#176
Posted: 2/5/05 at 11:57pm
Sure. Check your PM's.
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#177
Posted: 2/5/05 at 11:57pm
I'm very shy as well, and I don't quite know how I'd react if I got the chance to meet him. I would be speechless, probably!
As for Fiyero: I loved him in the role, and he did as well as anyone could with a role that underwritten. And he sang *gorgeously* ("maybe I'm brainless, maybe I'm wise..." *sigh*). But I totally agree--the role didn't allow him to showcase or maximize his immense talents. :)
Alejandra
As for Fiyero: I loved him in the role, and he did as well as anyone could with a role that underwritten. And he sang *gorgeously* ("maybe I'm brainless, maybe I'm wise..." *sigh*). But I totally agree--the role didn't allow him to showcase or maximize his immense talents. :)
Alejandra
#178
Posted: 2/6/05 at 12:16am
I'm now convinced that Fiyero, while fun to see I'm sure, was a complete waste of his talents.
I don't think it was a complete waste. It certainly proved that his voice sounds amazing with Idina Menzel's, and that they both have incredible chemistry. Not to mention those damn white pants. Of course, those have nothing to do with his talents... more like his assets. *Cough*
I don't think it was a complete waste. It certainly proved that his voice sounds amazing with Idina Menzel's, and that they both have incredible chemistry. Not to mention those damn white pants. Of course, those have nothing to do with his talents... more like his assets. *Cough*
#179
Posted: 2/6/05 at 12:30am
Well, a waste acting-wise. White pants, mmmm.. Singing, mmmm. 
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#180
Posted: 2/6/05 at 12:40am
Well, no. Not acting-wise. Not unless you saw the footwear from his last day. That was really emotional (in my opinion).
#181
Posted: 2/6/05 at 12:42am
I don't know. My philosophy is the same as it was when Adam was thinking about taking the part; he could've done so much better. It's like Radames, but way more underwritten. 
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#182
Posted: 2/6/05 at 12:51am
Norbert admits the only reason he did Wicked was because they offered him the job. When you need work, you need work.
#183
Posted: 2/6/05 at 12:52am
Very true. But, I'm glad he's finally showing himself off in a better role.
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#184
Posted: 2/6/05 at 12:58am
Me too. DRS is his show if you ask me. I mean.. most people know John, on Broadway, for SSoS; Sherie for Aida; Joanna for ITW; etc. I don't know what else Gregory and Sara have done.
#185
Posted: 2/6/05 at 1:02am
grrr, i've never actually seen norbert in anything but still love his work. maybe that'll end when i make it to ny to see drs.
emcee, i totally feel you on the whole getting shy thing. and i'm not always a shy person. saw michael arden in pippin today and wanted to say something but clammed up. what do you guys usually say when you stagedoor?
emcee, i totally feel you on the whole getting shy thing. and i'm not always a shy person. saw michael arden in pippin today and wanted to say something but clammed up. what do you guys usually say when you stagedoor?
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#186
Posted: 2/6/05 at 1:04am
I'm not the person to ask that to, because I am by NO means shy. I tend to babble myself stupid at the stage door and say stuff I'll regret after they've left. But if I'm able to keep myself composed, I usually just comment on their performance and the show, etc. Typical stuff.
#187
Posted: 2/6/05 at 1:16am
LOL. When Norbert took the role in Wicked b/c he was being offered a role ("sweet!"), he seemed to be half joking. But of course, we all need to eat and work. :) I loved, loved his onstage chemistry with Idina. And the show would not be as successful or popular (ha!) without the OBC laying the foundation. I am thrilled to have him on the OBCR, and would not know who he is, if not for Wicked first.
A.
More cute pics of DRS rehearsal, from Wireimage
A.
More cute pics of DRS rehearsal, from Wireimage
#188
Posted: 2/6/05 at 1:52am
I am thrilled to have him on the OBCR, and would not know who he is, if not for Wicked first.
You and me both. I'm very grateful to Wicked for introducing me to Norbert - no matter how small and under-written his part really was. And about the whole "half joking" thing, you're probably right. We know how much he loved the novel, so that probably had something to do with him accepting the role.
You and me both. I'm very grateful to Wicked for introducing me to Norbert - no matter how small and under-written his part really was. And about the whole "half joking" thing, you're probably right. We know how much he loved the novel, so that probably had something to do with him accepting the role.
#189
Posted: 2/6/05 at 11:39am
omg this show is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The music was great and the staging was even better! Norbert rocked (as usual) as did John and Sherie. I was like hyperventilating in my chair when Norbert came out. My friend had to calm me down. His voice is just.....GAH!...it makes me melt. There. I really can't describe it!
I ran like a mad person to the stage door (I was so determined to meet Sherie) and I just caught her coming out. I was literally the only one there. She was so kind and sweet!! Then Norbert came out a few moments later. *squeal* He's waay too kind for his own good! It's crazy! I also met John (who was really kind). I can't get over how great the show was!!
I ran like a mad person to the stage door (I was so determined to meet Sherie) and I just caught her coming out. I was literally the only one there. She was so kind and sweet!! Then Norbert came out a few moments later. *squeal* He's waay too kind for his own good! It's crazy! I also met John (who was really kind). I can't get over how great the show was!!
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#190
Posted: 2/6/05 at 11:53am
Norbert was out when I saw "Wicked." Taye Diggs played his role. Now that I've seen him in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" I am a fan for life. He sings wonderfully and his physical comedy is on par with the greats. Just watching him chew on beef jerky made my mouth drop open. He's wild!!
#191
Posted: 2/6/05 at 11:56am
haha, the beef jerky scene was one of my favourites. The Ruprecht stuff, though... brilliant. Everybody was talking about him at intermission.
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#192
Posted: 2/6/05 at 12:10pm
Nervousness aside, it's a dream of mine to meet Norbert and Sherie. :)
I've never thought of chewing on beef jerky as funny. LOL. But I can only imagine how Norbert could make something like that hysterical.
Alejandra :)
I've never thought of chewing on beef jerky as funny. LOL. But I can only imagine how Norbert could make something like that hysterical.
Alejandra :)
#193
Posted: 2/6/05 at 12:13pm
Yes, Emcee, that was my favorite part as well. John Lithgow is really perfect in this role, but Norbert steals the show.
#194
Posted: 2/6/05 at 12:49pm
Alejandra, it's amazing. There's dialogue going on, and Norbert's sitting on the steps to the side battling with this beef jerky. Then he just ends up on the floor. I don't think I paid one bit of attention the conversation going on. It was ridiculous; he's a complete scene stealer.
He and John are a perfect combination. He's enormous, though, and Nobert's like this tenacious little guy at his feet. It's great.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
He and John are a perfect combination. He's enormous, though, and Nobert's like this tenacious little guy at his feet. It's great.
#195
Posted: 2/6/05 at 12:52pm
*pops in to pull Emcee by the ears and drag her to the Adam thread*
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'He really wasn't good as Fieyro. Is it just me or does he sort of come across as a pimp? Just...the hand motions I've seen him do and the attitude..not that Taye is a pimp.' - SallyBrown on Taye Diggs as Fiyero
#196
Posted: 2/6/05 at 1:01pm
But but but....
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#197
Posted: 2/6/05 at 1:03pm
No, you go on and enjoy your Norbert love. 
It's nice to have a few 'substitutes' once in a while... I know what I'm talking about...
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It's nice to have a few 'substitutes' once in a while... I know what I'm talking about... QM
'He really wasn't good as Fieyro. Is it just me or does he sort of come across as a pimp? Just...the hand motions I've seen him do and the attitude..not that Taye is a pimp.' - SallyBrown on Taye Diggs as Fiyero
#198
Posted: 2/6/05 at 1:05pm
Well, I need to fill the void.
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#199
Posted: 2/6/05 at 1:09pm
That's true. I'm doing that as well at the moment! We gotta do what we gotta do. His own fault...
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'He really wasn't good as Fieyro. Is it just me or does he sort of come across as a pimp? Just...the hand motions I've seen him do and the attitude..not that Taye is a pimp.' - SallyBrown on Taye Diggs as Fiyero
#200
Posted: 2/6/05 at 1:17pm
*cries because she misses her Adam*
My mommy said Norbert reminded her of Adam.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
My mommy said Norbert reminded her of Adam.
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