Kerry Butler in ROA Question

[wdwfreak]

Posted: 12/7/09 at 5:20pm

Has anybody been to the show since she has started? IS she any good? Also, does anybody know when she is contracted to?

[MusicSnob1]

Posted: 12/7/09 at 6:16pm

No.

[bway1261]

Posted: 12/7/09 at 6:27pm

She started in late September and has a six month contract. Therefore, she should be there until late March.

Kerry Butler ROA Playbill.com Article Updated On: 12/7/09 at 06:27 PM

[andsym9001]

Posted: 12/7/09 at 10:57pm

I still dont understand why she called this show "dance heavy" in every interview thats what she talks about. There is barely any dancing in the production especially for her character and in hairspray there was way more dancing for her to do I dont know why shes complaining?

[adamgreer]

Posted: 12/7/09 at 10:58pm

I didn't like her very much and thought Savannah Wise was much better.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 12/7/09 at 11:02pm

Andy, maybe it's like when Gina Gershon said they cut the Shriner's Ballet because it was too gang rapey. Maybe she has lost her gift. I think she has. Poor thing.

[BlueforBroadway]

Posted: 12/7/09 at 11:09pm

I've seen all the Sherries so far except Emily. I think Kerry is the best so far. She's got the best acting skills and comedic timing. I love her voice and think she's made the role her own.

She's a really sweet person, too.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 12/7/09 at 11:19pm

I guess stripper poles are tougher to navigate than roller skates?

[StarStruckGB]

Posted: 12/7/09 at 11:26pm

Blue - I've seen Emily and I still vote Kerry

Phyllis - Lol

[lstbutifulgrl2]

Posted: 12/7/09 at 11:44pm

i think Kerry has improved dramatically since she started. she is not my favorite sherrie, but I do enjoy her portrayal. her dancing, however, leaves much to be desired...IMO.

[JP2]

Posted: 12/7/09 at 11:50pm

I rate the Sherries:

1. Savannah Wise
2. Emily Padgett
3. Erika Hunter
4. Kerry Butler


Kerry has improved, but the girl just can't dance. Her comedic timing is great though. Savannah is still the best though and I have seen the show MANY times with all four ladies.

[massofmen]

Posted: 12/7/09 at 11:54pm

ummm amy spanger was the best. Still haven't seen ms. padgett but so far ms. spanger is #1

[JP2]

Posted: 12/7/09 at 11:56pm

Uh, no. Spanger was the worst. I can barely even listen to the cast recording. Bless her heart, I adore the woman but she was just all wrong for the role.

[lstbutifulgrl2]

Posted: 12/7/09 at 11:59pm

^ i wholeheartedly agree....

1. Savannah Wise
2. Emily Padgett
3. Ericka Hunter
4. Kerry Butler
5. Amy Spanger (and that's only because I've seen all 5 BWay Sherries, I'm sure as new ones come in Spanger will move down the list.)

[Barney Stinson]

Posted: 12/8/09 at 12:07am

Crazy how the opinions of best Sherrie vary so much.

I just saw Emily Padgett tonight, and she was #1 with a bullet. Haven't seen Kerry Butler though. Emily, then Savannah, then Amy IMO. Haven't seen Hunter either.

Since Ragtime is (with all due respect) struggling, maybe Wise could come back if/when it closes.

[JP2]

Posted: 12/8/09 at 12:09am

Well, for me Padgett is a very close second. Girl is amazing.

[lstbutifulgrl2]

Posted: 12/8/09 at 12:15am

yes, also a close second. definitely days where she is right up there with, if not slightly higher on the list than Savannah.

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 12/8/09 at 2:50am

i know kerry only does 6 shows a week, what day should i go to see Emily in the role?

[Blockhead24]

Posted: 12/8/09 at 3:08am

sunday

[lstbutifulgrl2]

Posted: 12/8/09 at 7:53am

jonart: Kerry is usually out Sundays, however she will be in on December 13 (if I'm remembering correctly what Emily said) since Emily was on last night and is on tonight.

[Stage Door Sally]

Posted: 12/8/09 at 9:23am

Having seen Amy Spanger and Savannah Wise in the role of Sherrie, I would rank Amy as #1, with Savannah second.

Basically, I would categorize Savannah's performance as "Amy lite." I hope to see Kerry in the part in January.

Not sure what all the dislike on here is here for Amy. She sang and danced very well in my opinion. A real pro. Glad to see her limited run.

[BlueforBroadway]

Posted: 12/8/09 at 10:39am

Amy ruined the cast recording. I sing over her everytime I listen. Even I sound better than her. Nasal and screechy.

I would like to see Emily, but I can never stay long enough on Sunday to see her.

[StarStruckGB]

Posted: 12/8/09 at 11:54am

Emily was a pleasant surprise, she's definitly talented.
But there is something special about Kerry's acting and timing, I just enjoyed her performance more, dancing skills be damned.

[froggy2]

Posted: 12/8/09 at 1:35pm

To me it was that Kerry just seemed so YOUNG, it got kind of awkward in Act 2. I do love her (and that voice!), but after seeing Emily last night I may prefer her to Kerry a bit.

Annnnnd I just realized I've seen all five Broadway Sherrie's - honestly there aren't any I'd say were bad, but I'd probably group Spanger and Emily at the top, with Kerry and Savannah close after and Ericka last.

[Ilovekevincahoon]

Posted: 12/8/09 at 2:32pm

I have seen 5 Broadway Sherrie's and 2 off Broadway.
I may be bias but here is my order, and how many times I have see each one.

1.Savannah Wise 29x
2.Ericka Hunter 9x

huge gap
3.Kelli Barrett off b/w 16x
4.Emily Padgett 2x
5.Amy Spanger 9x

huge gap
6.Lara Janine off b/w 1x
7.Kerry Butler 2x