Bruce Vilanch WILL star in HAIRSPRAY beginning October 5th

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 7/14/04 at 4:49pm

I think that he has the perfect sound, figure, and look to be the new Edna. Has anyone seen him on tour??? How was he?? Since Michael McKean got surprisingly excellent reviews, it will be all the more harder for Bruce, following in the footsteps of two people who really made the role their own,and who were both phenomenal in it.

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 7/14/04 at 4:56pm

How can you say it will be difficult for Bruce to follow in Michael's footsteps since he originated the role of Edna on tour? I had the pleasure of seeing all three guys and they each gave wonderfully different performances.

[ponine24601]

Posted: 7/14/04 at 5:18pm

i like diversity in roles. it sounds like he wil do fine.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 7/14/04 at 8:37pm

Has anyone seen him in the role though?

[TTL]

Posted: 7/14/04 at 8:41pm

Yea! Hairspray Touring Imports to BROADWAY!! Carly, now Bruce......still waiting for Sandra DeNIse

[BrdwyThtr]

Posted: 7/14/04 at 9:38pm

I wouldn't be surprised if Sandra comes in when Jenn goes to continue All Shook Up.

[ifagirlisntpretty]

Posted: 7/15/04 at 1:04am

You guys really that big on Sandra Denise? When I saw the tour (which admittedly was early on) I found her very mediocre...

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 7/15/04 at 9:26am

I liked Sandra Denise on the tour, but the 2nd time I saw it during the tours 3rd week, Ally Mauzey went on as Penny, and she was phenomenal. Ally's not on the tour anymore though.

[ponine24601]

Posted: 7/15/04 at 9:43am

i've been on sandra's site a couple times, and she looks like a cute penny. i just wish that i could hear some sound clips.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 7/15/04 at 11:16am

Sandy is GREAT. She seems to channel Kerry's 'spirit' without copying. She has a dynamite voice too.
I also want to chime in on teh Alli Mauzey love!

[Corine2]

Posted: 7/15/04 at 12:33pm

I am so excited as Bruce is one of the funniest performers i have ever seen.
Yay Bruce! I can't wait to see him as Edna.
I hope he keeps the beard.

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 7/15/04 at 12:34pm

The beard has been gone a long time. He shaved it off last year on Regis & Kelly. Either way, I think you'll like his performance a lot.

[Corine2]

Posted: 7/15/04 at 12:36pm

I love him. I saw his one man show a few years ago and it was the funniest show i have ever seen.
I really laughed so hard my sides hurt.
He is a genius. I want him to bring back his one man show.
LOVE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[magruder]

Posted: 7/15/04 at 12:57pm

Corine, how could he have kept the beard if he has been playing Edna on the road for all of these months?

[Corine2]

Posted: 7/15/04 at 12:59pm

Macgruder it was a joke.

[magruder]

Posted: 7/15/04 at 1:01pm

Either as a joke, or as a general statement, it makes no sense.

[PennyLou]

Posted: 7/15/04 at 1:15pm

I would like to see Sandra as Penny I have heard good things about her.

Updated On: 7/15/04 at 01:15 PM

[starlight2]

Posted: 7/15/04 at 8:13pm

All the Tour people are wonderful as I have stated before and anyone of them could do their part in bringing a new energy and chemistry to the Broadway "Hairspray" if needed. Besides Bruce(as said before he has a warmth and real feel to the Edna role) Todd and JoAnn are amazing and Jordan, Sue, Terron,Troy, etc. make the show..they are all so good the list goes on and on!! I have heard that this Tour cast is doing some sort of a charity gig in LA first for the local AIDS group and then on the "Rent" boards someone said they are granting a wish for a little girl from the Make A Wish Foundation to dance in a Broadway show and one of the former "Rent" cast members got it started, sounds awesome on both counts, and sounds like they will really be busy in LA!!! kudos to the Hairspray Tour Cast for taking the time to make a difference in this world!

[Clarinetbiter135]

Posted: 7/15/04 at 11:42pm

How long will he be doing Hairspray cause I am planning on seeing it in december.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 7/15/04 at 11:43pm

The dates havent been released I dont think. Look on Broadway.com though. It may be there.

[JimVukovich]

Posted: 7/16/04 at 1:39am

Bruce is terrific on the tour. No doubt he will be terrific in NYC. I'm sorry to see him leave us. However, I had my 1st rehearsal today with John Pinette (Bruce's replacement as Edna on the tour). He's fantastic and funny as hell. He too, will be terrific.

[DAME]

Posted: 7/16/04 at 2:22am

I can't wait. I will be at the Pantages to see the show and cheer Sue Cella on the 30th.

[starlight2]

Posted: 7/16/04 at 10:44am

Jim, do you ever get any rest? Traveling from SAn FRan in that new HOT car, then rehearsals with Marissa and Matt, opening in SAn Diego, rehearsals with the new "Edna" then in 2 days off to open at the Pentages in LA...do you ever have time to enjoy what you are doing? I think you need a real "happy hour"!

[DAME]

Posted: 7/16/04 at 2:30pm

It just sounds like he loves what he does.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 7/16/04 at 3:48pm

yeah, Jim loves what he does. You have to love that about people in the theatre.

And I have huge Sue Cella love as well!