Can Ashanti Fill Dorothy’s Red Shoes?
June 8, 2009 by Tracy Hopkins
Filed under Celebrity Style, Entertainment
Ashanti is starring as Dorothy in a new, off-Broadway revival of “The Wiz.” The R&B-pop princess has some big shoes to fill. Tiny dynamo Stephanie Mills originated the role on Broadway and superstar Diana Ross revised the part in the film version — based on the Judy Garland classic “The Wizard of Oz.”
Ashanti stars as Dorothy in Broadway's "The Wiz."
Do you think Ashanti will ease on down the road with ease? Honestly, I don’t have high hopes for the frail-voiced songbird, but the promising supporting cast includes Tony-winner LaChanze (The Color Purple”). So I’m planning to see the show, which runs at New York City’s City Center June 12 – July 5, later this month and will give you my review.
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I wondered the same thing! Ashanti is no Stephanie Mills, after all! I look forward to your review!