Andrew Rannells Live From Lincoln Center Tonight- Page 2

[PatrickDC]

Posted: 5/13/18 at 8:22pm

I've been excited for this season. Finally got a chance to watch Andrew's performance in full. I'm not a great fan of his though felt he was perfectly cast in BOM (the only live production I've seen him in). But that said, I've now been scrolling back and listening to Moon Over Nebraska. My neighbors are probably sick of it! LOL It was the strongest performance of the set. I also liked his Born to Run, and the opening was a good rendition of Lonely Boy. I expected him to do a bit more banter like Stephanie, noting maybe how a younger sister was born and he lost some attention. 

The ITW medley was awesome. My favorite SS show so maybe I'm biased, but I really liked it. Clever. 

Big Time was a horrible choice for the climax. I guess you don't end with ballads, but I would have ended with Moon Over Nebraska followed by an up tempo arrangement for the bows. Wonder if that's why it looked like only half the room gave him a standing O. I was really shocked. I thought maybe producers asked people to stay seated to not block cameras. Audiences give SO's for everything here. Why not this one-time event being taped for television? 

That hair! Really had a mind of its own at times. Such a handsome charming guy, tall and leggy, loved his hair and like the suit ... thought that right collar caught my attention a few times. 

The Appel Room is an interesting venue with Columbus Circle and Broadway in the background. Really dramatic. 

Well, bummed the series is done. Hopefully there is a plan for one or more seasons! I could see Neil Patrick Harris doing a wonderful gig there. 

 

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 5/14/18 at 10:59am

I'm glad he didn't do a whole bunch of standards, although I agree that Big Time was an odd choice to end the evening with. I've seen Rannells in Jersey Boys, Mormon, Hedwig, and Hamilton, and I really thing he's overdue for a 54 Below show! But he's a busy guy...