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LauraFan1


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Hi fellow Grease fans!  I found an old tape cassette of the stage show with Rosie as Rizzo.  I think it's from about 1993, 1994.  I was just wondering HOW she got to do the show------she can not sing!  Has anyone else listened to this?  The rest of the music/singers are great, it's just Rosie who sticks out like a sore thumb.  If you know about this, was she actually on Broadway as well?  I for one would never pay to see her, when I see a show on Broadway, I want to pay for good singers!  This is why I cannot wait to see the show in September---I am in love with Max and Laura's voices :)  Ok, thank you, hope you have a nice day!

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Rosie is a huge supporter of Broadway, and I'm sure she was there because of her celebrity status. Some folks go to see great singers. Others may go to see 'names'.

I also love Max and Laura's voices. Can't wait to hear them on Broadway!

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According to ibdb, Rosie played Rizzo from May, '94 to Jan. '98 - which was the start of the 1st revival of the show on Broadway.  It's not completely unsual for directors to cast a celebrity who's a less than stellar singer in order to have the name attached to a show... there are worse things they could do...

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LauraFan1 wrote:

Hi fellow Grease fans!  I found an old tape cassette of the stage show with Rosie as Rizzo.  I think it's from about 1993, 1994.  I was just wondering HOW she got to do the show------she can not sing!  Has anyone else listened to this?  The rest of the music/singers are great, it's just Rosie who sticks out like a sore thumb.  If you know about this, was she actually on Broadway as well?  I for one would never pay to see her, when I see a show on Broadway, I want to pay for good singers!  This is why I cannot wait to see the show in September---I am in love with Max and Laura's voices :)  Ok, thank you, hope you have a nice day!


         cry  My Goodness, just the thought of it.  This is a first to me.
           I agree with you all the way.  No way would I pay and not to be
           a stinker, they couldn't pay me to see it.  When are you going in
           September?  Take care  God Bless.  smile DD   


-- Edited by Goofy4MaxC at 08:57, 2007-05-19

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AZN Danny


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I bought the CD of the 1994 Cast recording. Rosie wasn't too bad in her songs.

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Hi Goofy4MaxC!!!  Yes, I definitely wouldn't ever pay to see Rosie....she's just not my cup of tea.  I am going to the show on September 14th, I CANNOT wait!!!!!  Just to hear Max and Laura in person is going to be worth every penny spent.  There is nothing like a Broadway show, I'm counting down the days!!!!!  biggrin  Take care, and I must tell you that I LOOOVE Max as well, he is incredible!

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I totally agree with you... I have the cd at home.... and everytime there is a song with her alone... I pass it.. she sings so bad... I am glad I am not the only one who thinks so...


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I saw Rosie as Rizzo on Broadway and loved the show.  Her personality was perfect for the part.  I also saw her in Fiddler on the Roof and she did a good job with that part also.
I have tickets for early October....can't wait!

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She scares me...

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i know I almost bought that cd off itunes and I was previewing all of them, and she is the reason i didnt buy it

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