How is Paul Vogt in Hairspray?

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How is Paul Vogt in Hairspray?

Posted: 8/25/07 at 11:34am

How is he? I love him on Mad TV and just the pictures of his Edna look hysterical. He looks great in that dress.

I know he's been around for a while in the show, but I'm too lazy to look through all the hairspray threads. I saw Hairspray in 2003 when it first opened and haven't been back since. I can't even imagine another Edna besides Harvey.

...and I'm trying to forget John Travolta's.

#2

re: How is Paul Vogt in Hairspray?

Posted: 8/25/07 at 11:54am

He's amazing.

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#3

re: How is Paul Vogt in Hairspray?

Posted: 8/25/07 at 12:39pm

I love him during "Timeless to Me" at:

Wilbur: You're like a stinky old cheese, babe.
Edna: What?
Wilbur: Just getting riper with age.
Edna (Paul): ...Okay!

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#4

re: How is Paul Vogt in Hairspray?

Posted: 8/25/07 at 1:36pm

Uhm, that's the way the song is written.

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re: How is Paul Vogt in Hairspray?

Posted: 8/25/07 at 2:11pm

The other day was my favorite when after his last boob-bells thing (yeah, that's what I'm calling it) he said "That last one sounded like a European telephone. Allo? It's me! I love you!"

He's fab.

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re: How is Paul Vogt in Hairspray?

Posted: 8/25/07 at 2:19pm

#7

re: How is Paul Vogt in Hairspray?

Posted: 8/25/07 at 3:05pm

Uhm, that's the way the song is written.

Did I every say that it wasn't written that way?

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#8

re: How is Paul Vogt in Hairspray?

Posted: 8/25/07 at 3:09pm

Yeah, all he said was he loved him during this certain part.

#9

re: How is Paul Vogt in Hairspray?

Posted: 8/25/07 at 3:24pm

Paul is wonderful. I agree with thejcm, the way he says "OK" in Timeless is great.

I also like when he tells Tracy "You get back up here" in a really deep guttural voice!

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Updated On: 8/25/07 at 03:24 PM

#10

re: How is Paul Vogt in Hairspray?

Posted: 8/25/07 at 4:26pm

He is great. I saw him when he played the part at NSMT last year, and his "Timeless" had me on the floor -- Dick DeCareau (Wilbur) and Vogt were slinging jokes at one another and stopped the dhow for a good three minutes of constant laughter. I think that was by far my favorite version (with Bruce Vilanch a close second). His delivery and timing were great as well. All in all a great Edna.

#11

re: How is Paul Vogt in Hairspray?

Posted: 8/25/07 at 4:27pm

Paul is fabulous. And if he ever gets a Wilbur that he doesn't have to carry... he'll be even more fabulous. Fingers crossed for the fall!

#12

re: How is Paul Vogt in Hairspray?

Posted: 8/25/07 at 4:31pm

Diva, it's how he delivers it...

"I also like when he tells Tracy "You get back up here" in a really deep guttural voice!"

me too!

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re: How is Paul Vogt in Hairspray?

Posted: 8/25/07 at 7:31pm

I saw it last week. He was one of the strong points in the show. Gotta love him!

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re: How is Paul Vogt in Hairspray?

Posted: 8/25/07 at 9:50pm

He is beyond fantastic! He lets the show be about Tracy, and really has a fantastic believable maternal take on the role. He is also a great guy in real life.

I HEART Paul Vogt!

Updated On: 8/26/07 at 09:50 PM

#15

re: How is Paul Vogt in Hairspray?

Posted: 8/26/07 at 12:05am

And I'm sure Paul 'HERATS' you right back.

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#16

re: How is Paul Vogt in Hairspray?

Posted: 8/26/07 at 12:49am

OH.. he does!

#17

re: How is Paul Vogt in Hairspray?

Posted: 8/26/07 at 2:11am

Just saw him tonight, he was AWESOME. He did this thing where he was smacking the Beav with his boobs and comparing it to a tennis match... had the crowd in hysterics. Plus he's super nice at the stagedoor!

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