Hairspray in Toronto Video Clip!- Page 2

[BlueWizard]

Posted: 8/23/04 at 5:18pm

Vanessa is a MUCH better singer than Marissa, although that clip may have not shown it.

Really, you think so? I think Marissa is a much, much better singer (and overall a better Tracy). Vanessa has a nice voice, but you can tell she doesn't have the endurance for it; notice the heavy panting during "You Can't Stop the Beat", and sometimes she yells the notes out rather than sing them properly.

Love the rest of this cast, though.

I'm trying to get tickets for the week of September 6-12th, but for some reason the Mirvish website isn't selling those dates. Is the production taking a week off? That's unusual, I've never heard of that happening before.

Updated On: 8/23/04 at 05:18 PM

[Link Larkin Wanabe]

Posted: 8/23/04 at 5:23pm

BlueWizard,

I think Marissa is probably a better overall actress and a better Tracy...but I think Vanessa's smokey voice suits the era and the spunky character. Her comedic timing leaves a little to be desired though.

and no tickets Sept. 6-12th...damn...I wanted to go around then...Hah... If you see a guy who looks like my avatar, mouthing all of Link's lines and dancing in his chair and embaressing his friends sitting beside him...it's probably me. Hah

Akiva

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 8/23/04 at 5:24pm

Link Larkin wannabe, you can be MY Link!

[BlueWizard]

Posted: 8/23/04 at 5:26pm

I'm gonna call them later today (or tomorrow), because I REALLY want tickets on September 10th.

By the way, Akiva, how do you find the Mirvish website? Does it really give the best tickets available? I'm trying for September 17th and I'm getting row M (grrrr - I hate overhang). Should I go to the box office instead?

(And I'd rather see you as Link too. I'm not that fond of the current T.O. Link - too, too old.)

Updated On: 8/23/04 at 05:26 PM

[Unknown User]

Posted: 8/23/04 at 5:33pm

he is definately to old. i thought kathy briar was a really good tracy. see, i like my tracys like marissa and kathy, to whine and be nasally, even if thats not how they really sing.

[Link Larkin Wanabe]

Posted: 8/23/04 at 5:35pm

BlueWizard.

Hah...It was my own stupid fault for missing my callback. But I had already booked my flight home from Toronto, and I hadn't seen my family in 4 months so figured i'd pass.

I went to the box-office (of the theatre Producers was in at the time) and it was WAY cheaper. I payed 26 dollars per ticket...that's it...no tax or extra charges. So I suggest going to the box office.

Akiva

[BlueWizard]

Posted: 8/23/04 at 5:50pm

Whoa, were those rush seats or advance ones? Where were they located? I want to take some friends of mine, and we want to pamper ourselves and get the best seats: 5-8th row centre.

Updated On: 8/23/04 at 05:50 PM

[Link Larkin Wanabe]

Posted: 8/23/04 at 6:07pm

I bought those about a week and half before the show...but keep in mind that was during previews so they prices have likely changed...they were on the top balcony, along the sides, not the greatest seats ever, but at the same time I could see and hear everything. I envy you being able to afford those good seats

Akiva

[BlueWizard]

Posted: 8/23/04 at 6:11pm

I can't really afford them, it's a special treat (read: obsessive binging) for myself.

[Link Larkin Wanabe]

Posted: 8/23/04 at 7:30pm

Hah...well I guess me planning on seeing the show once every 2 months is a bit exceissive binging too. But there aren't THAT many great shows in Toronto right now, so I have to get my kick somewhere.

Akiva

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 8/23/04 at 7:32pm

and you want kick, there is no better show than hairspray!

[Link Larkin Wanabe]

Posted: 8/23/04 at 7:34pm

nope...it's addictive...I'm going to give up drugs for it i think.

Akiva

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 8/23/04 at 7:36pm

OMG! It SOO is. hairspray is like speed. By the end, you are bouncing off teh walls and feeling giddy.

[Link Larkin Wanabe]

Posted: 8/23/04 at 7:39pm

I literally left the theatre and thought I was high. I was shaking and dancing and had SOOO much energy and couldn't sleep even though I had a flight the next day and really needed to.

Akiva

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 8/23/04 at 7:40pm

I am the same way EVER time I see it.... it's the score. It has to be. Only music has that effect.

[BwayTheatre11]

Posted: 8/23/04 at 7:48pm

Akiva, if you really got a callback for Hairspray Toronto...and love the role as much as you do...why in the hell did you decide to 'pass'?!

[Link Larkin Wanabe]

Posted: 8/23/04 at 7:49pm

Especially since the show ends with "You Can't Stop the Beat"...Hah...only goes to prove what my director says about endings...the show can suck as long as you end with a wow...not that Hairspray sucks, im just saying.

Akiva

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 8/23/04 at 10:37pm

Why is there no Edna on this clip?!

[BlueWizard]

Posted: 8/23/04 at 11:47pm

Yes, "You Can't Stop the Beat" is my favourite, favourite, favourite track from Hairspray. I'm in love with every song, but that one just rockets me up to heaven.

[judy_in_disguise]

Posted: 8/23/04 at 11:59pm

gotta love Breakfast Television....

for you Americans who don't have this joy, you must know that the quality is ALWAYS crap on this glorious morning talk show. It's really not an accurate representation of anything.

[Rollergirl]

Posted: 8/24/04 at 5:39pm

hiya!

there are for sure no tickets the week of Sept 6-12th because everybody gets a VACATION!!! and let me tell you, we are SO EXCITED!!!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 8/24/04 at 5:46pm

we...are you in it?

[BlueWizard]

Posted: 8/24/04 at 6:00pm

Rollergirl, if you're in the production, lemme tell you, IT'S A FABULOUS SHOW! I think I'm your biggest fan.

And you guys better give me an amazing performance when you get back, because I'm getting tickets for September 14th (first show back)!!!

[PleaseChangeMe]

Posted: 8/24/04 at 6:07pm

Hmm...the show can suck as long as you end with a wow. That SCREAMS Hairspray!

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 8/24/04 at 6:45pm

Welcome to the boards Alison!