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Title: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Kelli on December 09, 2007, 07:37PM
I just saw in the updates thread, that we officially have a new Celtic Woman!  I want to welcome Alex Sharpe to the group!

Alex, I am very much looking forward to hearing your voice next Spring here in the U.S.  This forum here has a very high concentration of MAJOR Celtic Woman fans and we're quite the welcoming bunch  ;)

And while we will certainly miss Lisa, this in no way diminishes our excitement to "meet" you.  You've just gained yourself a "few" additions to your fan base!  :D

I hope you enjoy the ride!
Kelli


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Nero Angelo on December 09, 2007, 07:39PM
WELCOME ALEX!! Here's hoping to see you in Chicago! ;D


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Coleen on December 09, 2007, 07:46PM
Welcome, Alex!  We are thrilled to have you aboard!   :)

xx
Coleen



Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Mike on December 09, 2007, 07:47PM
Wow Kelli, I just saw it on the CW website and came straight to the forums to see the postings.
How cool...

WELCOME ALEX...!  We look forward to seeing you in the Spring time..!

Smiles.... :D
Mike


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Siobhan on December 09, 2007, 07:48PM
Alex,

Welcome to Celtic Woman.  We are all so excited about your time subbing for Lisa and I know I sure can't wait to hear you sing and see you at a concert this spring.  Trust me when I say that we will be very supportive while you are touring with CW and beyond.  Congratulations, and welcome again.


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: celticdreamer00 on December 09, 2007, 07:49PM
Welcome to the Celtic Woman Family Alex. :)


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Hannahlmatt on December 09, 2007, 08:14PM
Welcome to the CW family, Alex!!! I can't wait to see you in Greensboro!!

Hannah


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: 07-sara on December 09, 2007, 08:25PM
Welcome Alex.  I look forward to hearing and seeing you in the spring.


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Bookworm on December 09, 2007, 08:39PM
Welcome Alex!! I think we are all looking forward to hearing and/or seeing you!


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Conchobar on December 09, 2007, 08:47PM
Welcome Alex!
Like everyone else I am looking forward to hearing and seeing you perform this spring.

Bob


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: SusanZ on December 09, 2007, 08:56PM
Welcome and congratulations, Alex !!

Looking forward to seeing and hearing you with CW this Spring ! I am sure that you will be a fantastic addition.  ;D ;D ;D

Zee


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: CRRopes on December 09, 2007, 09:25PM
Well, Alex, it's all pretty much been said already. I'll be seeing you in the spring too and I am definitely looking forward to it. Welcome to the fun and crazy world of Celtic Woman! We hope you find it well worth your time!  ;)

Chris


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: greenfire6 on December 09, 2007, 09:27PM
Warmest congratulations and welcome Ms Sharpe,

We in the wild west of North America look forward to seeing you perform with Celtic Woman this coming spring!

Celtic Woman is built on the staring ladies keeping their individual  talent, atributes and personalities intact and boldly evident.

Please know that all we want and expect is for you to be your wonderful self!

Thank you for providing us this opportunity of knowing more of your skill learn't by the long hours and faithful dedication that you have commited to your art.


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Jack on December 09, 2007, 09:40PM
Welcome to the wonderful world of CW, Alex!  My wife and I are so impressed with what we've learned about you so far and we can't wait to see and hear you in concert.

Jack


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: JRRacing64 on December 09, 2007, 10:15PM
Congratulations and Welcome to Celtic Woman Alex!


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: doernle on December 09, 2007, 10:55PM
Welcome Alex and I hope you'll have fun with Celtic Woman.


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Jeanine on December 09, 2007, 11:00PM
Welcome to the CW Family, Alex!! :)


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: lintje on December 09, 2007, 11:14PM
i want to welcome your from holland :D:D:D:D


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: willow-jeeves on December 10, 2007, 12:07AM
Welcome from sunny San Diego, Alex!   Hope you have a happy holiday season while preparing for the tour. 

~Mary


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Joan on December 10, 2007, 12:14AM
Alex,
Welcome to Celtic Woman. Looking forward to seeing you soon. You will have lots of support from this forum. Hope you have a very Happy New Year!
Joan


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: chickie.monkey on December 10, 2007, 01:00AM
Alex,

I can't wait to see/hear you this spring. Welcome to the family!


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Anderpaw on December 10, 2007, 03:55AM
Welcome to the CW family, Alex. I know that you will enjoy your stay with this most gifted group of people. A warm welcome from the state of Kentucky, and I look forward to seeing you at the Palace Theater in Louisville next April! :)


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Lisa_Kelly_fan_forever on December 10, 2007, 06:50AM
Welcome to the group, Alex!  I'm already anxious to hear you!  Hope to see you in Nashville if I can go!


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: mpdallen on December 10, 2007, 06:59AM
Alex,
I would like to extend to you a very warm welcome to Celtic Woman, and to this Celtic Woman Forum. You have instantly gained many new fans.

I am personally looking forward to seeing you in Nashville February 27th, and hopefully some other CW Shows in 2008. Until then, I hope you will feel that you are with friends here on the CW Forum.

Jim Allen


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: CurlyandGreen on December 10, 2007, 07:11AM
Congrats and welcome to the CW Family, Alex!!! I am looking forward to seeing you this spring!

BTW...am I just way too exctied that we have a CURLY-HAIRED Lady?! Deisdre had curly hair as well, but I never got a chance to see her perform.


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Mel on December 10, 2007, 08:04AM
WELCOME ALEX TO THE CW FAMILY!!!!


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: zankoku on December 10, 2007, 08:40AM
Welcome Alex.

Jim



Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: rosie l on December 10, 2007, 09:17AM


Welcome Alex,
I hope you have a great time touring with Celtic Woman!!!! 
Have a Happy Christmas and a Great New Year !!

Rosie


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: bot1tle on December 10, 2007, 09:52AM
Alex,
welcome aboard....
Fasten your seatbelt and hold on....
you're now on the CELTIC WOMAN EXPRESS....

Have great time,
BILL


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Fiddle_Addict on December 10, 2007, 11:12AM
Welcome Alex - and please don't be scared of us crazy fans, we might be nuts, but we are completely harmless :D


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: davesab on December 10, 2007, 11:39AM
Welcome to CW, Alex!
As with the others, can't wait to see you in concert.
I'll be in the front row in Wilkes-Varre, PA on March 20
see you then..... ;D


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Charlie'sAngels on December 10, 2007, 11:40AM
Welcome, and congratulations Alex..see you in Radio City, March 15th!!!


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Maggie on December 10, 2007, 12:21PM
Céad Míle Fáilte go Celtic Woman, Alex!
Alex is an excellent choice, and worthy temporary replacement for Lisa. In fact she would be an asset as a full-time member.

Here's Alex as Dorothy in "Wizard of Oz" which was her first professional stage performance:

(http://www.geocities.com/damianwilson_homepage/sharpehead.gif)
Here is another picture and profile of Alex by Jenny Dillingham for the Really Useful Theatre Company:
(http://www.reallyuseful.com/rug/shows/aspectsoflove/cast/images/AlexSharpe162x245.jpg)

"Alex trained at the Webber Douglas Academy in London. She started her professional career as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz in the Olympia Theatre, Dublin in 1991. Since then she has appeared in The Raven Beckons at the River Bank Theatre, Dublin, Alohi Kamiamo in St. Anthony's Theatre, Dublin. She has played Janet in Michael Scott's very successful production of The Rocky Horror Show in the Tivoli Theatre. She has appeared in the Gaiety pantos for the last three years as principal girl. She has appeared in Clontarf Castle with June Rodgers. last year she played Young Sally in Follies and in concert with Lorna Luft, Millicent Martin and Dave Willetts. She has been a soloist with the RTE Concert Orchestra on three occasions, first in the Adare Festival, later in Romps with Rolf Harris and more recently in the Bank of Ireland RTE Proms, The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. As well as singing with Madonna on the Evita sound track she also recorded an album with Irish musical writer Shaun Purcell. Earlier this year Alex recorded a CD The Cuchulain Cycle by W.B. Yeats, music by Michael Scott, to be released in August 1997. Alex has just finished a run in Andrews Lane Theatre of the very successful show That’s Entertainment."
by Jenny Dillingham

Here is Alex (on right) in "The Wiremen" at the Gaiety Theatre Dublin. (This was in 2005)
She played Kate, a teacher and one of 3 daughters of a widow in North Mayo in the 1950s, when the Wiremen come from Dublin to install electricity in their remote village.
(http://dynimg.rte.ie/00004ad010dr.jpg)

By the way, a "panto" as mentioned in that review, is a pantomime, which is a much-loved British and Irish tradition at Christmas time.
These fun productions are loosely based on Fairy Tales such as Cinderella, Mother Goose, Jack and the beanstalk etc.
There is music, dancing, jokes and fun. There is always a hero and a villain, and audience participation is encouraged.
The main comic female character, the "Dame", is always played by a man.
Pantomime was always a big part of our family Christmas.
When Dave was stationed in London I took him and Chris to a London Pantomime, he was enchanted and very impressed.
I still go whenever I get the chance and I'm very much looking forward to taking my grandson Thomas Patrick.
Such is the popularity of Pantomime in England, they have no problem getting big name stars to take leading parts, for much less money than they would usually earn.


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: m.k.c. on December 10, 2007, 12:40PM
Can't wait to see you in April! Welcome to the group  :)


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Zo on December 11, 2007, 04:14PM
Welcome Alex. Hope to see you in Toledo in April.

Zo


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Celtic Liz on December 11, 2007, 04:29PM
Welcome Alex to the crazy Celtic Woman Fourm  :D really I hope that you like singing with them and have fun and i hope that you get use to the the scream for you through the crowd

Even though Lisa is going to be gone I think that you will do Lisa's parts good.

WELCOME ALEX


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: JByrd on December 11, 2007, 05:11PM
Welcome, Alex!!!!! :)

Can't wait to see you.....!!!!!


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Capn Davey on December 11, 2007, 05:12PM
Welcome Alex to Celtic Woman you now have over 600 new fans ;D

Dave


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Albertan on December 11, 2007, 05:21PM
Alex,

Greetings and welcome on behalf of the contingent of Canadian fans.

I'm not likely going to be able to get down to where you are performing; but if you would like to schedule an extra performance or three north of the 49th, you have my full permission!!!!  ;D ;D ;D  I'd love to hear you sing.

Gordon


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Dwight on December 11, 2007, 05:22PM
Welcome to Celtic Woman looking forward to seeing you perform with the other girls. Hey we may seem like we are nuts but we are all a fun loving bunch. Just ask Racheal and the other girls about us.  :) ;) :D ;D


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Colleen on December 11, 2007, 05:31PM
Welcome Alex!!
Can't wait to see you in New York.


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Moscapoet on December 11, 2007, 05:37PM
Welcome Alex! I share the sentiments of all here in the forum in wishing you a fantastic experience with an ensemble that has touched so many hearts. You have acquired an extended family of very loyal fans and friends that are behind you 100%. I look forward to seeing you in person when you assume your place with the group in the spring.   


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Maggie on December 11, 2007, 05:38PM
I think Alex is a great choice!

She has a similar background and experience in musical theatre as Lisa.

She will fit right in....... :D


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: MeganDelia on December 11, 2007, 05:42PM
WELCOME ALEX!!!!! You're soooooooooo lucky! :) Megan


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: jsharp on December 11, 2007, 05:45PM
Although we're probably not related (My ancestors couldn't afford the "e" on the end of Sharp) I certainly welcome you as part of the family - the Celtic Woman family!

Your theater background has me excited about your time with the group. I hope you have a wonderful time.


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Thomas on December 11, 2007, 05:59PM
Welcome to CW Alex!

Have a great Holiday Season and we'll be looking forward to meeting you in 2008.

Tom


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Patrick on December 11, 2007, 06:49PM
Welcome Alex! Good luck with CW!

Patrick


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Texas Chava on December 11, 2007, 08:04PM
Welcome to Celtic Woman Alex.  I can't wait to see you live in Houston on Feb. 17th!!

Chava


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Celtic Fiddle Chick on December 11, 2007, 08:09PM
Welcome Alex, to the Celtic Woman group. I am looking forward to seeing you in concert in the spring here in the US.  

Destiny


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Virgo on December 11, 2007, 08:47PM
Welcome to CW Alex!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Hopefully I get to hear you and Lynn for the first time at Radio City in March!!!!!!! 


Ann Marie


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Gillian on December 11, 2007, 11:50PM
Alex,
Welcome! Welcome! Welcome!


CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Have a wonderful Holiday Season, and I look forward very much to seeing you in 2008 :D
Best Wishes,
Claire





























Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: John910 on December 12, 2007, 12:47AM
Welcome Alex.


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: kathleen on December 12, 2007, 01:19PM
Hello and can't wait to see you in the States. Do you like buses, Irish chocolates, and great fans? Hope so! Welcome aboard!!


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Meldy on December 12, 2007, 01:56PM
Welcome Alex!! :)  Hope you feel very welcomed :D Looking forward to seeing you perform in May 2008 ;)

Meldy  :)


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Artist1 on December 12, 2007, 08:53PM
welcom Alex maybe we'll meet at the feb 22nd show.


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: HBlosser on December 13, 2007, 01:50AM
Welcome Alex!  I'm looking forward to seeing you perform on St. Patricks Day.   ;D

Henry


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Birdwatcher on December 13, 2007, 08:23AM
Welcome to CW Ms Sharpe. My wife and I are really looking forward to seeing and hearing both you and Ms Hilary perform in Memphis, Tn. on February 28. We wish you a happy and safe holiday season.


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Wickster on December 13, 2007, 12:51PM
Welcome to CW Alex!!

I cant wait to see you on the Spring 2008 Tour
In Wilkes Barre.

Have a Wonderful Holiday Season<3


Wickiexxx


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: loveCW on December 13, 2007, 02:19PM
Welcome Alex!!!  


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: donnis on December 13, 2007, 03:41PM
Wow, go to work for a few days and look what happens...I was excited to hear they made the announcement.

WELCOME TO CW ALEX!!!   

Donnis


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Kira_F on December 13, 2007, 04:29PM
that would be nice if she could stay, the Cw family just gets bigger by the second! ;D
Welcome Alex! :D ;D


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: AMQlovesgoodmusic on December 13, 2007, 10:28PM
Hi & Welcome, Alex!!!! ;D ;D
I really hope to hear you on record sometime; because your YouTube stuff is BEAUTIFUL 
I'm postive you'll have an incredible time on tour!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS & Happy New Year

TTYL,
Anna 


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: kidrose on December 14, 2007, 08:24AM
Hi Alex and welcome aboard!  :) :)  I look forward to seeing you in Wallingford on March 22nd.


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: FireGuyFrank on December 14, 2007, 03:43PM
Welcome, Alex.  Hope you enjoy the ride!

FireGuyFrank


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: skybuffalo on December 15, 2007, 09:27PM
Alex,
Welcome to CW.  I am looking forward to hearing you in Tulsa (Feb 20th). I read that you played Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz.  That makes you family in Kansas.

Ron


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Jammalot on December 16, 2007, 06:41AM
Welcome Alex, it's nice to have you on board ! ;D Have a great time, we're big fans of you already ! ;D


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Jon S on December 18, 2007, 11:07AM
Welcome Alex, I love the Wizard Of Oz!  :)


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Cash on December 19, 2007, 04:28PM
Hello Alex & Welcome Aboard!

Have you provided Rich with your birthday yet? Birthdays of the CWs have sort of become mini-holidays in a way. Of course giving the actual year of birth is optional, BUT remember , if you fail to provide it, you have to buy pizza & beer (soda for the youngsters) to all forum members!

Easy OFG & Aislin, I am just kiddin'  :D    ;)

Would be kind of cool to know the day though and add it to the list.


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: KatieK on December 20, 2007, 02:40PM
Welcome to the CW family, Alex!!


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: OldFatGuy on December 20, 2007, 03:39PM
Would be kind of cool to know the day though and add it to the list.
I'm workin' on it.


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: bearcat on December 20, 2007, 10:14PM
Welcom Alex!! Glad to have you join the Celtic Woman family!! make yourself at home!!


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Chief 117 on December 21, 2007, 02:01PM
SUPER HUGE WELCOME ALEX!!  GOOD LUCK!!


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Joan on December 27, 2007, 06:17PM
As you can see, your loyal CW forum fans are VERY excited about having you join CW. The more I read about about you, the more excited I am getting to see you perform. Looking forward to seeing you at Radio City Music Hall in March. You appear to be a perfect replacement for Lisa.


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Starman on December 27, 2007, 07:51PM
    Let me join your chorus of welcomes! If you've stilll said "yes" after speaking with Lynn H about it, you're brave enough to do it! And if you're good enough for David Downes, you'll get nothing but welcomes from us!


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: poohbear on January 11, 2008, 08:39AM
Welcome Alex.


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: mainopsman on January 16, 2008, 01:15PM
Welcome to thw CW family Alex. Also welcome to the CW forum.  We will see you in Baltimore on March 8th. 

   JIM


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: edtom on January 21, 2008, 06:04PM
Welcome Alex. Here's hoping you have a long and joyous association with Celtic Woman.


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: Jim M. on January 24, 2008, 01:50PM
WELCOME, ALEX!!


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: honeypie on February 01, 2008, 11:02AM
Welcome Alex! I look forward to seeing you in Providence on March 11th. Can't wait!


Title: Re: Welcome to Celtic Woman, Alex!!
Post by: albopooh on March 15, 2008, 07:40PM
Welcome Alex,

Saw you for the first time on March 12 at PPAC, you did wonderful job!