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#276

Don't Stop Believin' - The BROADWAY 'Rock of Ages' Love Thread

Posted: 8/18/09 at 12:07am

EPIC does not even begin to describe it...

Here's the list. *=understudy

Lonny: Mitchell Jarvis
Justice/Mother: Michele Mais
Dennis: Tad Wilson*
Drew: Jeremy Jordan*
Sherrie: Savannah Wise
Stacee Jaxx/Father: James Carpinello
Regina/Candi: Lauren Molina
Mayor/Ja'Keith Gill: Andre Ward
Hertz: Don Stephenson*
Franz: Jeremy Woodard*
Waitress #1: Ericka Hunter
Reporter: Katherine Tokarz
Joey Primo: Eric Scioto*
Young Groupie: Becca Tobin*
"Sometimes on the strip, the dreams you come in with, ain't the dreams you leave with" ~Rock of Ages
"I'm a butterfly, trivial and small, and in the greater scheme of things, I don't mean much at all." ~The Story of My Life
"Forget Regret, or life is yours to miss." ~Rent
#277

Don't Stop Believin' - The BROADWAY 'Rock of Ages' Love Thread

Posted: 8/18/09 at 2:59pm

i had to bump this so that everyone can see the crack that happened onstage at the BAT last night.... absolutely crazy. it ranks up there with my all-time favorite understudy shows ever.
"Sometimes on the strip, the dreams you come in with, ain't the dreams you leave with" ~Rock of Ages
"I'm a butterfly, trivial and small, and in the greater scheme of things, I don't mean much at all." ~The Story of My Life
"Forget Regret, or life is yours to miss." ~Rent
#278

Don't Stop Believin' - The BROADWAY 'Rock of Ages' Love Thread

Posted: 8/18/09 at 3:44pm

Does anyone know if it's confirmed that Constantine will be out again tonight? I'm dying to catch either of the Jeremys as Drew, and who knows when I'll get another chance to find out in advance!
#282

Don't Stop Believin' - The BROADWAY 'Rock of Ages' Love Thread

Posted: 8/18/09 at 9:38pm

I saw Don as Hertz on Monday. I have to say that I was not impressed. I've seen Paul (of course) and both Tad and Michael as understudies in the role, and I'd take any of them over Don. The majority (maybe all) of the people I was with, there were 10 of us total on monday, did not like him. His performance was campy and his accent was horrid.
"Sometimes on the strip, the dreams you come in with, ain't the dreams you leave with" ~Rock of Ages
"I'm a butterfly, trivial and small, and in the greater scheme of things, I don't mean much at all." ~The Story of My Life
"Forget Regret, or life is yours to miss." ~Rent
#285

Don't Stop Believin' - The BROADWAY 'Rock of Ages' Love Thread

Posted: 8/18/09 at 10:09pm

Eric was really really good. I think he only had like 2 weeks of time to learn his tracks. He was pretty much spot on with his dancing and lines, his tranny voice needs work tho, very creepy.

Becca was good. I've seen her as waitress #1 but never as Young Groupie, but she did a good job.

It was funny because everyone but the understudies messed up last night. :)
"Sometimes on the strip, the dreams you come in with, ain't the dreams you leave with" ~Rock of Ages
"I'm a butterfly, trivial and small, and in the greater scheme of things, I don't mean much at all." ~The Story of My Life
"Forget Regret, or life is yours to miss." ~Rent
#287

Don't Stop Believin' - The BROADWAY 'Rock of Ages' Love Thread

Posted: 8/18/09 at 11:21pm

JP: anyone else out besides Constantine?

i'm going to give Don the benefit of the doubt, it was his first show. my first impression was not positive, but we'll see what happens with him over time
"Sometimes on the strip, the dreams you come in with, ain't the dreams you leave with" ~Rock of Ages
"I'm a butterfly, trivial and small, and in the greater scheme of things, I don't mean much at all." ~The Story of My Life
"Forget Regret, or life is yours to miss." ~Rent
#288

Don't Stop Believin' - The BROADWAY 'Rock of Ages' Love Thread

Posted: 8/18/09 at 11:35pm

Don's first show was Monday??? Wow I thought he was absolutely awesome! One of the best of the night, don't know how you didn't like???

Must say too that Savannah Wise and Michele Mais were just excellent for me. Michele's voice in particular is very unique and special and perfect for the part. Love her long hair too!!!
#289

Don't Stop Believin' - The BROADWAY 'Rock of Ages' Love Thread

Posted: 8/18/09 at 11:38pm

Mark_E: i had been told by some of the cast that Don played Hertz meaner than Paul. So I was expecting to be blown away, and I wasn't. Overall, his performance was solid, for a first show, there were only slight line flubs (which could just be interpretation), and no issues with hitting marks, i just didn't care for the performance.
"Sometimes on the strip, the dreams you come in with, ain't the dreams you leave with" ~Rock of Ages
"I'm a butterfly, trivial and small, and in the greater scheme of things, I don't mean much at all." ~The Story of My Life
"Forget Regret, or life is yours to miss." ~Rent
#290

Don't Stop Believin' - The BROADWAY 'Rock of Ages' Love Thread

Posted: 8/19/09 at 1:05am

Tad was on for Dennis.

I thought Don was fantastic. It's a completely different Hurtz. Not as foreboding. More goofy. Even his hair is different. His delivery of some of the lines had me in stitches.

And, as always, Jeremy Jordan was unbelievable.
#291

Don't Stop Believin' - The BROADWAY 'Rock of Ages' Love Thread

Posted: 8/19/09 at 2:28am

Saw the Tuesday night show ~ it was absolutely fantastic.

Jeremy Jordan was vocally incredible as Drew. Doesn't have Constantine's comic chops though.

Tad Wilson was very good as Dennis. Not as outrageous as I thought he was going to be, but still good.

Don Stephenson was pretty disappointing as Hertz. He's not bad, but nothing compared to Paul. Would rather see Tad or Michael Minarik take over the role until Paul comes back.

MITCH JARVIS IS GOD.
#292

Don't Stop Believin' - The BROADWAY 'Rock of Ages' Love Thread

Posted: 8/19/09 at 4:14am

I saw the show on Monday. It was a great show except for when some fangirls started standing up during Here I Go Again, no offense, as I assume these fangirls are here in this thread.

The understudy for Drew was awesome. I liked him so much better than Constantine who I've seen twice.

Savannah was good but mehh. I was at the first preview so I saw Amy Spanger, who I thought was good. I love her in the cast recording.

I think they need to bring Kelli Barrett to this immediately. She was the only Sherry, out of 3 that I've seen, that just suits the role..as if the role was made for her.

Had fun and I still love RoA but the show was better Off-Bway.
#293

Don't Stop Believin' - The BROADWAY 'Rock of Ages' Love Thread

Posted: 8/20/09 at 5:44pm

I saw the show both Monday and Tuesday night. I noticed a few missed cues by Jeremy Jordan.

As a Constantine fan, I was disappointed he was not in the show.

The rest of the cast is great, but it doesn't quite make up for it for me.

Mitch is awesome. Love James Carp.

Savannah's last day is the 13th. So is Wesley's. I think Tad, too.

I would like to come to NYC to see the show again, but now I am worried Constantine will be out again.

I did hear that he will be out on Sept 5th, which is a Saturday and is Labor Day Weekend.

I wish their dark day was Monday. That way, the cast would get a break after all those weekend shows.

Jekyll & Hyde back on Broadway! / Rock of Ages - 5 Tony nominations! Awesome!
#294

Don't Stop Believin' - The BROADWAY 'Rock of Ages' Love Thread

Posted: 8/20/09 at 6:27pm

Blue: Tad's last day is October 4.
"Sometimes on the strip, the dreams you come in with, ain't the dreams you leave with" ~Rock of Ages
"I'm a butterfly, trivial and small, and in the greater scheme of things, I don't mean much at all." ~The Story of My Life
"Forget Regret, or life is yours to miss." ~Rent
#296

Don't Stop Believin' - The BROADWAY 'Rock of Ages' Love Thread

Posted: 8/20/09 at 7:10pm

yes there are strobe lights, they have signs warning about them
"Sometimes on the strip, the dreams you come in with, ain't the dreams you leave with" ~Rock of Ages
"I'm a butterfly, trivial and small, and in the greater scheme of things, I don't mean much at all." ~The Story of My Life
"Forget Regret, or life is yours to miss." ~Rent
#298

Don't Stop Believin' - The BROADWAY 'Rock of Ages' Love Thread

Posted: 8/20/09 at 7:17pm

they are used throughout the show. the first song of the 2nd act uses them for at least a full minute during a dance sequence, if not longer than that.
"Sometimes on the strip, the dreams you come in with, ain't the dreams you leave with" ~Rock of Ages
"I'm a butterfly, trivial and small, and in the greater scheme of things, I don't mean much at all." ~The Story of My Life
"Forget Regret, or life is yours to miss." ~Rent
#299

Don't Stop Believin' - The BROADWAY 'Rock of Ages' Love Thread

Posted: 8/21/09 at 5:14pm

I saw & enjoyed Don's performance last night.
A bit different but a great job.
Tad was perfect as Dennis- I'm going to miss him when he leaves.

I'm not sure who Mitch decided to give the Playbill holding freak line to- but he started laughing hysterically during it.
....Another FANTASTIC show!!

& there is something different about the lighters- I like the old ones better.
"Forget regret or life is yours to miss."

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