West End LIVE 2017: Dreamgirls

Wow. Wow. Wow! Dreamgirls​ stunned the #WestEndLIVE 2017 crowd.

[ryanfreshman]

Why are people giving her so much hate? Do people even know the emotion that is necessary to go into this song? It's not just about the singing. The acting that goes into this role she NAILS it. Yeah, I think she could bring the screaming down a bit. But she absolutely sold this role to me with this.

[ryans]

I was so hungover stood at West End Live, but Jesus - Marisha was SENSATIONAL. I've seen Amber and she's probably the best vocal I've ever seen live, but Christ, passion like Marisha has is rare. Totally amazing 💙

[thomasbarker]

Had the pleasure of meeting Marisha Wallace and she is such a nice person. So amazing on stage too. Adore her!

[louisbeauty]

and i am telling you- this was sung how it was meant to be sung 😭😭😭😍😍😍 and one night only

[Aylisxx]

saw this in the theatre last monday and its AMAZING. i saw the understudy who sung 'and i am telling you' in this video and shes amazing. if you look up the original effie, shes exactly like this for those who think she over done it

[elisiamarie]

Was right at the front - was blessed (literally cried)

[anthonyhenrysmith]

sensational! so good! just as it was written plus more emotion!

[onestory]

Marisha is phenomenal guys, stop your hate ! Try to sing like her and come back

[MrJtc]

Absolutely incredible, and such an amazing interpretation of the song! I think people need to remember that this is an insanely hard song to sing, and the audio on recordings like that do not do performers justice! You go girl! :)

[kreishaushaile]

Bravo ...well done and amazingly performed.... As I said before with Amber was also amazing.When I had the opportunity to do Dream Girls our understudy Effie was an all- around major Singer Dancer ( Miss Sondra Bonita) She was the late Frank Hachet assistant as a dancer. So she had a snatched body So in the first Act she had the fat suit on and then second Act as she sings "I am Changing " and the reveal of the major costume change with the spot light, it was epic
This girl singing and I am telling you, Bravo bravo bravo . The acting, drama OMG...She told that story.So those of you who have no idea of the story and saying over sung . You obviously don't know the story. It is the closing of the 1st Act and Miss Effie is giving all that she has because she was kicked out of the group and also pregnant and still trying to make it . So see the show first before you judge a performance taken out of context. This girl was

[FilmBunnyX]

I like the whole cast all the way. Including Marisha. Marisha was pretty good. She is a talented person and like Amber Riley, they both are great singers!!! Don't judge a book by its

[kreishaushaile]

Sorry I spelled Sandra Bonitta wrong, this was our amazing understudy ... y'all done got me up set ...lol...

[joshuanorris]

If she keeps going like that she is not gonna have a voice left!!

[harichandresh]

This probably has to be the worst Dreamgirls performance I have seen... Pretty naff from Karen Mav (who is actually insane in the show, better than Marisha imo) and the disco one night only vocals were pretty naff (If i'm not mistaken that was the understudy?). Marisha Wallace does like to scream and i'm telling you no? Is it just me or was this performance too much screaming? Sorry but 5:59 wtf is that? Gah I do love Dreamgirls though but this performance doesn't do the show

[chocolatesouljah]

Deena's voice reminiscent of Beyonce.

[narutofanere]

Why oh why did they use the terrible Lily Frazer as Deena... Why not Liisi

[paigenicoleandrews]

This "And i am telling you" was horrifying oh my gosh. NOBODY beats Amber.

[aturner]

I remain unconvinced by all of the London actresses playing Effie White. Amber Reilly's voice is too thin but at least more tuneful than that of Marisha Wallace or Karen Mav. Marisha Wallace is a good belter but verges far too far towards a throaty shout in places. The emotionally energy is fine but she navigates the score with the same intensity but significantly less vocal ease than Jennifer Holliday and it shows. Karen Mav gives a sustainable and suitable performance which is safe and inoffensive but not soul stirring on any level, she's basically a solid understudy. What people tend to forget when hearing a show live in the theatre is the capacity of a good sound design to hide vocal indiscretions. Reverb and volume go a long way to compensate for slight flatness or the shouty belt which is otherwise unpleasant. Jennifer Holliday had the benefit of developing this material so that should be considered when comparing these performers to the original however I don't believe that these women are the best that could've been found for such a major production. It's worth looking up Lillias White who has played the role in several productions to much acclaim with an outstandingly versatile voice which has clarity, power and sustainability. I feel that even now Lillias White could sing rings around today's performers.

[liamforrester]

The fake emotion is to cover a lack of technique and stamina.

[ripperzippr]

""Telling you " that one is truly terrible, .... less is more, and her voice is just soulful enough and suitable for this song, she start screaming and overacting i hope it is better in the theatre.