BWW TV: HOCKADOO! Sneak Peek - Adam Pascal Sings MEMPHIS!- Page 2

[binau]

Posted: 10/22/11 at 6:23pm

Nice interview, broadwaybabytn.

I love his comment about RENT:

"I don't know if I'd be a fan of RENT if I wasn't in it...I say it literally as a question to myself..would I like this show, would I be a fan of this show and this music if I wasn't part of it..and I don't know..and it's only with RENT. I can certainly look at AIDA or CABARET, CHESS and enjoy them or not enjoy them whatever is, regardless of my connection with it".


He also apparently reads Broadway 'message boards' {for posts about himself}, LOL.

Updated On: 10/22/11 at 06:23 PM

[lovepuppy]

Posted: 10/23/11 at 9:15am

Oh, I'm so glad to find this thread (and the video)!

A friend of mine and I went to see Adam and Anthony in a show last night! It was sort of cabaret-style...except it wasn't in the round with drinks, it was in a medium-sized theatre (Northlight in Skokie, technically 10 miles north of Chicago). SO much fun! I'm trying to figure out if it was a one-off show or what, since I didn't even know about it til my friend, who lives closer to the theatre, told me about it. They didn't even seem to do, or get, any press for it.



EDIT: Oops, tried to post pics but evidently I didn't do it right. There doesn't seem to be a 'browse' option on here...
That said, plenty of fans came out to hear them do a combination of their own arrangements on some of their favorite Broadway tunes, originals. Anthony also did some cool covers of REM ("Losing My Religion," which he stated was his audition song for "Rent,"), Snow Patrol ("I thought this was cool before it was featured on 'Grey's Anatomy'") and Radiohead's "Creep," which, by golly, I liked better than the original. He talked about losing his mother during the original run of the show, and sang an original and "Without You" for her. Very touching.

Adam actually opened the show, and Anthony came on after an intermission. They each had their own bands. It was interesting to note a bit of a reversal (in perception, anyway); Adam did more original arrangements of Broadway tunes, and Anthony came out in a hoodie and jeans and did more rock stuff. How long has Adam been proficient on a stand-up bass? A tripped-out, red, shortened-on-stilts electric stand-up bass plugged in to an amp, that is. He did cool renditions of "Maria" (WSS) and some Sondheim, and opened his set with "the prettiest song from the worst show I've ever seen," "Memory." And of course, he played some original stuff.

They both told really charming, funny, engaging stories, and it was nice to see them looking like...2 guys in their 40s just playing what they want to play, singing how they wanted to sing, and just rocking out and enjoying themselves.

When Adam said "some of you may know, on Tuesday I'll be joining the cast of 'Memphis,' a) I hadn't known previously and b) I thought, "they're doing this road-trip right before he opens?"

Not sure if anyone lives here and caught it, too. They both closed the show with a bunch of "Rent" tunes, including a rocking "Seasons of Love" that had the crowd on its feet...and even surprised us when we jumped up along with everyone else. A good time. (And yes, they said that Adam is going to be 41 next week and Anthony will be 40 the week after that.)

Updated On: 10/23/11 at 09:15 AM

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 10/23/11 at 12:57pm

I live in Chicago now and was there last night, too. Had a blast. Adam's voice sounded awesome. That instrument is an upright electric bass, and he's been playing it in concert for a couple of years, but I'm not sure how long he's been using one in general. The timing probably wasn't ideal given his start date for Memphis, but this concert was planned way before that came together, so what can you do? They were just in town for that one show, but they've been doing on-and-off touring together for a while.

Not to jack the thread, but hearing Anthony sing Losing My Religion always gives me chills. And his Creep cover is great. My favorite in his set was probably Origin of Love, though. That's just one of my favorite songs ever.

Updated On: 10/23/11 at 12:57 PM

[Owen22]

Posted: 10/23/11 at 3:47pm

Yes, but let us not forget that Adam is pretty bad actor.*

* aside from his MC in "Cabaret" (which I'm guessing was so different than him it allowed him to full commit to the role, he was actually close to great).
Updated On: 10/23/11 at 03:47 PM

[lovepuppy]

Posted: 10/23/11 at 7:54pm

Oops (double-oops). I just realized that my "Edit: Oops" part of my post did not wind up at the end of my original post, but in the middle. That wasn't supposed to happen.

Emcee: Wow, I had to do a double-take when I saw it was you posting! Last time I remember chatting with you on this board, you were in college or something and espoused to know all things "Rent" and "Anthony/Adam." You're in Chicago now? How great for you!! Did you get a theatre gig and move here, or something?

And were you the person who yelled, "WE LOVE YOU ADAM!!!" to which he responded, "THANKSSSS PERSONNNN!! AHHHHH!" Very funny, no matter who it was.

As for the person who said Pascal is a "bad actor," I don't think they give Tony nominations to bad actors. Just sayin'. He was definitely in fine voice last night and on the aforementioned video link, that's for sure.

[blaxx]

Posted: 10/23/11 at 8:54pm

As for the person who said Pascal is a "bad actor," I don't think they give Tony nominations to bad actors. Just sayin'.

Lol, what a cute comment!

[N2NFTW]

Posted: 10/23/11 at 10:38pm

Adam Pascal is great and all, but am I the only one who thinks he is a HORRIBLE choice for Huey? Everyone I talk to loves his "rawness" in Rent. That worked for Roger, but it won't work for Huey. He is too old, and, as an actor, there is always some of yourself in the character. Seeing interviews and such, you can tell Chad is a goofball like Huey. I just don't think Adam fits the character at all. And a lot of people I believe are loving him are either fueled by their love of Rent or of their hatred of Chad.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 10/24/11 at 1:33am

And were you the person who yelled, "WE LOVE YOU ADAM!!!" to which he responded, "THANKSSSS PERSONNNN!! AHHHHH!" Very funny, no matter who it was.

Haha, God no. Contrary to the image I may have created for myself on the web as a teenager, I actually am (and was then) very quiet in person. And yes, I moved out here about a year ago, and I'm working here now. It was time for something new.

Anyway, I see Adam being completely different from Chad as Huey -- I get the sense that people are feeling like he's wrong for the part because there's really very little that's similar about the two of them. But, Adam is charming, and he can be really goofy on stage when he's doing something that allows that to come out. It's certainly an unexpected choice, and I was honestly totally surprised by the news of it. But, I know that sometimes the unexpected choices can be the ones that end up working out the best.

As for the "bad actor" comment, Adam has his detractors, whatever, but it was the rest of that comment that confused me. I don't think you can really call someone who does good things with a role like the Emcee -- one of the richest, most complicated (and probably most challenging) roles in musical theater -- an across-the-boards "bad actor." I don't think you can be a generally bad actor and do great things with that part. You don't just get that lucky.

Updated On: 10/24/11 at 01:33 AM

[classicalprose]

Posted: 10/25/11 at 8:46pm

Out of curiosity, does anyone know how long Adam's contract is for?

I know Chad has expressed serious interest in coming back to the show once he's healed in a few months and, as a huge fan of both the show and of Chad, I'd love to see that happen. I don't really care for Adam or his voice, to be honest.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 10/25/11 at 9:56pm

Six months.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 10/26/11 at 8:18pm

http://www.broadway.com/shows/memphis/video/153752/music-video-memphis-lives-in-me-by-adam-pascal/

[jepriy]

Posted: 10/27/11 at 6:31pm

Now that's how you hit a High D!!!! *drool*

http://youtu.be/0XiTD8rASXs

Updated On: 10/27/11 at 06:31 PM

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 10/27/11 at 8:40pm

I assume that will be available to download at some point?

[ljay889]

Posted: 10/27/11 at 8:52pm

Wow, that is leagues better than what's his name.