After looking at the Flora pics from Encores, I think Broadway producers should knock down walls to get Eden to play Eva Peron in "Evita" now! I think she has the package to play that role and do it justice. Any thoughts?
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I'm still aching for a production of EVITA with the sensational Jennifer Cody. Since her hubby Hunter has already played Che regionally (his sister Sutton played Peron's Mistress), I say bump him up to the role of Juan Peron.
Eden is a compitent singer, but not much of an actress. Plus, she would destroy the music with the screechy belting and icky "Mariah type" runs she would eventually add as the run went on. Shoshana too!
If anyone should be playing Evita, it should be Julia Murney. Her version of Buenos Aires at Seth's Broadway 101 was enough to make me want to fly to Sacramento to see her do it.
I like Julia M as well, but something doesn't sit right with me in regards to her playing Eva. I don't think a latina has to play the role, but the gal should not look so waspy and thin. I like her voice, but I find her upper range to be a bit shrill.
oh puleeze! the only to play Eva Peron is Jennifer Holliday.
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Lea Salonga would certainly be an interesting choice.
I'd also like to see Mandy Gonzalez or Andrea Burns take on the role. Both would be equally fabulous.
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Kelly2, Orfeh would bring many interesting qualities to the role, but one can't help but think that the natural raspiness of her voice wouldn't sit well with the score.
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
I've heard her sing "Maybe This Time", and "My Strongest Suit", and the "raspiness" in her voice was much less pronounced. Hearing her sing the score is one of my personal chief reasons for wanting her to get cast, beyond that she looks perfect for it, and could embody Eva perfectly, IMO.
I'd also like to see Mandy Gonzalez or Andrea Burns take on the role. Both would be equally fabulous.
Absolutely.
I really like Orfeh, but I just can't picture her as Evita (same goes for Eden).
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"I like Ripley too, but again...so waspy! However, I would love to hear her sing the score."
Correct me if im wrong but wasnt Alice Ripley supposed to be the original Sarah in Ragtime? I remember hearing that somewhere. And if thats true Im sure she could look the role.
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