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Broadway in Bryant Park

Posted: 7/27/06 at 9:08am

Don't forget today's concert in Bryant Park will include "Hairspray","Wedding Singer", "Rent",and "Tarzan". The forecast is for hot and sunny so I am expecting some attendees to bring their umbrellas for shade. I wish they would sit in the back so they wouldn't block views of people who wish to see the performances. I also expect the "chatters" to attend. These are folks who merely come to talk in loud voices bothering those sitting near them. Such persons could care less about Broadway. With that said, hope we have a great show!

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Posted: 7/27/06 at 9:50am

I'll be there! I'm bringing my friend who is here visiting me. Two weeks ago I got caught in front of two older ladies who wouldn't stop talking the entire show...let's hope they stay home this time.

No day but today.

re: Broadway in Bryant Park

Posted: 7/27/06 at 10:23am

I know what you mean. I got caught with 3 young mothers who brought a group of young girls with them. The girls wouldn't sit still for the entire performance; kept running around. The mothers chatted in loud voices for the entire performance.Even the huge speakers couldn't drown-out their voices. If I see them today, I will get up and move. I would even sit a mile away; I have had nightmares about these obnoxious people.

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Posted: 7/27/06 at 10:29am

If someone talks, make sure you tell them to shut the hell up! I think its gonna be the best Broadway in Bryant Park EVER today! Im telling you, history will be made, the best 4 shows on Broadway together!!! Awesome, too bad i have commitments and i can't be in NYC right now. I expect a detailed review! thanks.

"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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Posted: 7/27/06 at 10:35am

I am taking my two year old Niece. (Got to start them young)

Updated On: 7/27/06 at 10:35 AM

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Posted: 7/27/06 at 12:40pm

I'm so jealous!! Four of my favorite shows in one place! Please report back as to how it went :)

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Posted: 7/27/06 at 1:01pm

Please, anyone, report ASAP! Im dying to know how it went. Any detail will be appreciated.

"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: 7/27/06 at 01:01 PM

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Posted: 7/27/06 at 2:26pm

I just came from there...damn it's hot! I think I lost 10lbs, but I digress! The big number on "The Wedding Singer" was pretty good. I liked it! Props to all those who were dancing in this bizillion degree weather! Tina Madigan was there and so was Stephen Lynch. I hope someone can name the other 3 songs, because I'm not that entirely familiar with the show (I know, blasphemy to some of you).

Then came "Hairspray". Yes, Haylie Duff was there and they sang "I'm a Big Girl Now". She was actually, pleasant to listen to. Who would've thought. Darlene Love was AMAZING!!!! My goodness, can that woman sing! Woo-hoo! Again, she brought the park down (at least the section I was cheered quite loudly). The woman behind me made a stupid comment. She said "the black people always after the white people". Needless to say I turned around and gave her "the look". Ugh! Idiots!!

Tarzan didn't impress me that much...Josh Strickland is quite cute!! I did like the duo between him & Jen Gambatese (great voice that girl). I believe it was called "For the First Time".

At last, RENT!!! Of course understudies for both Collins & Angel, but Collins had a nice voice, not so impressed with Angel's. Also, please forgive me but wasn't too impressed with Antonique Smith as Mimi. Maybe it was the context of it all (on stage vs. in the park) but I didn't love her. "Maureen" & "Joanne" Nicole Lewis were pretty good w/ TMOLM. Nicole is CUUUUUTTTEEE! "Maureen" (I forget her name, dayum) sounded Idina-like which impressed me. Nicole doesn't have as powerful a voice as Fredi (or even Tracie) but she was good nonetheless...and did I mention she was cute?? :)

Last but not least was "Seasons of Love". No "Mark" or "Roger" in attendance but the rest of the group did a good job. Yes, Frenchie did her solo but it seemed to drown the rest of the voices. Again it could've been the outdoors or even sound problems (a few mics went down -- luckily not during any of the performances).

I do apologize for not knowing the names of the songs that were sung...don't kill me for it :)

Updated On: 7/27/06 at 02:26 PM

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Posted: 7/27/06 at 2:40pm

The cast of Wedding Singer performed It's Your Wedding Day, then Tina and Stephen sang Grow Old With You, and Amy Spanger sang Caught By Surprise (and sounded fabulous). Kudos to the cast for dancing in that heat!

In addition to Mama I'm a Big Girl Now and I Know Where I've Been, Hairspray also performed Run and Tell That. (I left after Hairspray.)

"I cried during the Frug." - MC

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Posted: 7/27/06 at 2:45pm

This is a silly question since I don't particularly care for her, but was Hilary there since Haylie performed?

"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611

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Posted: 7/27/06 at 2:47pm

"and Amy Spanger sang Caught By Surprise (and sounded fabulous)"

Haha, that's so cute. The song is called "Right in Front of Your Eyes" =)

"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-

#12

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Posted: 7/27/06 at 2:48pm

Besides "For the First Time," what did Tarzan do?

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#13

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Posted: 7/27/06 at 2:49pm

"This is a silly question since I don't particularly care for her, but was Hilary there since Haylie performed?"

Very silly indeed. Hilary was at the theatre when Haylie made her Bway debut. I doubt she has time to follow her sister everywhere she goes. If Hilary was in the audience, it'd be just a coinsidence. But she is a busy girl.

"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-

#14

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Posted: 7/27/06 at 2:50pm

Dancing, why didn't you go?!

"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-

#15

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Posted: 7/27/06 at 3:05pm

I had class until 12:55.

#16

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Posted: 7/27/06 at 3:21pm

Wasn't it called Caught By Surprise at one point, and then they changed it? Or vice versa? At any rate, Caught by Surprise is easier to type!

"I cried during the Frug." - MC

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Posted: 7/27/06 at 3:23pm

That is correct.

#18

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Posted: 7/27/06 at 3:24pm

Tarzan performed Who Better Than Me, You'll Be In My Heart, For the First Time, and Trashing the Camp

#19

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Posted: 7/27/06 at 3:43pm

WickedRentEder, Haven Burton is the Maureen understudy who performed today.

Haylie Duff went flat on the high note in Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now....the audience didn't realize it, but the girls singing along behind me did.

The Wedding Singer cast did the best job, in my opinion. They're having so much fun!

BTW, did anyone else notice the creepy older gentleman who was collecting autographs? He kept asking random people if ::points to random person:: was Hillary Duff....and then kept saying "I'm an old man! Please give me an autograph!"

Updated On: 7/27/06 at 03:43 PM

#20

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Posted: 7/27/06 at 3:44pm

Ugh, he does that every year.

#21

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Posted: 7/27/06 at 3:45pm

During The Wedding Singer's performance, I was standing next to Haylie Duff and Shannon Durig and there was this little girl 5 feet from Haylie screaming into a phone saying, "OMG! I JUST MET HAYLIE DUFF!! I AM GOING SPASTIC!" It was so funny because Haylie heard it because the girl was so loud and Haylie chuckled a bit.

#22

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Posted: 7/27/06 at 3:55pm

That's so funny!
Haylie must have been embarrassed.

"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-

#23

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Posted: 7/27/06 at 4:01pm

The old guy is there every year. He's definitely on the creepy side.

#24

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Posted: 7/27/06 at 4:05pm

They chose good songs, for once, this year. I was very pleased. It's always the same crappy slow songs.

#25

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Posted: 7/27/06 at 4:15pm

BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK
JULY 27, 2006
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THE WEDDING SINGER
1. It's Your Wedding Day
Stephen Lynch and Company

2. I Wanna Grow Old With You
Stephen Lynch and Tina Maddigan

3. Right In Front of Your Eyes
Amy Spanger
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HAIRSPRAY
4. Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now
Sharon Durig, Blake Hammond, Haylie Duff,
Lisa Jolley, Isabel Keating, and Caissie Levy

5. Run and Tell That
Tevin Campbell and Company

6. I Know Where I've Been
Darlene Love and Company
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TARZAN
7. Who Better Than Me?
Chester Gregory II and Josh Strickland

8. You'll Be In My Heart
Merle Dandridge and Josh Strickland

9. For The First Time
Jenn Gambatese and Josh Strickland

10. Trashin' The Camp
Chester Gregory II and Company
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RENT
11. Out Tonight
Antonique Smith

12. I'll Cover You
Marcus Paul James and Robin De Jesus

13. Take Me Or Leave Me
Karmine Alers and Haven Burton

14. Seasons of Love
Frenchie Davis, Marcus Paul James,
and Company

Updated On: 7/27/06 at 04:15 PM

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