Kerry Butler in ROA Question- Page 2

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 12/8/09 at 2:38pm

I loved Kerry but she was totally playing Sherry as Kira. It was all Kira-isms. Being a fan of Xanadu, I didn't mind. Also, I think Kerry is 10X better than that dreck show and its 80s porn star costumes. She deserves so much better of show than this. I felt bad for her.

[jezi]

Posted: 12/8/09 at 5:14pm

Having seen almost all the "Sherries" now, I have to say that Amy and Kerry are at the top of my list. Amy totally had that bit of a rock edge and was a bit tougher in a way & I've always loved her voice. Kerry does a fabulous job, and her voice fit the material even better than I imagined. She's not the best dancer, which everyone knows, but I kind love her more spastic style only because she makes it work for her. She's VERY funny with it. Both these ladies had the "star quality" that I just didn't quite get from the others.

I also enjoyed Savannah quite a bit. Like someone else said, she was a bit like "Amy lite" and I don't mean that in any bad way. She did a great job in the role.

Emily was alright, and had some really nice riffs but overall I wasn't blown away like other people have been. She felt almost too sugary and her voice, while strong, seemed a little more 'legit' than 'rock', if that makes sense.
I saw Kelli twice off-bway and enjoyed her enough at the time, but now I really don't remember too much specifically about her performance.
Ericka is probably my least favorite, she was just ok for me, didn't wow me at all or anything.

[JP2]

Posted: 12/8/09 at 6:42pm

I find is completely fascinating how the opinions of the hard core fans who have seen the show upwards of 50 times differs so greatly from the casual viewer.

[Jersey Girl2]

Posted: 12/8/09 at 6:50pm

Amy is last.
Savannah & Kelli are my favorites.
Everyone else is in the middle.

[jezi]

Posted: 12/8/09 at 6:53pm

The opinions are completely all over the map, it's true, but I think that often happens with shows with big fan bases like this. While I haven't seen the show 50 times, I've certainly seen it more than the "casual viewer".

[JP2]

Posted: 12/8/09 at 7:31pm

Oh, I wasn't speaking directly at you. Nonetheless, it is completely fascinating.

I'd love to meet someone who think Tom Lenk is better than Wesley Taylor.

[kate2]

Posted: 12/8/09 at 7:55pm

I saw Savannah Wise and Kerry Butler and preferred Kerry. Tom Lenk doesn't even come close to Wesley Taylor!

[Ilovekevincahoon]

Posted: 12/8/09 at 11:36pm

JP2 -We are all entitled to our opinions... I find it interesting to see others opinions also,not exactly fascinating.. but we all don't have to agree.
To be honest, I did my list on overall factors.
There are some with better vocals, acting ability and dancing.

[BlueforBroadway]

Posted: 12/9/09 at 6:51am

I don't live near NYC, but still consider myself a 'hardcore' ROA fan. I love the show.

I'll be back in January, but won't get to see Emily as Sherrie unless Kerry is out during the week. I'd like to see her.

I saw Tom Lenk in November. Made me miss Wesley. J Wo did a very nice Franz, too.

[Barney Stinson]

Posted: 12/9/09 at 3:35pm

Funny story - this summer I saw a Saturday matinee, with Savannah Wise in for Spanger (during that stretch when Wise was still the understudy but on every show). Right after the show, walking down 8th Ave, a friend I and I were discussing who was better. He was saying Spanger, I was saying Wise.

Well, this girl in front of us, kept looking back at us as we were debating the merits of both. I finally asked her (in a friendly way), if she had an opinion on the matter.

She said, "No, but I'm Kelli Barrett, I played Sherrie Off Broadway"

Shut us up pretty quick.

[froggy2]

Posted: 12/9/09 at 3:52pm

AWKWARD.