Christopher Seiber in PIPPIN- thoughts?

[DAME]

Posted: 9/3/13 at 1:43pm

Curious if anyone was there? I believe his first performance was on Sunday. He also debuted a new cabaret act at Birdland Monday night. I am a fan.. so just curious.

[Matt Rogers]

Posted: 9/3/13 at 8:04pm

What role is he playing? I guess I could ask him myself. He goes to my gym.

[MaddieBB12]

Posted: 9/3/13 at 8:23pm

King Charles, AKA Charlemagne. He was filling in for Terrance Mann.

[South Fl Marc]

Posted: 9/3/13 at 8:33pm

I am so in awe of him. Just his recent portrayals of Georges and Albin in "La Cage" show what a truly versatile and multi talented actor he is.

[Wishing Only Wounds]

Posted: 9/4/13 at 2:29pm

I was at his first performance (yes, it was Sunday.) It was my first time seeing the show so I have nothing to compare it to (the fact that it was his first performance was pure coincidence), but I thought he did a fine job. He had great chemistry with the cast and got a lot of laughs. He received entrance applause too. There was no formal announcement saying he was joining the show; there was only a slip in the playbill with his bio and his name on the understudy board.

One thing that really irked, his wig, or lack thereof. He seemed to have just had his hair sprayed gray. It looked weird. Really weird. I'm hoping he'll have a wig made soon, even though he is just a "temporary" replacement (if one hasn't been made already.)

If anyone has specific questions, I'd be more than happy to (attempt to) answer!

Updated On: 9/4/13 at 02:29 PM

[FishermanBob]

Posted: 9/5/13 at 1:06am

Saw him at Wednesday's matinee. Thought he was very good. Would never have guessed he was only playing it for the third time. Seemed totally at ease in the role and completely in sync with the rest of the cast.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 9/5/13 at 12:08pm

I wouldn't mind at all if Seiber replaces Mann in January. Maybe Rachelle Rak can replace d'Amboise as Fastrada??

[ClydeBarrow]

Posted: 9/5/13 at 12:22pm

Where is our in-house PIPPIN aficionado with his opinion?

[ACL2006]

Posted: 9/5/13 at 12:49pm

i think everyone has opted to "ignore" him.

[macnyc]

Posted: 9/5/13 at 2:46pm

This question might contain a SPOILER!*****************


Please avert your eyes if you haven't see Pippin yet (what are you waiting for, by the way?)!





Does Siebert do the same knife-throwing act as Mann? I guess it was an illusion of some sort, but it looked plenty real to me. It seems as though it would take some skill and training to do that!

[oasisjeff]

Posted: 9/5/13 at 3:26pm

I saw him on Tuesday night, and thought he was great in the role. Though, it was my first time seeing the show, so I can't provide any Terence Mann counterpoint.

I bought the ticket a while ago, once Andrea Martin's departure was announced, although at that time, Mann's vacation was not known. I'd've liked to catch the OBC intact, but with his dates and her departure, I can't imagine I'd be at Pippin again that quickly... plus I had such a great seat...

[NYC4Life]

Posted: 9/5/13 at 4:00pm

"I wouldn't mind at all if Seiber replaces Mann in January. Maybe Rachelle Rak can replace d'Amboise as Fastrada??"

I hope not. I think there are plenty of other great actress/dancers that should do this before Rachelle Rak.

[NYC4Life]

Posted: 9/5/13 at 4:00pm

"I wouldn't mind at all if Seiber replaces Mann in January. Maybe Rachelle Rak can replace d'Amboise as Fastrada??"

I hope not. I think there are plenty of other great actress/dancers that should do this before Rachelle Rak.

[LuminousBeing]

Posted: 9/5/13 at 7:12pm

*************SPOILER****************

Re: the knife-throwing skill

(DO NOT READ IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT IT)



The knife-thrower uses slight-of-hand to hide the knife after "throwing" it. The knives come from the back of the board where Fastrada stands. (The illusion is carried through more because we see Pipping actually throwing knives at a photo of Charles a little earlier. Hence why he's only about two feet away from the box.) I imagine any actor playing Charles, especially with the coat he wears, will be able to be trained in the skill necessary to do the knife-throwing trick.

[macnyc]

Posted: 9/5/13 at 8:40pm

Thanks! It certainly looks great!

[DAME]

Posted: 9/5/13 at 8:54pm

Same trick as in Pajama Game.

[LuminousBeing]

Posted: 9/5/13 at 11:57pm

And in the famous episode of "I Love Lucy!"

[Kad]

Posted: 9/5/13 at 11:59pm

Saw him at the matinee on Wednesday. Hadn't seen Mann to compare, but thought Sieber was excellent. Hard to believe he was just a few-day replacement. Very funny, in great voice, nailed every laugh line.