Amy Spanger Leaves ROCK OF AGES — Page 2

"Am I thinking of someone else or has she done this kind of things a few times now?"

A lot of people have slung a lot of mud at her. Some of it has stuck. I understand the curiousity, but the particulars of her leaving the show are nobody's business.

I wish her the best.

Mister Matt, I prefer watching actors do roles that showcase all their greatest talents.

Most shows don't cater to every facet of every actor. Audra McDonald can deliver an astonishing performance in a play even though she's one of Broadway's best singers. And really talented actors can turn poorly written roles into memorable performances. Chenoweth and Bart won Tonys for playing Sally and Snoopy in a show that is simply not great in any way. I just think that saying anyone is "too talented" to star in a show that may be a Broadway hit is like trying to cut off their nose to spite their face. If she hated being the show or the producers hated her, then that's their business, but I certainly wouldn't begrudge anyone their shot at steady work creating a new role on Broadway, which is a chance that comes few and far between for most.

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You mean the mediocre vocalists who have remained as mediocre vocalists?

As opposed to the one chronically ill on vocal rest? How about a little objectivity?

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That metaphor makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.

Really? So something like "You're too good to star in a hit Broadway show, so stay unemployed until something else comes along whenever that may be" makes more sense to you? It was over two years since The Wedding Singer closed and Rock of Ages started Broadway performances. If she were that insanely talented, why wasn't she in a better show in the mean time (or why was she in The Wedding Singer, for that matter)? If you'd rather she waited to star in a show that reached your expectations of both her and musical theatre in general, you might have to reconcile yourself with the fact that you might not ever see her perform again.

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>>Rock of Ages isn't a hit yet

OK - if you say so.
I guess it depends on how you define "A HIT"

As far as Amy - wasn't she quoted saying this was the best role she has had?

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Jersey Girl, when the people on this thread are talking about Rock Of Ages not being a hit, they are talking about how it didn't recoup its investment yet. That is what people mean when they are talking about a hit show vs a flop.

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"Jane2

You mean the mediocre vocalists who have remained as mediocre vocalists? "

No.

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They should bring in that little girl from American Idol.
Whoever they get it could be a marketing tool.

If they got Allison from Idol I will definitely see the show, though I doubt they could get her in the show quick enough for my trip to NYC.

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Would they bother to look for someone new-
someone who would have to learn the entire show-
when they have someone who is PERFECT in the role already?

I guess we will find out soon.

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this is so strange. theres a story lurking underneath the surface here. she sounded fine at the tonys and performed well in the months leading up to them.... then she takes a month of vocal rest...and then shes fired the day shes supp to come back?

odd.

and while i have no idea what happened or if shes seriously suffering vocally, anyone who says that she cant sing speaks from sheer ignorance. i saw her in chicago and ticktickBOOM, and in both, her vocals were outstanding. im sure you can find a clip of her singing "come to your senses" somewhere that would speak to my point.

Aw, this is unfortunate. I hope the bump up Ms. Wise as she is amazing in the show.

Or get LBB