ITH 9/27

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ITH 9/27

Posted: 9/27/09 at 10:19pm

Just returned from the Sunday night performance of In the Heights. It was absolutely fantastic. From the looks of the curtain call, it was Janet Dacal's (Carla) last, and the cast was clearly emotional and on the top of their game. Michael Balderrama was on for Usnavi and was FANTASTIC. Very talented. Lin-Manuel Miranda was in the audience as well, and I saw him signing autographs as he made his way backstage to the cast. While I'm sure this show was great because of Lin's presence and Janet's last, the show was in wonderful shape. I still marvel at the beauty of this show every time I see it.

So, that was the Drowsy Chaperone. Oh, I love it so much. I know it's not a perfect show...but it does what a musical is supposed to do. It takes you to another world, and it gives you a little tune to carry with you in your head for when you're feeling blue. Ya know?

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Posted: 9/27/09 at 10:23pm

Glad to hear the show is in good shape. Thanks for the review.

"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611

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Posted: 9/27/09 at 10:23pm

Great to hear!

I'm a professional. Whenever something goes wrong on stage, I know how to handle it so no one ever remembers. I flash my %#$&. "Jayne just sat there while Gina flailed around the stage like an idiot."

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Posted: 9/27/09 at 10:24pm

Hopefully the tour will be just as good as the Broadway production!

"There's nothing good on. The media hates Christmas. The media loves vampires, though. Maybe they will show a Twilight Christmas."
-Danmeg's 10 year old son.

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Posted: 9/27/09 at 10:29pm

Tonight was indeed Janet's last show. I didn't think she would be leaving this soon since Wonderland doesn't begin performances 'til the end of November. She will be missed very much.

Any word on her replacement?

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Posted: 9/27/09 at 10:51pm

I'm so glad this show stays in good condition. I've seen it 13 times and have only ever had 1 or 2 off performances.

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Posted: 9/27/09 at 10:53pm

Nice to hear you liked Michael as Usnavi. I had heard one of his earlier performances in the role was less than ideal.

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Posted: 9/27/09 at 11:12pm

I saw either his first or one of his first and I really liked him.

Javier is out ALL the time so I'm sure Michael has gone on plenty of times now.

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Posted: 9/27/09 at 11:27pm

"Tonight was indeed Janet's last show. I didn't think she would be leaving this soon since Wonderland doesn't begin performances 'til the end of November. She will be missed very much."

Considering she has been with the show for over one year (not that soon), I am sure she just wanted to relax before her next show. Besides, if Wonderland starts performances in November, wouldn't the company be rehearsing now?

"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611

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Posted: 9/27/09 at 11:31pm

Wonderland would probably be starting rehearsals now or sometime soon since it's a new piece. Sometimes actors do leave one show and then directly go into another but in that case they are usually replacing another actor but with a new piece/production that's not the case.

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Posted: 9/27/09 at 11:31pm

I saw Janet as Nina this summer (my only time seeing ITH) and fell in love with her performance - I wish her the best!

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