DUNCAN JAMES & CAST OF LEGALLY BLONDE - SKETCH Supprting Children in Need

[xaflightrisk]

As much as I love Duncan James, his diction is terrible towards the end of 'Serious'. Gah, this performance definitely doesn't do the Original London cast justice.

[eivinux]

OMG Duncan<3:-)

[Sam4G0d]

amy lennox :D

[MouseholesRose]

PETER DAVISON FTW!!!!!

[yadiyadiyadaaaa]

where's emmett in here?

[sabee887]

i just don't like her voice

[MuSiCxxIsxxMyxxLiFex]

grease is the word also an irish one from how do u solve a problem like maria!!! :)

[MuSiCxxIsxxMyxxLiFex]

the girl singing from 3:00 onwards was in grease is the word :) she won!!! :)

[imaligergrr]

One of the strongest groups of Delta Nu girls since original cast.

[smudgersgal]

going to see this in may..cannot wait,sheridan smith is brill!!

[HEATHERiily]

duncan james is just amazing, and sheridan is just AMAZING!

[margretteleigh]

Who is Duncan and why does everyone love him? Is he famous? In my opinion, he is...awful. His acting and singing is terrible! The Elle girl is ok...but Laura Bell Bundy is the greatest Elle Woods ever.

[DJtheActor91]

@margretteleigh You couldn't have said it ANY BETTER! :) Hahaha. But hey, he's REALLY HOT!!!!! And yes, I'm bisexual for all y'all. Haha.

[sak868]

@margretteleigh he was in blue that boy band

[lipglossmakeupmore]

Laura Bell Bundy was and will always be, the best ELLE woods ever! her and bailey but Laura Bell 1st

[oranje4ever]

I saw the show and Sheridan is wonderful but Duncan James sucks big time !!!

[Jo700]

I see this show the other night, I thought it was brilliant!!! Best show i have seen in a long while!!!

Sheridan Smith is fantastic as Elle!!!!!

[IndieHardcoreBaby]

this waswhen they were rehersing. i saw it and sheridan in paricular is epic! so is margot :P and paulette isamazing! go see it and then well see if your saying the same thing!

[superfunnygigglepop]

SEEING THIS IN TWO DAYS!!! xD WOOO I'M SO EXCITED!!! xD

[superfunnygigglepop]

IT WAS AMAZING!!!! SHERIDAN IS BRILLIANT!!! xD

[rcocenzo]

I was wondering that Lee Ryan would be an amazing Warner, if he sings in the original key

[jiabi5959]

Go Duncan!!!

[fionamandell]

this performance doesn't justify the show properly.

i saw this at the savoy yesterday and it was incredible!

go see it!!!

[lighthousedreamers]

I would but I'm stuck in Michigan here across the pond *sobs*

However, for you and for everyone else who gets the incredible experience of going...well done and I couldn't be more happy for you! =D Thx for sharing your experiences here.

[buomgiorno]

this does not show how good they are at all.. i saw this two nights ago in the west end and they were amazing..so stop criticising unless you have seen it in the theatre

[MileyXluvr]

i saw this last night....and the ppl saying the west end version is rubbish SHUT UP! coz i agree that this performance wasn't their best but the show i saw yesterday...INCREDIBLE!

[zachottie2]

@MileyXluvr i no its amazing isnt it couldnt stop laughing

[Shroder98]

okay...for all of you guys who actually saw this show in the West End...do me a favor and watch the Broadway Version...search for "Legally Blonde The Musical Part 1" and watch the entire show...now THAT is how it should be done!!!

[Musicals725]

thts well out and the staging of this isnt how it is on stage because its so much smaller and fair the leads dont seem as good but Laura Bell is pretty Hard to match up to... :p

[senadoll]

different theatres have different interpretations so you should appreciate that

[tbonsi09]

i saw it in the savoy theatre and the whole cast were AMAZING! this does them no justice!

[trendyxxfish]

Oh god. I saw it on Broadway and compared to that this is crap. Ugh..

[krazykittymatt]

I love Sheridan, but I hate her wig, makeup and the last outfit looked way too cheaply made!!! And it seems like they don't know how to do some California style hairdos!!! I think the chick who played Serena was pretty awesome.

And I know Sheridan can sing better than this, but I don't know about Duncan!!!

[rcocenzo]

Usually He (Duncan) it´s a little bit better than this. But not that better. lol.

It´s the first time i see this girl, Sheridan. But i´ll belive in you (that she can sing better than this).

[krazykittymatt]

Well it's cuz I liked her in Little Shop of horrors. It wasn't as good as the Broadway one, but she sang amazingly and made me love it!!! But here, IDK!!!

[rcocenzo]

i´ll search it. I´m more into Broadway than West End. But West End rocks too.

[Shroder98]

seriously though...that girl playing Elle...is she for REAL??? She's sorta horrific!! UgH

[Shroder98]

uuhhhh...ehhhhh...nope...just not cuttin it for me...sorry :-/

[jjakagary]

Duncan cannot really sing and in the broadway version their Warner sings alot higher! Sheery is Amazing!!! - I love her!

[JoshuaUK]

Duncan James is beyond terrible. I saw the show on Sunday and he almost ruined the whole production.

[sweetdreams1405]

after having seen the show on monday, this clip does the show no justice whatso ever!!! Sheridan was AMAZING, i was extremely suprised by her. The entire show was amazing, and a brilliant conversion from the broadway show.

[MrGary66]

Sounds like shit

[JonnyChups]

i love the lines "You made your fun, our work here is done, we're setting you free, so go on and be.."

[ilovefiyero]

both sherry and duncan ruin it

hope they improve after a bit more rehearsal

susan is incredible didnt realise how good she was

[benjarules]

they doo dnt worry saw it on friday and sheridan was incredible to the phenomonal i was sooo happy!!!

[YourSoNaiveYourSo]

susan mcfadden is amazing :)

[MrsLinaBlue]

No. Duncan is so great. His voice is great :)

[Janine6722]

duncan james sweats CARISMA : )

[LittleSoph]

just for the record,she is wearing a wig...her real hair is blonde but short,if u watch the interview with her & duncan backstage at CIN you will see her real hair

for the SMB pop video she had extensions,that's it looks different here

x

[esmeraldabr]

That was just terrible! Hate both these Elle and Warner.

[1922Tapioka]

On a positive note.... The Bend And Snap was rather fab :D X X X

[ilovefiyero]

the ensemble r better than the leads

sherry and duncan r not gud

caroline keiff, aiofe, susan and jill just rock this performance though

wud go and c it for them

[garrychelsea]

could duncan james sound any worse

[aasjb4ever]

can they do something with sheridans wig....it just looks...like shes trying to be blonder but its like...really obvios shes wearing a wig and im rly glad part of the cast (delta nus) are american so its not a sea of fake american accents...lol

[angelxschunard]

I'm pretty sure it's her real hair. I don't think they're making her wear a wig. There's a behind the scenes video of their SMB thing and they're curling her hair for it so I'm pretty sure it's real. It's the worst bottle blonde I've ever seen.

[greeeeeg2]

They have wigs so that there hair can change between scenes by simply chaning wig instead of having their hair done throughout the show, they don't have time. The behind the scenes video is behind the scenes of the music video where she had her normal hair, as did the rest of the cast.

[angelxschunard]

I'm well aware of what wigs do, thank you. I'm not that stupid. But I'm pretty positive that Sheridan has her real hair. If she was wearing a wig, you'd be able to see the end of the lace on her forehead.

[Kionaaaaaa]

actually it's not her real hair, but she got exchanges or somthing like that ( I don't know how to write!) just watch the interview of her on This morning;)

[greeeeeg2]

Not if it's hair extentions. I don't think it's her real hair, like you said. It is a pretty nasty blonde though

[Mattie506]

urm not im pretty sure most of the delta nus are british. My friend went to the audition and she said everyone was so good. x

[handofblue]

Sheridan is so miscast as Elle. I can just picture her collapsing when attempting to belt or holding a note. They've only casted her because she's well known IMO. That girl playing Serena however is good; let her be Elle instead please!

[greeeeeg2]

I'm sure that her being a recognisable face was a big part in her etting the role but she is fully trained and can belt out a song, if you listen to videos of her in little shop of horrors. I'm trying not to judge untill i see her live

[soylakekagalindo]

I love Serena!!!

And the Elle's Wig, it weird, looks old.

[Kionaaaaaa]

I thought it was a great performance!, i mean c'mon they are all nervous!, so don't say they aren't good and excuse me but Duncan is one of the best singers!, he had a bit a different voice but still a lovely voice to listen to!

[CallamKAPOW]

This does no justice to the musical, the actual musical is actually amazing, but this is a bit.. I dont know how to phrase it :( I was disappointed.

[barton19911991]

this was the worst performance ive seen of this

[angelxschunard]

WTF. They changed Serena's shoes. What the hell. UGH. And the performance? Disappointing.

[DDTC]

Your upset because they changed someone's shoes?? GET A LIFE !!

[angelxschunard]

Okay, honey, let's take a look at this in retrospect: You found this video, you watched it, you scrolled through all of the comments to find MY comment and then you posted that comment. Really? I'm the one who needs a life? I think you should take your own "advice."

[violinrox24]

Sheridan is not a singer...

[gcampbell03]

they've changed the key at 2:18 .. awful. and i am like such a supporter of the show. if this flops i swear i'll be so upset.

[1922Tapioka]

I hope they work on this non-stop until the performances!!! COME ON PLEASE!!!! At least stay on key... I love this show to worlds end, but there are some times when it is impossible to pretend... please revise and rehearse this to perfection for a brilliant run. After all... isn't that what any cast in a show deserves?

[MacBook2010]

This isn't great - Why isn't Racheal Wooding 'Elle' and 'Ben Ellis' or someone Warner. I know why - because they are scared this is going to flop at the Savoy which most things do and they need names to fill the seats. It's such a shame as I saw this on Broadway and it was really good. I hope it gets better. I really like Sheridan and Duncan but don't think they do Legally Blonde justice.

[sweetdreams1405]

Exactly what i was thinking...lol!!!

[inlovewithJLT]

Dreadful. Being in rehearsal is no excuse, this is just a poor cast.

[wickedinUS]

They already finished rehearsal

[HHHCrew69]

I think were very nervous. Ive also got Sheridan and Duncan talking backstage afterwards and do say they were really nervous. Im sure once its nearer to date to go live nerves will settle down

[blueecto]

Duncan James should get together with Danyl Johnson from the X Factor to perform a bisexual duet. By the way, this is dreadful!

[jendancer30]

yeh the girl who plays serena should be elle !

[jendancer30]

i have booked tickets for january and i hope thats enough time for improvement. OMIGOD get your acts together .. it shows people that it doesnt matter how good you are it seems to me that there people have been cast because they are famous but not talented !

[sianysian15]

People come on they are still in rehersals!! Give them a break! I will admit that Duncan was off for most of it, i didnt even know Sheridan could sing before she was cast in this, and her voice isnt that bad. i would love to see this but will probs leave t a couple of months, let them settle into it.

[GreaboGirl]

Sheridan's never really had the pipes for the West End but, come on, it's not like Laura Bell Bundy was the best singer. I think she'll be fine and, if not, at least there're understudies.

[outdamnwench]

Recast whoever's playing Serena as Elle. Girl can sing!

[Broadwayrus]

wow this is hard to watch but please consider that its not an actual performance and they havent even began to do previews yet and it will be better when they are following the actual script so there is time for improvment

[markymarc45]

OMG! ! I thought London would be just as good as broadway. I was going to travel to see it but not anymore! cringe worthy! :( they ruined one of my favorite shows!

[mikeride101]

Rite I wuld like everyone 2 stop dissin' Sheridan Smith....She is FAB - This is thier first public performance so just leave em allone! I agree Duncan was bad but everyone else was fab!

[howlongleft]

I think aoife mullholland would be a better elle.. then maybe give sheridan brooke!

[howlongleft]

I think the serena and pilar and good at their parts! not to sure about margot! sheridans.... no laura bell bundy ubt id pay to see her and im not sure bout duncan at all.......

[wickedinUS]

Please don't be like the tour version !!!! They have the lyrics from the tour version

[JoshuaUK]

Well this was bad. I've bought tickets to see it as well hoping it would be good as Broadway. Dissapointed.

[NicholousBailey]

Wow. And not the good kind...

Recast Elle, and Warner, and teach the girls to pronounce R's

[anne672]

I was looking forward to this, but this looks kinda bad. I'm seeing in in previews. The wigs look cheap and nasty. and the main characters are weak. (except Margot and Pilar). Broadway was awesome this doesnt look great

[amb295027]

well she is defiantly no Laura bell Bundy :S

[justlifeacoustic]

agree

[gregotha]

Oh thats horrible. I was SO looking forward to this, I'm not now.

[entertainer1987]

Amy Lennox was amazing as Leisel in "The Sound of Music" and I was so excited when I found out she would be playing Margot.

[SpiceBaby47]

I think Jill Halfpenny's gonna be brill in this and its such an amazing cast, they did really well :)

[MrsLinaBlue]

It's great. Cuncan is so good in his role

[JennayXc]

hehe watch the girl on the bottom right on 4.10! :) dont think she was meant to do that! :) xx

[MusicalsMakeMyWorldS]

Ohhhh i see what you mean haha. Yeah i don't think that was meant to happen

[jastully]

personally, i HOPE i get understudies for elle and warner.

[DRfiguremaina]

i thought sheridan was very good at the start but ducan james was SOO OF its painful!

[MusicalsMakeMyWorldS]

I am hoping the reason the cast don't sound very strong is because of the excitment of being on the TV. As that performance would really throw me from seeing the show live. However i am still going to go and see as you cant judge till you see it live

[TheTrapMusical]

OMG Sheradin sounds awful hope it's nerves cos she saw amazing in Little Shop

Duncan didn't sound great either.

Guess this is a product of Producers casting the principals :(

[puccarules121]

thiiiss is amaazing :)

[dannyjackson]

great ENSEMBLE and the 3 girls sound paulette sound fab!!

[kafysuperstarx]

Love this! Actually can't wait till 5th of December now! I had the Scottish CIN running on the television and I was watching the London one online just to make sure I didn't miss it! I think they did a fantastic job especially since it's the first time performing it in front of a live audience. :) 2 weeks to go.....

[sweetdreams1405]

Sheridan needs a lot of work but I'm already loving Margot, Serena and Pilar :D really cant wait til 7th december now!!!!

[ashcass]

It was all engineered to give the names the air time, there was a lot of line swapping going on, and its the first time infront of a live audience. I thought they did great they were clearly nervous

[wheety1621]

well said :)

[scotty4real]

I really hope that they only changed the remix for Children in Need to give the 'celebs' more air time for publicity. Part of what makes the end of powerful is the fact that Vivienne whips out the amazing belt voice. I will be raging if they let Sheridan do cause she doesnt have the vocal power!

[shloopy5]

yah. sad truth is Sheridan doesn't seem to match up to the chorus! particularly the one playing Serena -love her already.

But you can't not love Sheridan. So i spose it works.

[tostrivetoseek]

gee you were quick off the mark getting this up on youtube. Thanks so much. I can show my American-fellow-legally-blonde­r it now. Im going to see it in January, cant wait.

[4biddensoul]

Well i think that once the show is up and running she will settle in, sheridan has a great voice and will do the part justice.

You lot should support the show by going to see it or not comment at all ... i hate musicals but i still wouldn't slag one off when it's not even opened .. I wish them all the best

[ValdezVideos]

i liked the transitions between songs

[TheMusicalTheatre]

An absolute disgrace that this was not shown at any point during the Scottish version of the programme, especially considering that the Scottish replacement content was truly dire.

[tompegg482]

that's strange! I had no idea they were showing different things to scotland! how bad! :( x

[kafysuperstarx]

I know it was shocking! I had the Scottish one on my television and was watching the London one online so I didn't miss anything good!

[wickedinUS]

Please Dont tell me their doing the tour version for the musical I saw it Chicago and I thought the one one MTV was better

[shloopy5]

i haven't seen the tour version - does anything here hint that the West End Production will be the same as the US tour version?

[wickedinUS]

The begging of the song were they chase margot with the card. Just type in legally blonde tour and you'll see videos of it

[jamesicoburn]

oh dear

[justjessuk]

I've seen Sheridan live and she is amazing. Think this is going to be an amazing show :)

[nyssa7]

Thanks, for posting the clip. I'm going to see in April. Not a big fan of Ducan James. I did see him in London in the play 'Chicago' and he was okay. I love how Pete stole the show and he rally can't read that far without his glasses. To bad Pete didn't do his little dance in his blue suit like the promo. I think Sherdian has a better voice than the girl on the bway cd.

[TimeToDefyGravityXXX]

Hmmmm when you actually watch this video a few times its not soo bad . . . When I first watched it I thought Sheridan was pretty bad BUT I think she will improve and theres alot of potential :D

[smarties996]

so dutted they didnt show this in scotland...

[hanjacques]

hmmmmmmmm..........? sheridan babes.... not got the voice for elle woods im afraid x

[Conortastic]

Thanks for this :D