Jekyll and Hyde DVD Version
Jekyll and Hyde DVD Version
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/27/12
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/07
Jekyll and Hyde DVD Version#3
Posted: 12/9/12 at 5:06pm
Jekyll/Hyde was a double-cast role in the original production, with Rob Evan doing the matinees (I believe it was, maybe one night performance) for Hasselhoff (they brought him back - he was the original alternate and had a great year before the celeb casting came).
The show got a bit more of a "tune-up" once Linda Eder left, and Coleen Sexton largely followed Luba Mason's (Eder's replacement) steps. While Coleen Sexton was terrific in the role, she was the one with the vocal troubles during the run, though her performance on the DVD is what history will show that she was fine.
"Bring on the Men" was cut by the Director (who also designed the sets), in favor of "Good & Evil" because for whatever reason they didn't want the Lucy-prostitute theme to be so prominent (.. LOL) and they wanted to hit everyone over the head with "this is a battle of good and evil." Still a catchy tune, but it pales in comparison to "Bring on the Men."
Hoff was OK in the role, but I'd say his acting in some pivotal moments made this campy show even MORE campy.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/07
Jekyll and Hyde DVD Version#5
Posted: 12/10/12 at 1:16am
Coleen Sexton really sold "Good & Evil".. Great performance captured on the DVD.
Ask anyone (including her) Linda is not a great actress. When she left they changed a few poses/mannerisms of Lucy. Nothing dialogue or song wise, except I believe it was after Linda left was when they "cut off" the ending to "No One Knows Who I Am" (this may have been after previews).
Robin Phillips was very dedicated to the show (thus why it was far delayed after its Greg Boyd/national tour ended). He worked with every new Jekyll (mostly the celeb casting) to make sure they were comfortable in the role.
Personally, I think (and sure many "Jekkies" would too) that he did a service to the piece, particularly with elements that still remain in the show; though there are the obvious negatives he introduced too (ie: no Bring on the Men).
David Hasselhoff just released a Frank Wildhorn CD recently; Brandi Burkhardt makes two appearances as well.
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