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Amy Spanger On Leave

BSoBW2
#50re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/26/06 at 4:13pm

My parents saw the show yesterday and said Cara Cooper was phenomenal.

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muscle23ftl
#51re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/26/06 at 4:16pm

I'd love to see Cara, although im Amy's fan, I love to see TWS with different cast members. I was lucky enough to catch Tina Maddigan as Julia 3 times. Sometimes you are so used to a certain performer that you just can't see anyone else playing it, but it's fun to see someone else's take at the same time.


"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one". -Felicia Finley-

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mallardo
#52re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/26/06 at 7:49pm

No Amy??? Whaaaaattt?


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DougieYero
#53re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/26/06 at 9:14pm

I saw Cara and Tina on, on the same night, and it was one of the BEST theatre experiences I've ever had. Cara Cooper is amazing as Holly (as is Tina as Julia), and they're both super-sweet girls.

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pippin2
#54re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/26/06 at 9:39pm

Sidenote: The grosses for this week are up, another excellent week for TWS! Nice to see it in the 80's and making money, lets hope the ticket sales stay up!

pennylane2
#55re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/26/06 at 9:47pm


Updated On: 6/26/06 at 09:47 PM

GretchaSketh
#56re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/26/06 at 10:34pm

You tell them Dougie:) I do love me some Cara Cooper:)


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Malice
#57re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/28/06 at 12:52am

Amy Spanger was on tonight, tuesday eve and was like totally awesome. Sorry had to get in an 80's phrase in there somehow. I especially loved her in Right in Front of Your Eyes.

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#58re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/28/06 at 12:59am

ANOTHER PLEASANT SURPRISE! I love me some Felicia - but nicolette was linda for the first time!


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matiboi
#59re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/28/06 at 1:55am

I was there tonight . . . Amy was in, Nicolette was Linda for the first time. She was GREAT: dead-on acting/looks, vocals, dancing, everything. She was really adorable after the show too, and a lot of cast members were congratulating and talking with her and her family at the stage door. The show was SO on tonight; the audience was great and I think that boosted up the energy level of the show . . . those guys didn't stop! It was really, really awesome tonight.

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muscle23ftl
#60re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/28/06 at 2:13am

Im glad you enjoyed the show as much as many of us have Matiboi, I bet Nicolette Hart did a fantastic job. All the understudies and standbys in this show seem to be great. And of course it's good to hear that Amy Spanger is back! Her "Right in Front of your Eyes" is one of the best songs I've heard in awhile. The music by Matthew Sklar is really awesome.


"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one". -Felicia Finley-
Updated On: 6/28/06 at 02:13 AM

Luckydave14
#61re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/28/06 at 10:26pm

Amy Spanger was in the show today and sounded fine. I was excited to see Cara Cooper though. I will have to go another time to see Cara. Anyway know any scheduled performances?

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xM3L24x
#62re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/28/06 at 10:31pm

I remember something being mentioned about Amy maybe doing selected performances for awhile until her voice is definitely better. Anyone know if that is actually happening, or if I just made that up lol?

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dancingthrulife04
#63re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/28/06 at 10:37pm

No, you're not making that up. I heard that, too.


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iluvtheatertrash
#64re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/29/06 at 12:16am

Laura said earlier that Amy was back yesterday. I'm glad to hear Amy's voice wasn't too damaged from that "blowout" on Saturday. What I love about Amy though is that no matter what happened on Saturday, she kept going and NEVER broke character or let it affect her performance. I adore her and love watching her perform. She is so beautiful, dedicated and talented. Being in the front row for her numbers is such a treat because you get to see, up close and personal, a real talented lady at work.

Cara's wonderful and if anyone has the chance to see her, they should. She has a much different take than Amy but both approaches are incredible.

Haven't seen Nicolette but I've heard that she is just wonderful and absolutely hysterrical. Felicia is hard to beat, though, in my opinion. Felicia can do no wrong!


"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman

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muscle23ftl
#65re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/29/06 at 12:20am

Felicia is indeed amazing!!! this is a drop dead gorgeous girl, that can sing, dance, act and be funny at the same time. Not like it means too much, but i remember The New York Times' Brantley raving her performance, as well as Matthewe Saldivar's.


"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one". -Felicia Finley-

#66re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/29/06 at 10:10am

I agree with CurtainPullDowner and how does one blow one's voice while using a mic?

iluvtheatertrash
#67re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/29/06 at 10:15am

Amy barely had any voice to sing with, amplified or not. It was like Kathleen Turner trying to belt. Amy's voice was gone and it was obviously very difficult for her to sing that day. But she pressed on taking the risk.


"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman

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muscle23ftl
#68re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/29/06 at 12:07pm

LOL!!! i love your avatar iluv, so funny.


"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one". -Felicia Finley-

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dancingthrulife04
#69re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/29/06 at 12:18pm

Hehe, iluv. Too cute. re: Amy Spanger On Leave


http://www.beintheheights.com/katnicole1 (Please click and help me win!) I chose, and my world was shaken- So what?
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not...
"Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
"And when Idina Menzel is singing, I'm always slightly worried that her teeth are going to jump out of her mouth and chase me." - Schmerg_the_Impaler

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xM3L24x
#70re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/29/06 at 2:47pm

By the way, Amy is in Dance Spirit magazine this month.

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muscle23ftl
#71re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/29/06 at 9:29pm

Can you expand?


"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one". -Felicia Finley-

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xM3L24x
#72re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/29/06 at 9:58pm

The pictures were posted over at SB.

Here's the link-- just scroll down
http://z4.invisionfree.com/So_Beautiful/index.php?showtopic=7388&st=1665

The pictures are big, so I didn't want to post them all.

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muscle23ftl
#73re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/29/06 at 10:04pm

You have to be a member to see these pix! can you post them on here, it doesn't matter if they're big and if you can post the interview as well, it'd be great =)!!!


"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one". -Felicia Finley-

BwayTheatre11
#74re: Amy Spanger On Leave
Posted: 6/29/06 at 10:13pm

I saw the show Wed. afternoon and absolutely loved it! I was very suprised. We also met Margo Lion...she introduced herself to us (my friend's uncle is a producer, as well). Sweet lady. So is Tina Maddigan.

We had Nicolette...loved her!


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