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#1

Kerry Butler in ROA Question

Has anybody been to the show since she has started? IS she any good? Also, does anybody know when she is contracted to?
#4

re: Kerry Butler in ROA Question

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?
#6

re: Kerry Butler in ROA Question

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.
#7

re: Kerry Butler in ROA Question

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.
Jekyll & Hyde back on Broadway! / Rock of Ages - 5 Tony nominations! Awesome!
#9

re: Kerry Butler in ROA Question

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

Phyllis - Lol
Goshen doesn't do High-School-shows.
#10

re: Kerry Butler in ROA Question

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.
"Sometimes on the strip, the dreams you come in with, ain't the dreams you leave with" ~Rock of Ages
"I'm a butterfly, trivial and small, and in the greater scheme of things, I don't mean much at all." ~The Story of My Life
"Forget Regret, or life is yours to miss." ~Rent
#11

re: Kerry Butler in ROA Question

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.
#12

re: Kerry Butler in ROA Question

ummm amy spanger was the best. Still haven't seen ms. padgett but so far ms. spanger is #1
#13

re: Kerry Butler in ROA Question

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.
#14

re: Kerry Butler in ROA Question

^ 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.)
"Sometimes on the strip, the dreams you come in with, ain't the dreams you leave with" ~Rock of Ages
"I'm a butterfly, trivial and small, and in the greater scheme of things, I don't mean much at all." ~The Story of My Life
"Forget Regret, or life is yours to miss." ~Rent
#15

re: Kerry Butler in ROA Question

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.
#16

re: Kerry Butler in ROA Question

Well, for me Padgett is a very close second. Girl is amazing.
#17

re: Kerry Butler in ROA Question

yes, also a close second. definitely days where she is right up there with, if not slightly higher on the list than Savannah.
"Sometimes on the strip, the dreams you come in with, ain't the dreams you leave with" ~Rock of Ages
"I'm a butterfly, trivial and small, and in the greater scheme of things, I don't mean much at all." ~The Story of My Life
"Forget Regret, or life is yours to miss." ~Rent
#18

re: Kerry Butler in ROA Question

i know kerry only does 6 shows a week, what day should i go to see Emily in the role?
"Grease," the fourth revival of the season, is the worst show in the history of theater and represents an unparalleled assault on Western civilization and its values. - Michael Reidel
#20

re: Kerry Butler in ROA Question

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.
"Sometimes on the strip, the dreams you come in with, ain't the dreams you leave with" ~Rock of Ages
"I'm a butterfly, trivial and small, and in the greater scheme of things, I don't mean much at all." ~The Story of My Life
"Forget Regret, or life is yours to miss." ~Rent
#21

re: Kerry Butler in ROA Question

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.
#22

re: Kerry Butler in ROA Question

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.


Jekyll & Hyde back on Broadway! / Rock of Ages - 5 Tony nominations! Awesome!
#23

re: Kerry Butler in ROA Question

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.
Goshen doesn't do High-School-shows.
#24

re: Kerry Butler in ROA Question

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.



#25

re: Kerry Butler in ROA Question

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

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