She is indeed, however (and I have to say this with a background of classical education) she lacks the "passion" and is a little... boring. And I have a handsigned album of hers, so yes, I like her voice. But Musical isn't her stage to shine on.

@105528949173464755014 Her voice does shine on stage though...

+Vi Tob I actually saw the show and she was incredibly moving.

+Vi Tob how can you bring up your "background of classical education" when talking about PASSION... irrelevant!

In musical education you also learn how to use your whole body, a way to emphasize with your vocals in combination with your movements; a balance of strong/soft, forte/piano; a pathos. >In this video< she's just singing the song like it's a common pop ballad. Of course, her technique is superb, but when you call this excpert a passionate performance..., well guess everyone is free to has his/her own oppinion. Leona Lewis is an awesome singer, but she is definitly not an actor. And you can't just be a singer in the musical business. You gotta be both. Well, she's out of her contract already again after 3 months, so guess I am not the only one who lacks "Passion" here. I go with the critics at this point.

Wonder Boy But more respectable

she had 2 weeks total to prepare here, come on now.

Andre TxT 2 weeks is not enough to prepare for an entire show, so what she did after preparing after 2 weeks should be respectable enough

Kenpachi Zaraki nobody said anyone was better

@Kenpachi Zaraki just saw her performance the other day. She sounds even better than this video now!

Tomas Garcia yes but her acting doesn't even compare to Ms. Paige's

I expected more when I clicked this video. It´s a great performance, though.

brianna breezy impossible bar you set up there, madam.

Anakin Argent definitely me

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lol same

I totally agree. I saw it live and this clip doesn't do it justice at all! It was amazing live.

Amen!

I'm with you, I saw it live as well and it's like the sound-mixing was completely off on this clip. In person, in-theater was a whole different and great experience.

I wouldn't mind seeing it again, to be honest. Maybe I will before it ends.

I agree, its actually the first play I would definitely go back to see.

She is ap trained actress do research

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Leona? Maybe. Grizabella? No no no no no.

i think it's because her name is lion-like

lmao! Yes play the character of an old cat yet look young and beautiful... This musical and her character Grizabella is an old cat who is dying looking on memories of her youth. Leona Lewis does nothing to bring raw emotion of the ache and loneliness that comes with age.. She would be better cast in Phantom of the Opera.. As I watched other performances I was brought to tears. Here I was like "yeah, beautiful voice, pretty face.." but what about what the musical calls for. She does not look like an old cat aching for the old days. This song is horrible on her. All you guys care about is her looks and voice but do not care that this role is ruined by her image. guys and their boners

Agreed. I actually cringed at her pop-esque singing of those high notes. It's clear that she's not trained in classical singing, and her gorgeous face hurts the performance.

Totally agree with you.

She's definitely good but Elaine Page set the bar for this one, in my opinion.. Feel the same way with Michael Crawford and Phantom.

Yeah, not a patch on Elaine Page! She has that really annoying pop singer bend forward all the time as well. You're supposed to open your body up when you sing, not contract it.

Elaina Paige was better

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Me too, Elaine Page was the best , unique

Watch and listen to Joanna Ampil sing this.Her acting and voice is mesmerizing!

@@philipseballos8892 I will and I will tell you my thoughts after it.

Elena Phisher agreed, suppose to be scruffy, although I do love Nicole scherzingers version (singing)

I think that it’s the other version of Grizabella? Like there’s the old version and then there’s the more beautiful version that Nicole had. Idk anything tho.

ᎪNᎪᏚᎢᎪᏚᏆᎪ ЅᏇIFᏆIE she’s supposed to be old and she was abandoned. While I admire the courage to try and change it l, the saying goes if it ain’t broke don’t fix it!

Darth Felix They have actually changed Grizabella to be young in some shows

Darth Felix If you see photos of Nicole Sherzinger performing, she has the same costume as Leona and a scar on her forehead implying that she can’t perform because of an injury, not age. I think I read a comment talking about how Nicole was supposed to perform here but she couldn’t so they called Leona last minute or something like that.

Where did you see her?😍

@@marcussand4798 I saw her in New York.

@@1seanv cool what songs did she perform?

She's British. You mean British idol or x factor.

She needs more acting lessons but her voice is amazing. There was just no emotion and barely any movement

Geeky Tima aw love I understand how you feel 💔😭 I wanted to be a ballerina but now I can’t even watch it. I always cry and feel miserable.

Girl!!! Same!!!! I loved it!!😭❤ Did Theater in High school and A Christmas Story In a theater outside of high school.. and well .. no excuse had my baby and just quit. Lol.. 😥😊 Fell you.

Do NOT give up on your dream. You push and push. You can still do it! There all ways hope.