It's a bit ironic so many are mocking imelda being cast all the time (which isnt true, shes just had a run of late that's all) when the same names are always dream cast on here and in many cases actually end up cast on Broadway.
The Potter references to her are expected, but underwhelming. She's been acting and singing long before Potter. Do your research.
She chews scenery worse than LuPone. She also has issues with going one-note in live performances. She can't play a wide range, but instead goes balls out from the getgo. It's annoying.
Her Dolly will be... Interesting. But likely more entertaining than Bette, who never really formed a character, but instead played yet another version of Soph.
JBC3 said: "Up In One said: " Imelda’s Gypsy and Follies were off putting to say the least"
LOL. Yes, that's why both drew packed houses throughout their runs and earned rave reviews from almost all of the UK press. "
I don't trust most UK critics. They'd give a positive review to a bag of Skittles.
Her Follies was fine, but Gypsy was a steaming trainwreck. They brought in two leads who couldn't handle the material without making it feel community theatre.
Quite simply, they didn't have the electricity or talent of LuPone and Laura in the OBCR.
The website for this production has been updated with artwork, but all mention of Jenna Russell seems to have disappeared. I hope she's still a part of this!
The website has been like that for weeks. To be honest aside Bazs original article I dont think jenna has officially been announced anywhere. Most places just took Bazs word for granted and ran with it. But all official media just list imelda for now
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Posted: 11/24/19 at 12:50pm