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Posted: 7/21/04 at 9:49pm
Okay. Where to even begin.... my goodness. The show was beautiful, as always. It's absolutely solidified its position as my favorite musical. When the lights went down and the show started, I started tearing up because I was so happy to be back. No show but your favorite can do that to you. A year and a half had simply been too long. I can't even tell you how many times I had chills (alternating, of course with that warm, fuzzy Adam-love feeling). It was kind of sad, though... for the most part, the audience was kind of unenthusiastic. Adam got a ton of applause after "Fortune," Saycon after EAL and the cast got a decent standing ovation at the end, but there were a LOT of points at which the audience was just weak. I hate to see that. I love the show so much, and I'm really going to miss it come September.
Now, on to the individual performances, since, considering that you all know about my intense love for the show itself, that would be the best route to take.
Adam: My baby is back!!!!! And he's back in all his glory. He looks amazing. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. He sounds great... with a few minor exceptions, he sounded just like he does on the cd. I was really pulling for him to hit "will forget" in "Enchantment Passing Through," but he didn't. He actually blatantly cracked, rather than just squeaking it out like he usually does. He did hit that kind-of-high note in "Like Father, Like Son," though, so I was happy. I saw him years ago, but don't have much recollection of his performance, per se... so I can't really compare today to anything, but it was almost weird to see him back up there... after all of that anticipation and everything. My only real issue with him was that - after so much anticipation - I often found myself thinking of him as "Adam" and not as "Radames." I had to almost fool myself into paying more attention to the part he was playing rather than the fact that it was simply him.... just the excitement of the moment, I guess. In any case, I'm just thrilled to have him back. His acting was right on - facial expressions full of emotion. I love the way he carries himself on stage - very strong and gallant, like a devastatingly gorgeous captain should be! I LOVED his "Fortune Favors the Brave." He came sprinting out on stage and sang the song so beautifully. Very growly, but full of enthusiasm. The chemistry between Adam and Saycon was great... Elaborate Lives was SO HOT. The scene directly following EL was adorable... he was very flirty, but it worked. Oh, yes... someone who works at the theatre (and also works for Adam's record label, Sh-k-Boom) told us that the new CD, "Civilian," is done. She said she's heard it, and it's great. They're aiming for early fall for the release. Before I further bore you all, I'll just sum up and say that he was great. I really missed him, and I'm so happy he's back.
Saycon - Today was her last performance, and I am truly honored to have seen it. She was fantastic the last time I saw her (in for Simone) and she's only gotten better. She brings Aida a lot of the dignity she needs to have, and she's got a wonderful voice. She was crying at the end of the show, but no one announced that it was her last day or anything... which I thought was a little bit weird. Adam was so sweet to her, though, trying to make her feel better at curtain call. You can tell they really get along well. She says her next project is "The Color Purple" and that she starts rehearsals next week. She's incredibly sweet.
Lisa - Having seen two PHENOMENAL actresses play Amneris (Sherie and Felicia), I'm happy to say I really enjoyed Lisa. She reminded me a lot of Sherie, actually, but seemed to be a good mix of the two. She was very, very funny at appropriate points, playing the ditziness really well, but she was able to show a lot of emotion, too. Great belt on her as well.
Eric - Again, having seen two wonderful actors in this role (Damien and Delisco) I thought Eric was awesome. His portrayal of Mereb was sweet and likable... you just wanted to hug him.
Micky - Oy. Vey. He just isn't right for the role. He seemed to have trouble singing... and his acting needs help. He just isn't evil enough... he's just sort of a funny-looking guy. I ADORED John Hickock, and now not having him there... I miss him. Two things I will give to Micky's credit, though: he really *does* seem to be trying to put all of himself into this role, and really does seem to be working hard... and he's extremely friendly at the stage door. Really nice guy.
Anyway, this is getting long, so I think that about covers it.
We caught Adam before the show on his way in (we'd been told that if we wanted to see him, that's what we had to do. Had the stage door guy not told us that, we wouldn't have done it because I know usually it's not cool) and we met the rest of the cast after the show - all very gracious and very nice.
Okay, now for those who want to know... as soon as I type it out on that other thread I'll post more details about meeting Adam. When I do, I'll post a link here to it. That way, you can read it if you want, and if you don't care you don't have to.
Edit: see link below.
Thanks for reading, all! I had the most wonderful time.
meeting Adam, etc.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
Now, on to the individual performances, since, considering that you all know about my intense love for the show itself, that would be the best route to take.
Adam: My baby is back!!!!! And he's back in all his glory. He looks amazing. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. He sounds great... with a few minor exceptions, he sounded just like he does on the cd. I was really pulling for him to hit "will forget" in "Enchantment Passing Through," but he didn't. He actually blatantly cracked, rather than just squeaking it out like he usually does. He did hit that kind-of-high note in "Like Father, Like Son," though, so I was happy. I saw him years ago, but don't have much recollection of his performance, per se... so I can't really compare today to anything, but it was almost weird to see him back up there... after all of that anticipation and everything. My only real issue with him was that - after so much anticipation - I often found myself thinking of him as "Adam" and not as "Radames." I had to almost fool myself into paying more attention to the part he was playing rather than the fact that it was simply him.... just the excitement of the moment, I guess. In any case, I'm just thrilled to have him back. His acting was right on - facial expressions full of emotion. I love the way he carries himself on stage - very strong and gallant, like a devastatingly gorgeous captain should be! I LOVED his "Fortune Favors the Brave." He came sprinting out on stage and sang the song so beautifully. Very growly, but full of enthusiasm. The chemistry between Adam and Saycon was great... Elaborate Lives was SO HOT. The scene directly following EL was adorable... he was very flirty, but it worked. Oh, yes... someone who works at the theatre (and also works for Adam's record label, Sh-k-Boom) told us that the new CD, "Civilian," is done. She said she's heard it, and it's great. They're aiming for early fall for the release. Before I further bore you all, I'll just sum up and say that he was great. I really missed him, and I'm so happy he's back.
Saycon - Today was her last performance, and I am truly honored to have seen it. She was fantastic the last time I saw her (in for Simone) and she's only gotten better. She brings Aida a lot of the dignity she needs to have, and she's got a wonderful voice. She was crying at the end of the show, but no one announced that it was her last day or anything... which I thought was a little bit weird. Adam was so sweet to her, though, trying to make her feel better at curtain call. You can tell they really get along well. She says her next project is "The Color Purple" and that she starts rehearsals next week. She's incredibly sweet.
Lisa - Having seen two PHENOMENAL actresses play Amneris (Sherie and Felicia), I'm happy to say I really enjoyed Lisa. She reminded me a lot of Sherie, actually, but seemed to be a good mix of the two. She was very, very funny at appropriate points, playing the ditziness really well, but she was able to show a lot of emotion, too. Great belt on her as well.
Eric - Again, having seen two wonderful actors in this role (Damien and Delisco) I thought Eric was awesome. His portrayal of Mereb was sweet and likable... you just wanted to hug him.
Micky - Oy. Vey. He just isn't right for the role. He seemed to have trouble singing... and his acting needs help. He just isn't evil enough... he's just sort of a funny-looking guy. I ADORED John Hickock, and now not having him there... I miss him. Two things I will give to Micky's credit, though: he really *does* seem to be trying to put all of himself into this role, and really does seem to be working hard... and he's extremely friendly at the stage door. Really nice guy.
Anyway, this is getting long, so I think that about covers it.
We caught Adam before the show on his way in (we'd been told that if we wanted to see him, that's what we had to do. Had the stage door guy not told us that, we wouldn't have done it because I know usually it's not cool) and we met the rest of the cast after the show - all very gracious and very nice.
Okay, now for those who want to know... as soon as I type it out on that other thread I'll post more details about meeting Adam. When I do, I'll post a link here to it. That way, you can read it if you want, and if you don't care you don't have to.
Edit: see link below.
Thanks for reading, all! I had the most wonderful time.
meeting Adam, etc.
Updated On: 7/22/04 at 09:49 PM
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