Good Luck Broadway's newest stuperstar TAYLOR HICKS — Page 2

Lake - he was dropped from his label. not sure he was doing too well on his own... probably figures a musical will revitalize?

I really don't care.

Not sure if he deserves the nasty snarky sarcasm from my lovely little JoeKv here but it doesn't make a difference.

At least he can sing. There has been much worse stunt-casting. Can't complain too much here..

Lake.

I only know that because a rising number of old contestants have been dropped from their labels recently... include Kat McPhee, Ruben Studdard, George Huff, and Bucky. And as I mentioned Taylor Hicks.

just proves that no one is safe after AI

"I had no idea Jay Leno was coming to bway."

Awww, don't pick on Jay like that

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Snarky comments? From me? I love Taylor Hicks and am glad to see him on Broadway. I started a thread to wish him well. I hope we get some real reviews soon.

But I shouldn't be surprised TDH "misread" my original post- he does have a history of that.

The Hicks fans seem to think they're "Raiders of the Lost Arts". There's already a video of his opening night on youtube. It's pretty poorly shot so you can't really see much of the choreography or how he carries himself on stage but you can hear it. I, personally, did NOT like what I heard at all. Sour and weird. And does Teen Angel REALLY need a harmonica? Please.

I'm really not looking forward to seeing this train wreck later this month.

Edited to add that I didn't catch a line flub but the video froze a few times so I could have missed it. But there was one part towards the end where I could not hear what he was singing at all. So that may have been the line flub that's been talked about.

Edited again to say that I found it. He sings "Now your bangs are COMBED, your lashes twirled"

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Updated On: 6/8/08 at 03:02 AM

I thought this was a joke thread at first. I'm still not entirely sure.

And I agree... um, Lt Cable is reserved for people who are actually capable of playing the role and some of the other roles you mentioned.

Taylor Hicks = no.

I love you Taylor!

Wow. Just watched the youtube clip. I have to say, I've never been a huge fan of stunt casting because I think the people working their asses off and dedicating their lives to Broadway should get the job instead of some American Idol kid. But even though I felt this way, I admit that many of these people have done well. Fantasia (from what I heard) was incredible, Aiken was fine. But Taylor Hicks was awful. He sounded unsure of the lyrics, and had I not known that he won American Idol, I never would have guessed that he won ANY award for his singing. But my favorite thing in the video was the audience. In the Fantasia clips people are screaming like they're at a Baptist convention, and Clay fans are throwing granny panties at the stage, and it sounds like there are about 8 Hicks fans in the audience.

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Again, let me say I am EXCITED that Taylor is on Broadway and am 100% sincere in my hope he has a long and illustrious career.

And why can't Teen Angel play harmonica? It's no stranger than having Harry Connick suddenly play the piano in Pajama Game.

Have they changed the ordering of the bows for him? I'm guessing that they unfortunately probably did but if they didn't that's great!

I heard an audio of Taylor's performance and I thought it was beautiful. It was note for note perfect and he gave a pitch perfect falsetto not once but twice. The crowd absolutely went nuts for him with applause and he was eating it all up. A HUGE success from ALL accounts of those in attendance. The crowds at the stage door were tremendous. Taylor had 2 bodyguards with him. His appearance at Planet Hollywood later on was met with hundreds of press photographers and lots of smiles!!

I feel sorry for all you jealous turds who can't give credit where it's due and yes, the man has been around for 10 years before AI looking for a major break. Some of you people are PITIFUL little vermon. If you only saw the smiles on people's faces in the audience and at the door, you'd know the joy that he brings to many many people.

Updated On: 6/9/08 at 06:50 PM

That is all.

I hear CUBBY BERNSTEIN is PERSONALLY going to make sure that Taylor Hicks gets the first ever REPLACEMENT CAST TONY at next year's ceremony! Isn't that exciting? I can't wait to see his campaign!

TAYLOR HICKS YES HE CAN!!!!!!!!