'Hairspray' 2/11/07 - Diana Degarmo's Last Performance as Penny

“Hairspray” had a lot of energy, this afternoon, for Diana DeGarmo’s final performance as Penny. Diana was brilliant as ever and pulled out all the stops in making Penny extra funny and extra nerdy. Diana usually sings within the guidelines of her part but, this afternoon; Diana put a little bit extra into her singing. In “Without Love”, Diana hit a few incredible notes that rivaled her performance as “Brooklyn”. In “You Can’t Stop the Beat” it was the best I ever heard Diana sing her solo. Diana is a natural for music and for comedy (her dancing is not bad either). I wish her all the best in the future.

After John and Blake I was very surprised that I would enjoy Paul Vogt’s performance as Edna as much as I did. Paul brought something different to the role. He used a full male voice, in certain situations, which actually added to the comic relief of Edna’s character. As for Jere Burns, all I can say is uninspiring. He did not bring any flare or energy to Wilbur. He just seemed to go through the motions. If it wasn’t for Paul, “Timeless to Me” would also lack energy.

Darlene Love, OMG!! Her voice is phenomenal. As far as I’m concerned, The Blossoms were every bit as good as The Supremes. Darlene usually scurries out after the show, but after 4 times of missing her, I finally got her autograph.

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Updated On: 2/12/07 at 10:08 PM

ah, thank you for the review! Glad to hear she was great (as if she could be anything else!)

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Thanks for the review. I'm sure it was an amazing performance. Really hope she lands in another show soon. Such a great performer.

Were there any curtain call speeches? More details please! :)

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I know it's only been 5+ years since the last revival of Annie Get Your Gun closed, but Diana is absolutely PERFECT for the role. I hope she gets cast in it, and soon, so she's still young enough (most Annie Oakleys are WAY too old).

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I was there too, and she was brilliant. There were so many tears during Darlene's "I Know Where I have Been", with alot of hugs for Diana. I was also impressed with Voghts performance,and I agree about the new Wilbur. He just seemed to be walking through it. I was also impressed with Ashley's Link. It was a great show all around. They do a great job keeping that show fresh after 1800 plus performances!

Thanks for the reviews, Mateo2 and Buscee. Sounds like it was an amazing, emotional show. Diana's really going to be missed. I heard the waterworks were really on during I Know Where I've Been and that the interactions between Diana and Tevin and Shannon were top notch.

I love Darlene too. I haven't seen this show yet, but I'm curious: does Darlene Love have any scenes with Ashley Parker Angel, or sing anything with him in the show?

Thanks.

Diane sounds like she was wonderful, and I'm sorry that when I do see the show she will have gone.

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Updated On: 2/12/07 at 10:49 PM

im sorry i missed her last performance. shes one of my favorite pennys