HAIRSPRAY tour 1st preview

[dvd]

Posted: 9/10/03 at 2:24pm

(just posted this over at ATC, sorry for the cut and paste but I'm late for work!) I just got off the train from Baltimore (which is quite painless by the way...the train that is) the show was fabulous! I was shocked at how well it looked and sounded for a 1st preview, they're really getting the Broadway production...Marc & Scott and Jerry Mitchell and Jack O'Brien were all there and seemed very happy afterwards...I can't think of a weak link in the cast, including Bruce Vilanch who can't duplicate Harvey's voice and takes, but got great laughs and might actually be kind of sweeter than Harvey...his Edna is less confident than Harvey's which makes it wonderful to see him blossom...and that girl Carly is fantastic, they are so lucky to keep finding such great Tracy's! she has a very pleasing voice and is REALLY funny, the funniest I've seen and except for Katy Grenfell, I've seen all the Tracy's! The Jackie Hoffman girl still has work to do, but she had moments that let you know she will get it down...Jackie may end up being harder to replace than Harvey!! I have to get to work (very late!) or I'd write more, but I am glad I schlepped down there, it is wild to think that every night there are now 2 great versions of HAIRSPRAY to see...I just re-read this post and I sound like a shill, but I honestly had nothing bad to say about it! oh, and the audience reaction was as good as it is on Broadway, but the Baltimore references made them go berserk! Essex Community College brought down the house!

[TxTwoStep]

Posted: 9/10/03 at 2:27pm

how was Austin Miller's Link (when you get a chance)?

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 9/10/03 at 2:30pm

Yes.. comments on Austin Miller and Sandra DeNise's Penny Pingleton please. :) ::pouts lip and gives puppydog eyes::

[dvd]

Posted: 9/10/03 at 2:30pm

he was ADORABLE!!! oh my God!! and very funny...sorta more goofy than Matt M. but completely lovable...and got lots of laughs! where did he COME from?!?!

[TxTwoStep]

Posted: 9/10/03 at 2:36pm

he came from Houston. i think JRB_ACTOR coaches him privately. And i'd like a shot at that myself.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 9/10/03 at 2:38pm

I second that and I hope to GOD that pun was intended cause I agree there too.

Sandra comments??Any?

[dvd]

Posted: 9/10/03 at 2:40pm

oh my God, I am gonna be so late, but I was dying to get to computer to report (I've never posted before, this is much more fun than 'lurking'!) anyway, the Penny was VERY Kerry Butler, more so than Jen G....I don't think she dropped a single laugh. once again, I am shocked there are so many people out there with such voices and comic timing, it's great that they have a show to show it off! oh, and The Dynamites got the same response as Broadway too, it was really just like being at The Neil Simon....... David

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 9/10/03 at 2:43pm

Glad to hear that Sandra is doing well. I was lucky enough to see her when she went on as Maureen on the RENT tour and thought she was fabulous. Good to know she is a treat as Penny as well. Isn't she just the prettiest little thing too??
NOTE TO THE PRODUCERS :: When Kathy and Jen leave, bring Carly and Sandra to the Broadway compnay!! And bring back Alli too.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 9/10/03 at 2:47pm

I went to high school with Austin and have done a show with him regionally since. He's very talented and a great guy all around. He's been doing tours and film work. This is his biggest role yet, i suppose, and he should get a lot of great attention for it. Another girl that went to high school with us saw his performance in Hairspray and said that he is incredible. I hope to catch it when it gets to Hartford. =)

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 9/10/03 at 2:54pm

Am I the only one who thinks that Terron Brooks looks WAAAAAYYYY too old to be playing high school age??

[dvd]

Posted: 9/10/03 at 2:57pm

someone just said that on ATC, but it never entered my mind watching...he has a sweet smiling face and a great voice...not at all the dancer that Chester is but very lovable...he didnt seem old at all...is he? well, Marissa was 30 and played Tracy! I guess make-up and hair and good old fashioned acting can make you forget! wish I had some of that! David

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 9/10/03 at 3:03pm

Go to Terron's website.. you can see grey hairs in the goatee, I swear! They must do a helluva makeup job on him then.
Terron Brooks

[BwayTheatre11]

Posted: 9/10/03 at 3:48pm

You guys are making me really excited to see the tour in Cincinatti! The cast sounds great and that they will have a lot of sucess.

[TheBalladeer]

Posted: 9/10/03 at 3:50pm

Jrb can be my "private" coach anytime.

Cheers,
The Balladeer

[sheekala]

Posted: 9/10/03 at 6:59pm

So glad u enjoyedit, I had a blast at a run-thru, and found Bruce to be a sweet and lovable Edna...and a joyous dancer!

[DoReMi]

Posted: 9/10/03 at 9:09pm

How was Jordan Ballard?

[TxTwoStep]

Posted: 9/11/03 at 12:19pm

JRB what regional show was it?!?!

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 9/11/03 at 12:55pm

Zorro The Musical This is not the same production that starred Deborah Gibson (in LA I think). It was a World Premiere by TUTS in Houston.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 9/11/03 at 12:55pm

duped!

Updated On: 9/11/03 at 12:55 PM

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 9/11/03 at 12:56pm

duped!

Updated On: 9/11/03 at 12:56 PM

[tFan]

Posted: 8/19/04 at 11:39pm

yes you are the only one who thinks terron is Old. He's 29, That's the Lighting on his hair , and makeup ..you do know that the actors put makeup on there faces dont u? They need to make there faces show. He's not old, I think it's mean of you to say that.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 8/20/04 at 11:41am

okay.. someone is officially annoying. what half wit joins a site for no reason than to say terron brooks doesn't look old???

[tFan]

Posted: 8/20/04 at 1:41pm

Well why thank you for the insult. Have a good day.

[LilMiZBroADwaY23]

Posted: 8/20/04 at 4:19pm

I saw it at the Oriental in Chicago. CARLY IS MY HERO! She's 18 and from Michigan! Rock on CHica!

I loved the whole cast. Bruce was great, Penny was so friggin awesome and Seaweed was one of my favorites. Hopefully I'll be the next Tracy sometime *dreams* But the tour is the best! I saw it twice, and it's just as great from the Balcony as is the Orchestra seating.

[tFan]

Posted: 8/20/04 at 6:14pm

Awsome. Glad you had fun! I wanted to go but never got the chance to when It was in Chicago. Maybe next time :0)