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Aretha Franklin
It took long enough for this one to get off the ground, but we’re thrilled it finally did. And we love that the Queen of Soul herself is taking such an active role in planning it. As for who will take on starring role duties, Franklin said, “We have Jennifer Hudson, we have Halle Berry and Audra McDonald. That’s the last three. I went to see Audra in Porgy and Bess, and I was very impressed with her dramatic ability. She was terrific.”
She added “…Jennifer had voice. Audra has voice. The question is whether or not Audra can cross over into soul. You know, she does Broadway magnificently. But can she get over into soul is the question.”