Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Tour

[born2bebroadway]

Posted: 12/6/08 at 9:18pm

How is it? Are the leads good? I'm seeing it next Sat and am curios since I love the show.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 12/6/08 at 9:24pm

I haven't seen it (really not a fan of DRS), but I can attest Stephen Patterson is one of the funniest men on the planet.

https://cdbaby.com/cd/sbpatterson
https://www.dirtyrottentour.com/media.htm
https://www.draytonentertainment.com/season_2009/dirty_rotten_scoundrels_tour_i/

Updated On: 12/6/08 at 09:24 PM

[ifuweregay93]

Posted: 12/6/08 at 9:25pm

Saw it last August (last stop before going NET) and it was hard not to compare with the New York cast (ESPECIALLY Freddy). But if you never saw it, go for it! It's a fun show, just different now that it's NET (Not sure of changes).

Changes when I saw it

1. Give Them What They Want is replaced with "Only Game In Town"
2. Shortend Overture
3. The balcony for "What Was A Woman To Do" is now on the floor.
4. No real use of turntables

[RoxieRose5]

Posted: 12/6/08 at 9:26pm

I saw the leads that are in the videos. They were good, the set is a little different from Broadway though.

[BroadwayBoy2]

Posted: 12/6/08 at 11:15pm

That tour is still going on? Well I found it dreadful compared to the NY Production I saw, with Pryce, Butz, and York. Not to mention everyones favorate Jbara. The tour was lack luster, boring and just dull. However if you had not seen the NY Production ( and how can you now ) I suggest going to anything you can.

[Dre2387]

Posted: 12/7/08 at 12:32am

I agree. I saw the tour on my birthday after seeing it on Broadway 7 or 8 times. Unfortunately, I had to leave during intermission with my friend. It was painful to watch. I don;t know if they were having an off day or something but it wasn't coming together that well.

but if you didn;t see the Broadway version, definitely see it for the content.

[misto625]

Posted: 12/7/08 at 3:23am

So it certainly has a bunch of Canadians, but is it Equity? Stephen Brian Patterson is in it so I assume yes?

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 12/7/08 at 3:45am

I'm really curious about that, too. Equity has it listed on their site as non-Equity, although it may not have been updated, especially since it says "upcoming."

Then again, I think the last American Equity thing Stephen Patterson did was Little Women, so is it possible he doesn't only belongs to Canadian Equity now and thus would be able to join an American non-Equity tour (as potentially controversial as that may be)?

http://actorsequity.org/newsmedia/touring_main.asp

[Matters]

Posted: 12/7/08 at 6:01pm

I saw it about two weeks ago and agree with everyone else. I didnt get a chance to see the Broadway production, but I've memorized the soundtrack and have seen a fair amount of video clips scattered all over the internet so I went in with high expectations.

It was good, but something seemed off. Granted, the audience was dead for the most part so that definately took its toll on the overall experience. To utilize a metaphore (or a simile?) it was like photocopying a really nice photo- you still get the overall picture but theres a slight loss in quality. Most of the leads did well, Stephen Patterson and Patrick Brown stood out the most for me. I'd agree its worth seeing if you haven't seen it, but if you have then relish in the memories.

Oh, i also really missed 'Give Them What They Want", just throwing that in there.

[TimeSquare3]

Posted: 12/7/08 at 6:15pm

Certain Equity members are allowed to do Non-Equity shows. They are known as CORE & have to a lot of fees to do but it's possible.

Updated On: 12/7/08 at 06:15 PM

[sbp]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 2:19pm

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that yes it is full equity and it is a new show as of November. Happy Holidays and see you at the show.

[jspaeth87]

Posted: 2/11/09 at 1:26pm

i just saw this show last night and was thoroughly impressed by Heather McGuian. During "Here I Am" i was still a little skeptical, but she blew me away in "Love Is My Legs". I was surprised to see that she mentioned so few credits in her bio. anyone know if she's been in much else and just didn't mention it or if she's new to the scene or something?

[Tag]

Posted: 2/11/09 at 2:16pm

The tour is a Canadian production that was originally staged by Drayton Entertainment (which is Equity).

Toronto Star Article Updated On: 2/11/09 at 02:16 PM

[Byron Abens]

Posted: 2/11/09 at 3:57pm

"Certain Equity members are allowed to do Non-Equity shows. They are known as CORE & have to a lot of fees to do but it's possible."

I believe you are mistaken about the way Fi-Core/Right-to-Work works. If you are utilizing these options then you are not a full member of the union. You are a non-union working in a union production, paying the dues, but not bound by the union rules. However, once you join Equity you agree to abide by their bylaws and constitution, which includes not working without a union contract.