What Broadway roles would Celine Dion be suited for?

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 5/14/10 at 11:49pm

I'm watching "Celine Dion: Through The Eyes of The World". I have to admit I'm in awe of the woman's talent. Her voice, professionalism, bravado, and authenticity are pretty apparent. Yes, she is melodramatic, but isn't a lot of theatre? Any roles you think might suit her? I'm stumped, but there has to be something.

[bwayfan7000]

Posted: 5/14/10 at 11:56pm

I'd love to see her take on Diana in N2N with that exceptional pop belt she has. It might be a total disaster, but it sure would be interesting.

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 5/15/10 at 12:01am

Donna in Mamma Mia?

[Mildred Plotka]

Posted: 5/15/10 at 12:07am

I'd actually like to see Ana Gasteyer AS Celine Dion as Diana in Next to Normal.

"I AM THE BEST MANIC DEPRESSIVE IN THE WORLD!"

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 5/15/10 at 12:10am

SInce Ripley plays Diana fairly histrionic and over the top, I wonder what Ana or Celine could do with the part.

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[Mildred Plotka]

Posted: 5/15/10 at 12:18am

I could actually see Ana in the role. Would be a nice change for her and she could certainly sing it.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 5/15/10 at 12:20am

If Celine came to Broadway, I'd have to reschedule a lot of things because I'd be at every single performance of that show.

[bwaylvsong]

Posted: 5/15/10 at 12:32am

Mother in RAGTIME (just imagine her Back to Before)
Aldonza in MAN OF LA MANCHA
Fantine in LES MIZ

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 5/15/10 at 12:39am

I'd actually like to see Ana Gasteyer AS Celine Dion as Diana in Next to Normal.

I think the Tony committee would hand out their first Best Replacement Tony if that were to happen. It sounds brilliant to me.

~Steven

[singtopher]

Posted: 5/15/10 at 12:42am

In all seriousness, The Narrator in Joseph/Dreamcoat.

[thejcm]

Posted: 5/15/10 at 1:09am

Grizzabella in Cats
Donna in Mamma Mia

[Mildred Plotka]

Posted: 5/15/10 at 1:28am

I can't see her playing a character outside of herself.

Oooh, maybe she could headline a Broadway revival of Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris.

That I'd like to see.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 5/15/10 at 1:30am

A few years back she might have made a good Maureen in ReNt.

I don't give a sh*t about her music, but I just find her so likable.

[Mildred Plotka]

Posted: 5/15/10 at 1:39am

Maybe in 30 or 40 years she can play Solange in the 13th Broadway revival of Follies

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 5/15/10 at 1:42am

Isn't there a video of her singing Memory? I seem to remember seeing the clip on youtube.

[sundayclothes2]

Posted: 5/15/10 at 1:45am

Oh, Celine

[Mildred Plotka]

Posted: 5/15/10 at 2:04am

After watching that clip package I think she should play the title role in the upcoming Nutty Professor musical.

[fashionguru_23]

Posted: 5/15/10 at 2:19am

I think Donna in "Mamma Mia" is very good for her.

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[B3TA07]

Posted: 5/15/10 at 2:22am

Don't get mad y'all....The Witch.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 5/15/10 at 2:34am

Twenty years ago she'd have made a good Carrie.

[B3TA07]

Posted: 5/15/10 at 3:07am

Javert.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 5/15/10 at 3:08am

A role like Donna that requires very little acting would be good for her.

Isn't she reviving her wildly popular Vegas show, though?

[Tag]

Posted: 5/15/10 at 3:11am

No it will be a completely new show.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 5/15/10 at 10:02am

I don't think Broadway is out of the question for Celine. She has stated many times that she prefers "residential" gigs, so if NYC ever offered her a long run. I am sure she would do it. Yes, she is doing Vegas for 3 years starting Spring 2011, but after that who knows.

[best12bars]

Posted: 5/15/10 at 10:14am

Come to think of it, Celine needs to do an all-Broadway album, singing many of the songs you mentioned.