How Is Max von Essen Doing As "Che" During Ricky's Vacation-Absence? — Page 5

#101

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/19/12 at 10:42pm

I don't know where to put this because I didn't want to start a new thread, but I just found some clips on Christina DeCicco as Eva on youtube.

Rainbow High: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNSjST9boIs&feature=channel&list=UL

Buenos Aires: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uly1uBBobbM&feature=channel&list=UL

A New Argentina: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdwjumfWaLg&feature=channel&list=UL

no offense to elena, but this is definitely a case in which the understudy is miles better than the regular.

#102

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/19/12 at 11:07pm

Elena is gonna be a part of BA, Buenos Aires, Big Apple until Saturday so there was no "qual" from her tonight. Wonder's how Christina's sounded.

I'd feel bad for Max, too. He's a wonderful performer and so deserves to be seen. The star casting is going to do this show in.

#103

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/19/12 at 11:21pm

I saw Christina (and Ricky before he got sick) at the matinee yesterday. I've now seen both Elena and Christina but have yet to see Max as Che sadly.

Christina is certainly technically better and has far better diction but she doesn't have a single "touch of star quality." I just never believed she was actually Eva Peron. She has no stage presence and never acted particularly regal. Even during "Don't Cry for Me Argentina," she looked like she stole someone's clothes and was playing the part of a powerful lady.

I wasn't an Elena fan but I could always believe she was actually Eva Peron.

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Updated On: 7/19/12 at 11:21 PM

#104

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/19/12 at 11:32pm

I have audios from all three Evas (Elena Roger, Christina DeCicco, and Jessica Lea Patty). Elena Roger sounds the best IMO, but Jessica Lea Patty is pretty fantastic as well. DeCicco's voice does not do much for me, but she still sounds good.

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#105

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/20/12 at 9:57pm

Martin out sick again tonight. Torres played Che

#106

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/20/12 at 10:06pm

"Feliz dia del amigo a todos!!! Hoy volviendo a Evita despues de mis "vacaciones"! Besos"

Translation: the QUAL is back!

#107

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/20/12 at 10:17pm

She is QUALified to do some QUALity work. No QUALms about it.

#108

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/21/12 at 5:32am

no offense to elena, but this is definitely a case in which the understudy is miles better than the regular.

Each to their own; those clips don't make me think 'Eva Perón' at all. More like Wicked.

#109

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/21/12 at 12:30pm

I agree...watch YouTube Patti LuPone performances from the original, or try to get the original Broadway score.

#110

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/21/12 at 1:59pm

Each to their own; those clips don't make me think 'Eva Perón' at all. More like Wicked.

I got that feeling, too, listening to the clips. In the clip of "A New Argentina" Christina sounds very strong singing "He supports for he loves you!", but the rest of the clips did nothing for me. I really did not like her "Buenos Aires". To be fair, I'd love to see her perform as I've seen the wonderful Elena many times already.

Updated On: 7/21/12 at 01:59 PM

#111

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/21/12 at 2:08pm

"Each to their own; those clips don't make me think 'Eva Perón' at all. More like Wicked."

Agree. After all the raves for Christina, I expected much better. Glad I saw Elena.

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#112

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/21/12 at 2:14pm

Gosh, Christina is gorgeous in that picture.

Updated On: 7/21/12 at 02:14 PM

#113

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/21/12 at 3:37pm

I liked the clips. She has a good voice. In a few years, she'll have a great voice. I'd be interesting in hearing Jessica Lee Patty. from RC in Austin, Texas

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#114

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/21/12 at 5:06pm

Here's Max singing "High Flying Adored" - and Elena's accent is delicious.


High Flying Adored | Max Von Essen and Elena Roger

Updated On: 7/21/12 at 05:06 PM

#115

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/21/12 at 6:14pm

Max's singing is wonderful! Thanks Bud! from RC in Austin, Texas

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"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

#116

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/21/12 at 6:31pm

I hope there are more clips out there! He does sound wonderful.

#117

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/21/12 at 7:14pm

Thanks so much for the clip. Max does sound wonderful!

#118

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/22/12 at 3:34am

I think he makes a great Magaldi. But, as Che, that tremulous vibrato which leads him wavering off-pitch works less well for me than Ricky Martin. Neither of them is ideal, but I think Martin sounds better. Still, I;m glad he has his supporters.

#119

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/22/12 at 11:40pm

What days are Max going on for Che in August? Is he going on for Ricky Martin on August 10th? I'm not a Ricky fan, and would love to see Max in the role! I know I've posted things similar to this before, but I read earlier that he officially announced which performances he will be playing the role during Martin's August vacation.

#120

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/23/12 at 3:27am

Max is playing Che Aug 6th (8pm) 7th (7pm) 8th (2pm) 9th (8pm) 10th (8pm) & 11th (8pm)

#121

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/23/12 at 6:51pm

nicnyc: Great! That means I'll be seeing him!! Thanks for posting!

#122

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/23/12 at 7:55pm

I bought a ticket for the matinee on Wednesday, July 25. How do I find out who's in and who's out? (I'm going to see Michael Cerveris - I'm assuming he does all performances.)

#123

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/23/12 at 8:07pm

Christina (Elena's alternate) plays the role of Eva Peron in every Wednesday and Saturday matinee. Ricky Martin should be playing the role of Che, unless he's sick.

#124

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/23/12 at 8:13pm

Thanks!

#125

How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

Posted: 7/23/12 at 8:20pm

Oops...sorry. I just realized that Christina is on Wednesday evenings. So Eva will be played by Elena at the matinee.