The Official Adam Pascal Love Thread, part eleven — Page 141

ROGER IN RENT.

FOREVER.

KIDDING.

No, really. I don't have a problem with him singing slightly more legit stuff. In fact, I've wanted him to sing the score to Last 5 Years for the LONGEST time. Never gonna happen, though.

ETA: Heh, Fantab.

Updated On: 1/19/07 at 11:43 PM

Oh, I agree, Chloe, he definitely can. He sounded adorable. For me, it comes down to... say, hypothetically, in a concert setting, he could draw on the more legit side of his range and do really nice renditions of a lot of "more traditional" theater music. But the knot for me occurs in terms of actually playing a role, and sounding believably like that "type" of character. To me, there's a big difference between acknowledging that he could sing a character's songs well and then extrapolating that to say he could play the role. So while he can sing and sound fine on Cliff's songs, I don't know that I'd cast him as Cliff, because it doesn't fit the sort of standard aesthetic. I think a lot of roles in shows like, say, Cabaret, require that standard, pretty "theater" voice, which Adam just doesn't have, you know? He got away with playing the Emcee, but that's a role that just breaks all the rules. To me, "more traditional" on him isn't necessarily traditional enough to fit that mold. I think I'm referring most directly to older shows, though, for what it's worth. I don't even know that he'd be interested in that sort of thing, but it all comes to mind.

Craww, yes, there is a big difference between those two. It's the type of material. But I'm not sure I agree with what you said after that. I think that certain kinds of material, while they can be handled by various different types, ask for specific types of vocals. I mean, you wouldn't put like, Brian Stokes Mitchell in a rock opera, would you? In a show like Aida, yeah, I think the material does demand it, whereas Chess is something that could go either way -- rock vocals or more "legit" vocals. You have a rock score, it should ideally be sung by rock singers. Of course, someone like Will Chase has a more traditional voice than Adam does, but it's still pretty distinctly along the rock lines.

Ash, you're right. But when this sort of thing comes up, I consistently contest that my level of being critical is in a direct correlation with how much I like the performer and his work.

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Do you like Chess? When sweetestsiren and I are rolling in money someday, we're so reviving it.

I love Chess. I'll donate at least 5 dollars to the revival fund.

Awww, feel better, Mandi.

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We recycle a lot of what we say.

Your post read as though you might have taken it differently, so just for the record.

No. I got ya. Not really disagreeing or anything.


so happy to be there.

Aww, I'm sorry that you're not feeling well, Mandi! Feel better. I was kind of curious to hear what you thought of that production if you ended up gong.

Now I have to resist the urge to totally geek out about Chess. Thanks for the donation offer! Suffice it to say, if I ever win the lottery? Chess will be back on Broadway in about ten seconds. I think that it'd be amazing for Adam to reprise the role of Freddie in a full production. His "Pity the Child" might just be the best it's ever been sung. We've also thought that Mr. Esparza would make a really interesting Anatoly, but I'm not sure how much of that is motivated by...just wanting to see them play opposite one another. Heh.

Oh, look? I didn't do so well with the not geeking out thing. On an Adam-related note, I gave Aida another chance, and while I don't hate it and it definitely has its moments, I can't say I'm a great fan. Adam and Heather have amazing chemistry together, though.

Updated On: 1/20/07 at 12:36 AM

I'll be professionally residing in a cardboard box when this happens, so I can't offer you any monetary contribution, but I'll offer my pretend creative services.

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Coincedentally, both Chess and Aida are playing here within the next few months. Aida in the giant theatre, Chess in the 150 seater. Still don't know if I'll make it to Aida, but tiny Chess is a definite.

I can't say I'm at all adverse to Raul and Adam playing opposite each other.

"I don't mean to sound CONCEITED or anything, but I watch myself on YouTube, and I mean, I was COOL!"

He was cute about it, though. And I like that he seemed pretty sincere in saying that he'd love to be in Chess again in any part.

I'm not sure Anatoly would wear sunglasses, but we'll see.