Profile for Rigazzi2

JasonF, I love that I'm not alone in my childhood obsession with Kids, Inc! I SWORE I'd be on that show at some point, playing Stacy's and Renee's brother. HA! And I actually was a big fan of the group Wild Orchid (with Stacy and Renee) a good ten years ago or so. Indeed, WHO KNEW!?

Well, she did get her start in television as a kid. I used to watch Kids Incorporated RELIGIOUSLY in the early 80s and she was an original cast member (first seven seasons, or something like that) so it's not as though she's coming out of NOwhere.

I couldn't be more excited... I WILL make a trip to NYC just for this. It's been my very favorite Broadway musical since birth, essentially, and to finally get the chance to see a production of it on Broadway is a dream. 30-piece orchestra!! OY! (I'm currently doing a community theatre production of the show in Alameda, California... That's ramping me up that much more to be there next spring!)

All we can do is hope she'll be gone after those two weeks. And then perhaps Autumn will take over -- she may not be the STRONGEST dancer, but I do believe she'd get it and she doesn't look awkward. She is, however, a strong vocalist and probably the strongest actress of the bunch. They're shooting themselves in the foot by going with the look rather than the package. Why give a show to someone whose acting is her weakest skill? Makes no sense. Again, ah well... it's showbiz...

It's definitely Bailey based on that snippet... That makes me ill. Bailey is cute, looks the part and dances well... but the girl's voice is weak and her acting is weaker. She's great for theme parks, but not right as a leading lady on Broadway (based on what I've seen thus far, which is every episode of this series to date). If, indeed, Bailey is the winner, I'll be more than just disappointed. Ah well... that's show business...

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I grew up in a rather artsy family -- we always had cast albums and movie musicals, etc (I watched West Side Story, Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Grease, The Wiz, Jesus Christ Superstar, The King and I, Oklahoma, etc from birth, essentially). My parents actually started dating in high school while working on their production of Hello Dolly in the early 70s (playing Irene and Cornelius)... that's just always kinda' played through in life, really. I think what kinda' RE-introduced me to Broadwa...

My first show on Broadway that I caught by myself was SWEENEY TODD, I think... either that or DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS. I think it was SWEENEY, though... I did, however, see the touring production of Miss Saigon by myself nearly ten years ago in San Francisco...

For me, it's the concept album... I just think everything about it is brilliant -- both lush and raw. The arrangements are fantastic, early Colm is great to hear and Julie Covington just gives me chills. It's my favorite recording. My next favorite is probably the 2006 London revival.

Let us not get our proverbial panties in a twist. I think the "second sit-down show in the Curran" rumor is false. I know SHN well enough to know that even they know that would be a sketchy choice to have two of its three theatres booked with open-ended sit-downs. The Orpheum isn't nearly as bad as many are moaning about. Granted, the Curran IS in the better neighborhood and is a lovely theatre, but the Orpheum has had some MAJOR restoration work over the last decade and is in fantastic shape...

WOOOHOOO for Tracy Letts (from my home town of Durant, by the by)!

I grew up on my mother's OBCR on vinyl (My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music, South Pacific, Camelot, etc). I think the first OBCR that was INTENDED to be mine was probably "Chess". I think I bought that my 8th grade year around the same time I bought "Miss Saigon".

...Too true... hard to tell what to expect from the Scissor Sisters (a group I, incidentally, adore). Still, I think it's fair to say that there are some things we could expect -- Anna Madrigal would most likely be a fiftysomething alto, Mary Ann would probably be an ingenue (with some spice), etc...

Just curious how you folks would cast the show... Any wish lists or personal thoughts on the possible casting of the musical?

Dani Marcus Martine McCutcheon Leslie Kritzer NO Idina... no, no, no, no, no...

THANKS! And I'm actually not too concerned with a "showing off my voice" type of song. I'd rather have a fun character number than a big-ol' warbler. SO that might be a really fun choice!

Hello, luvvies! I have a gig approaching and I'm looking for a fun, comic number. I'm pretty much your standard tenor. ...I'm going COMPLETELY brain dead and can't seem to think of anything, but I'd like to sing something I can sink my teeth into in terms of character -- something to break the monotony of ballads and the like (it's for an annual benefit concert/cabaret and most of the solos are typically ballads). For reference, the songs I've sung in the previous cabarets have been: Beat My ...

I so wish I could have had the opportunity to see MAKE ME A SONG. Sally Wilfert was my voice teacher when I lived out in NYC and she is, indeed, a BRILLIANT vocalist. Truly. She's the warmest person I know and she is the most gifted and fabulous vocal coach I've ever worked with. The woman is magic. LOVE HER! I'm glad you enjoyed the show and I cannot wait to get my hands on the cast recording! Thanks for the wonderful review, m'dear!

I'd have to look for their contact info, but SALLY WILFERT (RIDICULOUSLY talented, charming as all get-out and amazing at making things just make sense) is a DREAM, and I've heard nothing but good things about MICHAEL FORMAN (a dear man with a fantastic library of music). Sally taught me voice while I was there and her insight and technique just blew me away. I love, love, love her. She's a fantastic performer, as well, and has quite a resume. I've known folk who have studied with Michael For...