Sheridan Smith admits Rufus Wainwright songs for new musical are a 'struggle'
Opening Night has found its leading lady in none other than Sheridan Smith. (Picture by Getty Images)
What Did You Overlook?
Although Sheridan Smith is an acclaimed musical performer who has won an Olivier Award, she has disclosed that she had to enroll in additional singing classes due to the complexity of Rufus Wainwright's compositions for her latest musical.
The profession of the well-known actor in both television and theatre has encompassed performances in West End musicals, recognitions at the Classic BRIT Awards, and a highly praised portrayal in Cilla. Nonetheless, she too has encountered difficulties with the score created by musician Wainwright for Opening Night.
Smith is the lead performer in a musical that depicts the life of a primary actress in a Broadway play who is having a hard time dealing with her mental state just before opening night. During an appearance on The One Show, Smith shared how challenging it was to get ready for the role.
What, How, & Why?
The tunes pose a challenge, even to someone who has won the Olivier Award. (Image courtesy of WireImage)
Sheridan Smith is quite familiar with performing in grand musical productions. Her performance in West End musical Legally Blonde won her an Olivier Award. Moreover, she was nominated for both an Emmy and a Bafta for her role in Cilla. In addition, she has been a contender for several awards at the Classic BRIT Awards.
When the celebrity mentioned on The One Show that she was encountering difficulties with Rufus Wainwright's musical score for his latest project, Opening Night, it was evident that the tunes weren't simple to handle.
The Gielgud Theatre will start showing Opening Night on March 6. The main actress, Smith, plays a well-known performer from Broadway who is struggling with her mental health before the beginning of a new production. This results in a musical score with numerous grandiose songs.
During an episode of a show hosted by Alex Jones, Smith commented on the songs they were working on together with Rufus. When asked if the songs were "ambitious", Smith confirmed that they were. She expressed her admiration for Rufus's impressive vocal range, which she struggled to match. However, Smith is determined to get there and has been taking singing lessons while practicing the songs for a few months. She considers Rufus a genius.
The score for the first night was composed by Rufus Wainwright. (Photo by FilmMagic)
Despite receiving numerous awards and being highly praised for her previous roles, Smith stated that this new role she is taking on is the most significant and demanding one yet.
She revealed a fresh set of darker tresses to portray her character. She mentioned that her purpose was to appear more mature and sophisticated. This change in hair color made her feel more elegant.
In regard to how she intended to cope with performing eight shows a week, she stated, "Prior to our performance, I intend to gather the entire cast for a group hug. This will instill a sense of unity as we embark upon our theatrical journey, pouring every ounce of our emotions and drama onto the stage. Once the show concludes, I plan to play some music and let loose by dancing and shaking out any tension."
Smith, a mother of a three-year-old named Billy, mentioned her efforts in acquainting her son with her passion for musical theatre. She illustrated this by taking him to watch the famed Frozen musical and also shared her son's delightful comments with her regarding her work.
She stated that he finally grasped the concept that she had to go to her job. As she departed their home, he yelled out the window requesting that she sing one song before returning home.
The One Show: What's New?
Monty Don does not intend to depart from his role as presenter of Gardeners' World. (BBC)
Gardener Monty Don made an appearance on the Wednesday show and delivered some good news to fans of Gardeners' World.
There were rumors going around saying that Don was going to leave the BBC Two show, but he recently disclosed his actual intentions.
He verified that the claim is untrue. He stated that unless he makes a significant mistake, he intends to continue doing it for at least three more years, this year included.
You can watch The One Show on BBC One from Monday to Friday at 7pm.
Discover More: Sheridan Smith
Actress Sheridan Smith has gone through a dramatic change to prepare for her upcoming musical role, according to a brief article in The Independent. The transformation is reportedly so significant that she is barely recognisable.
The performers Sheridan Smith and Stephen Fry were trapped in an elevator right before they were supposed to appear on The One Show. This news was reported by BANG Showbiz and their article takes just two minutes to read.
Sheridan Smith was unable to attend her scheduled appearance on The One Show due to being trapped in an elevator. As a result, many people made similar humorous remarks. (HuffPost, 5-minute read)
