Profile for Jamie Pierce

When I took a workshop with Ann Reinking, she told the history of the production and she said it was supposed to be Liza. 

I Love To Cry At Weddings 

We Need A Little Christmas 

Paul Rudnick's Jeffrey was dated for many years but now I think would work great as a period piece.

I'm still burned we never got the Alice Ripley Audrey we were promised back in the early aughts. But at least we get to see the production's Lee Wilkof Mushnik. 

I'd rather see Gaga in something like Evita with a slightly more rock edge to it

I did a production of Carousel with Eddie Gutierrez (he was our Carnival Boy) and he is a PHENOMENAL dancer. I know he's played Paul before so I'm thrilled to see him in this. 

KH**** said: "I have two words. JESSIE. MUELLER."

I had Rachel Shukert on my Barbra podcast 'Hello, Gorgeous' and we talked about a Funny Girl revival and I brought up Jessie Mueller because she's always been my first choice. But Rachel said no because she isn't Jewish and thinks that's essential for whoever plays the role in terms of identity of the character and story. After considering that, I think she's may be right. 

Keri Russell is our next generation Ann Reinking and we’re lucky for the second chance 

I would have loved to see both Bernadette and Betty in this piece. The part is such a tour de force for a musical theatre actress. So wonderful that they are still around, both taking on another great female lead role.

David Hull for Cowboy? Still too old? 

A tribute and farewell to this stunning production which played its last performance on tour. 

I saw every single Hedwig (save for standby Mason Alexander Park, sadly - although I did sit next to him at the Pantages!) I got kissed by NPH and had my glasses licked by Lena Hall. Won the lottery once! Took everyone with me from my parents to my in-laws to my co-workers. 27 viewings in total.

This show changed my life and I will miss it dearly.

I second this! GREAT idea. 

I read that she played Mrs Mullens in a production of Carousel in Chicago. How interesting to have such a talented musical theatre dancer play an acting-only role in a musical. I think that really speaks to her versatility. 

Did anyone see her Charity? 

Ok, I hope you're right. We'll see...

Menagerie is the Gypsy of straight plays! (and I'm fine with it)

I'm hearing Jake Shears...

How much did NPH make for Hedwig? I recall a much larger number but perhaps I'm remembering incorrectly.