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Good Luck Broadway's newest stuperstar TAYLOR HICKS
#50re: Good Luck Broadway's newest stuperstar TAYLOR HICKS
Posted: 6/9/08 at 7:24pm
"Haha, guess it's the Soul Patrollers who will now join for the sole purpose of defending Taylor."
Welcome to my world.
#51re: Good Luck Broadway's newest stuperstar TAYLOR HICKS
Posted: 6/9/08 at 7:39pm
We get rid of the Claymates, and now....
Updated On: 6/9/08 at 07:39 PM
broadwayboy522
Leading Actor Joined: 5/6/06
#52re: Good Luck Broadway's newest stuperstar TAYLOR HICKS
Posted: 6/9/08 at 8:25pmI love that they mention how he brings joy to so many people and at the stage he's just so nice and gracious. Well a lot of other people on Broadway are too. It's not a new trend he's setting or anything....
#53Go Die AI
Posted: 6/9/08 at 8:30pm
"is making his debut tonight in a hit show."
So, he's not in Grease anymore?
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
sweetsmoke
Swing Joined: 6/9/08
#55Go Die AI
Posted: 6/9/08 at 8:47pm
Pardon me? Am I not allowed an opinion with being labeled something? We all have a right to an opinion, and I happen to really like Taylor's music and from what I've heard about his Grease premier, it was absolutely brilliant! For such a small part, his publicity is HUGE! In fact, this 5 min performance got him a solo in the curtain call! hahaha!! Now, that's STAH power!
And antiandrewx, Taylor doesn't need defending. The talent will speak for itself.
Updated On: 6/9/08 at 08:47 PM
Lynnespock2
Broadway Star Joined: 5/14/04
#57Go Die AI
Posted: 6/9/08 at 9:06pm
I had no idea Jay Leno was coming to bway
I wont rest untill he plays Mrs Thistletwat in Avenue Q. He'd Be ferosh.
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#59Go Die AI
Posted: 6/9/08 at 9:20pm
"For such a small part, his publicity is HUGE!"
Because he was on a popular TV reality show. He could play a random ensemble member and still get the same publicity.
As to whether or not Hicks belongs on Broadway, I'm indifferent...don't really care. Haven't seen him in the show yet, but probably won't be catching this production of Grease.
dominique
Stand-by Joined: 10/19/07
#62
Posted: 6/9/08 at 11:11pm
Just funny, massive, how you could be so upset when Clay was criticized, but now you jump on the bandwagon to put Taylor down. "Bully for you."
sweetsmoke
Swing Joined: 6/9/08
#63
Posted: 6/9/08 at 11:23pm
You can say it wasn't pitch perfect until you're blue in the face - it doesn't change the fact that is was perfect. You seem like you're not a Hicks fan - why to you follow him around the internet and make yourself look like an ass?
Check out the song at this blog:
www.soulthing.blogspot.com and leave a message over there. I'm sure all the Taylor fans would love to hear from a fellow fan 
#64
Posted: 6/9/08 at 11:26pmChrist, here we go again. *Gets PopTarts and Twizzlers*
sweetsmoke
Swing Joined: 6/9/08
MassiveMeGo
Featured Actor Joined: 1/19/08
#66
Posted: 6/10/08 at 12:12amClay wasn't criticized for his performance, it was general bashing. His performances were not on youtube. Taylors is and it was not perfect.
dramaguru
Swing Joined: 6/9/08
#67
Posted: 6/10/08 at 12:24amIt wasn't perfect all the way through, but it wasn't off-key. It also wasn't very 50's in flavor. And the orchestra was playing it very fast, which could account for his sounding like he couldn't get enough breath to get every note pitch-perfect, like he probably could have. I wonder why the conductor chose to do that. If anything you'd think they'd want to give him as much time as possible to milk the crowd. Also, as the run goes on and he gets comfortable, his performance will just improve. Good for him.
colleen_lee
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/05
#67
Posted: 6/10/08 at 12:27amUh... that's the tempo it's been for the entire run of the revival...
dramaguru
Swing Joined: 6/9/08
#68
Posted: 6/10/08 at 12:30amAnd? Way too fast. It's supposed to be a crooner, a la Frankie Avalon.
colleen_lee
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/05
#69
Posted: 6/10/08 at 12:34amWell it seems awfully ridiculous to attribute performance issues to the tempo when he rehearsed it that way and Stephen Buntrock managed to sing the song at that tempo for close to a year.
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
sweetsmoke
Swing Joined: 6/9/08
#71
Posted: 6/11/08 at 3:44pm
Nice footage of Taylor's opening night and Planet Hollywood! Awesome!
https://baltimore.broadwayworld.com/videoplay.cfm?colid=28810&a=on
#72
Posted: 6/11/08 at 3:58pmFrankly, I'm still unimpressed.
steviegabor
Swing Joined: 6/10/08
#73
Posted: 6/11/08 at 4:02pm
As an ex-Taylor Hicks die hard fan, let me just share that not all of his fans are nuts. His after-AI fans fall into four major categories:
80% - Left and became obsessed with something else
10% - Are these crazy bitches you all are talking about, who I agree need mental help
5% - Are even scarier than that, and are listed on a "Keep Away From" list that each of Taylor's bodyguards has
5% - Other
Personally, I think that Taylor is not a perfect fit for the role, but does do his job to the best of his ability. I also agree that it is rather annoying that all these AI contestants are taking jobs away for people who have been vying for them for years. JMO.
sweetsmoke
Swing Joined: 6/9/08
#74
Posted: 6/11/08 at 4:57pm
Hey, life ain't fair. Taylor was hired because the producers knew he will get people to buy tickets. Period. No one cares about 'people who have been vying for these roles for years.' Taylor was out on that trail himself for 10 years and he deserves EVERY ACCOLADE coming his way for this role. It won't please everyone, and not everyone needs to 'be impressed'. Judging from the fans waiting outside in pooring rain last night for him, I think it's safe to assume there are enough 'impressed' folks who will buy tickets because they want to see Taylor in this musical. Period.
Updated On: 6/11/08 at 04:57 PM
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