USHER rehearsing for "CHICAGO" Video

Posted: 8/15/06 at 1:26pm

Extended video of Usher rehearsing for his upcoming gig in "CHICAGO" from accesshollywood.com


Enjoy!
Usher rehearsing CHICAGO

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 8/15/06 at 1:35pm

That actually looked good....except for that tiny part where he screwed up the lyrics during "three-ring circus..."
Updated On: 8/15/06 at 01:35 PM

[luvliza89]

Posted: 8/15/06 at 1:36pm

He looks like he's doing a really good job with the dancing. And what little singing he did do sounded good. This could be really exciting.

[NBC]

Posted: 8/15/06 at 1:37pm

Thanks for that link! It almost makes me want to go see him...hopefully I will be able to hold off until the 10th Anniversary!

[SarahBeth]

Posted: 8/15/06 at 1:37pm

I never doubted that he would be able to pull it off. How long is he supposed to be in this because I may want to scrounge up some money to see him.

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 8/15/06 at 1:41pm

Until October 22.

Posted: 8/15/06 at 1:46pm

Glad you are enjoying it!

[NathanLaneStalker]

Posted: 8/15/06 at 1:47pm

Cool

[BluCat500]

Posted: 8/15/06 at 1:50pm

I'll admit it, I love Usher.

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 8/15/06 at 1:51pm

His dancing seems very natural. He will be great, I bumped into him at a deli once, and even though he looks tall, he was barely taller than me, I'd say 5'8'

[alliez92092]

Posted: 8/15/06 at 1:52pm

I see real potential here, and I think he's going to knock them dead.

[mijofly19]

Posted: 8/15/06 at 1:56pm

I thought he was only in it until October 1st. Did he extend?

[ruthiefan_felix]

Posted: 8/15/06 at 2:19pm

maybe he cud be one great stunt casting who'll charm us all dead!
That vid looks convincingly great and makes me wanna see him! Bring him to Ldn!

Posted: 8/15/06 at 2:33pm

I haven't made up my mind yet how I feel about him, but looks like he's impressing people, so this 'stunt casting' might actually work.

[Vincent]

Posted: 8/15/06 at 2:40pm

Usher will be great.

[Matthewjames]

Posted: 8/15/06 at 2:42pm

I knew it was going to be awesome when i first heard about him in the role. this is the stunt casting that's good. when you get a big name that can rake in the money, but it's a big name with talent. usher is a true performer. while i've never been a fan of his music i've always respected him as a performer. he sings and dances his ass off every show. so broadway is the right progression for him.

my only problem is that i believe he is to young to play the role

[Matthewjames]

Posted: 8/15/06 at 2:42pm

I knew it was going to be awesome when i first heard about him in the role. this is the stunt casting that's good. when you get a big name that can rake in the money, but it's a big name with talent. usher is a true performer. while i've never been a fan of his music i've always respected him as a performer. he sings and dances his ass off every show. so broadway is the right progression for him.

my only problem is that i believe he is to young to play the role

[smashingasian]

Posted: 8/15/06 at 2:52pm

Hmmm I think I may have to check Chicago out again. I saw it a couple years back and enjoyed it thoroughly. Usher is a terrific dancer and I'm sure he'll wow the crowd with his Billy. Maybe he'll spark the interest of those who aren't into theatre to come see the show.

[jacobtsf]

Posted: 8/15/06 at 2:54pm

Matthewjames- I have the same opinion. I think Usher will be great, but he is (at least to me) too young to play Billy.

[Days of Inspiration]

Posted: 8/15/06 at 3:14pm

It looks so natural to him. Very impressed.

Posted: 8/15/06 at 3:16pm

Yeah he is pretty smooth...

[jv92]

Posted: 8/15/06 at 3:23pm

I don't like him. I think he's wrong for the part. His voice doesn't sound mature enough. His dancing was fine.

A little note to the musical director and stage manager-
John Kander wrote a great score. Don't let performers like Lilias White and Usher riff and improvise their way through it. I've enjoyed Ms. White's previous work, but I found her performance of "When You're Good to Mama" Saturday afternoon a little much towards the end.

[BwayBaby18]

Posted: 8/15/06 at 3:54pm

I feel like he is just there nothing spectacular but nothing to hate.

The Megan Mullally clip was sway more intresting.

[zepka102]

Posted: 8/15/06 at 4:34pm

i can't stand him. i'm waiting to hear them say they're letting him strip during "All I Care About." His ego wouldn't let him keep his shirt on for the full show.

[JasonM12480]

Posted: 8/15/06 at 5:01pm

Now why didn't they cast Usher in the revival of "The Wiz?" THAT would be good casting!