Do not cast Beyonce Knowles as Aida in the movie version of Elton John's Aida
To Whom It May Concern:We, the undersigned, believe that it would be a serious mistake to cast Beyonce Knowles in the role of Aida in the upcoming film version of Elton John's Broadway show. We unders... continue reading »
"Toni Braxton possibly?"
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"Please reconsider, as the music and songs are the heart of Aida, and while Beyonce has a lovely voice, she would not be able to sing the way the role requires."
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"original broadway castmembers for the movie!!!"
"I would be so sad. She is a pop singer. Please, no."
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"dont!"
"Beyonce did an average performance in Dreamgirls ,but if casted as Aida it would be insulting to all the Broadway fans."
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"I loved seeing Aida on broadway, and I believe that the cast should be the orginial cast from broadway."
"The OBC will make the movie more authentic and more entertaining for the shows fans and Broadway fans in general."
"Casting the original Broadway performers would be great to preserve the amazing chemistry between Heather Headley and Adam Pascal."
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"It would be an utter travesty to see the role of Aida given to Beyonce. It isn't to undermine her abilities as a pop/R&B singer, but this is a BROADWAY musical. People who understand and have experience in the genre should be given the honour to take "
"Get the hell out of here i'd rather Tamyra grey play Aida"
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"It would be a grave mistake and disappointment to cast anyone else but Heather, Sherie and Adam ."
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"Casting Beyonce for this role would be detrimental to the quality of this movie. For me, it would turn the most amazing musical that I have ever had the privilege of listening to into a joke and it saddens me that she is even being considered."
"Beyoncй is the wrong choice. Heather Headley, however, would recreate her role perfectly on the big screen."