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"Absolution" is so pivotal, but the point that I broke down was "Cross" when Jason is talking with the priest....desperate for answers but only getting ones that surpress his feelings, I shudder when I think of that song...so powerful.

I actually got more emotional during "Warning" because I was sitting in front of Kaitlin during the song and she just got to me.

This is probably gonna sound awful of me, but I didn't even pay attention to "Warning" during performance because both times I was sitting right in front of Michael while he was doing his stage business (looking at the picture frame, etc.), his facial expressions, etc, and wondering if he could see me staring. But when I could tear my eyes away from him, I noticed that Kaitlin is absolutely wonderful with that song; I love how she breaks down when she sings, "I just want my son."

Maybe I should go into therapy to deal with my Michael Arden obsession.

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Updated On: 7/23/04 at 12:38 AM

Hee. Okay, you two can go into therapy for your Michael obsession while I seek counseling for my John love.

Do you think we can earn any points on the Barees site for that?

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Those Baree's ignoring Michael...how dare they!

I know! Trisky is convinced it's because they're saving the best for last but Trisky is also deep into her Michael loving phase as well. We may need to book more therapy time for her too!

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Okay, you two can go into therapy for your Michael obsession

Ooooh, can we bring Michael?

Yah, I've noticed that Michael hasn't done as much promo for Bare as might be expected from the lead. He and John Hill did an interview for HX magazine, but that's about it. BroadwayWorld did interviews with the other two main actors - John and Jenna - but not Michael. Same for the Barees site: everyone's been pretty much interviewed except him.

Of course, the lack of promo has only added to Michael's allure....mmmmm, so mysterious....

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Well, there seems to be a spot right before my session and right after BlueWizard's tomorrow...

Perfect. I'll tell her she's booked for an Aspiringguy/BlueWizard therapy sandwich tomorrow....

Ooooh, can we bring Michael?

Hee. It's hard to break the crack habit if you bring the crack!

Yah, I've noticed that Michael hasn't done as much promo for Bare as might be expected from the lead. He and John Hill did an interview for HX magazine, but that's about it. BroadwayWorld did interviews with the other two main actors - John and Jenna - but not Michael. Same for the Barees site: everyone's been pretty much interviewed except him.

True, true. I wish I had seen the HX magazine interview. Was it a cover story or just an interview inside? Michael did do the Therapy gig though to promote the show and he did ride in the Pride parade.

But yeah, other than that, he's been pretty quiet.

The lack of publicity better not mean anything about his involvement in the show...or...*gasp* lack of involvement? I know that it's confirmed, but I can't help but worry...

Ack. I hadn't even thought of that. :P

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Updated On: 7/23/04 at 01:00 AM

Definitely needs a website, thanks for the interview link BlueWizard!

Off to read!

Great article, I didn't know John was 25, thought he was Michael's age.
I'm at a loss for words listening to the sampler at the moment...it hits me over and over, never ceases to amaze and touch me.

Why am I suddenly inspired to be the web master for Michael's site?? hmmmmmmm....

I don't need therapy because I'm very happy being totally obsessed and don't want anyone analyzing me out of my comfy little Michael zone. Thank you very much. Besides, once the therapist heard his voice it'd be downhill for him/her too.

As for See Me/Warning, ugh, I tried really hard not to cry when I saw it. It was that being so close to the actors I could touch them thing. I may have had to stop them in the middle of the song and ask one of them for a tissue. I did okay until the very end of See Me, and that was the end of pretending I could hold it together.

However that was nothing compared to the total mess I was between Cross and No Voice. I literally just couldn't stop. The line in Absolution "Father we were so in love, and that's what I find so odd, our love was pure and nothing brought me closer to God" as sung by Michael is one of the most heartbreaking things I've ever heard. Why do we love to torture ourselves so??

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That's definitely my favorite part of the show. I completely lose it every time I hear that. I just get the chills when Peter says "And I forgive you, Father".

Well, okay, no therapy...How 'bout we just get together for Mojitos and talk about All Things Arden?

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Updated On: 7/23/04 at 12:17 PM

Defiant is the word I would use too. My mental recollection of what actually transpired on stage when he sang the line isn't that great, but my mind likes to visualize him being defiant because it seems to fit the tone.

Mojitos and All Arden All Hour(s) sounds like a much better plan to me. We can debate the finer points of blond vs. brunette during our first session.

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Updated On: 7/23/04 at 02:04 PM

I'll definitely join in for the Mojitos and the Ardenpalooza but who's going to have amaretto sours with me and drool over the John Hill goodilciousness? Anyone? Anyone? :)

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LOL! Hey, what about sharing the wealth Broadwayguy. You already have your Adam!

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