You'll be in cast album heaven when you get it! It's truly one of the ocr's I can't live without. You'll wonder how you ever lived without it! I bought it after seeing Wicked for the first time and was instantly hooked. If you can't wait for Amazon to ship it, run to a record store. Virgin Mega has it along with Colony and all the little theater shops. I can't wait till you hear it!
"I'm the STAR!"--Daniel Reichard during Glory Daze sound check
oh my gosh, smart penguin, you must hear L5Y. :) I got my CD through Amazon.com but you could also order it through Sh-K Boom.
It's AMAZING. And half it is all Norb. LOL. I've heard that Jason Robert Brown has a reputation for being difficult, but his music, esp. on L5Y, is genius. He captured the essence of a young, struggling modern couple brilliantly, with an innovative twist--and Norbert and Sherie interpret the story perfectly. :) I love the show so much that I would go to any production of it but Norb and Sherie are my favorites.
Re: a solo CD
I definitely wish/agree he should record one, but instead of a petition, someone should ask him what his plans are, in that regard. It could be that he's working on one in his spare time, but he's such a busy person (the show, being a single dad, etc.). I just wouldn't want to create more work for him, or make him feel like he HAS to do something rather than him, personally, wanting to do it. I tend to associate petitions with a certain level of demand, or forceful request, e.g., trying to save a show from cancelation or something.
I do love the idea of Norbert fan-made shirts, though. :)
We def. need shirts....I'll IM you later! Everyone always asks me, "who's this Norbert you always talk about?" I love telling people about him & playing alittle L5Y. I have an iTunes list that is all Norbert, all the time!
hey Pinky: my non-theatre fan friends ask who my AIM avatar is (it was Idina for awhile, then Norbert/Idina (as Elphaba and Fiyero), now it's Norb/Sherie).
I have a Norbert playlist too! Along with one for Sherie, Idina, Bare/Michael Arden, ttB, LSOH, Hairspray, Movin' Out...playlists definitely make things easier. Oddly enough, while it seems like I listen to Norbert the most, my "most played songs" are Role of a Lifetime from Bare and Will I? from Rent.
I'm listening to Thou Shalt Not & I wish Norbert sang "The Other Hours." It's such a good song, Harry Connick Jr. put it on his latest album. But my favorite song is still All Things....I think the words are sooooo beautiful!
I'm not all things to all But I'm everything to one How wonderful to rest assured With all my searching done I'm not the very best At everything I've tried But placing last is victory With someone at your side...
I absolutely know That my days on Earth are few But I am everything to one And she is everything to me
Question: Do you think I can get good seats (orchestra row K or closer) for this Saturday evening? I checked ticketmaster and row K popped up, left on the the aisle, but they seemed to be gone a few hours later. After that, it's all rear mezzanine.
Are good seats released 2 hours before performance, or is ticketmaster accurate? Is is possible orchestra for 4/30 is nearly sold out, given it's a Saturday evening? Thanks..not sure I want to pay full price, going to try the lottery first.
He has been doing them all the whole time, just be sure its not a vacation week or something and I'm sure you are set. I figure sometime after the tonys they will all need a couple days off. Hopefully for Norb and Yazbeck to polish the little disks. The lottery has been steadily getting more crowded. I think they probably still have some ticets day of show though.
I watched the Dirty Rotten Scoundrels movie the other night on TV, and really want to go to NY and see the show! Alas, I'm stuck in Nova Scotia! Is there anywhere to hear little clips from the DRS recording? I NEED A CREDIT CARD, GAH! I'd order it in a second!
I know! The CD is second on my list of things to find. First comes the Last Five Years vocal selections book. I'm trying to track down a willing credit card holder!
Norbert must return to page one. I saw DRS again today! Horray for the lottery! If anything its more fantastic than ever. I ca not express my adoration for the show and Norbs. This performance Greg and Joanna were particularly on, my friend and I loved it. My goodness these people can act, I have seldom even watched a movie this many times, I literally can not get enough. I will be going back again, when I get the chance!
It makes five, yummy greatness sorry I'd be green too. I want even more though. Norbs did not through the moon today, it was my first non-mooning. I thought maybe because its the matinee? It was still fantasmagorical!
No understudies have been in any performances I've seen. I'm torn too, because I would love to see what they do with the characters but I want to see John, Greg, Joanna, and Sherrie every time I love them so much. I almost freaked out at the mere idea of no Norbert because I missed his name on the wall at first glace (I always think he should be first and then remember its alphabetical) the only other Freddy I could deal with is...me! I loves me some Norbs!
I'm not sure my secret but I have been having great results. I lost last night but won today, before that last loss I had won four straight attempts. Ave Q, then Wicked then two DRS. I have actually bought non lotto seats to DRS twice. Seriously I shudder at the thought of that playbill with someone elses name on a slip. Even if the person is fabulous it will be hard to come into the same league with Norb!
You're so flippin' lucky!!! I haven't decided when I'm coming up to NYC, but when I do, I'll let you know. You can win the lottery for me.
Do you think I should buy tickets, try the lottery, & if I win...sell them to someone who didn't win??? Since you have like a million times more experience...I thought I'd ask....
I'd definitely try to help you out Pinky! The problem with buying tickets and selling them to someone who loses the lottery is that they will be very worried your tickets are not real, I think if you can get together with someone earlier and they actually know you and want to see the show in your seats that would work. It might be necessary if you do that to take a loss on cash, actually sell the regular price tickets you have for closer to the lottery price. Hope that helps and you come soon, either way you musst see this show!
I won the lottery last evening---it was amazing seeing the show from that perspective! I was the first name called and asked for tickets on the aisle, right orchestra, since I knew that's where most of Freddy/Reuprecht action took place. This performance, for me , was going to be all about watching Norbs!
Of course, he did not disappoint, and I enjoyed him going wild and owning that stage. For anyone who has seen him perform or listened to him sing , we all know what a gorgeous voice he has, but what I was most impressed with THIS time was his acting. In the quieter moments, you can see how skilled he is and he makes you believe 100% he is a character, not a caricature. He adds touches of poignancy to his character which makes you love him/believe him all the more.
If anything the show is even tighter than when I saw it in early March. Although I'm sure alot of people come to see it for John's name, they leave fans of what is truly an ensemble piece.
Some observations for all:
1. Norb's sandals are by Mephisto (saw the bottom of his shoes in the train scene) 2. John has a new hairpiece since March, which looks much better and more natural. 3. Sherie carries a light blue Coach bag in the 2nd act. Matches her blue coat. 4. Norbs did not moon the audience, but I was waiting! 5. During the train scene when the focus switches to Joanna on the balcony, Norbs and John were chatting--wonder what they were saying? 6. It's evident how comfortable Norbs and Sheri are with each other, and Sherie even made a little comment to Norbs while he was in his "Buzz" character which they both laughed about at the end of "Nothing is too wonderful", which did not seem to be part of the script. She said something along the lines of "like a bird falling from the sky." 7. Entrance applause for all, except for Greg, but it was clear by the curtain call the audience was wildly enthusiastic about him. (I think he deserves a Tony nom, but this seems to be a particularly crowded year.)
Having watched QVC this week, it was fun spotting the jewelry that was featured during that show. Getting the free CD was such a bonus of what turned out to be a great DRS week.
I also saw "Spelling Bee" which I liked, but really cannot compare to DRS in terms of a Broadway show. Will post about that later.
Oh, and I would say there were about 50-70 people for the lottery, and yes, the guy who does the lottery (British) is adorable, as others have noted.
I'm trying to track down a willing credit card holder!
