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Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
#75Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
Posted: 6/29/13 at 8:36amIs she Christie Brinkley "bad"?
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#76Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
Posted: 6/30/13 at 10:40pmHas anyone else seen her, very recently?
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#77Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
Posted: 6/30/13 at 11:34pmI'm sure she'll mention her debut on her show tomorrow. plus I'm sure she'll be tired. she did 2 shows today, has her talk show tomorrow, then a show at 8pm.
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BwayBaby18
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/19/05
#78Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
Posted: 7/1/13 at 12:56am
I saw the show Saturday night. It's kinda hard to judge her, it was her second performance.
Can she vocally sing it? No. She "Rex Harrisoned" most of her songs. But she did have a good enough ear to know to not go for notes that she knew she didn't have.
Can she act it? Not sure. She seemed very hesitant to be "Wendy Williams" as Mamma Morton, which is why I assumed she was hired, so she came off as very generic.
Did I enjoy her? Yes. The moments when she was Wendy were terrific and you could see that she was giving it her all. I really loved watching her watch "We both Reached for the Gun".
And to the Wendy fans... she does add in "how you doing"...
""So what's the one conclusion,
I can bring this number too,
When you're good to momma,
Momma's good to....
....How YOU doing....
You, you, yooooouuuuuu"
#79Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
Posted: 7/1/13 at 12:59am
"And to the Wendy fans... she does add in "how you doing"...
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#80Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
Posted: 7/1/13 at 1:09am
Well, that is kinda sorta Mae West/Sophie Tucker.
Do the Weisllers buy these Dames their EQUITY Cards?
#81Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
Posted: 7/1/13 at 1:17am
Adding a "How You Doing?" is nothing compared to Patti LaBelle turning it into a new song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFHMZZj8odc
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#82Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
Posted: 7/1/13 at 1:41am
Adding a "How You Doing?" is nothing compared to Patti LaBelle turning it into a new song.
Totally, I remember the orchestra was always like W.T.F.
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#83Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
Posted: 7/1/13 at 1:41am
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
Updated On: 7/1/13 at 01:41 AM
#84Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
Posted: 7/1/13 at 1:50amI was hoping Adam would have done "One Song Glory", but I guess he's not as fond of pleasing his fans as Wendy is.
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#85Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
Posted: 7/1/13 at 1:52amEven Sofia Vergara did a few of her lines in Spanish. Pascal is just selfish!
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
#86Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
Posted: 7/1/13 at 11:54am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urQYLdWAD2Q
She talks about her experience and there's a peek of her singing her title song at 3:02. I mean, she's bad, but I don't think she's THAT bad. She doesn't have the stage presence, but then again it was her first performance EVER on the Broadway stage, I think she has the potential to be good. She says that she was so "scared", and she's obviously more comfortable now since she has done 4 shows now. So I'll give her some time...lol
Updated On: 7/1/13 at 11:54 AM
#87Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
Posted: 7/1/13 at 12:15pm
She's no worse then Sofia- But that's not saying much LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20s2AYywNqY
Darreyl with an L!
Updated On: 7/1/13 at 12:15 PM
#88Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
Posted: 7/1/13 at 12:21pmWendy says she didn't like her wig, so why didn't they change it? I mean, other mama's have had big hair
Darreyl with an L!
#89Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
Posted: 7/1/13 at 12:34pmI think Wendy will do just fine. She has the personality to pull it off. I will go see her towards the end of her run. The first time I saw Chicago was with Sofia as Mamma and I really loved her performance, she had a lot of charisma. And that video of Patti Labelle was horrible! I cringe every time she sings and she was so wooden and had no stage presence!
#90Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
Posted: 7/1/13 at 12:42pmMy god, that wig is awful. CHICAGO has had consistently awful wigs for years now.
#91Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
Posted: 7/1/13 at 12:47pmI really think GloZell should be the next Mama Morton, LOL. But seriously though...
Rainbowhigh23
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/29/12
#92Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
Posted: 7/1/13 at 1:34pm
"I really think GloZell should be the next Mama Morton, LOL. But seriously though..."
She might do the cinnamon challenge onstage - now THAT would be worth seeing!
When You're Good to Glozelle...
#93Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
Posted: 7/1/13 at 2:04pmThat clip of Wendy Williams on stage makes me weep for what Broadway has become...
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#94Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
Posted: 7/1/13 at 2:16pm
She looks just as messy as I'd imagined. Can't wait to see her!
I give her a lot of credit for stepping out of her comfort zone even if she looks uncomfortable onstage in that clip. Here's hoping she can overcome that and bring the charisma she brings to her talk show.
And this is hardly the first, last, or even the worst stunt-casting Broadway has seen. Especially in a Weissler show.
Any idea where the rush seats are for this??
Updated On: 7/1/13 at 02:16 PM
#95Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
Posted: 7/1/13 at 2:31pm^^^ Totally agree with you Wickedrocks! Wendy is very brave and I will go support her! I would also like to know there the rush seats are located.
indytallguy
Broadway Star Joined: 7/13/08
#96Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
Posted: 7/1/13 at 2:49pmIt's brave to accept a job for which you're not completely qualified and to be well-compensated for it?
MrMidwest
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/8/05
#98Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
Posted: 7/1/13 at 3:12pm
"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter
#99Wendy Williams to play Morton in CHICAGO
Posted: 7/1/13 at 3:12pmYes it is brave especially if you are gonna be constantly judged and criticized for it. Wendy might not be qualified to played the role but she is trying something new and getting out of her comfort zone. Even though she got this opportunity because she has fame it should not diminish her hard work and her bravery for putting her self out there. This also goes for Christie Brinkley, Sofia Vergara and others who had a dream of being on Broadway and took the opportunity that was given to them.
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