Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET- Page 2
Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET
bennyb86
Chorus Member Joined: 6/12/17
#26Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET
Posted: 6/14/17 at 12:54pm
Yay! This will be during my trip in August! So glad I will get to see her.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#27Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET
Posted: 6/14/17 at 1:08pm
Skimbleshanks2 said: "And people are surprised this might close in January?
"
What has this announcement got to do with a possible closing?
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#28Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET
Posted: 6/14/17 at 1:15pm
I don't see how Michaelson puts them into a deeper hole. Is she as big a star as Groban? No, but she's not a nobody and certainly is a bigger name than Britain Ashford. We'll see who they have lined up for Pierre in the fall, but I don't think this was a bad decision.
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#29Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET
Posted: 6/14/17 at 2:12pm
I didn't know who this was. Seeing it for the second time with my gf July 5 and I broke the news that Brittain would be out and she was really bummed. But she freaked the **** out when I told her who was replacing her. So I'm excited to see her in this role
#30Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET
Posted: 6/14/17 at 3:13pm
holy crap this is good "star" casting. good job to GC
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#31Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET
Posted: 6/14/17 at 3:19pm
holy crap this is good "star" casting. good job to GC
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#32Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET
Posted: 6/14/17 at 3:21pm
If you haven't followed her career, Ingrid walks the line between singer songwriter (more the first album) and indie pop. I haven't loved her more recent albums as much as the early stuff because I don't think her voice suits the processed pop as well and the songs are less interesting. But she's had her fair share of radio hits and especially songs getting into commercials and that sort of thing. Still, I think if you recognize her (because despite her continued success she's not really on award shows or talk shows that much) it's probably from what (I think) is her first mainstream hit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJOzdLwvTHA
#33Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET
Posted: 6/14/17 at 3:38pm
Ingrid is a great choice. Also, the music industry has changed a lot. While we may think Ingrid is not "mainstream" or "marketable" she is an internet sensation. She may not be played on the radio all the time but she's a social media superstar. This is a shift. I think she will bump attendance for a few weeks. Her fans are hardcore. Look at Toddrick and Urie-they helped Kinky Boots.
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#34Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET
Posted: 6/14/17 at 11:02pm
This makes me so excited. I haven't seen the show yet, but I definitely will be seeing it now.
For what it's worth of star power, I went to 1 of her shows at the Beacon Theatre in November. The 1st sold out, so they added a 2nd. And her holiday show sells too. She may not be able to have each of her shows be a sell out, but people are interested in her.
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#35Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET
Posted: 6/15/17 at 3:16am
If Todrick can impact KINKY BOOTS, Ingrid can impact GREAT COMET at least enough to keep it running through the fall.
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dramamama611
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#36Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET
Posted: 6/15/17 at 7:07am
Ticket sales must suck if they are bumping a cast member (who I'm assuming is being paid).
A shame.
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peacelovemagic1
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#37Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET
Posted: 6/15/17 at 10:48am
They're not bumping a cast member, Ingrid Michaelson is filling in while Brittain Ashford is away from Great Comet, which had been announced awhile ago.
#38Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET
Posted: 6/15/17 at 10:52am
The armchair producing that goes on here is mind boggling sometimes.
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#39Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET
Posted: 6/16/17 at 12:03am
This is great. She is one of my favorite singer songwriters. I saw her tonight with Will at Come From Away. She is incredibly petite, and without her signature glasses, I didn't recognize her right away. Also, Hillary, Bill and Chelsea Clinton were in the house tonight! Huge around of applause!
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iNick1224
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#41Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET
Posted: 7/3/17 at 11:52pm
Was there this evening. She was extremely grounded and looked very relaxed in the role. Her singing was the slightest bit weak... She is a great singer don't get me wrong but I know if a few performances she will have it down pat. Her Sonya Alone was chilling and deeply moving. By the end I had goosebumps. What a great debut to a talented musician!
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#42Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET
Posted: 7/4/17 at 12:36am
Will be there thursday night
leighmiserables
Broadway Star Joined: 4/26/17
#43Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET
Posted: 7/4/17 at 1:44pm
Just heard a lowfi audio recording of her "Sonya Alone" and just. Wow. Was not expecting it to be that good, and I'm a fan of her. I definitely need to go back and see her live.
#44Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET
Posted: 7/4/17 at 2:10pm
She sounded amazing- very Ingrid, of course
Eliza2
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#45Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET
Posted: 7/4/17 at 2:34pm
she sounds wonderful. I had bought a ticket for August 13 a while back, before she was announced, and now I'm looking forward to what should be a special day as her final performance.
Margo319
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/15
#46Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET
Posted: 7/4/17 at 2:48pm
I saw her and thought she was wonderful. She reminded me of Pippa Soo when she played Natasha in some of her mannerisms. She sung beautifully, and looked confident, like she had been doing this for quite some time. Loved it. Will Chase was there, along with his kids. Great casting!!
Eliza2
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#47Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET
Posted: 7/5/17 at 1:01pm
video of Ingrid and Brittain singing "Sonya Alone" (together)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xLqQtJGA0c&feature=youtu.be
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#48Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET
Posted: 7/6/17 at 11:06pm
I hate to be that guy, and obviously she's only been in the show for a few days, but has she been doing the stage door after the show? Personally, I highly doubt it, but my sister is a bit Ingrid-obsessed and we're seeing the show tomorrow (Can you believe we got our tickets before she was announced? Really great coincidence). Any idea if she'll come out? Thanks!
EDIT: I just thought to search Twitter after posting this, and it looks like she does come out after the show.
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#49Ingrid Michaelson to play Sonya in GREAT COMET
Posted: 7/7/17 at 3:51am
I saw Ingrid tonight. She is a very different Sonya than Brittain Ashford's (who I have also seen), but that was inevitable since Brittain's voice is so unique. I thought she was amazing -- it was only her third show but I thought she really made the role her own. She was a more sprightly/jovial Sonya -- like I want to say her character was a Sonya/Natasha hybrid -- and she REALLY knows how to belt certain notes that filled up the entire theater in a way that only Josh Groban could when I saw him (however, it was also my first time seeing Dave Malloy as Pierre and his portrayal/vocals made me understand the character so much better).
The only exception I thought, ironically, was "Sonya Alone," which she seemed to tone down presumably because of the subtle nature of the song. She gave the piece justice for sure, but Brittain's version makes me think the song was written specifically for her. My buddy still said Ingrid's performance brought him to tears though!
I am curious to see how the Great Comet takes advantage of said pop star "stunt casting" in the future. Small but juicy roles, so one can only dream... Lena Hall as Helene? Peaches as Marya D? Ariana Grande as Natasha?? I can only picture Lucas Steele as Anatole though lol
