USHER rehearsing for "CHICAGO" Video
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USHER rehearsing for "CHICAGO" Video#0
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
re: USHER rehearsing for 'CHICAGO' Video#1
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
re: USHER rehearsing for 'CHICAGO' Video#2
Posted: 8/15/06 at 1:36pmHe 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.
Broadway Star Joined: 6/5/03
re: USHER rehearsing for 'CHICAGO' Video#3
Posted: 8/15/06 at 1:37pmThanks for that link! It almost makes me want to go see him...hopefully I will be able to hold off until the 10th Anniversary!
re: USHER rehearsing for 'CHICAGO' Video#4
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.
"Interesting choice"
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
Joined: 12/31/69
re: USHER rehearsing for 'CHICAGO' Video#7
Posted: 8/15/06 at 1:47pmCool
re: USHER rehearsing for 'CHICAGO' Video#8
Posted: 8/15/06 at 1:50pmI'll admit it, I love Usher.
re: USHER rehearsing for 'CHICAGO' Video#9
Posted: 8/15/06 at 1:51pmHis 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'
re: USHER rehearsing for 'CHICAGO' Video#10
Posted: 8/15/06 at 1:52pmI see real potential here, and I think he's going to knock them dead.
re: USHER rehearsing for 'CHICAGO' Video#11
Posted: 8/15/06 at 1:56pmI thought he was only in it until October 1st. Did he extend?
re: USHER rehearsing for 'CHICAGO' Video#12
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!
Joined: 12/31/69
re: USHER rehearsing for 'CHICAGO' Video#13
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.
re: USHER rehearsing for 'CHICAGO' Video#15
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
re: USHER rehearsing for 'CHICAGO' Video#16
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
re: USHER rehearsing for 'CHICAGO' Video#17
Posted: 8/15/06 at 2:52pmHmmm 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.
re: USHER rehearsing for 'CHICAGO' Video#18
Posted: 8/15/06 at 2:54pmMatthewjames- I have the same opinion. I think Usher will be great, but he is (at least to me) too young to play Billy.
re: USHER rehearsing for 'CHICAGO' Video#19
Posted: 8/15/06 at 3:14pmIt looks so natural to him. Very impressed.
Joined: 12/31/69
re: USHER rehearsing for 'CHICAGO' Video#21
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.
re: USHER rehearsing for 'CHICAGO' Video#22
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.
re: USHER rehearsing for 'CHICAGO' Video#23
Posted: 8/15/06 at 4:34pmi 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.
re: USHER rehearsing for 'CHICAGO' Video#24
Posted: 8/15/06 at 5:01pmNow why didn't they cast Usher in the revival of "The Wiz?" THAT would be good casting!
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