Posted: 8/7/16 at 10:32pm
Maybe it's a performance that needs to be seen. Not saying it's terrible by any means, but she isn't exactly a powerhouse vocalist and it's hard to forget Barbara's performance.
Posted: 8/7/16 at 10:36pm
I really wish Lea Michele hadn't passed on this when she was given the role when Ryan Murphy acquired the rights
Posted: 8/7/16 at 10:40pm
qolbinau said: "Maybe it's a performance that needs to be seen."
Yes, it does need to be seen.
Posted: 8/7/16 at 10:58pm
I listened to it the other day and was thoroughly unimpressed. Sadly, I think this might be a show where no matter who plays the role, I'll always just wish it was Streisand. But Smith's performance (based on the disc) is not anything I'd ever say I'd need to see live.
Posted: 8/7/16 at 11:11pm
But the point is she acts the role excellently, even if her singing is nothing special. I haven't listening to the cast recording because I feel no need to hear her sing the score again, and yet she gave one of my favorite performances of the year.
Posted: 8/7/16 at 11:27pm
Sheridan is a warm and vulnerable Fanny, but vocally can't compare with Streisand. I also missed the yiddish comedian that the musical represents. Also missing is a character arc; we don't see Fanny mature and harden with fame and a troubled marriage. Still, I found Sheridan warm, loving and compelling.
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Posted: 8/7/16 at 11:31pm
It's a shame they didn't record her alternate who has probably gone on more times than Sheridan and has a much better voice.
Posted: 8/7/16 at 11:36pm
The cast recording is on Spotify for anyone that hasn't listened and wishes to.
Posted: 8/7/16 at 11:46pm
aaaaaa15 said: "The cast recording is on Spotify for anyone that hasn't listened and wishes to.
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I can't find it on Spotify how is it listed?
Posted: 8/7/16 at 11:47pm
Oh sorry, it might just be UK Spotify!
Posted: 8/8/16 at 1:01am
This recording makes me dream of a production with Jessie Mueller. That would be too wonderful.
Sheridan sounds capable. I'm sure she acts the part wonderfully, but she doesn't conjure up the memory of Fanny Brice for me. I kind of think that she's miscast.
Btw Sheridan kind of sounds like Jane Krakowski on this recording.
Updated On: 8/8/16 at 01:01 AM
Posted: 8/8/16 at 4:22am
She's not that much better when seen. It's such a missed opportunity, this revival. So underwhelmingly designed and directed, with a below-par leading lady. The cast recording is a catastrophe. I can't wait for this to close and be replaced by the exciting Dreamgirls.
Updated On: 8/8/16 at 04:22 AM
Posted: 8/8/16 at 6:21am
^^^^^^^^^^^^ completely agreed!!
just as bad in person.
awful direction, awful design, and a truly mediocre leading lady.
Posted: 8/8/16 at 6:21am
Why can't I find it on iTunes?
Posted: 8/8/16 at 6:30am
Color me unimpressed with this as well.
Posted: 8/8/16 at 6:54am
Yet the critics here gave her strong reviews. Yes she's an OK vocalist but she plays the part very well, especially the comedy.
Posted: 8/8/16 at 8:38am
I can't find it either...
Posted: 8/8/16 at 8:41am
I should clarify I'm listening it through Apple Music with an Australian subscription.
Posted: 8/8/16 at 9:56am
I'm glad she reminded someone else of Jane Krakowski!
Posted: 8/8/16 at 11:12am
Posted: 8/8/16 at 11:37am
The role of Fanny is like the role of Audrey. Others can play them and some might even do a good job, but they will always be compared to the originals. And a large part of that has to do with the films being so iconic.
Posted: 8/8/16 at 11:39am
If anyone has the recording and would be willing to share it with me on drive I would greatly cherish it!
Posted: 8/8/16 at 11:48am
Glad U saw it but it was a cheap production on the order of tent and pole.
Posted: 8/8/16 at 3:57pm
That arrangement of "Music That Makes Me Dance" is criminal.
