Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along
Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along
Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along #1
Posted: 12/5/15 at 1:02pm
After Uzo's amazing performance in The Wiz I think she would be the perfect temporary replacement to fill in for Audra when she leaves to film her movie. She has a familiar name from her tv show and I Think would be a good draw for audiences .
She kinda reminds me of Audra vocally and the way she carries herself. I wonder if the producers and creative team have considered her.
Updated On: 12/5/15 at 01:02 PMBroadway Star Joined: 10/22/05
Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along #2
Posted: 12/5/15 at 1:06pm
I LOVE this idea!
Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along #3
Posted: 12/5/15 at 1:13pm
I agree that it is a great idea!
But will her filming schedule with "Orange Is The New Black" allow her to take on a stage role without conflict?
Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along #4
Posted: 12/5/15 at 1:23pm
I could be wrong, but I don't think it will. Her co star in OITNB star Daniella is in The Color Purple, so maybe it could work for her.
Updated On: 12/5/15 at 01:23 PM
Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along #5
Posted: 12/5/15 at 1:42pm
Did not care for The Wiz at all but I loved Uzo and think this is a brilliant idea!
Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along #6
Posted: 12/5/15 at 1:44pm
musicaltheatreman2 said: "I could be wrong, but I don't think it will. Her co star in OITNB star Daniella is in The Color Purple, so maybe it could work for her. "
Oh yes! Thanks musicaltheaterman2. I forgot that Daniella was in "The Color Purple"! I think I may be stripped of my Theater Nerd moniker for forgetting that! lol!
Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along #8
Posted: 12/5/15 at 2:11pm
How can someone -- anyone -- be "the perfect temporary replacement" when nothing is known about the character, vocal demands, etc?
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along #9
Posted: 12/5/15 at 2:15pm
Because around here it often only matters if one can "sang".
Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along #10
Posted: 12/5/15 at 2:32pm
The problem is Audra's break is over the summer which is exactly when OINTB films. Not saying it's impossible, just makes it hard than Danielle in Color Purple for example.
Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along #11
Posted: 12/5/15 at 2:36pm
Dramamama611, LarryD2 - it's just an idea, one can dream.
Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along #12
Posted: 12/5/15 at 3:14pm
I was hoping for Patina or even Heather Headley if we are going crazy.
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/5/13
Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along #14
Posted: 12/5/15 at 4:45pm
Cupid Boy2 said: "My first pick would be LaChanze."
Ohh! That's a good one!
Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along #15
Posted: 12/5/15 at 5:22pm
Mr. Musical said: "The problem is Audra's break is over the summer which is exactly when OINTB films. Not saying it's impossible, just makes it hard than Danielle in Color Purple for example.
"This is not correct! OITNB films in the fall. The show airs in the summer.
Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along #16
Posted: 12/5/15 at 6:59pm
In what world would LaChanze, Heather Headly or Patina be right for a role in which Audra is cast? Their voices are nothing alike nor is their type. Uzo seems like a much more realistic replacement, IMHO.
Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along #17
Posted: 12/5/15 at 8:10pm
^ The world in which LaChanze originated the role of Sarah in Ragtime prior to Audra playing her on Broadway...
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along #18
Posted: 12/6/15 at 1:21am
BOOM.
So glad someone said it, SomeoneInATree.
Broadway Star Joined: 1/23/06
Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along #19
Posted: 12/6/15 at 1:52am
Wilmingtom said: "In what world would LaChanze, Heather Headly or Patina be right for a role in which Audra is cast? Their voices are nothing alike nor is their type. Uzo seems like a much more realistic replacement, IMHO.
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Heather Headley, LaChanze, Patina and Audra have all played the part of Sarah in Ragtime actually . Lol
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along #20
Posted: 12/6/15 at 2:05am
But that doesn't mean the character in Shuffle Along is the same type. By your deductions LaChanze, Headly, and Miller should all kill at "Lady's Day."
Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along #21
Posted: 12/6/15 at 2:08am
Happy Sunday, Wilmingtom!
Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along #22
Posted: 12/6/15 at 2:30am
RippedMan said: "But that doesn't mean the character in Shuffle Along is the same type. By your deductions LaChanze, Headly, and Miller should all kill at "Lady's Day." "
I think you mean Lady Day. And sure, it doesn't mean that, but it means that each of those actresses could all conceivably play the same character. Because (gasp) Audra McDonald isn't the only actress that can play any role she plays (although I agree that those other ladies may not all be right as Billie Holliday). I think Uzo could be a great replacement for whatever character Audra may play in Shuffle Along.
Broadway Star Joined: 1/23/06
Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along #23
Posted: 12/6/15 at 7:32am
RippedMan said: "But that doesn't mean the character in Shuffle Along is the same type. By your deductions LaChanze, Headly, and Miller should all kill at "Lady's Day."
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Well the question was:
"In what world would LaChanze, Heather Headly or Patina be right for a role in which Audra is cast?"
Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along #24
Posted: 12/6/15 at 8:45am
Patina will start filming "Madam Secretary" in early July, which might rule her out unless her shooting schedule can be worked around.
Rachel Dolezal, anyone?
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