent jewel of a voice…..when she changed into the hootchie-mama outfit to accept her award, she was visibly uncomfortable…and she has turned into a performer..not just a voice...

Now all Christina needs to do is get to Broadway as “Evita” or “Funny Girl” and I’ll be happy!

Updated On: 2/9/04 at 10:24 AM

I was impressed with both of them, and Alicia keys is a favorite.

"A singer without a monitor is like being left on a raft in an ocean...you can't hear a thing....least of all yourself...."

You can't hear a thing when you're on a raft in an ocean? Least of all yourself? I would assume that no matter how loud the ocean is, you could hear yourself.

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Namo, I was trying to say:

Your all at sea....get it...your lost...get it...

Your a former rocker...you should know what I mean....

Anthony smiles knowing smile....

Still a rocker?...we''ll I guess?...but it's been a while since you shared a dressing room at the Mudd club...

(anthony smiles knowing smile)

I'm sure it was Namo! I'm sure it was!

I agree about Beyonce's acting skills. However, I have REALLY warmed up to her, and I am starting to really like her as a performer. Her voice really used to irritate me in Destiny's Child where she would do all those squeaky riffling effects while singing. But when she performed the National Anthem at the Super-Bowl, and sang it beautifully, and in such a classy manner, I fell in love with her. But again, her acting needs work.

As for Christina, I was so proud of her and excited when she won. She REALLY deserved it, and I agree with your comments TheatreBaby - She really showed class, and talent. She IS the real thing. What a voice! Her performance of "Beautiful" was just incredible. Too bad, I didn't see it during the initial airing of the show, due to DAMNED rehearsals!!! But when I did watch the tape I was completely floored.

Maybe you're right....the future of current music isn't so bleak after all. Now....if we could only get Britney Spears to stop making albums, and just dissapear from the music scene, then things will really look bright....


Cheers,
The Balladeer

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Updated On: 2/9/04 at 12:19 PM

I'm pretty sure Beyonce designed and built all the sets herself. Control freak.

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She also hatched the dove.

Her talents and O-CD know no bounds.

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I agree vocie , Alicia was a tad off at times, but I just love her anyway, and those teeth, so sparklingly bright!

We may as well start calling her B. Kno.

She is now officially as overexposed as J. Lo, Britney, etc. Does she EVER turn down a gig?

I LOVE Xtina, but I guess I was not as whelmed as you guys last night. I thought her performance of "Beautiful" on SNL was STUNNING. Last night, I thought she was pitchy and did WAY WAY WAAYAYAYAYAYAY too many melismas. But, I'm very glad she won last night and that she is still loved by many.

I thought Beyonce definitely secured a superstar status last night. Coupled with her gorgeous National Anthem, her performances last night gave me much respect for her. Seeing Prince again was soooo cool. I do think "Dangerously In Love 2" was incredible, but it did have more endings that ROTK and the dove was a little cheesy.

I thought Justin did a really nice job--especially with Arturo Sandoval. I hate that they made Justin apologize. I think Janet SHOULD have come--dressed impeccably--with no apologies. Just business again as usual.

The White Stripes rocked my ass off--I have such a crush on Jack White, now! There was a lot of good stuff last night.

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Updated On: 2/9/04 at 05:43 PM