Clay Aiken to RETURN to broadway

[Pippin]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 6:03pm

god, help us all.

I guess he has to pay for the new love child someway.
heeeeeeee's back

[Yero my Hero]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 6:06pm

"Lovechild" makes it sound like there was love involved. Or at least lovemaking.

He was actually pretty decent in Spamalot when I saw him.

[musicalmaster703]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 6:07pm

I'm not worried about Clay it's the Claymates I am terrified of.

[My_Candle]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 6:08pm

How nice that Clay, Jaymes, and the baby can all be together in NYC for the fall!

[zepka102]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 6:12pm

Eh, I wasn't much of a fan of him. I felt he just looked awkward on stage. I plan on going back to see Merle... not so much for him.

[winston89]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 6:15pm

I avoided the show like the plague when he was in it the first time around. I don't see myself being able to do that this time around because Merel is going to be Lady of the Lake and I am looking forward to seeing her performance in the show.

[hermionejuliet]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 6:17pm

Looking forward to Merle, too.

[hermionejuliet]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 6:21pm

Being a normal, decent, sane Claymate, I can tell you that it is slow on the boards at this particular moment... I'm sure they will be invading soon.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 6:21pm

Everytime an American Idol returns to Broadway a demon gets its wings.

[Mikers]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 6:25pm

"His previous run in "Spamalot" had a noticeable effect on box office. Weekly sales for the tuner surged the week Aiken joined the cast and took a steep tumble the frame after he departed.
Aiken returns to "Spamalot" Sept. 19-Jan. 4."


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[Not Barker, Todd.]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 6:25pm

Oh goodie. It will be like the French Revolution on BWW all over again.

"Poster of BWW, come gather your bloddy bouquets!"

[adamgreer]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 6:25pm

He wasn't bad in the show. I went in expecting a disaster, but he was actually pretty good.

I agree, though, it's the Claymates that terrify me.

And, it looks like I'll be seeing him again, because I want to see Merle Dandridge as the Lady of the Lake.

[hermionejuliet]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 6:27pm

Mikers.... another familiar face

[BwayBoundJoe]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 6:33pm

i guess he's wanting to become in the same league as Betty Buckly, Ethel Murman, Carol Channing and Patti Lupone

[EugLoven]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 6:54pm

Oooo! This gives me a second-chance to see mah Baby Mama! He slipped through my slimy fingers last winter.

[jaystarr]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 7:33pm

I wish Clay Aiken will play Sir Lancelot. It's just~ he is not that handsome and masculine to do the role-as the role would call for. One of the funniest number in the show is the "His Name is Lancelot" number- that would be a riot if he do that number. I'm totally serious!- no pun intended.. I can really see that number would work better with him than any other stars on Broadway. Though I think that he would be MORE perfect for Prince Herbert role! -- then I MIGHT consider seeing SPAMALOT again!

J*

Updated On: 8/12/08 at 07:33 PM

[SNAFU]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 7:35pm

Such Charm such Grace! I wish I had someone just as noble trying to prove to people I was straight! I'd sit point and laugh my ass off!

[South Fl Marc]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 7:59pm

"Clay Aiken to RETURN to broadway"

Who cares? He's doing a role that other actors are just as good if not better.

Now if David Hyde Pierce were returning to the role, you know, an amazing actor, that would be a big deal.

[Mikers]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 8:02pm

David Hyde Pierce is a supremely good actor but he is too old for the role.

[South Fl Marc]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 8:08pm

I would never expect him to return to the role , I just said that it would be news if he did. Clay returning is a big yawn.

[My_Candle]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 8:18pm

Jaystarr, Sir Robin is the perfect role for Clay. He couldn't do Lancelot because he can't dance that well, and who would mistake him for a swordsman that kills people?

Have you seen him in the role? If not, you might give him a chance.

[commasplice]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 8:26pm

"Jaystarr, Sir Robin is the perfect role for Clay. He couldn't do Lancelot because he can't dance that well, and who would mistake him for a swordsman that kills people?"

SPAMALOT is many things, but it sure as hell isn't A CHORUS LINE. The dancing for these roles (at least, these leads) is far from hindering when it comes to taking a role, nor is Hank Azaria, who originated the role, a naturally gifted dancer.

Also, why does it matter if people would or would not "mistake him for a swordsman that kills people"? It's called acting. I doubt most people would mistake him for a guy who soils himself and plays the piano while singing about the necessity of Jewish people in musical theatre, but that doesn't seem to be stopping him.
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[jaystarr]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 8:29pm

Have you seen him in the role? If not, you might give him a chance.

No. I just saw SPAMALOT last Saturday! My second time.. I saw the original cast w/o
Tim Curry (he was out) I did not like Drew Lachey & Stephen Collins. I heard good things about Clay Aiken! Yeah! I wish I saw it with Clay Aiken. Unfortunately I wont be revisting anymore long running shows..after last week's SPAMALOT and last June's ReNT! It was a disaster to see a 5th generation to later cast!

Also Clay might be good, but SPAMALOT is an ensemble show! I also did not like the actors that played Sirs Lancelot & Galahad too, so with Marin Mazzie (considering I love her at RAGTIME & KISS ME KATE) - her Lady of the Lake was just awful and not funny at all! (unlike Sara Ramirez)

J*


Updated On: 8/12/08 at 08:29 PM

[commasplice]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 8:32pm

Drew Lachey is in Spamalot right now? Oh dear Lord.

[jaystarr]

Posted: 8/12/08 at 8:35pm

Drew Lachey is in Spamalot right now? Oh dear Lord.

yeah... I saw it last Saturday but did not post my usual 10/10 Report, as I said in another thread~I have nothing good to say! that's why I just did not post! though I posted this..




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Production Photo

Marin Mazzie, Stephen Collins & Drew Lachey


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Updated On: 8/12/08 at 08:35 PM