I saw her in Memphis in January and she was absolutely phenomenal, and I am VERY picky with voices. She received the part and is critically acclaimed for a REASON guys. She received a Tony nomination for her part, and won the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards. She's good. People who can't sing don't receive original roles, that usually happens with big names to get more ticket sales (i.e. Catherine Zeta Jones in A Little Night Music, even though she still won the Tony, God knows why...)
Because even sick, Catherine fabulously acted the role in ALNM. I saw her the week after she won the Tony, and while she sounded subdued and hoarse, it was a BRILLIANT performance. A month later I saw Bernadette replace her, and while Bernadette is my absolute FAVORITE Broadway diva, and she DESERVEDLY drew a 5 minute standing ovation after her rendition of “Send In The Clowns” brought me to ugly tears, her dancing, acting and comedic timing were way off the rest of the show, sadly. Catherine earned that Tony. The proof is in the comparison with the legend-in a show that the premiere Sondheim interpreter dropped the bomb on following her.... Montego was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING vocally in Memphis, but the character she played left a lot to be desired and got lost in the sauce of the musical; her acting was a bit 1 dimensional. She’ll definitely be racking up a Tony or two soon enough, though. I ain’t worried there.
She started out in Disney's Festival of the Lion King at Disney's Animal Kingdom and she was awesome there too. She was always a great customer and deserves all the success in the world
I saw her in Memphis earlier this month. I went to a Sunday matinee, and HOLY MOTHER OF GOD was she PHENOMONAL. During a matinee!!! I met her too, and she was an absolute sweetheart. Very humble and thankful. Love her to death now.
At 2:04, when she sang,"Free me"....the way her eyes fell and the way she sang "me" and put that extra rift in there..That made my spirit very happy! LOL
I agree that she does not sound her best on any video of recorded song. But live, her voice is incredibly powerful even as she is running around the stage dancing. The only way to hear her sing and get the fullness out of it is live
I'll tell you why she got the part. I guarantee it's because she was the actor that a) did her homework and b) didn't add runs that weren't time appropriate to whatever cut they asked her to sing of their music in the callback. She is most definately on par with other actors on bway. Her voice is stunning, her character development is great, shr is fun to be around, easy to work with, and she is an amazingly beautiful woman. You couldn't ask for more.
@TBon3Supl3x But why does her voice have to be better or equal to that of other vocalists? You're ability to perform is what is most important. I mean, look at the praise given to the likes of Dame Judi Dench and Elaine Stritch. I'm not saying Montego is in the same level of talent acting-wise, I'm just trying to prove a point regarding vocal strength. Dench can do more in a spoken-sung line than most vocalists in full belt.
@DominiqueBarnes I don't think she would have played either Aida (Easy As Life springs to mind) or Felicia in Memphis if she couldn't belt as you're making out. ;)
like who cause audra mcdonald love her but dont think she could sing this song only people that come to mind is my cousin rhonda sapp, saycon sengbloh, felicia bosswell and lilias white
DominiqueBarnes Broadway actors are trained to sing in a way that doesn't damage or tire out the vocal chords on appearances like this. If you seen her live like I had, you would know why she was the originator of the role
So excited to see her as Angelica in Chicago!
So lucky to get to do a master class with this woman a few days ago! So intelligent, gracious and unbelievably talented.
This is just the beginning for this powerful little lady! What an inspiration for me! LOVE YOU MONTEGO GLOVER!
I LOVE this song too!
I love this song!
I LOVE Montego
Powerful song from Memphis. Montego was amazing in that musical and her voice is beautiful.
I saw her in Memphis in January and she was absolutely phenomenal, and I am VERY picky with voices. She received the part and is critically acclaimed for a REASON guys. She received a Tony nomination for her part, and won the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards. She's good. People who can't sing don't receive original roles, that usually happens with big names to get more ticket sales (i.e. Catherine Zeta Jones in A Little Night Music, even though she still won the Tony, God knows why...)
Because even sick, Catherine fabulously acted the role in ALNM. I saw her the week after she won the Tony, and while she sounded subdued and hoarse, it was a BRILLIANT performance. A month later I saw Bernadette replace her, and while Bernadette is my absolute FAVORITE Broadway diva, and she DESERVEDLY drew a 5 minute standing ovation after her rendition of “Send In The Clowns” brought me to ugly tears, her dancing, acting and comedic timing were way off the rest of the show, sadly. Catherine earned that Tony. The proof is in the comparison with the legend-in a show that the premiere Sondheim interpreter dropped the bomb on following her....
Montego was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING vocally in Memphis, but the character she played left a lot to be desired and got lost in the sauce of the musical; her acting was a bit 1 dimensional. She’ll definitely be racking up a Tony or two soon enough, though. I ain’t worried there.
People never fully hear a person out until they realize the real talent behind a person after a period of time
It was amazing to watch her performing on Broadway. It's a must-see show, Memphis on Broadway!
she was amazing in MEMPHIS!
absolutely phenomenal voice and actress! Deserving of fame and wealth!
She started out in Disney's Festival of the Lion King at Disney's Animal Kingdom and she was awesome there too. She was always a great customer and deserves all the success in the world
Sing Monty
I saw her in Memphis earlier this month. I went to a Sunday matinee, and HOLY MOTHER OF GOD was she PHENOMONAL. During a matinee!!! I met her too, and she was an absolute sweetheart. Very humble and thankful. Love her to death now.
Went to my high school!!!
Mine too. She’s a year younger than my brother.
At 2:04, when she sang,"Free me"....the way her eyes fell and the way she sang "me" and put that extra rift in there..That made my spirit very happy! LOL
@AdamEfimoff I agree...nobody could ever replace her as Felicia
Montego Glover is such a Broadway goddess and Felicia is such an inspirational character!!!
Im not crying your crying
@iluvlittleshop921 and I wouldn't be shocked if she came out with a solo album!
Breathtaking performance! Brava!!!
@TBon3Supl3x you clearly haven't seen her in Memphis. she is the vocalist she's praised to be.
I agree that she does not sound her best on any video of recorded song. But live, her voice is incredibly powerful even as she is running around the stage dancing. The only way to hear her sing and get the fullness out of it is live
@TBon3Supl3x you say her belt isn't powerful are you listening correctly! Belting and holding these high notes is pretty amazing stuff.
im sorry, but she is AMAZING.
I'll tell you why she got the part. I guarantee it's because she was the actor that a) did her homework and b) didn't add runs that weren't time appropriate to whatever cut they asked her to sing of their music in the callback.
She is most definately on par with other actors on bway.
Her voice is stunning, her character development is great, shr is fun to be around, easy to work with, and she is an amazingly beautiful woman. You couldn't ask for more.
@TBon3Supl3x then you your ears are broken. I saw her in Memphis and she was out of this world
@TBon3Supl3x broadway seems to like her
@TBon3Supl3x But why does her voice have to be better or equal to that of other vocalists? You're ability to perform is what is most important. I mean, look at the praise given to the likes of Dame Judi Dench and Elaine Stritch. I'm not saying Montego is in the same level of talent acting-wise, I'm just trying to prove a point regarding vocal strength. Dench can do more in a spoken-sung line than most vocalists in full belt.
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@DominiqueBarnes I don't think she would have played either Aida (Easy As Life springs to mind) or Felicia in Memphis if she couldn't belt as you're making out. ;)
like who cause audra mcdonald love her but dont think she could sing this song only people that come to mind is my cousin rhonda sapp, saycon sengbloh, felicia bosswell and lilias white
@TBon3Supl3x You obviously don't know talent or are extremely prejudiced
I don't think she is very good at all. Both her head voice and belt leave a lot to be desired....
DominiqueBarnes Broadway actors are trained to sing in a way that doesn't damage or tire out the vocal chords on appearances like this. If you seen her live like I had, you would know why she was the originator of the role