ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting TEAM TARZAN
ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting TEAM TARZAN
#1ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting TEAM TARZAN
Posted: 7/8/07 at 11:24am
Like it was already predestined to happen, but Clumsy has become a FANADU. I got to the rush before noon and was told to come back at noon. I went to lunch then ran from lunch [leaving my aunt at Junior's] and bought our tickets: Orchestra: Row O and P: Seats 104. It is a really small theater, I knew that, but damn it was REALLY small. I sat up against the box for the light and microphone tech sits. It was really cool how Cheyenne just comes on stage and begins the show in such a non-flash way. What can I say about Cheyenne, I love the man. He has an amazing voice, is a fantastic actor, and looks so god damn sexy in 80's clothes. The whole time during the show I had to contain my exicitment of seeing him in such tight clothing. Kerry Butler was hilarious as Kira/Clio. She and her "Australian accent" were great. She skated around very well and was so charming. She and Cheyenne had such great chemistry especially during "Suddenly". The fellow muses: Curtis Holbrook [damn that man can dance! "I can dance now, Ma!" [old ASU line], but damn Ma, he can dance!]. Anika Larsen [very pretty and such a fantastic accent as the Godness towards the end: "Maggie Smith!" :) ]. Andre Ward [That horse costume was HILARIOUS! I almost fell out of my chair. My sides hurt for like 10 minutes after that and "Bitch, I don't know your life". Oh, so great!]. Patti Murin was on for Kenita Miller and she was so great as well, very funny and talented. Mary Testa and Jackie Hoffman were a riot, they stole every scene they were in. I loved them! Mary's voice is amazing and Jackie's comedy is just hilarious. At one point she said: "I'm I the only one who gets it" and she looked at the people and stage and went up to this old lady went "You get it, don't you sweetheart!" Tony Roberts was pretty fantastic, his voice is really good, the role is very weird, like it's not the best, but he does alot with it. And Marty Thomas as the skater was great! He looked so sexy in that skin-tight outfit. The audience ate this show up, the people knew the songs, clapped along and cheered when a song became or something from the film came up. I stage doored after and Cheyenne came out and when he saw he said "Oh my god, your here!" and hugged me. [I wanted to die with joy!]. And he and I talked for awhile and I gave him a card to wish him a Happy Birthday and Opening Night! [they fall in the same week!]. And he was so gracious. I put the picture of us with our matching Roustabout shirts and he saw it and said: "You got taller". I also met Kerry, Mary, Curtis [told him how much I missed All Shook Up, and he said he missed it too.], Tony and Jackie.
After XANADU, I went to attempt to get rush tickets for TARZAN's night performance, only to be greeted by kiddies who called themselves "TEAM TARZAN" awaiting in the line. I saw the line had several people in it and went to the box office and asked how many tickets they would give out and was told 20. I spread the word to these girls behind me who had said before they sold what they had left. Another girl went in and was told 20 is 20. I was bummed [and a BUMMER I shall be!] [sorry, XANADU couldn't resist!]. So, I stage doored and saw Jenn and spoke to her and congrulated her on getting married. Timothy Jerome came out wearing a button that said BIGG JENN FANN. And I was so happy to see it, I asked where he got and told me he made it in honor of Jenn being back for the last four shows. Everyone was gracious and signed and took pictures etc.
So, after attempting to get tickets to MARY POPPINS, LEGALLY BLONDE. I went back to XANADU and got a stage seat for the evening performance. I was so exicited to sit on stage. When I got to the theater I noticed the sign near the box office said "THIS PERFOMANCE is SOLD OUT!" [which is very good for the show!]. The show was just so much fun on stage. The usher sat next to me and we talked about the show, he told me he was there the day James got hurt, but didn't see it happen. The onstage people during this show had some much fun, especially these guys on the right. They loved every moment. It was so cool to have an actor come rushing by you. Cheyenne was literally just inches from me. I sat on the left, and most of Suddnely happened within feet of me. A couple sat infront of me and Anika, Andre and Patti hit on the guy, it was great. Mary scarred these older people during STRANGE MAGIC. Such a great day. I went to the stage door after, Cheyenne told me he loved my card and it was hanging up. I was very pleased. I am totally in love with XANADU, it's such a great show and the music is fantastic! [I want the cast recording now, featuring Cheyenne!]
*Pictures of TEAM TARZAN are on the CREEPIEST FAN GROUP thread for all those who want to see them!*
Pictures from XANDAU:
[outside the theater]
[Cheyenne and I]
[Kerry & I]
[Jackie & I]
[Mary & I]
[Curtis & I].
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Pictures from TARZAN:
[Chester & I]
[Josh & I]
[Jenn & I]
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.
Updated On: 7/8/07 at 11:24 AM
#2re: ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting TEAM TARZAN
Posted: 7/8/07 at 11:32amThanks for your review, it sounds like you had a great time!
#2re: ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting T
Posted: 7/8/07 at 11:33amWELCOME Clumsy!
"All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen."
Conan O'Brien
#3re: ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting T
Posted: 7/8/07 at 11:35am
"WELCOME Clumsy!"
huzzah to you, mominator. :)
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.
#4re: ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting T
Posted: 7/8/07 at 11:42amThanks Clumsy, I love HUZZAHS! So when are you going back?
"All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen."
Conan O'Brien
#5re: ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting T
Posted: 7/8/07 at 11:44amSoon, maybe August.
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.
#6re: ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting T
Posted: 7/8/07 at 12:04pm
ClumsyDude15- Welcome to the club!!!! - I'm glad you had a blast and thanks for sharing your experience , pics (theyre great !!! ) and buzz about Xanadu 
J*
Updated On: 7/8/07 at 12:04 PM
#7re: ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting T
Posted: 7/8/07 at 12:09pmDude! My family and I could be there as well! We are looking at Aug. 10th. or 11th.
"All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen."
Conan O'Brien
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Broadway Legend Joined: 11/3/06
#8re: ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting T
Posted: 7/8/07 at 12:17pmClumsyDUde! Welcome indeed. Hollah and Huzzah!
#9re: ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting T
Posted: 7/8/07 at 12:28pm
haha, I was standing next to you at the stage door last night at XANADU
i thought you looked familiar...
glad you enjoyed the show :) it is really cool sitting onstage
My 2007/2008 Season:
Grey Gardens (7/5)
110 in the Shade (7/6)
Mary Poppins (7/7)
Xanadu (7/7)
Deuce (7/8)
Spamalot (7/8)
Jersey Boys (8/25)
The Year of Magical Thinking (8/25)
Mauritius (11/2)
Young Frankenstein (11/3)
Rock 'N' Roll (11/3)
Pygmalion (11/4)
Mauritius (11/10)
Mauritius (11/21) Mauritius (11/21)
Sunday in the Park with George (3/6)
South Pacific (3/7)
Gypsy (3/8)
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (3/9)
#10re: ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting T
Posted: 7/8/07 at 12:43pm
Dirty_Rotten_Guy!
That's so cool.
I wondered if any BroadwayWorld people where there!
You were the guy who with his group was having an absloute blast onstage, right?
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.
#11re: ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting T
Posted: 7/8/07 at 12:47pm
mmm i was the one in the white button-down shirt and jeans, and i was standing next to my sister and girlfriend at the stage door. they were both wearing shades of pink and such, haha
yeah :)
My 2007/2008 Season:
Grey Gardens (7/5)
110 in the Shade (7/6)
Mary Poppins (7/7)
Xanadu (7/7)
Deuce (7/8)
Spamalot (7/8)
Jersey Boys (8/25)
The Year of Magical Thinking (8/25)
Mauritius (11/2)
Young Frankenstein (11/3)
Rock 'N' Roll (11/3)
Pygmalion (11/4)
Mauritius (11/10)
Mauritius (11/21) Mauritius (11/21)
Sunday in the Park with George (3/6)
South Pacific (3/7)
Gypsy (3/8)
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (3/9)
#12re: ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting T
Posted: 7/8/07 at 12:50pm
Oh yeah!
And your friend drew on you're playbill with the marker.
Haha!
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.
#13re: ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting T
Posted: 7/8/07 at 12:52pmHahaha, I know both of you. That's funny you guys met.
"Wishes come true, not free..."
#14re: ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting T
Posted: 7/8/07 at 12:54pm
I saw you come in, DRG. You and your friends.
And you guys got slipt up, I felt bad for you guys.
You guys looked so funny whenever an actor was behind you.
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.
#15re: ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting T
Posted: 7/8/07 at 12:59pm
haha, i did? or my sister and my girlfriend did?
all i know is, my eyes would like follow Kerry even when she was behind me :) haha, love her
My 2007/2008 Season:
Grey Gardens (7/5)
110 in the Shade (7/6)
Mary Poppins (7/7)
Xanadu (7/7)
Deuce (7/8)
Spamalot (7/8)
Jersey Boys (8/25)
The Year of Magical Thinking (8/25)
Mauritius (11/2)
Young Frankenstein (11/3)
Rock 'N' Roll (11/3)
Pygmalion (11/4)
Mauritius (11/10)
Mauritius (11/21) Mauritius (11/21)
Sunday in the Park with George (3/6)
South Pacific (3/7)
Gypsy (3/8)
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (3/9)
#16re: ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting T
Posted: 7/8/07 at 1:36pm
You look so happy after Xanadu, did Cheyenne remember you?
You guys look like old friends together.
"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-
#17re: ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting T
Posted: 7/8/07 at 2:07pm
i love the picture of you and jackie.
mary looks like she is hiding from the world.
glad you liked the show!
Johnnytoc
Broadway Star Joined: 12/19/04
#18re: ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting T
Posted: 7/8/07 at 3:51pmGlad you had a good time! I'm hoping to catch it later this month.
#19re: ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting T
Posted: 7/8/07 at 4:41pm
I am now a FANADU as well. I was in the city on Thursday/Friday to see as many shows as I could fit in: I saw wicked (got lucky in lottery), xanadu, spring awakening, and hairspray.
I absolutly LOVED XANADU and if this show doesn't make it, it will be a shame. The performance I was at on Thursday night was SOLD OUT and it was a complete blast. The audience adored it and so did I. I am in the process of getting tickets again. The whole cast was terrific from Mary Testa, Hoffman, Butler....Jackson. Not a flaw in the group. What a great show!
I made a list of all your faults, it was quite detailed and lengthy too and when I read it through I missed you. Your like a classic Eagles song, you just cant help but sing along even though it sometimes gets annoying too. I just know I want to be wherever I can wake and see you there next to me. **High Fidelity**
Love is what I do **The Wedding Singer**
Xanadu - Best NEW Musical of the Season!
#20re: ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting T
Posted: 7/8/07 at 6:57pm
Clumsy, did you see ACL?
Renthead, you never dissappoint me! =)
"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: 7/8/07 at 06:57 PM
#21re: ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting T
Posted: 7/8/07 at 7:18pm
Just stepping out of my recent lurk(ness) for a bit to say I saw you there, Clumsy !! I was on stage too last night--- Was in the middle, second bench--- got popcorn from Jackie H.
(needless to say, I saved it :))
As usual, it was a blast !!!
#22re: ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting T
Posted: 7/8/07 at 7:55pm
"You look so happy after Xanadu, did Cheyenne remember you?
You guys look like old friends together. "
He did.
He came out, I was the first one he saw.
He said "Omg! Your here!"
He hugged me and we chatted.
He is such great guy.
Haha, I love that guy!
Testing, I saw you, I believe. What were you wearing?
I'm trying to remember.
DRG- I saw you eyeing Kerry. It amused me.
But I was too busy starring at Cheyenne or Mary.
"Clumsy, did you see ACL? "
No, I havent. I would like to.
Something I forgot in my review, during the evening performance during the business meeting scene, Tony's mic went out and he kept talking Cheyenne went rolling by and off stage saying his line about a roller disco then rolled back on with a handmic and said "And this is for you" And Tony was like "You really think I need this." The audience went nuts, I laughed very hard.
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.
Updated On: 7/8/07 at 07:55 PM
#23re: ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting T
Posted: 7/8/07 at 7:58pm
I was wearing my Xanadu cap, and an "Electric Mayhem 79 Tour" shirt- (gotta go retro for Xanadu !)
You were having a blast !! (we all were !!)
Updated On: 7/8/07 at 07:58 PM
#24re: ClumsyDude has become a FANADU. Spending 7-7-07 at XANADU and meeting T
Posted: 7/8/07 at 8:01pm
I did see you!
I didnt see you steal from Jackie, but I did see you.
I was having a blast, and we all deff were.
Onstage is better than Orchestra Row O for sure!
I couldn't have asked for better fellow onstagers as yourself, DRG and the guys who on the side closest to band.
DRG--- " my sister and my girlfriend did?" They got scared by Jackie, it was really funny to watch.
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.
Updated On: 7/8/07 at 08:01 PM
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