Matt Caplan Fans?

[ActualReality2]

Matt Caplan Fans?#1

Posted: 5/4/07 at 8:49pm

Is there anyone else here who is a fan of Matt Caplan's music or who loved him as Mark?

There is only one you for all time. Fearlessly be yourself. -Anthony Rapp-

[Patronus]

re: Matt Caplan Fans?#2

Posted: 5/4/07 at 8:51pm

Lord, I hope not.

Wrong board honey - you want the Main board. Better yet, you probably want http://www.compulsivebowlers.org

[Unknown User]

re: Matt Caplan Fans?#2

Posted: 5/4/07 at 9:09pm

I'm pretty sure the opinion of Caplan on CB is the same as these boards, though - low.

http://www.voicesforrent.com might be what you're looking for.

[ActualReality2]

re: Matt Caplan Fans?#3

Posted: 5/4/07 at 9:26pm

Sorry, was just hoping to find someone who knew of any upcoming gigs of his, guess I was looking in the wrong place!

But just out of curiousity, why is everyone's opinion of Matt so poor?

There is only one you for all time. Fearlessly be yourself. -Anthony Rapp-

[Greekmusicalfan]

re: Matt Caplan Fans?#4

Posted: 5/5/07 at 11:19am

I really don't know ! Most people say that he's been so long in RENT, that he was phoning in his performance and he was goofing up ! But when I saw him, about 3 years back, he was an incredible Mark and I really liked him !!!

[lovelyspotlight]

re: Matt Caplan Fans?#5

Posted: 5/5/07 at 2:42pm

I like Matt Caplan and enjoy his performances.

[Dabadoll]

re: Matt Caplan Fans?#6

Posted: 5/5/07 at 2:46pm

I found his performance to be lackluster.

Women should be obscene and not heard. ~Groucho Marx

Nepotism is only unfair when it helps other people.

[BroadwaySinger2]

re: Matt Caplan Fans?#7

Posted: 5/5/07 at 2:47pm

If you're looking for upcoming gigs, ActualReality2, you can just check his myspace.

[gumbo2]

re: Matt Caplan Fans?#8

Posted: 5/5/07 at 3:11pm

I saw him last year, I think...and wasn't terribly impressed, though I think he has a good voice. My friend, however, saw him like, 3 years ago and absolutely LOVED him, so I think most people don't like him because he had been in the show so long that he's not giving consistent performances. One night he'll be great, the next he'll totally phone it in.

[colleen_lee]

re: Matt Caplan Fans?#9

Posted: 5/5/07 at 3:40pm

I love Matt, and I think I am probably his biggest supporter on these boards.

But his performance as Mark, not so much. I actually really enjoyed him back when he was first with the tour like 7 years ago, but I think he got really stale in the role....which happens when you play a part for that long.

But as an independent artist and musician, I am a huge fan. He is a gifted songwriter and delicious guitar player. I wish he was able to spend more time focusing on his own work....but, alas, those gigs don't pay the bills quite the way a stint on Broadway does.

"You just can't win. Ever. Look at the bright side, at least you are not stuck in First Wives Club: The Musical. That would really suck. " --Sueleen Gay

[ActualReality2]

re: Matt Caplan Fans?#10

Posted: 5/5/07 at 4:11pm

Well, I have only seen RENT once, and therefore Matt was the only Mark I've seen, so I can't really compare his performance as Mark to anyone else! However, when I saw him I thought he was excellent-guess it was one of his better days!

I also love his music, voice, and guitar playing skills, and listen to his cd practically every day If I get to see him perform his own music over the summer, I'll be a happy gal!

There is only one you for all time. Fearlessly be yourself. -Anthony Rapp-

[lovelyspotlight]

re: Matt Caplan Fans?#11

Posted: 5/5/07 at 4:15pm

Yeah, the man is actually pretty dang talented.

[ActualReality2]

re: Matt Caplan Fans?#12

Posted: 5/5/07 at 4:25pm

I couldn't agree more lovelyspotlight!
he's a cutie too, though i prefer him in a scarf teehee

There is only one you for all time. Fearlessly be yourself. -Anthony Rapp-

[TheHumanTorch]

re: Matt Caplan Fans?#13

Posted: 5/5/07 at 5:49pm

i've seen him multiple times as Mark, as well as many others, and i am definitely in the minority in really enjoying his performance... he certainly phoned it in during parts, but i also think that it works with the character...

[Patronus]

re: Matt Caplan Fans?#14

Posted: 5/5/07 at 6:14pm

Colleen, is Caplan your anti-drug?

[colleen_lee]

re: Matt Caplan Fans?#15

Posted: 5/5/07 at 6:18pm

Oh, don't you know it.

"You just can't win. Ever. Look at the bright side, at least you are not stuck in First Wives Club: The Musical. That would really suck. " --Sueleen Gay