Your favorite Mimi . . . — Page 2

I saw Mel B. By Another Day, her voice was completely shot. Up to that point, she had I guess the low raspy voice that is typical of Mimi and the look, but she over-acted and couldn't sing half of the notes by the end of the show. I don't know how they kept her in the production for so long when her voice clearly could not handle it.

Jaime Lee Kirchner. I saw her in a recent tour back in February. AWESOME actress.

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Pittsburgh, Feb. 3-8. I saw it on the 7, with Brian Gligor as Mark and Constaine Maourolis as Roger.

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I think a good "Out Tonight" is a great channeling of Mimi's personality. It's a very raw number, if you ask me, and it would be tough to convey Mimi.

Of course, I've seen the show once and only heard the OBCR. Don't listen to me.

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Tiff, I've never seen Daphne actually perform the role - I'm going based on the OBCR and what I saw at Kean. If you can do an Out Tonight like that while almost ready to have a child... well, wow.

Out Tonight has to be fierce and seductive. Obviously you need someone who sings well, dances well, etc, but there are lots of people who can do those things. I think it's more based on how someone's portrayal of the character is in general.

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*gives up*

I'm not THAT much of a RENThead.

*waits to see other answers*

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Victoria de los Angeles

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"I'm very picky with the Out Tonight scene, but my main criteria are a) be able to hit the notes properly, b) not get winded by the end of the song. and c) have a very good dance. "

Exactly how I would answer...of the 4 people Ive seen as Mimi...Krystal Washington a few weeks ago was the best Ive seen.

I saw Mel B. in the summer...she couldnt hit high notes in Out Tonight...but Goodbye Love was decent and full of emotion..prolly her best song in the show when I saw her...She sounded like she was sick and hoarse and overly raspy the entire show...however her acting was fine IMO...her moves and stuff during "light my candle" were great..singing though..not so much..lol. Basically it was her singing that got on my nerves and my friends'...

when we went back and saw the show again a few weeks ago...we looked at each other after "Out Tonight" and was like THAT is how the song is supposed to be done...and Krystal's dancing on that song was awesome...

Out of the ladies I've seen, it's hard to pick just one because my favorites have each brought something special to the role --

Daphne - A raw edge and nailed the characterization of Mimi so perfectly

Marcy Harriell - Displayed a little bit innocence and naivety while showing a degree of street smarts

Krysten Cummings - CRAZY. Absolutely crazy, wild, sexy, and dangerous with a crazy-@ss voice

Karmine Alers - Probably the lady that has everything I could ever want in Mimi all wrapped up

violence is not the answer FB

Shoot me, but I actually really liked Krysten Cummings best. I know a lot of people don't agree with me but I thought she really kicked arse as Mimi.

Also think that Krystal L Washington is currently doing a great job.

QM

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I never understood people who thought Simone was the best...did you actually see her. If unnessisary riffing through every emotional thought is considered good...then I suppose she was the best. However, I never once believed she was 19. I never once believed she would be a junkie (not to bring up weight...but a heroine/coke junkie she was not). And, having seen her attempt to dance in Out Tonight I don't know who would pay her to watch her strip. I really hate to be negative and should keep these thoughts to myself, but I really thought she gave one of the most misguided (or miscast) performances I've ever seen. Maybe in a different role she'd be better. But, it just felt like she had absolutely no connection to the material she was performing.

As for my favorites. Gotta give it up for Daphne. As for replacements no one beats MAYA DAYS. I'm surprised no one's mentioned her yet. She had it all. She looked young. Looked skinny enough to be a junkie. Could move like no one's business. Was raw and rough, but had the emotional vulnerability needed...plus she was gorgeous (and still is). Vocally she was perfect. She really was top rate.

I never understood people who thought Simone was the best...

Simone seemed to be showing off how wonderful and talented Simone was, and never seemed to be in the moment - especially in Another Day. Most of the song she'd barely look at Roger - she was just belting out the music (wonderfully I might add) but there was no connection. And because she was afraid of heights and didn't do the "bar" dance in OT? A little bit of a disappointment. I did enjoy her as Aida though, so maybe she grew as an actress. She certainly has a voice.

And Queen Muppet? I *loved* Krysten Cummings. She really brought a wild and crazy element to the role I hadn't seen - and I enjoyed every second of the show when I saw with her.