How Is Max von Essen Doing As "Che" During Ricky's Vacation-Absence?- Page 5
How Is Max von Essen Doing As "Che" During Ricky's Vacation-Absence?
mjroberts972
Understudy Joined: 6/13/11
#100How 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.
Rainbowhigh23
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/29/12
#101How 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.
#102How 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.
#103How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che
Posted: 7/19/12 at 11:32pmI 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.
lenstersf
Stand-by Joined: 6/14/12
#104How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che
Posted: 7/20/12 at 9:57pmMartin out sick again tonight. Torres played Che
Rainbowhigh23
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/29/12
#105How 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!
Wynbish
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/27/12
#106How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che
Posted: 7/20/12 at 10:17pmShe is QUALified to do some QUALity work. No QUALms about it.
The Scorpion
Leading Actor Joined: 1/3/07
#107How 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.
#108How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che
Posted: 7/21/12 at 12:30pmI agree...watch YouTube Patti LuPone performances from the original, or try to get the original Broadway score.
Rainbowhigh23
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/29/12
#109How 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
#110How 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.
Rainbowhigh23
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/29/12
#111How 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
#112How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che
Posted: 7/21/12 at 3:37pmI 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
Rainbowhigh23
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/29/12
#113How 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
#114How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che
Posted: 7/21/12 at 6:14pmMax's singing is wonderful! Thanks Bud! from RC in Austin, Texas
Rainbowhigh23
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/29/12
#115How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che
Posted: 7/21/12 at 6:31pmI hope there are more clips out there! He does sound wonderful.
boredroom
Swing Joined: 2/7/09
#116How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che
Posted: 7/21/12 at 7:14pmThanks so much for the clip. Max does sound wonderful!
chrisampm2
Broadway Star Joined: 5/26/07
#117How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che
Posted: 7/22/12 at 3:34amI 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.
Emmaloucbway
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/16/11
#118How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che
Posted: 7/22/12 at 11:40pmWhat 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.
#119How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che
Posted: 7/23/12 at 3:27amMax is playing Che Aug 6th (8pm) 7th (7pm) 8th (2pm) 9th (8pm) 10th (8pm) & 11th (8pm)
Emmaloucbway
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/16/11
#120How 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! 
wonkit
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/30/08
#121How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che
Posted: 7/23/12 at 7:55pmI 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.)
lenstersf
Stand-by Joined: 6/14/12
#122How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che
Posted: 7/23/12 at 8:07pmChristina (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.
wonkit
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/30/08
lenstersf
Stand-by Joined: 6/14/12
#124How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che
Posted: 7/23/12 at 8:20pmOops...sorry. I just realized that Christina is on Wednesday evenings. So Eva will be played by Elena at the matinee.
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