For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
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#0For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
Posted: 7/27/05 at 2:45amJust wondering, when he entered the Broadway production.
#1re: For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
Posted: 7/27/05 at 9:22amI believe Bruce entered the Broadway production sometime in October 2004.
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#2re: For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
Posted: 7/27/05 at 10:42amThat sounds about right. My parents saw Michael McKean right at the end of his run, and they saw it in Sept '04.
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#3re: For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
Posted: 7/27/05 at 11:22amAccording to IBDB, he started on October 5, 2004, and is slated to perform through September 4, 2005.
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#4re: For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
Posted: 7/27/05 at 11:27am
I hope he plays longer then that.
;-(
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#5re: For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
Posted: 7/27/05 at 1:15pmhow is vilanch as edna- ive yet to see him do it.
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#6re: For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
Posted: 7/27/05 at 1:44pmI saw him on the tour in LA and I thought he was hilarious. His ad libs were great and he made alot of them fit with California. He was also very nice at the stagedoor and signed my poster.
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#7re: For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
Posted: 7/27/05 at 2:06pmI just saw Bruce yesterday as Edna. He is absolutely hysterical, great comedic timing and even a decent voice. Definitely see him if you get the chance.
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#8re: For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
Posted: 7/27/05 at 2:13pm
I love Bruce's assets!
He is faboo!
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#9re: For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
Posted: 7/27/05 at 2:22pmspeaking of voice, i was very surprised by how well the original Edna, Harvey Fierstein, actually sang in FIDDLER when i saw it recently. He talk-sang most of it, which worked fine, but on ballads like "Sabbath Prayer" he actually sang with a sort of rough baritenor sound that i thought worked very well. It was actually melodic (his voice has always been musical, even when talk-singing, as he knows how to phrase very well). i haven't seen Vilanch do it, but i'm a big fan, and find it amazing that these "stand up comedian" type actors can find a singing voice that works in musical theatre without really being legit.
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#10re: For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
Posted: 7/27/05 at 2:35pmSaw Bruce and Carley in Denver before they went to Broadway. Got the chance to get to know Bruce as a very good friend of his that is also a good friend of mine lives here in Denver and threw 2 parties. One for the cast that Bruce was only able to attend for 15 minutes, and then I attended a small private dinner party for Bruce at my friend's home. Talked extensively with him and he is a wonderful man. And just as funny offstage as he is onstage. He extended a backstage visit for me if I should see the show in New York. Cool guy.
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#11re: For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
Posted: 7/27/05 at 3:39pm
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#12re: For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
Posted: 7/27/05 at 3:41pmI saw Bruce in LA with Marisa. His adlibs were great -- he made comments about Bush, Arnold and the NJ governor who came out of the closet (his name escapes me now).
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#13re: For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
Posted: 7/27/05 at 4:57pm
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I'd like to see Bruce. He used to annoy me on Hollywood Squares, but my taste has changed, so it'd probably be quite enjoyable.
#14re: For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
Posted: 7/27/05 at 5:27pmI love how Bruce has made the role his own and not copied Harvey.
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#15re: For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
Posted: 7/27/05 at 5:42pmI have seen Mr. Vilanch twice in the role and he has truly made it his own.
#16re: For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
Posted: 7/27/05 at 6:01pmI saw him on November 13th and thought he did a great job!
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#17re: For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
Posted: 7/27/05 at 6:05pmi'd love to see Bruce (GET BRUCE!). Who is playing Link right now in NYC? might be worth a return trip, i've seen the rest of the newer musicals...
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times. I guarantee that at some point
one or both of us will want to get out.
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#18re: For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
Posted: 7/27/05 at 7:26pmdo you guys know whos replacing him after september 4th? im seeing it in october!
#19re: For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
Posted: 7/27/05 at 9:21pmHis ad-libs were great here also. Jokes about the Rocky Mountains, Denver and I think even the Mayor. (It's been well over a year)
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#20re: For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
Posted: 7/28/05 at 12:04amJohn Pinette, who is playing Edna on tour right now (DC as we speak), is replacing Bruce. But I think he needs a little work. (You can see my "review" including my opinion of his performance in a separate thread.) I saw the show on Sunday, and he was ok. With some heavy coaching from Jack O'Brien, he may do well. I don't mean to sound obnoxious; I just think he needs to work on his timing, singing, delivery and so on.
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#21re: For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
Posted: 7/28/05 at 12:33am
He ad-libbed about Britney Spears, Corey Clark/ Paula Abdul, and Desperate Housewives when I saw him in June. Hilarious. When I spoke with him at the stage door, he said he was trying to figure in Russel Crowe's latest assault scandal but wasn't sure how he could work it in.
He was fantastic. HUUUUUUGE applause. Almost blew HIM off the stage.
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#22re: For how long has Bruce Vilanch been in Hairspray on Broadway?
Posted: 7/28/05 at 12:36amWhy is Bruce leaving?
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