And with a soprano taking the role, rather than a mezzo-soprano, for once the two divas were equals in their fireworks. |
As our two heroes attempt to avoid capture they get themselves involved in the backstage and on-stage lives of showgirls, divas and more. |
This is the story of Emma Albani, a woman from Chambly, Quebec who rose to become one of the late 19th century's greatest opera divas. |
It's the kind of powerful voice which is more often found on gospel singers than on pop divas, but MacLean makes the transition well. |
Another commonality between the two stage divas is an emphasis on theatre standards as dramatic performances, not merely nice old songs. |
When pop divas make a movie, they have to pretend it's more than a showcase for the soundtrack. |