WOS TV: Top Theatre Video Picks – 10 Mar 2010
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As we prepare for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s latest TV casting offering, Over the Rainbow, during which he hopes to find an ‘urban’ Dorothy and indeed a Toto, this fortnight’s video picks take a look back at some of the previous reality casting shows to see just what legacy they’ve left behind them. With more people than ever trying their hand at the televised musical theatre auditions, with varying degrees of success, perhaps Lloyd Webber’s preferred title for the new series, The Oz Factor would be more appropriate….
– From her very first audition, it was clear that Jodie Prenger was a definite contender for the much loved role of Nancy. Talented of course, but it was her loveable demeanor and absolute likeability that made the panel want to hear more. And rather wonderfully, she hasn’t changed one bit – and after over 14 months in the role, it was a true pleasure to have Jodie perform at the WOS Award Winner’s concert last month where her shining personality and brilliant humour went down a storm and she was rewarded with her Best Supporting Actress in a Musical win.
– Sometimes a first audition is less successful, and after exhausting her singing skills and general charm, this happy hopeful had one final chance to wow the panel with her dance skills. Taken from the lesser remembered ITV foray into reality casting Grease is the Word, this clip reminds us that sometimes it’s best to simply bite the bullet and admit defeat. After all, there’s only so many times you can attempt a split leap and removing your shoes is unlikely to help!
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