The Official Adam Pascal Love Thread, part eleven — Page 151

Thanks for the post. I'm sorry that the meet and greet didn't work out. My friend who was at the Duke show said he did the same thing there; that's not totally cool that he'd say one thing and do another, even if one isn't entitled to a meet and greet. Granted, I probably wouldn't want to come out to the Seasons of Love chorus, either.

What did he say about Mute?

Updated On: 1/27/07 at 04:21 PM

His hair was a bit of a surprise. I knew he needed to touch up his roots, but I wasn't expecting him to go so... bleach. It took a little getting used to.

I'm always struck by how he really does care about his fans. I would be cringing when people asked bad/weird questions, but he was gracious throughout.

As for my Cabaret question, I think I asked him something along the lines of why it was such an exceptional experience for him. With Adam, it's almost impossible to think of something that hasn't already been asked in millions of other interviews, and it was important to me to ask him something without wimping out. Because I couldn't think of anything original on the spot, I decided to ask him about something I knew he was immensely proud of and not at all Rent-related. I admit some of his answer was a little fuzzy because of all the intense eye contact I was getting. Adam said it was the first time he'd actually been in pursuit of a particular role, which was a novel experience for him. It was a chance to prove himself (to the audiences and himself) and break the rock-singer stereotype that was so stifling. He was also compelled by the music and depth of characterization given to the Emcee. He didn't say anything that would be a particular revelation to any of us, but his enthusiasm was great and he sort of lit up as soon as I said "Cabaret."

So am I. For the all weird requests he often gets, he's so accomodating, and will really go to quite some lengths to make his fans happy.

I always want to tell him how much I enjoyed his performance in Cabaret, and how wonderful it was to see him in a show that's very special to me, and a role that I'm completely fascinated by. I feel stupid bringing it up so many years after the fact.

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I'm sure he appreciated being asked about something other than Rent, and was pleased to hear from someone who really enjoyed the show.

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I don't respect the people who say that not meeting him "ruined" the entire concert experience for them, but I just think that everyone involved with the concert should be careful not to say that he's going to do something that he isn't entirely sure he's going to do. For example, if he promised to sing Glory at every single show and then didn't, I'd personally be thrilled, but I'd understand why some people would feel bummed out (although, again, I would hope it doesn't ruin the entire experience for them). I do think the Seasons of Love chorus sounds bizarre, though.

ANYway. I have so much work to do, but I keep putting it off, so it's just piling up. Great.

Updated On: 1/27/07 at 06:37 PM

It sounds like you had a great time, Ariella, and him singing Happy Birthday to you was probably the ultimate present. It does suck about the confusion afterwards with the meet and greet. I can understand being disappointed if one was scheduled, but hounding Larry to go hunt down Adam? I agree that Larry is completely underrated and equally important in these gigs. If he's tired or traveling, I don't get the big deal in just telling everyone that's waiting the truth instead of having it be a guessing game. You'll always have those people who will call him a jerk because he didn't come out, but you can't always please everyone.

I'm really excited to hear this new song. I'm glad that they decided to add something new to the show. And about his hair, I thought his hair was extrememly blonde during the fall tour. I can't imagine it any lighter than that, but I suppose you never do know.

I'm glad that you had a good time at the concert, Ariella! It's too bad about the meet and greet, but "Happy Birthday" sounds amazing.

I agree about the people who were obnoxious about not meeting him. It can be really disappointing not to meet someone if you're really hoping to, but I'd hope that most people wouldn't let it totally ruin their experience.