I like the door. I disliked Rosie's singing. Stop! The show needs more Broadway talent...loved the dancers in the first act, and enjoyed Liza. But Rosie was off-key.
The Shubert is a small theatre. I've sat in Row R center orchestra and I thought the view was just fine. I've also sat in Row B. I thought Row R was perfectly fine for Spamalot which has so much to take in and for watching the overall show. Row B was great for what was going on right in front of you but you lose the big picture of the story.
It was last Saturday and Sunday that Clay was out. This Sunday? He'll probably be there, except he sprained his ankle during last night's performance and wasn't able to go on for the second act tonight.
Clay Aiken isn't a dud. He does a great job with the role of Robin and he is well liked by the rest of the cast. It is an ensemble show and they work well together.
"And I really wish Robert Petkoff was staying instead of Clay coming back. I think he was better, and it was easier to take him seriously" We are supposed to take these characters seriously in Spamalot? Who knew?
Britney Spears? Right.... I'm looking forward to Merle. Hannah was beyond amazing. She had the voice, the looks, and the comedic timing. I'm sure Merle will do a great job too.
"Yeah but wasn't the Spamalot thing to promote the album and after words he was going to tour? Obviously no one wanted to fund his tour which is why is back in Spamalot." That was the fans interpretation. Jerome, his bodyguard said, see you in the fall. The fans thought that meant a tour. Besides, Clay funds his own tours.
"What happened to the CD you were hailing to the high heavens 3 months ago? Don't normal singers go on tour to promote their recent releases?" I doubt that singers with newborns go on tour. At least this one doesn't. Why would he want to stick his family on a tourbus at this stage? Next year when the Parker is a bit older they can tour. Spamalot is the perfect solution. He will have a good amount of time to spend with Jaymes and Parker since he isn't recording an album this time around.
"I also did not like the actors that played Sirs Lancelot & Galahad too." I hope you are not talking about Rick Holmes who plays Lancelot. Most people, including me, think he is amazing. As is Tom Deckman who plays Herbert. They did lose something when Christopher Sieber left. Sorry you didn't get to see Hannah. She was a hoot!
Jaystarr, Sir Robin is the perfect role for Clay. He couldn't do Lancelot because he can't dance that well, and who would mistake him for a swordsman that kills people? Have you seen him in the role? If not, you might give him a chance.
There shouldn't have been any problems with DC hair. It was a beautiful day in the 70's with no humidity. Extremely unusual weather for Memorial Day in DC.
I've heard about plenty of people who had no Monty Python background but loved the show. I did watch the movie and didn't care for it much. I loved the show and the entire cast. I thought Jonathan Hadary did a fine job as King Arthur, but I also saw Anthony Holds play the role and I enjoyed him very much. He had a younger take on the part and it fit in well with the show. The cast is great. You just can't beat Tom Deckman, Rick Holmes and Hannah Waddingham.
She was out a week maybe in February with flu or some such thing and she was out a couple of weeks ago with an injured knee. She is back now and doing great. Don't miss her, she is fantastic! And if she is out, you can always get your money back.