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I read an article that said that Amanda essentially struggled with those high soprano notes. I've never understood why they (producers, directors) do that. Why cast someone who can't sing the part. They did it in Phantom of the Opera with Minnie Driver who didn't do any of the singing for Carlotta (as Carlotta is an operatic soprano and Minnie Driver is an alto). Then now with Amanda. They are so many talented actresses out there that can sing the part, cast them.
On youtube, Les Mis posted "official" videos of behind the scenes. One is Hugh Jackman talking about how in one of the songs (totally blanking now) Colm Wilkinson (original Valjean in both London and Broadway), made the notes higher and then all the other Valjeans just kind of followed suit. Well when Colm was on set for his part as the bishop he and Jackman talked and Colm told Jackman that the role was his now and make it his own, just like he did when he originated the roles.
I wish I could see it but I'm truly cash poor until next payday, so I will be seeing it next weekend (not like its not going to be there).
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