Constantine in "Jacques Brel"

[potatopie]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 6:59pm

i know this topic has been talked and talked about...but I just saw him in the show the other night and he was really fantastic- everyone really turned it out, but Constantine far exceeded the expectations i had for him. he really did great work. what did you all think of it?
Check it out at the Zipper Theatre- you won't be disappointed!

[TonyaFanatic]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 8:36pm

Well thanks so much.....plant

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 9:00pm

I saw him in it yesterday! This was my first time seeing him in anything (I don't watch American Idol) and I was thoroughly impressed. He was an absolute pro. Amazing voice and great acting! Very engaging. This was also my first time seeing JACQUES BREL and it was absolutely gorgeous. What a talented cast.

[BlueforBroadway]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 9:16pm

I saw him last weekend. It was the first time I had seen Jacques Brel, too. I loved the show. I loved the entire cast. Bob and Constantine definitely have a good connection. Jayne was sweet and funny and touching. Gay is a spitfire. I thought Constantine really nailed his performance. I was highly impressed. The show is definitely worth seeing. The music is timeless.

[AC126748]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 10:08pm

I love JACQUES BREL, and (embarrassed to say it) have seen this production close to 15 times. I'm really looking forward to seeing Constantine...I'm going to try and see it next week, I think. I'm also really happy for Jayne; I saw he go on several times while she was an understudy, and I'm glad she gets to have this moment in the spotlight.

[Cape Twirl of Doom]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 10:12pm

I saw this show once a few weeks ago when Jim Stanek was still in it. It was OK. The highlight for me was Bob Cuccioli.

[AC126748]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 10:14pm

As big a fan of the show as I am, I'll admit that Jim was not great.

[joanna2]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 10:19pm

Jim was not great? What show did you see?

[leefowler]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 10:31pm

It's bizarre to me that this show isn't promoting Constantine more, especially with Idol back on. What's up with that?

[Ms.Dr.ToYouMr.]

Posted: 1/25/07 at 10:41pm

Money?

Such a shame. Beautiful show with some of the best music and lovely interpretations. Fantastic cast and musical director. Maybe the times really are a changin' socially and people just want Disney fantasy fluff instead of a "message" musical. Too bad because the meanings remain relevant, perhaps even moreso.

[PirateSmile]

Posted: 1/26/07 at 8:54am

I saw this show over the weekend, and have to say that the four actors now in the production work so well together I can't imagine any others in the show. The small stage forces them to be a part, even when they are standing in the shadows preparing for the next number.

Jayne was the perfect innocent-come-to-town in "Timid Frieda", Robert was fabulous in "Jackie", Gay's voice sounds just like a Paris cabaret singer, IMO, and Constantine? well, if all you've ever thought of Constantine was "American Idol", you will be really surprised to see him act and dance at this level, and hear his "real" voice. I thought his voice was the best part, hearing him really bring forth, really serving the songs, rather than singing for the pop crowd. Robert and Constantine work very well together, and Jayne and Gay show a wonderful contrast between young and mature womanhood. Can you tell? I really loved the show.

Editing to add: Ooops, I forgot this was supposed to be about Constantine. The show isn't about Constantine, it's a really great mix of all four players. In this he disappears into the player's role, one of four tightly intertwined characters. I thought he acquitted himself wonderfully. No hogging the spotlight, just great solo work and great ensemble work when called for. And the voice! Like you've never heard...

Updated On: 1/26/07 at 08:54 AM