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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2021 22:03:11 GMT
I agree. It's refreshing casting - seems far more suited to the role vocally and physically than Sheridan.
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Post by greeny11 on Apr 8, 2021 22:15:16 GMT
This is a role for a singer, so Alexandra will nail this role in a way that Sheridan didn't. Sheridan did her best, and made it work for her, but I want to hear the score sung well from the Narrator.
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Post by dontdreamit on Apr 8, 2021 22:27:04 GMT
Great choice!
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Post by mrbarnaby on Apr 8, 2021 22:29:43 GMT
As Baga Chipz would say, MUCH BETTA!
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Apr 8, 2021 22:45:47 GMT
As Baga Chipz would say, MUCH BETTA! Love this casting!!!! ❤️ |
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Post by LaLuPone on Apr 8, 2021 22:56:33 GMT
I agree. It's refreshing casting - seems far more suited to the role vocally and physically than Sheridan. More suited physically? Sorry but what’s that supposed to mean? |
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Post by LaLuPone on Apr 8, 2021 22:57:19 GMT
She’ll sing it brilliantly but I’m guessing they’ll be dropping the comedy angle/narrator playing multiple roles? I can’t imagine Alexandra being good at comedy AT ALL.
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Post by Being Alive on Apr 9, 2021 0:17:35 GMT
She’ll sing it brilliantly but I’m guessing they’ll be dropping the comedy angle/narrator playing multiple roles? I can’t imagine Alexandra being good at comedy AT ALL. Amen. She may sing it better, but she's not an actress or comedian. The whole way this production works is with the narrator they built around Sheridan. Not saying this needed to be her again, but I don't think Alexandra is right for this. |
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Post by musicalmarge on Apr 9, 2021 4:33:06 GMT
I agree. It's refreshing casting - seems far more suited to the role vocally and physically than Sheridan. More suited physically? Sorry but what’s that supposed to mean? It’s meant to mean that Sheridan and I say this in a casting way and not personal (people get this very mixed up in the UK) was larger than any other narrator. That’s not saying this is good or bad - but different than any other narrator. Sheridan’s weight has been discussed in great detail by many forums, websites, magazines and newspapers. It seems to matter to some people and not to others. |
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Post by LaLuPone on Apr 9, 2021 5:08:53 GMT
I find it hard to believe that there has NEVER been a narrator of Sheridan’s body type in 50 years of various London productions and the endless Kenwright tour. It’s absolutely ridiculous at any rate that people are even discussing her “size”, to start with she’s not even plus-sized, she was a very “normal” weight/body type during Joseph and she always has fluctuated between skinny and “average”. Secondly, it literally doesn’t matter jack sh*t what the narrator looks like because she’s a NARRATOR, she’s not even actually “part” of the story, she’s just telling it to us, it could literally be played by anyone of any shape, size or ethnicity. But most of all, whatever size she is does not need to be discussed at all by anyone on here because it’s none of our business, whether it’s from a “casting” angle or not.
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Post by musicalmarge on Apr 9, 2021 5:39:31 GMT
I totally agree. A narrator can be any race, gender or size.
But this is show business and casting - for this reason it matters. Even more so in america than the UK. Otherwise in spotlight or casting briefs you wouldn’t have playing age, height, eye colour and so on.
It has nothing, zero to do with being personal about the performer.
Anyway moving on superb news that Ms Burke is the new narrator. Casting wise (again) she has the vocal skills needed for the role. Sheridan although excellent in some of her work was mis-cast as the narrator because of this.
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Post by danb on Apr 9, 2021 6:06:44 GMT
...they did do a good job of retooling the focus to clowning about, rather than belting out a well loved score. Burke would make me watch it again.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2021 7:08:12 GMT
So I think the comedy role was developed for Sheridan once she was cast rather than being intrinsic to the production itself from the very beginning. Definitely not a barrier to someone like Burke doing it.
IMHO the fact that she sings so well and can hit all the notes (essential for me in musical theatre) means I really don't mind what direction they take with the role for her.
She's gonna be brilliant :-)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2021 7:14:38 GMT
Maybe this is the year to take Narrator back to being more traditional and just playing Narrator. And then bring Philip Schofield in to play Jacob and Potiphar.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 9, 2021 7:21:33 GMT
I'm going against the grain here.
I'm sure she can belt out a tune but she is not an actress but let's see what happens. Is she popular with the general public? Afterall it was years ago she won that talent competition.
I'm already booked for first preview (last year's transferred booking).
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Post by danb on Apr 9, 2021 7:27:27 GMT
I'm going against the grain here. I'm sure she can belt out a tune but she is not an actress but let's see what happens. Is she popular with the general public? Afterall it was years ago she won that talent competition. I'm already booked for first preview (last year's transferred booking). Does her lengthy stint in ‘The Bodyguard’ not make her an actress? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2021 7:34:02 GMT
I'm going against the grain here. I'm sure she can belt out a tune but she is not an actress but let's see what happens. Is she popular with the general public? Afterall it was years ago she won that talent competition. I'm already booked for first preview (last year's transferred booking). Does her lengthy stint in ‘The Bodyguard’ not make her an actress? Plus her runs in Chess, Sister Act and Chicago. |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Apr 9, 2021 7:43:09 GMT
Does her lengthy stint in ‘The Bodyguard’ not make her an actress? Plus her runs in Chess, Sister Act and Chicago. I mean, she definitely is an actress. She's not a good actress, but she is an actress |
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Post by alece10 on Apr 9, 2021 7:53:19 GMT
I can only go by my experience of seeing her in Chess a couple of times and I stand by my comment.
But it's all down to personal tastes isn't it.
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Post by chestwig on Apr 9, 2021 7:58:31 GMT
I can’t wait to see her in this. To see her belt out the songs. Fab voice which is what this show needs. Sheridan was good but didn’t like the comedy, which I think was done for her. Can’t imagine Alexandra doing that.
I think it’s what this show needs...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2021 8:00:28 GMT
I can only go by my experience of seeing her in Chess a couple of times and I stand by my comment. But it's all down to personal tastes isn't it. It's interesting, I agree Chess didn't showcase her as the best actress. Though I found that production was terribly miscast full stop. Even Michael Ball I found completely unbelievable as the Russian. And there was less than zero sexual chemistry between him and Cassidy, was all most odd. Just none of the relationships were remotely convincing. Anyway, for me with this one, I'd have loved nothing more than a musical theatre trained pro who'd slay it. But I think realistically, especially in these times, they were always going to go with a 'name' to help get bums on seats. Out of this pool there are very very few people who are amazing singers and amazing actors. For my taste I would always prefer the former, particularly for Joseph. The acting needs to be good enough, the singing needs to be amazing. And for me she fits the bill. Totally appreciate this is down to personal taste though and also that Sheridan's Narrator worked for many people :-) |
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Post by chestwig on Apr 9, 2021 8:06:02 GMT
I can only go by my experience of seeing her in Chess a couple of times and I stand by my comment. But it's all down to personal tastes isn't it. It's interesting, I agree Chess didn't showcase her as the best actress. Though I found that production was terribly miscast full stop. Even Michael Ball I found completely unbelievable as the Russian. And there was less than zero sexual chemistry between him and Cassidy, was all most odd. Just none of the relationships were remotely convincing. Anyway, for me with this one, I'd have loved nothing more than a musical theatre trained pro who'd slay it. But I think realistically, especially in these times, they were always going to go with a 'name' to help get bums on seats. Out of this pool there are very very few people who are amazing singers and amazing actors. For my taste I would always prefer the former, particularly for Joseph. The acting needs to be good enough, the singing needs to be amazing. And for me she fits the bill. Totally appreciate this is down to personal taste though and also that Sheridan's Narrator worked for many people :-) Took me a while to get used the Sheridan and the new way it was done. Having seen the original in the 90’s. Still love Linzi. Hope the comedy goes. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2021 8:22:40 GMT
It's interesting, I agree Chess didn't showcase her as the best actress. Though I found that production was terribly miscast full stop. Even Michael Ball I found completely unbelievable as the Russian. And there was less than zero sexual chemistry between him and Cassidy, was all most odd. Just none of the relationships were remotely convincing. Anyway, for me with this one, I'd have loved nothing more than a musical theatre trained pro who'd slay it. But I think realistically, especially in these times, they were always going to go with a 'name' to help get bums on seats. Out of this pool there are very very few people who are amazing singers and amazing actors. For my taste I would always prefer the former, particularly for Joseph. The acting needs to be good enough, the singing needs to be amazing. And for me she fits the bill. Totally appreciate this is down to personal taste though and also that Sheridan's Narrator worked for many people :-) Took me a while to get used the Sheridan and the new way it was done. Having seen the original in the 90’s. Still love Linzi. Hope the comedy goes. Oh same, 100% agree. I think I bored people two years ago, but honestly no production has ever come close to the 90s ALW version for me. Linzi was simply sensational and the production just looked gorgeous. The most incredible singer/performer, framed by the stylish excesses of the mega musical era. Lisa Peace on the subsequent tour of the Palladium version was also wonderful. Fabulous times! Can also live without the 'comedy.' |
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Post by stokerob on Apr 9, 2021 8:28:12 GMT
Important info for Alexandra Burke lovers from the official site:
Please note: Alexandra Burke will not appear at the following performances:
Sat 17th July Matinee and Evening, Wednesday 18th August Matinee, Sunday 22nd August 5pm, Wednesday 25th August 2.30pm, Saturday 28th August Matinee and Evening, Sunday 29th August Matinee and Evening, Wednesday 1st September Matinee, Saturday 4th September Matinee
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Post by danb on Apr 9, 2021 8:59:03 GMT
She has worked as an actress. Been paid to act therefore is now more an actress.
It’s not an acting part; it’s a singing part which is why SS was such disappointing casting. It’s all well and good directing it to showcase your star performer, but not if its at odds with the material. This has been discussed to death and depends wholly on personal preference. I missed AB in The Bodyguard (and was grateful to see the glorious Carol Stennet), and don’t doubt that Burke won’t have anywhere near the lightness of touch required around the choir etc, but at least it will sound sublime.
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