Was there last night too and really had a blast. Hugh is the epitome of what it means to be a star. He was in great voice, and sure some of the patter was a little lame, but he delivered what was promised: a carefree, entertaining night at the theater.
During the show I kept thinking about how much better almost every musical I've seen over the past three years would have been with Hugh in it. It's interesting to compare him to someone like Cheyenne Jackson. They both are tall, attractive guys who have nice voices, but the comparisons end there. Hugh has that something extra special, that oozing charisma that still knocks you out of your seat in the last row of the mezz. (I was sitting there so I can attest to this.)
I would be remiss if I didn't mention the stellar dancers, including the ever brilliant Kearran Giovanni. The act two movie musical medley is so electrifying, so heart-pounding, so show stopping that I could barely take it! If Chita could get a nomination for "The Dancer's Life" then Hugh needs a nomination for this. If the fools on the Tony committee don't reinstate the special events Tony then I'm in full support at this time of him getting a nomination!
Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco.
Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!
