[Misplaced]

I just saw JA sing Fantine in Les Mis - her last performance of Fantine, I think - new cast on Monday. I haven't heard her sing live before and I hate to say I'm not a big fan of Miss Saigon (cast recording - I've never seen it). Anyway I was pretty thoroughly underwhelmed by her Fantine. I'm willing to believe she was having an off night, if someone can convince me .... but I kind of don't get her popularity?

Anyone?

PS - anyone know what she's in next? I'd like to see her again before making up my mind.

[sam22]

I agree, posted this kind of thing on one of the other threads
i saw her twice and felt the same both times...but i know people that i went with thought she was really good..hmm
i did see kerry ellis the time before her so maybe thats why i was dissappointed but iv also listened to clips on youtube and she just doesnt do anything for me
i hear she was great in miss saigon

[Jon - Thenardier]

hmm interesting,
I saw her in Feb and actually thought she was possibly the best out of that cast (granted I didn't like many of the cast at all). I thought she did a really good Fantine.

[Elle]

Joanna Ampil was the first Fantine I saw and the best Fantine I've seen since (of about 4 or 5 Fantines). I rate her very highly and saw her in Musical of Musicals where she was great. The ONLY thing I would say about her is that she has a kind of detachment about her that you can't really connect to but as far as her characterisation and vocal talent she is fantastic.

[Aspirational]

I definately think people's opinions on performers are great on this board. I really like how you all word the fact you didn't rate her. I'm a massive fan myself, and I thank you most graciously for being so respectful!

Like you say, everyone has off days, and I heard in another post (from a massive J fan) that they weren't blown away by her that night.

From my Fantine experiences, she was head and shoulders above the rest. I thought she brought real youth to the character (I think that really works) and he acting (especially the death) left me distraught - a woman at the interval asked if I knew her as I was getting so upset!! Haha!

[Haz]

I didn't get to see her Fantine unfortunately, but I do think she's phenomenal - her solo in Seasons of Love is pretty amazing.

[Lyle]

I just saw JA sing Fantine in Les Mis - her last performance of Fantine, I think - new cast on Monday. I haven't heard her sing live before and I hate to say I'm not a big fan of Miss Saigon (cast recording - I've never seen it). Anyway I was pretty thoroughly underwhelmed by her Fantine. I'm willing to believe she was having an off night, if someone can convince me .... but I kind of don't get her popularity?

Anyone?

PS - anyone know what she's in next? I'd like to see her again before making up my mind.

Who are you?
Joanna is one of the most talented performers in the West End. Arguably the best Kim (Saigon) ever. She has a stunning tone to her voice and is an amazing actress... and she is absolutely loverly.
Just who are you to start a thread slating her? Were you having an off night tearing tickets?