Dirty Rotten Scoundrels in Houston, 10/1/06, 7:30pm

[HOUFlip04]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 12:42am

I got to see the last show in Houston and it was a very wonderful show. I am now another fan of Norbert Leo Butz. I've always been a fan of his through recordings and videos, but this is the first time I've seen him in person. He is as hilarious as everyone has mentioned on this board. Now I know where all the references on peoples Avatar comments are from. Although, it kind of ruined some of the funny lines because I'd read it on here already.

Tom Hewitt was also excellent as always. I'd seen him as Officer Lockstock in the Urinetown tour a couple years ago and he did not disappoint in this show either. He reminded me of Michael Caine actually. I haven't seen John Lithgow, but I know that Tom probably sang it better.

Laura Marie Duncan was amazing. I loved watching her. Fun to see her as a blond after seeing her in Full Monty pics as a brunette. Hollis Resnik was classy and had good chemistry with Drew McVety. Drew was great, but I don't know..just not as impressed with his performance.

Ok, well, this show has been talked about so much, I'm not really sure what else to say about it. I loved the show. If anyone has any questions about the production, I'll be happy to try to answer them...as best I can.

Updated On: 10/3/06 at 12:42 AM

[BroadwayRandy0711]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 1:01am

I totally agree with you on the performance of Drew. I had posted my review feeling that same way. While he had great chemistry with Hollis, his French accent sounded, in parts, more like the accent of the IKEA man.
I am glad that you enjoyed the show. I did as well. And I was thinking that I would have been more partial after listening to the cast recording, but still enjoyed it. I did not however liked how they changed the opening song.
Updated On: 10/3/06 at 01:01 AM

[EponineAmneris]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 8:49am

Thank you for the review Yes, I am not to sure about the enw song. I LOVE GIVE THEM WHAT THEY WANT. I want the chance to hear the new song so I can decide myself, though

[ACTlete676]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 10:54am

Laura Marie Duncan


its okay though thanks of the review!

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 11:09am

I'm not sure if this is even scheduled to play in the DC metro area, but I'm hoping it does, as I didn't see it on Broadway.

Thanks for the review.

[ACTlete676]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 11:11am

Dallas, TX
October 3-22, 2006

Columbus, OH
October 24-29, 2006

Atlanta, GA
Oct 31-Nov. 5,2006

Louisville, KY
Nov.7-12,2006

Tampa Bay, FL
Nov. 14-19,2006

Baltimore, MD
Nov.21-Dec.3,2006

Miami, FL
Dec. 5-10,2006

Fort Myers
Dec. 12-17, 2006

Cincinnati, OH
Dec.19-31,2006

Milwaukee, WI
Jan.2-7,2007

Minneapolis, MN
Jan.9-14,2007

Appleton, WI
Jan.16-21,2007

Pittsburgh, PA
Jan.23-28,2007

Raleigh, NC
Jan 30-Feb 4,2007

Charlotte, NC
Feb 13-18,2007

Norfolk
Feb. 20-25, 2007

Providence
Feb. 27-07-04, 2007

Boston, MA
March 6-18,2007

Buffalo
March 20-25, 2007

St. Louis, MO
March 27-April 8, 2007

San Antonio, TX
April 10-15,2007

Tucson
April 17-22, 2007

Salt Lake City
April 24-29, 2007

San Jose
May 01-13, 2007

Sacramento
May 16-27, 2007

Hartford
June 05-10,2007

Sacramento, CA
May 16-27, 2007

Cleveland, OH
June 12-24 2007

San Diego
June 17-22, 2007

[Calvin]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 11:24am

I can review by proxy. My parents saw the show that same night and adored it. It was their first Norbert experience.

[HOUFlip04]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 12:48pm

Oops! I guess it's because I know an local actress named Lisa Marie. I corrected it on my original post. Thanks!

[HOUFlip04]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 12:50pm

Oh great! Now Calvin's stalking me by proxy. I wonder if I sat next to them - now that would be too weird.

Oh yeah, I remembered Randy talked about the attendance and it there were a lot of people, but it didn't sell out. My row was half filled.

[SirLiir]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 5:00pm

"It was their first Norbert experience."

What an interesting way of putting it. Glad you enjoyed the show. It's greatly missed over here...

[Calvin]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 5:11pm

Oh great! Now Calvin's stalking me by proxy. I wonder if I sat next to them - now that would be too weird.

The photos they sent me of you were fabulous.

[broadway_show_fan]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 5:18pm

my friend would be excited to hear all the good things about laura =)

i'll be missing norb - i'm the baltimore stop =(