This is the best one I've seen....even out of Rosario and Daphne and Renee....her "Can't sleep in the city of Neon and Chrome..." stanzas were the most touching. It was marvelous.
So far, I've liked every 'Mimi' I've seen so far. (Renee, Rosario(?), Tamyra, and Daphne.) All of their styles are original to the character themselves have created. I have been studying acting, and in my opinion, the character base was created by the writer of the play, but the personality, feelings, and thoughts are created by the actress/actor. I love Tamyra's creation of Mimi. She has done a wonderful, and I hope she continues acting for a long time.
Of all the "Mimi's" I've seen, the best. Seriously. :D No disrespect to any of the other magnificent ladies that have played this coveted role. All are amazing in their own way.
I've never been able to say this, but that performance of Mimi was flawless!!! The only thing I've seen that comes close is the movie version (but that's obviously after a few hundred takes). Don't give me the "Daphne is the original, she's the best" crap. She's not. I've never liked her voice all that much, so when someone comes along with a powerhouse voice like Tamyra's, I've got to give credit where credit is due. Well done!!!
This is fantastic! Until recently I've only seen the movie like a bazillion times) and am so used to Rosario's adorable Mimi. But now I'm watching all the other theater's version, this chick's amazing! Fierce and engaging, and hot! I loved Renee's she had a lot of energy, and a lot of kicks and moves, but I'd say this one's high notes are more fulfilling, and her vocals are better. I love all three though. They all add something different.
Gah, she is SO good in this role! The best vocally by a long shot, and certainly one of the better actresses. I was incredibly bummed that she didn't extend through those last few months to be the final Mimi.
I'd say she's the best! She really pulls off the character, very slinky and seductive... well, like a feline! Not to mention, her voice is incredible!!
i'm always very picky about the "out" part (you know what i mean, it sounds like awoooooot, with the high note) some people butcher it, some do way too much vibrato. But tamyra executes it very well, it's perfect!
Damn. That was amazing. Best Mimi I've seen! Seriously, embodied her. Best rendition of that song, I've heard. There isn't a studio version is there? ;D
yOU SEE???!!!!!!!!! This is what a true "MIMI" is all about!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love this!!!!!!! Tamyra Gray ROCKS!!!!!!!! She ALWAYS WILL!!!!!!!!!! American idol knew what they were doing when they picked her to be apart of the competition!!!!! I was a fan of hers ever since!!!!!!!!
I saw Tamyra Gray's performance in Rent in June 2008! She was the best Mimi! She was really nice to her fans too, she tried her best to give out her autographed to anyone that wanted it.
when i watch this and without you it makes me wonder why the hell didnt she win idol and become a world famous singer she is honestly one of my fav singers
Sure Daphne originated the role, Rosario played it like a sexy kitten, and Renee sang it the best of all, but no one brought as much to the role as Tamyra Gray.
why isnt she liek at the grammy every year gettn album of the year oer and over agian because she is the next whitney i dunno why she isnt really really famous
I can't be the only one who fears for the actress' safety when they do this scene
This is the best one I've seen....even out of Rosario and Daphne and Renee....her "Can't sleep in the city of Neon and Chrome..." stanzas were the most touching. It was marvelous.
So far, I've liked every 'Mimi' I've seen so far. (Renee, Rosario(?), Tamyra, and Daphne.) All of their styles are original to the character themselves have created. I have been studying acting, and in my opinion, the character base was created by the writer of the play, but the personality, feelings, and thoughts are created by the actress/actor. I love Tamyra's creation of Mimi. She has done a wonderful, and I hope she continues acting for a long time.
Tamyra and Renee are my favorite Mimi's
Of all the "Mimi's" I've seen, the best. Seriously. :D No disrespect to any of the other magnificent ladies that have played this coveted role. All are amazing in their own way.
Next to Daphne Rubin-Vega, Tamyra rocked as Mimi! Hopefully, she gets cast in more Broadway shows.
I think she performs this song better than any other Mimi. They're all amazing! But she just hits the notes and performance better, in my opinion :)
I've never been able to say this, but that performance of Mimi was flawless!!! The only thing I've seen that comes close is the movie version (but that's obviously after a few hundred takes). Don't give me the "Daphne is the original, she's the best" crap. She's not. I've never liked her voice all that much, so when someone comes along with a powerhouse voice like Tamyra's, I've got to give credit where credit is due. Well done!!!
This is fantastic! Until recently I've only seen the movie like a bazillion times) and am so used to Rosario's adorable Mimi. But now I'm watching all the other theater's version, this chick's amazing! Fierce and engaging, and hot! I loved Renee's she had a lot of energy, and a lot of kicks and moves, but I'd say this one's high notes are more fulfilling, and her vocals are better. I love all three though. They all add something different.
I was lucky enough to see her adam and Anthony live. .
Skipped over her performances in RENT because I thought they would suck, but boy was I wrong her chemistry is incredible.
Gah, she is SO good in this role! The best vocally by a long shot, and certainly one of the better actresses. I was incredibly bummed that she didn't extend through those last few months to be the final Mimi.
She gave me chills!
I'd say she's the best! She really pulls off the character, very slinky and seductive... well, like a feline! Not to mention, her voice is incredible!!
Best Mimi EVER. I Loved her since American Idol ! Even her shadow looks nice . :)
OMG her legs must be so freakin strong! She balances on those rails for sooo long and stands up and down on them like ten times lol. Tamyra is GREAT!
This is always how I pictured Mimi to be. Tamyra turns Mimi into a [much bigger] wild child.
My favorite Mimi
i'm always very picky about the "out" part (you know what i mean, it sounds like awoooooot, with the high note) some people butcher it, some do way too much vibrato. But tamyra executes it very well, it's perfect!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! Tamyra is effin' awesome! I banned American Idol after she got eliminated and that was the first season.
All good but this Mimi...WOW!! AMAZZZIING!! Love her!!
"Ooooooooout toniiiiiiiight!"
Mmm...goosebumps. Every freaking time. One of the best vocal Mimis for sure :)
Damn. That was amazing. Best Mimi I've seen! Seriously, embodied her. Best rendition of that song, I've heard. There isn't a studio version is there? ;D
By far the BEST Mimi!!!!!!! Edginess, character, Fierce, and strong! She is EVERYTHING Mimi is meant to be!!!
yOU SEE???!!!!!!!!! This is what a true "MIMI" is all about!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love this!!!!!!! Tamyra Gray ROCKS!!!!!!!! She ALWAYS WILL!!!!!!!!!! American idol knew what they were doing when they picked her to be apart of the competition!!!!! I was a fan of hers ever since!!!!!!!!
WOW it's amazing how so much energy can be contained to one body! I love it!
she's so great, wow, congratulations!
I saw Tamyra Gray's performance in Rent in June 2008! She was the best Mimi! She was really nice to her fans too, she tried her best to give out her autographed to anyone that wanted it.
While I am a "Daphne" girl...Tamyra is the best singer of the all the Mimis.
I LOVE HER!!!! SHE AWESOME!!!!
The best MiMi that show has ever seen.... love you girl! :)
i love that riff! she and daphne are my favorite mimis
"Oooooooooouuuut toniiiiiiight!!!" Ah...that moment in the song cements her in history as one of the ultimate Mimis :-)
well done. She put it all in it. One of the best i have seen
Tamyra Gray as Mimi makes me want to sing on Broadway!!!
shes the best mimi in my opinion
Woah, she's a GREAT Mimi! From looks to voice, she is perfect
this is simply amazing!!
She did that! Loved it!
what an incredibly show of what means to be an artist!!!!
She's a great Mimi!
She is by far my favorite Mimi ever! She rocks my world!
She's amazing.. Neck and neck with Rosario Dawson for me :) Not only is she an amazing singer, she is an amazing dancer and has tons of energy!!!
when i watch this and without you it makes me wonder why the hell didnt she win idol and become a world famous singer she is honestly one of my fav singers
UMMMMMMMMMMMM AMAZING!!! BEST MIMI YET!! Sorry Rosario :) But This Killed. the Riffs were sick and her Chords are OUTRAGEOUS!
Sure Daphne originated the role, Rosario played it like a sexy kitten, and Renee sang it the best of all, but no one brought as much to the role as Tamyra Gray.
Wow, that was amazing! She's incredible!
I wish I could get a cd of Tamyra's Rent performances. That would truly rock.
THE BEST. OUT TONIGHT. I'VE EVER SEEN.
she was amazing!
definitely my favorite mimi!
beyond perfect!! Lllllove it!!!
she's such a unique mimi. no other mimi has that amazing voice and that awesome hair!!! =)
Hot damn...
She really takes it to a whole new level. Nice !
I saw her in RENT and she was AWESOME!!!
La mejor Mimí de Broatway...
she is so good ♥
I think she was a good Mimi. Although the hair is shorter than the other Mimi's, she manages to rock it and it makes her way more edgier.
Punk Mimi?! I LOVE IT! No one has ever taken Mimi in this direction. Good for her!
I wish she was the closing Mimi!!! Did y'all notice at 1:31 she stands on one foot on the pole for a split second!!! Awesomeness!!!
hands down the best MIMI!!!
the only thing i gotta say is she is AWESOME!
She owned this song!
that was the best out tonight ive seen. im still deciding whos my favorite mimi
"Ooooooouuut toniiight!" Damn. Goosebumps, girl...
such brilliant staging!
i'm sorry but she is Mimi!! :D amazing!! her and Ros are by far my favourites, they both put that amazing attitude into mimi! :D
she was definitely my fav mimi
My favourite mimi
shes pretty good.
she moves like she's not human :o
YESSSS!!!!
I love the fact that instead of place a wing on her.. they made her hair look all 80's villege punk. best idea in my opinion.
=)
WOW
best mimi ever
she was the best mimi
amazing ;] ♥
The best Mimi by far.
i love 1:38 i think she did the best on that out every single mimi in the world
why isnt she liek at the grammy every year gettn album of the year oer and over agian because she is the next whitney i dunno why she isnt really really famous
Giirrrl can saaaaanggggg.
F* awesome voice.
lol that was funny. i was wondering "how is she gonna shake the glitter out of her hair??" lmao she just sprinkled it around her. :P
holy shit she is amazing. she is mimi
the spotlight becomes bigger when she took off the robe!
i love 1:38 to 1:45
She kicks so much ass!
I thought Renee was terrible!!
Tamyra and Rosario are the best in my opinion.
what a great way to end the show ;]
See, this is how Mimi should be.
ah-may-zing
OMG!!! She's FAN-FREKIN-TABULOUS!!!!!!! WAYYYY BETTER THAN JAIME LEE KIRCHNER!!!!
seriously they mite be making a new bodygaurd which i think is a mistake and they are casting rihanna WHY with this girl out there