#1
Posted: 7/24/05 at 11:17pm
Hey, can anyone tell me how Ben Vereen is doing in Wicked? Or any videos of him in Wicked, not bootlegs, but spcial performances or clips? Any professional reviews?
#2
Posted: 7/24/05 at 11:53pm
I thought he was excellent in the role- He brought in some of that famous song and dance-man sparkle which was very refreshing. Plus, he's a Broadway legend...It was a pleasure to see him in something new. I've also worked with him and found that he is quite gracious.
"I need to know that someone out there cares...Are you there?"
#3
Posted: 7/24/05 at 11:56pm
A class act all the way. He signed a photo and sent it to me! What a gentleman!
BSoBW2: I punched Sondheim in the face after I saw Wicked and said, "Why couldn't you write like that!?"
#4
Posted: 7/24/05 at 11:59pm
i think they should have gotten him to originate the role. i enjoyed the role a lot more with him in it. i think the best part was during his line "you have to give the people what they want" and he did a little tap dance to the side... and the changed ending to "wonderful"... watching him dance with shoshana in his style was a real treat. you can tell he's having a great time up there... go see him if you can!
::bust a move::
#5
Posted: 7/25/05 at 12:40am
He was excellent. Wish he was in the show more.. He should definitely have originated the role. Also, Megan Hilty is great! Haven't seen Shoshanna, but Saycon did a great job when I saw her..
#6
Posted: 7/25/05 at 1:30am
Justy, what did you work with him on? Just curious :)
I hold a degree in Musical Theatre from Montclair State University. It is useless. Now I'm funny for money. Oh, and I sing.
#7
Posted: 8/10/05 at 11:08am
isn't he wonderful to work with??? I did a show with him at my college a couple months ago, and he was such a great guy!
The trick in life is learning how to deal with it. ~Helen Mirren
#8
Posted: 8/10/05 at 11:10am
He's incredible. By far my favorite Wizard.
I had the chance to watch him rehearse before a performance. It was truly a wonderful experience. He is very talented and has a heart of gold.
I had the chance to watch him rehearse before a performance. It was truly a wonderful experience. He is very talented and has a heart of gold.
#9
Posted: 8/10/05 at 11:19am
I have to say that I liked George Hearn more than Ben Vereen!
Ben sung the role extremely well, but all those little dance steps here and there I found annoying! In "Wonderful" they were ok, but in "Sentimental man" scene I found them really annoying! It was like he had this "Look, I'm BEN VEREEN! I can dance!!" attitude all the way on top of his mind instead of concentrating on the character. Too much showmanship there for my taste.
Ben sung the role extremely well, but all those little dance steps here and there I found annoying! In "Wonderful" they were ok, but in "Sentimental man" scene I found them really annoying! It was like he had this "Look, I'm BEN VEREEN! I can dance!!" attitude all the way on top of his mind instead of concentrating on the character. Too much showmanship there for my taste.
#10
Posted: 8/10/05 at 11:21am
He is a fantastic Wizard. One of my favorites. Rue as Morrible on the other hand...not liking so much.
#11
Posted: 8/10/05 at 1:31pm
I Loved Ben Vereen he just brought that energy to the role that made it fun to watch him and he fits the role like a glove, i agree, he should of originated the role!
#12
Posted: 8/10/05 at 1:52pm
I loved Mr. Vereen in Wicked. I had a chance to work with him at the Broadway Theatre Project two weeks ago and he was so gracious and welcoming. Given all his success, I was amazed how humble and down to earth he was. Definitely the kind of performer I aspire to be.
#13
Posted: 8/10/05 at 2:03pm
i met him while he was doing Fosse in Paris last year. What a gentleman. He is top of his class.
In my heart, I found the answered dream,
and in my soul I found the song, and in my friends
I found the magic, the love,
the moon up above- they were mine, all mine, all along..!
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