ACE the musical ?
ACE the musical ?
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#1ACE the musical ?
Posted: 12/14/06 at 3:48pmAnyone seen it or know anything about the upcoming production at THE OLD GLOBE?
#1re: ACE the musical ?
Posted: 12/14/06 at 3:58pmMatt Bogart was supposed to be reprising his role, along with a few of the other original cast members. I think there are 4 new cast members - I think. This is the 3rd (?) production of the show. I hear the music is great, but haven't heard any of it myself.
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#2re: ACE the musical ?
Posted: 12/14/06 at 4:29pm
I ask because I heard a rumor that a certain favorite performer of mine, of a recent short lived musical may now be involved.
#3re: ACE the musical ?
Posted: 12/14/06 at 6:13pmLet me do some snooping. I'm sure I can find out.
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#4re: ACE the musical ?
Posted: 12/14/06 at 6:20pmCurtain, I believe she was offered another gig as well. Last I spoke to her she wasn't able to confirm which gig she chose and I haven't heard otherwise yet...
"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman
#6re: ACE the musical ?
Posted: 12/14/06 at 8:12pmA friend of mine did the demo for this a couple years back... it's pretty cool to see it materializing. It's in Toronto now, correct?
"Sawyer, you're going out a youngster, but you've got to come back a star!"
Act4ever
Broadway Star Joined: 4/12/04
#7re: ACE the musical ?
Posted: 12/15/06 at 12:23amI've heard one song from this and I really really liked it...
#8re: ACE the musical ?
Posted: 12/15/06 at 12:29am
Curtain, Have you seen here? Matt Sounds incredible! and I know who you are talking about.
http://www.cincyplay.com/shows/season/m2/behindscenes.php
#9re: ACE the musical ?
Posted: 12/15/06 at 12:47amI cannot speak more highly about Ace. It's BRILLIANT. I saw it in Cincy and I can honestly say it is probably the best new work I've seen in the past few years. The score is amazing and the story is compelling. I don't cry during musicals, and I thought it was a lot when I cried at the end of Act One, until I BAWLED throughout Act Two. The story is heartbreaking but inspirational . . . it's a truly amazing show. The entire cast in Cincy was great . . . Matt Bogart and Jessica Boevers were great, and the child actor (gah, I don't remember his name . . . ) was amazing. Basically, YAY ACE!
#10re: ACE the musical ?
Posted: 12/15/06 at 12:47amI cannot speak more highly about Ace. It's BRILLIANT. I saw it in Cincy and I can honestly say it is probably the best new work I've seen in the past few years. The score is amazing and the story is compelling. I don't cry during musicals, and I thought it was a lot when I cried at the end of Act One, until I BAWLED throughout Act Two. The story is heartbreaking but inspirational . . . it's a truly amazing show. The entire cast in Cincy was great . . . Matt Bogart and Jessica Boevers were great, and the child actor (gah, I don't remember his name . . . ) was amazing. Basically, YAY ACE!
#14re: ACE the musical ?
Posted: 12/15/06 at 1:04amThe kid was the best thing in the show, Matt was a little lackluster. Some of the songs are very good like "In These Skies," but then I felt like some of the songs were written in a musical theatre songwriting class. "Ok lets put a love duet in here and a french production number, a la Bring On The Men, here. Of the mother has to have a reprise of something so we can remember she is still in the first act." If they don't get that kid, Gavin . . . Something? Its funny I can't remember the most memorable part of the show. The story was a lot of fun and it was very original. I think that it needs a lot of work and some cuts. Then the show would be really a show to be seen.
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#15re: ACE the musical ?
Posted: 12/15/06 at 1:11am
What about the character who dies in the first act?
How were his songs?
#16re: ACE the musical ?
Posted: 12/15/06 at 1:16amHe was my favorite character and had the best songs.
#17re: ACE the musical ?
Posted: 12/15/06 at 5:36am
Congrats Michael Arden! it must be amazing...
http://www.theatermania.com/content/news.cfm/story/9688
Updated On: 12/15/06 at 05:36 AM
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#19re: ACE the musical ?
Posted: 12/15/06 at 10:41amWhat's it about? The Ace Frehley story?
My mother always used to say, "The older you get, the better you get, unless you're a banana." - Rose Nyland
#20re: ACE the musical ?
Posted: 12/15/06 at 10:53am
>Calling the airlines right now.
When Will you get there? I'll probably bump into you.
#21re: ACE the musical ?
Posted: 12/15/06 at 1:24pm
Wow, I didn't know anything about this show but I need to catch the show since Michael and James Judy are in it (Big River Alumni).
I'm already seeing 13 and Sunday (Reprise!) in L.A. between Jan/Feb, but I have to get down to San Diego too. It'll be busy Jan and Feb!
loveplays
Understudy Joined: 9/14/06
#22re: ACE the musical ?
Posted: 12/15/06 at 1:40pmGo see it, I saw it here in Cincy as well and I fell in love with it. Its wonderful, the story, the music, everything about it. I highly recommend it
neddyfrank2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/23/05
#23re: ACE the musical ?
Posted: 12/15/06 at 7:02pm
Yay for Michael Arden!
But I am most excited for Ian Brininstool who will play the little boy, I am so happy for him!
#24re: ACE the musical ?
Posted: 12/15/06 at 7:07pm
MICHAEL ARDEN IS GETTING PROMISING NEW WORK!!! Couldn't be happier!!!! 
[title of show] on Broadway. it's time. believe.
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