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Post by Hikagekun on Aug 4, 2005 10:29:28 GMT -5
What does everyone think of Maria Friedman? She was Marian Halcombe in Woman in White. I liked her in the role but nobody else seems to like her...
What are your thoughts?
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Post by Eppy on Aug 4, 2005 10:37:59 GMT -5
I really liked the song All for Laura and thought she was OK as Marian.....not outstanding but not bad..... however I can't stand her in the "Joseph" video, her voice sounds very harsh!
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Post by Martina on Aug 4, 2005 10:46:22 GMT -5
I *love* her! ;D
I think she puts so much passion in what she sings... Her character is the most central in the story, and such a dramatic one, poor Marian!! Am I the only one who feel so sorry for her?
I would have loved to see her in the part...
But on the other side, I must admit I've heard her only in Woman in white, so I can't say if she is better or worse than before...
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Post by Eppy on Aug 4, 2005 10:49:52 GMT -5
She is quite good in WiW, I actually quite enjoyed that. I don't particularly like the musical but she played the part OK.
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Post by Valjean87 on Aug 5, 2005 0:50:03 GMT -5
Are you kidding! I adore her in WIW! I also like Ruthie Henshall who is playing Marian right now. I havn't seen both of then but they are wonderful performers.
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Post by Sissi on Aug 5, 2005 17:42:48 GMT -5
After getting the OLC recording of WIW, and watching numerous videos of her as Marian, Maria Friedman is now one of my all-time favorite actresses.
I find this woman amazing! Great actress, with such a strong and powerful voice. Her "All for Laura" still brings me to tears, and the amount of emotions that she put into this role is just breathtaking. I'm a fan of Ruthie Henshall, too, but to me, Maria shall forever be THE Marian.
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Post by Eppy on Aug 7, 2005 10:58:01 GMT -5
Lol, I can see I'm outnumbered!
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Post by Martina on Aug 7, 2005 12:56:14 GMT -5
Well, everyone here is entitled to his/her opinion!!  |
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Post by Hikagekun on Aug 7, 2005 23:59:10 GMT -5
I am so glad! I really love her in Woman in White, she doesn't have the vocal range that astounds, but isn't that part of the character Marian? She isn't this amazing Soprano like her sister, she is an Alto, but she gets these emotions pent up inside her and they explode out despite her teachings to be a perfect Victorian woman.
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Post by lostgirl on Apr 11, 2006 19:27:43 GMT -5
I love Maria. I don't think she's gotten enough credit for playing Marion at the same time she was undergoing chemotherepy for breast cancer!
When I saw WiW the u/s was on so I didn't get to see her, but I like her on the OLC. Has anyone heard her as Fosca on the Passion OLC? Her interpretation of the role is very different from Donna Murphy. The only thing I haven't liked her in was Joseph, but then I don't like that show so I'm biased.
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Post by vampbear on Apr 12, 2006 2:43:43 GMT -5
She was brilliant as Fosca  She gave a very moving portrayal. And great in Joseph too, but then I like Joseph and I like Maria! One of the few female performers that I always try to see in shows! |
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Post by Hikagekun on Apr 13, 2006 22:19:49 GMT -5
I'm working on getting that DVD.
AND IS THAT THING BACK!?!?!
UGH....
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Post by Lora on Apr 14, 2006 0:40:45 GMT -5
AND IS THAT THING BACK!?!?! UGH.... It's been back for a week now  |
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Post by lostgirl on Apr 14, 2006 1:51:29 GMT -5
I'm working on getting that DVD. AND IS THAT THING BACK!?!?! UGH.... The "Joseph" one"? It shouldn't be to hard to find. I saw it at barnes and nobles the other day. |
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Post by Sissi on Apr 14, 2006 18:25:45 GMT -5
One thing that I like the most about Maria is: she really knows how to belt, and is a very good belter at that. She has a big belt soprano voice that's powerful and unique.
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She gave a very moving portrayal. And great in Joseph too, but then I like Joseph and I like Maria! One of the few female performers that I always try to see in shows!
