A standing ovation for Standing Ovations!
Posted: 5/24/04 at 4:11am
Being able to perform in such AMAZING company was both an honor and a THRILL! Rob and Craig and Jamie have much to be proud of as tonite was truly a BWW triumpth, the spirit of the Board was alive and well for a wonderful cause, and under their sure hand it came off without a hitch!
Oh those voices, those glorious voices, each performer gave everything and then some, and to have so many of our Board "family" cheering them on was so wonderful and exciting, I am still walking on air, truly!
Marc Shaiman's opening video brought down the house in the first two mintues, the work he put into it and AMAZING production values would make Usher run crying to Momma! He really went above and beyond, how lucky we are to have him as "one of us"...
And he's a better Voiceanth than VOICEANTH!
Michael Musto and Scott (abs of steel) Nevins were PERFECT as hosts with the most, and kept the crowd connected and excited all evening long!Kim Cea is the funniest woman alive!
The audience was so caring and giving, and to see so many Broadway performers themselves cheering us on was an emotional suprise, Matt Morrison and Euan Morton yelling and clapping after Toxic Audio's dynamic finale was a highlight, there was really a lotta love in the room!
Again I'll say how lucky I felt to be a part of this magical evening of inspiration, humor and song!
Bravo Rob and Craig, THANK YOU for making this THE site on the web to celebrate the PASSION of Broadway!!!!
Updated On: 5/24/04 at 04:11 AM
Posted: 5/24/04 at 5:54am
hope my "DAME" impression wasn't too over the top and that you liked my look as VoiceAnth...all looks were created in Ricky's Beauty Supplies during a panicked 5 minutes shopping spree!
I left the identity of the crabby people to your imaginations...
MUCH thanks to my assistant, the Lucious Lucian for his wig choices, especially the "pick-a-little" lady with the side ponytails!
ciao!!
Posted: 5/24/04 at 6:56am
"I broke the boundaries. It wasn't cool to be in plays- especially if you were in sports & I was in both." - Ashton Kutcher
Posted: 5/24/04 at 8:02am
Just thrilling!
Updated On: 5/24/04 at 08:02 AM
Posted: 5/24/04 at 8:21am
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
Posted: 5/24/04 at 8:25am
That's ALL they gave him!
They brought out everybody else a second time (well, not Matt Cavenaugh too)...but did they bring EDDIE out for secind wonderful number???? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
'Some 'splainin has to be done!
Oh yeah, and could my timing have sucked harder? I arrived 15 minutes late (thank you, NYC subway system) and so I TOTALLY missed Marc Shaiman's video. As Corrine would say 'It sucks to be me'"!
Posted: 5/24/04 at 8:56am
Posted: 5/24/04 at 9:21am
I was not there. Sorry I missed the fantastic Musto.
Thank God I missed it. Heard there was an auction for dinner with John Tartaglia and Stephanie and i would have bid bid bid.
Dinner with Rod and Katemonster sigh it really does suck to be me!
Updated On: 5/24/04 at 09:21 AM
Posted: 5/24/04 at 9:31am
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
Posted: 5/24/04 at 9:50am
Please, never let me drink that much again-- I do crazy things!
Updated On: 5/24/04 at 09:50 AM
Posted: 5/24/04 at 9:57am
Posted: 5/24/04 at 10:00am
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
Posted: 5/24/04 at 10:49am
Posted: 5/24/04 at 11:23am
Rob & Craig, Jamie... hope you guys took the day off.. a job well done! There were some beautiful people and voices on that stage...I just wish I recognized more of the songs!
I'm sure there will be plenty of reviews and the camera was rolling as well. Very packed both at the concert and the after party down the street.
Siram Ganesan (Bombay Dreams) captured me with his song. Kim Cea killed me with her Cher/ Barbra and whole schtick...Toxic Audio stole the show at the Finale (I will be calling them!). Eddie was an expected favorite and delivered his goods! Musto & Nevins were royal as hosts.
The after party was equally fun. Packed like sardines. Anthony, it was MY pleasure! Namo, sorry I missed you! Hard to get to everyone. Who else was there that I missed!
Eddie! you served cake at my table and I missed you! But I was off meeting Right Said Rick. Let me tell ya .. hang on to this guy. Thank god he doesn't resemble his icon. Tab Hunter/Nick Nolte eat your heart out!
Off to some appts. today. Looking forward to next year!
Posted: 5/24/04 at 11:35am
And the afterparty...OOOOOH THE AFTERPARTY!
One shout out needs to go to Broadwaylilhead for his generosity on so many levels (LOVED the gift bags)...even if he doesn't like PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE.
Oh...and Michael Riedel was a delight!
Posted: 5/24/04 at 12:07pm
Posted: 5/24/04 at 12:13pm
A prayer has been said for you. Please let us know when you make it back to the USA and are safe!
Posted: 5/24/04 at 12:25pm
Posted: 5/24/04 at 12:31pm
Is that a promise?
Posted: 5/24/04 at 12:46pm
Way to go Rob and Jamie!!
Hope there are many more of these shows in the future!
Genevieve
Posted: 5/24/04 at 12:56pm
I'm sorry I didn't get to meet any of you last night except for Rob and Craig. It was nice to meet you!
The place was so dark and I have a very hard time seeing as you know. I was so scared I was was going to fall that I just stayed glued to my seat. I'm also afraid I imposed on Rob and Craigs table--I didn't see or relize until my sight finely adjusted tthat the red cushions were for us to sit on. I hope I wasn't to much of a bother to your guests.
I enjoyed the concert but I didn't know about a party afterwards. Sorry if I missed another chance to meet with most of you.
Well, here I am in NYC at least until Friday. Meeting with someone from another boad today.
I have to say NYC isn't what I thought at all. I'm glad I've seen it but once will be enough for me. I am, I have learned after all, a very country mouse.
Take care. I'll post again when I get home.
D
Posted: 5/24/04 at 1:03pm
Posted: 5/24/04 at 1:04pm
(PS, Rob, thanks for the drink tickets!)
Posted: 5/24/04 at 1:04pm
I am glad everyone had a great time! I hope to see pics up soon.
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