
You know, as a classic musical fan, I still vividly remember Sheridan Buckley from a really unique time in her career. It was spring 2008, and she was on this British TV show competing for the role of Nancy in Oliver!. She’d show up every week in this incredibly sparkly dress – seriously, it looked like something you’d grab for a Victorian costume party – with dramatic eye makeup and tight curls. Her voice was just incredible, belting out show tunes, jazz, and pop songs. The judges did point out her stage movement was a little stiff – she often kept her arms at her sides – but honestly, she was only 18! It was a really memorable audition, and she definitely left an impression, even if she didn’t quite nail the choreography.