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Robin Hood

Non cast members singing Les Mis

I thought this might be interesting to discuss, listening to non-cast members (i.e. people who've never played the role) singing their version of a song and deciding how well they'd play that role professionally.

First off, Michael Ball singing IDAD.

Could he play the role?

Er . . no. Laughing He makes a much nicer Marius than a Fantine. Plus I don't really like how "pop-ish" he sang it, IMHO.

Second we have Colm Wilkinson singing ECAET.

Could he play the role?

Well . . . not now-a-days Razz, but maybe when he looked like this:



I am an un-abashed fan of Colm's and the only thing I can say I dislike about this version is he sounds to old for Marius.

Thirdly we have Lesley Garrett singing IDAD.

Could she play the role?

Sure! She's a great singer/actress, and she could definitely handle the role.

Fourthly we have Michael Crawford singing BHH.

Could he play the role?

Yup! I'd pay to see him any day. Smile

And last but not least we have Neil Patrick Harris and Jason Segel of "How I Met Your Mother" singing "Confrontation".

Could they play the roles?

Actually, yes. They certainly aren't the best singers, but Jason Segel looks a lot like I'd imagine Valjean.

Anyway those were all the ones I could find . . . feel free to add some you've found. Smile

God bless,

~Robin Hood
The Very Angry Woman

Re: Non cast members singing Les Mis

Robin Hood wrote:
First off, Michael Ball singing IDAD.

Could he play the role?

Er . . no. Laughing


Well, he'd be better than Daphne Rubin-Vega.
LesMisForever

Hello

I actually like Michael Ball's version of IDAD far more than Lesley's one.

That Confrontation was very funny Laughing . Never thought that this song has a comedy potential Very Happy .
Mademoiselle Lanoire

Mandy Patinkin:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/9765kk
http://www.sendspace.com/file/k52dd1

Joke de Krujif:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/ttwrs6

I don't think I'd mind Joke de Krujif at all.
Robin Hood

Re: Non cast members singing Les Mis

The Very Angry Woman wrote:
Robin Hood wrote:
First off, Michael Ball singing IDAD.

Could he play the role?

Er . . no. Laughing


Well, he'd be better than Daphne Rubin-Vega.


Actually, I'd have to disagree . . . Daphne Rubin-Vega has a few (key word, few Wink ) thing over MB, which would make me rather see her has Fantine. One, she's a female, I don't know about you but I've always thought Fantine is best when played by a female. Laughing Two, she's not fat like MB.


*smacks forehead* How could I forget Mandy Patinkin! . . . . I saw this clip on Youtube awhile ago, and it was what started me thinking about all this. Silly me. Razz

I liked those MP clips, thanks!

God bless,

~Ruth

P.S. I've now heard two guys sing a girls song, has a girl ever sang one of the guys songs, like ECAET? That would be interesting to hear. Smile
Aimee

Re: Non cast members singing Les Mis

Robin Hood wrote:
P.S. I've now heard two guys sing a girls song, has a girl ever sang one of the guys songs, like ECAET? That would be interesting to hear. Smile
I did a version of Bring Him Home once, for a fun thread here. I can post it if you want to hear it?
Robin Hood

Sure! I'd love to hear it. Smile

God bless,

~Robin Hood
DaddyDiesel

Wow Niel Patrick harris has a great voice surprisingly. But Im guessing he has done broadway before. If he has, anybody know anything he has done??
The Very Angry Woman

DaddyDiesel wrote:
Wow Niel Patrick harris has a great voice surprisingly. But Im guessing he has done broadway before. If he has, anybody know anything he has done??


He was in this great show called "Google: the Musical!" a few months back.
Jordan

The Very Angry Woman wrote:
DaddyDiesel wrote:
Wow Niel Patrick harris has a great voice surprisingly. But Im guessing he has done broadway before. If he has, anybody know anything he has done??


He was in this great show called "Google: the Musical!" a few months back.


I remember that one. It was significantly better than YAHOO: The Musical.
Aimee

Robin Hood wrote:
Sure! I'd love to hear it. Smile

God bless,

~Robin Hood
hehehe, here you go then.

http://fs05n5.sendspace.com/dl/4d4672d6dc3128b1c19424c775798262/45873cfe/tfxpc3/BringHimHomeJokeAimee.mp3
Jekkienumber24601

DaddyDiesel wrote:
Wow Niel Patrick harris has a great voice surprisingly. But Im guessing he has done broadway before. If he has, anybody know anything he has done??


he was Balladeer/Lee Harvey Oswald in the broadway revival of Assassins and he was Mark in Rent on broadway and he was Tobias in the Sweeney Todd concert DVD
Mademoiselle Lanoire

You know, I don't know how exactly I forgot about Anthony Warlow. Confused But anyway:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/bya3oq
http://www.sendspace.com/file/7h09zc

And needless to say, I would not mind at all if he did the show again.
AndrewShatterhand

Mademoiselle Lanoire wrote:
You know, I don't know how exactly I forgot about Anthony Warlow. Confused But anyway:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/bya3oq
http://www.sendspace.com/file/7h09zc

And needless to say, I would not mind at all if he did the show again.


This man NEEDS to do the show again; whether it be Valjean or Javert.
Robin Hood

Aimee wrote:

hehehe, here you go then.

http://fs05n5.sendspace.com/dl/4d4672d6dc3128b1c19424c775798262/45873cfe/tfxpc3/BringHimHomeJokeAimee.mp3


Wow, you are amazing! Applause However you trained your voice, it worked. Smile

And now I've heard everything. Razz

God bless,

~Robin Hood
Aimee

Thank you very much. *blushes* Embarassed
Robin Hood

Here are a few more:

Enda Markey singing IDAD.

So I have no idea who this guy is, but needless to say, he should never play Fantine. Eww

Lalo Ibarra singing IDAD.

What is it with guys singing this song? lol . . Razz Well, at least this one can sing . . . . Laughing

Evan Laffer singing OLC!Little People.

This is interesting . . . first time I've seen this song performed ever. He has a little trouble on his high notes, but overall he was great! Applause


A quick question . . . . I remember seeing a clip on YouTube of (no joke) Rosie O'Donell singing the part of Mme. Thenardier in ODM, for a concert on some kind of cruise. I've been looking and looking and can't find it now, if anyone can put up the link I'd be very greatful. Thanks!

God bless,

~Robin Hood
Orestes Fasting

With the rainbow flag waving in the background? I remember that one. Can't find it either though.
Robin Hood

Not sure about a flag, but I do remember that some girl sang OMO before ODM, and it was at night. Would love to see that clip too. Smile

God bless,

~Robin Hood
flying_pigs

I remember seeing that! I'll have a look on youtube! Did it have Norm Lewis in it as Enjolras, I think?
The Very Angry Woman

Robin Hood wrote:
A quick question . . . . I remember seeing a clip on YouTube of (no joke) Rosie O'Donell singing the part of Mme. Thenardier in ODM, for a concert on some kind of cruise. I've been looking and looking and can't find it now, if anyone can put up the link I'd be very greatful. Thanks!


It was Rosie's family cruise ("R Family Vacations"), which is a LGBT-friendly cruise. They did a special on it on HBO. Norm Lewis, Jose Llana, and Julia Murney have all sung on Rosie's cruises.
Robin Hood

Yes TVAW, that's what I saw .. . . wish I could find it again.

OK, this is quite . . . interesting, Katie Holmes singing On My Own.

I actually enjoyed it, she smiled a lot during the song, which to me kindof fits Eponine's character, i.e. a bit insane . . . trying to fool herself into thinking what she feels is true love and just all around feeling sorry for herself. Also her voice sounds like a child, and a bit whiny too. IMHO, a perfect Eponine. Smile

God bless,

~Robin Hood
Trevor

I think she would make a GREAT little cosette. Wink
LesMisIsLove

I LOVED Michael Ball's rendition of IDAD. I would fly to New York to see him dress up as a woman and sing it on Broadway.
Robin Hood

Thought y'all might enjoy this: Bryn Terfel singing Stars

Bryn Terfel is a very famous Opera singer, and he kind of adds that Opera "touch" to the song. Smile Very enjoyable.
EponineBarker

DaddyDiesel wrote:
Wow Niel Patrick harris has a great voice surprisingly. But Im guessing he has done broadway before. If he has, anybody know anything he has done??


I know he's played Tobias on the Sweeney Todd 2001 Concert DVD.

He was pretty good on it.
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