Joey Fatone is perfect as Seymour!!

Already a thread about him.

I am glad that people are enjoying him!

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I knew he wouldn't be BAD in the role. Every one complains about the stunt casting and the pop-stars, but a lot of pop stars CAN act well, if you give them a chance.

He was good as Roger in RENT. The role of Seymoure kind of has the same character voice, if you think about it.

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He acted the role of Mark just fine. It's not like it's too hard of an acting part, anyway.

I figured you did.

And... it's just my opinion, but I hated him in Rent. He was my first Mark, and that time I felt like Mark had no personality. He was so boring. The second time I saw Chad Richardson, and I absolutely loved Mark. He had a lot more heart.

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just dont let him try to break into the producers, in any way whatsoever. nickole kidman is bad enough.

Mark is more than just the "nerdy guy". When acted right, he's really quite endearing. Mr. Fatone's Mark just did nothing for me. He was just there.

i will have to disagree with the title, from what i saw on Regis and Kelly.
It was a high school performance, and though his voice wasn't bad, it certainly wasn't up to the same quality as other broadway professionals. Bobo gives the thumbs down.

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Ok, kiddies, its 2 cents time.

1. Fatone IN NO WAY disgraces either himself or Broadway. I went wondering if he could handle the comedy (as it is farce and EXTREMLY difficult to do). He wasn't up to what Foster did with the role, but given that he had around 2 week rehearsal and 2 performances under his belt he was in no way "bad". He even added a few charming touches of his own. Foster had the entire rehearsal period, Florida run, restaging, and preview period to hone the role (by the way I thought Foster was terrific in the role). If Fatone doesn’t come up to his level at this time (a very short time) I really think we should "cut him some slack". After all he is the one up there putting himself on the line and "doing it". If he can bring audiences to this excellent revival (yeah, I said it) I applaud the choice. By the way the house was full and the audience LOVED it (Once again).

2. His did seem to have some problem with pitch in the B section of "Grow for Me" and few of the more recitativey places. This could be ascribed to nerves or vocal stress from the rehearsal period. Otherwise his singing was quite fine.

3. The other two additions to the cast were very good.

All in all, given the circumstances, he acquitted himself rather admirably, knowing (as I'm sure he did) that as a "pop" star there would be others out gunning for him. This alone causes a LOT of stress.


Just my opinion, I may be wrong.

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Lou and twogaab-

I agree with you. Saw the show Tuesday night, and... well, AMEN!

If you study the history of Bway casting, using non-traditional Bway actors is nothing new. Opera stars were given star status over 50 years ago (Ezio Pinza in South Pacific, Jackie Gleason in Take Me Along and many more), Disney shows have long rins with pop stars. This certainly is better than closed shows with all those unemployed on and off-stage theatre people! Open your minds and save jobs.

Updated On: 6/25/04 at 07:40 AM

My only exposure to Joey Fatone has been on Regis and Kelly, but after Hairspray got out last night, there was quite a mob at the stage door across the street. What bothers me, is that Little Shop signs are now "Joey Fatone in Little Shop of Horrors" and "Starring Joey Fatone." I miss the pictures of Hunter... Joey just isn't Hunter...

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My singing instructor saw Mr. Fatone in LSoH as Seymour and said he was very good.
I, personally, did not enjoy his performance on Regis and Kelly and don't intend on seeing the show again... The original cast was so wonderful. Hunter Foster will always be my Seymour. I wish Joey Fatone the best of luck in the role though. -Penny

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Updated On: 6/27/04 at 04:58 PM