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Uzo Aduba - Shuffle Along

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 PM

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Posted: 12/5/15 at 1:06pm

I LOVE this idea!

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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?

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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

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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!

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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!

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Posted: 12/5/15 at 1:50pm

Lol you are welcome theatre_nerd

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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?

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Posted: 12/5/15 at 2:15pm

Because around here it often only matters if one can "sang".

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

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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.

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Posted: 12/5/15 at 2:36pm

Dramamama611, LarryD2 - it's just an idea, one can dream.

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Posted: 12/5/15 at 3:14pm

I was hoping for Patina or even Heather Headley if we are going crazy.

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Posted: 12/5/15 at 3:40pm

My first pick would be LaChanze.

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Posted: 12/5/15 at 4:45pm

Cupid Boy2 said: "My first pick would be LaChanze."

Ohh! That's a good one!

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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.

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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.

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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...

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Posted: 12/6/15 at 1:21am

BOOM.

So glad someone said it, SomeoneInATree.

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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.

Heather Headley, LaChanze, Patina and Audra have all played the part of Sarah in Ragtime actually . Lol

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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."

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Posted: 12/6/15 at 2:08am

Happy Sunday, Wilmingtom!

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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.

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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."

Well the question was:

"In what world would LaChanze, Heather Headly or Patina be right for a role in which Audra is cast?"

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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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