Lea's "I Dreamed A Dream"

[chino]

For those who cant wait,

She sang this on a show in Manila. I want to thank the moderator of leafanatic for sharing this video with us.

http://leafanatic.multiply.com/video/item/1

This will get better once she's on stage doing the role.

GOD BLESS everyone.

[B3TA07]

GOD BLESS you too.

[MovieGuy1031]

HOW could it get better?!?!

[B3TA07]

^J-Hud could replace Celia!!

[MovieGuy1031]

Oh my goodness, B3, you are a genius!

[B3TA07]

8( 8( No one reads my sig.

[BSoBW2]

Beautiful. Can't wait to see her.

[chino]

"How could it get better?"

I am sorry guess I was judging too soon, we'll see.

Ben, amazing idea.

[NJRae]

No denying that was beautiful . . .

[jewishboy]

Yes beautiful, but its nothing special. At least Daphne's version was original.

[lawyerman]

uhm, i know this is the unpopular opinion but i think Lea's voice is kinda thin and boring... its pretty but nothing special, and I definitely definitely prefer daphne's meatier version to that thin, standard... blah.

i didnt get to see daphne live and im completely amenable to the fact that she was likely miscast..

but i just dont understand what everyone likes about Lea's voice. I seriously like Daphne's rougher sound way better.

[COOOOLkid]

I'm sure she'll be better when she's actually on stage as an actress.

[noloversfool]

That brought tears to my eyes.

I'm still praying for my Les Mis tix for my birthday.

[musicaltheater1]

That was sung before rehearsals so, it would still go through some changes come mid-February. That's official, for sure. It would still be signature Salonga but, the song will be sung with more chest voice and would be grittier once blocking is added to it.

[ruthiefan_felix]

I LOVE Lea's voice! It's just so pure, clean and sweet. I love Daphne's too, very edgy and rock. But you NOT compare the two as they do such different roles though it's VERY interesting to know they both ended up doing the same role!
I think Lea's more suited to play Fantine than Eponine to be honest though Ruthie will ALWAYS FOR EVER ETERNALLY be Fantine in my heart! :P
I DO hope Broadway.com/BroadwayBeat would have an opening video of Lea in Les Mis!

*off topic: can't wait to see Lea as Cinderella! She's SO made for the role! If Paolo's Prince Charming, I'd DIE!*

[Gothrockboheme]

I am LOVING the Daphne love on this board :) It's about time! Lea sounds beautiful, but very by the book. Where are the tears? Where's the depth? That's alllll Daphne.

[Colle]

Lea's voice is beautiful and emotional, and that is what makes it special. I like her version of the song, and I did think she did a little acting in it. She should get even stronger. I hope she records this song for her next CD, since there will probably not be a revival cast recording.

[Theater_Maniac07]

how do you open the file...

[MimiLovesRoger]

She is amazing!

[BSoBW2]

Yeah, I was sort of missing Daphne's alternate phrasing and stressing of certain words.

I'm sure Lea will be amazing once she's in costume and on stage.

[leon1489]

Oh. You hit me hard. I just went to see this show, and I Dreamed A Dream was definitely nowhere near this good. I wish I could see it again with Lea.

[Joelbeans]

OK just when I thought I was understanding these boards you all go an d throw me a 180. When Les Miz opened the only thing on these boards was "oh my, Daphne sucks" for the LONGEST time. Granted she isn't my top choice for the role, but I gave her the benefit of the doubt and even though I haven't seen her, I bet she is amazing in that role. A little streetwise. And now a video of Lea singing and a majority of you are bashing her, and this wasn't even in show context, this was just on a talk show. I think that Fantine needs to be more gritier, like Daphne, because she gets drawn into this world of prostitution, but I think that Lea shows that while she is getting drawn into this world of prostitution there is still a vulnerable woman underneath. I know I probably will never be able to see her perform, but I bet she will be amazing once she gets into costume and character. And I am sure that Daphne is continuing to be amazing too. I think they will both make Fantine a memorable role, but they are making the character their own. Isn't that supposed to be the whole idea of acting, creating a character that works for you? Bravo to both actresses I love you both!!!!

[NiteOwl]

that girl could do no wrong.
she hit it out of the ball park. grand slam, baby!
and i *know* she's going to be even more amazing when she hits the broadhurst stage in march.

daphne, who?

lol

[chino]

I would love to hear Daphne's version. People made it so interesting to hear.

I really cant wait to see Lea!!!! I do hope they can make a recording of the new cast, and I wish it would be a complete one (I am dreaming).

She should do another concert!

[NJRae]

"Yes beautiful, but its nothing special. At least Daphne's version was original."

Ok, well now that others have said it its going to look like I'm just jumping on the bandwagon, but my original thought was that it is beautiful . . . but . . . where is the emotion?! Ok, she shows some on her face, but not in her voice. And I realize this is before rehearsals, but still. I really like Daphne's version better. Glad I'm not the only one who missed her grittiness and emotion. Lea's version may be prettier, but Daphne's is more real and certainly more original!