Is Amy Spanger any good? — Page 2

Lizzy, thanks so much! I've watched the video three times already but I need more!

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Back to Amy and ROA-the other video is great also and shows the whole cast-Here I Go Again~

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well, if you like the lower stuff her character sings a lot of Pat Benetar and Joan Jett so it should serve your craving.

Wow, I didn't realize that the reading I went to a few years ago with Nicolette Hart, James Snyder, and Hunter Foster was Rock of Ages. I'd totally forgotten. Man, I really enjoyed it! And am super excited to see it now; can't wait!

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WHAT?!! Yes. Who doesn't like a husky belt? Amy is a terrific actress and a wonderful singer. She is also a great dinner date.

one of the "best" things Broadway has to offer??

I wouldn't use "best" ... that's pushing it.

I don't love her on the recording of "tick tick boom." But I feel like she's someone that you have to witness live because she blew my mind in Wedding Singer! So, yeah I'd say she's great with the right kind of material. She has wonderful comedic timing and sings 80's stuff really well. I'm sure she'll be fantastic.

I saw Amy in Wedding Singer about a dozen times over the course of the run, and must say that she was very consistent -- it seemed to me the sound of a voice executing "healthy" belt, which doesn't wear down the cords, relatively speaking.

"Forward?" Forward placement is one of the hallmarks of the "blend," -- but surely you don't mean "Nasal" when you say forward, do you? I didn't experience her live singing as nasal at all, and her other performances (as noted here on this thread) are not nasal either. She is a skilled character singer.

And why hasn't anyone mentioned what a Kick-Ass Dancer she is?

She deserves all the success that she gets, and I agree with yous guys who think that she's one of Broadway's best.

And why hasn't anyone mentioned what a Kick-Ass Dancer she is?

That she is, for sure. Once of the first times I saw her was as Roxie in Chicago.

""Forward?" Forward placement is one of the hallmarks of the "blend," -- but surely you don't mean "Nasal" when you say forward, do you? I didn't experience her live singing as nasal at all, and her other performances (as noted here on this thread) are not nasal either. She is a skilled character singer. " -- LadyDramturg


Forward Placement is different than "nasal" technique, though ridiculous Forward Placement makes you sound "nasal" (as is the case with Ms. Spanger) for much of the belt.

Here's a wonderful piece about the "history" of Forward Placement and its place in vocal technique: http://www.vocalwebsites.com/neilhowlett/articles/forwardplacementmyth.php

Regardless, I'm not saying it's good OR bad. It all depends on what you prefer. I personally enjoy her voice. I just think she could pull back a little, and get a darker tone.

Her placement is making her tone very bright which, in turn, can affect her belting range. It hasn't yet but it's only a matter of time... although I have noticed throughout the years (I used to be a huge Spanger fan) that her healthy belting is becoming a bit more forced and strained.

AMY SPANGER IS THE BOMB. She was made for this role. Rock of Ages is KICKASS and will surprise the hell outta everybody...

I am a fly that buzzes around the balcony of the Brooks-Atkinson Theater. Go ahead, swat at me.

ROCK OF AGES is an awesome show. Amy Spanger is an amazing performer.

That's all, Snark. No agenda. Except to say everyone had better to get some tickets before they're all gone. Previews start St. Patrick's Day. Opens for real April 7th. Bring it.

But alas, this thread is about Amy Spanger's goodness. It's funny the question was even asked. She's incredible.

ALL gone? Please. Even Billy Elliot isn't playing to sold out houses...I doubt this will.

I'm not saying it isn't going to do WELL....but they are not going to be solidly sold out....at least not this early before they even open!

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