Ummmmmm…..I just dont’ see this. I never really understood how she even became a member of DC compared to Beyonce and Kelly she just didn’t look like she fit. I also don’t think she can sing very well. I remember when Survivor came out and I was all excited about hearing the new girl do her part and when I heard it I rememer thinking WTF!!!! I am sorry but I have to co-sign with everyone who commented about that role being a very sexy role and about having a good voice and she is neither sexy or does she have a good voice. I think they should have chosen someone else. But, at least we know our girl FANTASIA is gonna do the damn thing!

I am very happy for her.

I don’t believe she has a good voice, but she should be able to pull this off esp. if her acting is on point. Maybe she can garner a Tony (is that the right award?) I wish the show would travel so I can see it.

I thought Fantasia was playing Celie. Am I wrong?

I think Michelle has the voice and the humor to pull off this role. But, I saw the play when it first opened in NY and I don’t see Michelle doing the nudity that the role requires.

#78, the show is traveling. Like many pointed out, Michelle and Latoya London are in the touring production. Fantasia is in the Broadway production. The touring cast that includes Michelle which opens in Chicago, will travel to theatres in San Fransico, LA, Baltimore and other cities not yet announced.

Thx Tanna!

Co-sign with #77. I never understood HOW she became part of CD! Still trying to figure that one out. She never fit in, and she always looked out of place and uncomfrotable!

Anyway, I can’t imagine her playing Shug. Definitely Ms. Cely, but not Shug. SHM.

^^Oops, I meant DC (Destiny’s Child). My bad.

It seems to me that a lot of you have NEVER really HEARD Michelle actually sing! She has the perfect tone, range, & pitch to do Shug Avery! To solididy my point listen to Michelle’s part on “is she the reason?” from DC’s LAST album! That is exactly how Shug would sound in todays digitally recorded (notice I didn’t say enhanced) music world. She is actually quite beautiful & sexy but we must remember that DC is about Beyonce not Michelle or Kelly so they are supporting casts members not stars! Go Michelle, I will make a special trip to see you in Chicago for the premier because you TRULY deserve the role! I am proud of you Sista!!! Can’t wait to hear you sing Celie’s Blues!!!

Good for her its’ truw there is life after beyonce’s child-i mean Destiny Child……..this is pocket change compared to Dreamgirls….Anyways good job least she doing something (unlike kelly)

I saw the play (go see it! it was brilliant) and I LOVE the original actress who played this role. I don’t think anyone will ever do it any better. She was perfect.

I haven’t seen the movie (yes, gasp shock scream! and I haven’t read the book yet either, yes I am behind) so I can’t comment on the film actress portrayal.

I wish you nothing but the best. Everyone tried to play Michelle because she’s not “Beyonce”, but she stuck through. Now it’s her time to shine. You deserve it girl!

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