Laura Benanti to return to SINGER October 3rd!- Page 7

[bwayondabrain]

Posted: 9/30/06 at 6:32pm

why will she be gone the 4th?

but yay, 3 days is right!

Posted: 9/30/06 at 6:36pm

joanntom was just saying shell be gone the fourth bc theyre criticizing lauras health record. im staying on the positive side, 3 DAYS!!!!!!

[Joshua488]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 1:38am

I will be there on the 3rd. I'm anxious to see Laura Benanti's take on the role. After seeing the show twice, both times with Tina Maddigan, it's hard to picture someone else in the role. Judging purely by the cast recording and the photos I've seen, Tina seems to fit the role better vocally and physically. But who knows... Perhaps Laura will change my mind completely!

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 9:33am

I'll be there tonight!

Welcome back, Laura.

[DrunkyMcWasted]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 12:55pm

As will I!

And I second the welcome back!

[jimnysf]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 1:05pm

When is Richard Blake leaving?

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 10:47pm

What a TRIUMPHANT return!

Laura was having so much fun on stage. I felt tonight what I knew was missing the last time I saw it.

The whole cast seemed to be having a blast. Steven was out but Kevin Kern was a wonderful replacement.

I just can't get over how seamlessly Laura sank back into the role after being out for over a month. She was having a blast. Throwing in some ad-libs. It was such a great night.

Plus...I caught the bouquet.

WELCOME BACK, LAURA!

[Phantom2]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 10:49pm

Maybe she got some inspiration from Tina Maddigan's take on the role. I'm just sayin'...

Posted: 10/3/06 at 10:50pm

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AHH!! i cannot frickin WAIT to see Laura!!!!! i ADORE her in this role! It fits her perfectly and i am SOOOOO glad to hear she did a WONDERFUL job!!! AHH!!!

I LOVE LAURA!! <3

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 10:53pm

Phantom2, shut the hell up. Seriously. You're an extremely disturbed individual.

Posted: 10/3/06 at 10:55pm

lets not get into any fights again.

LAURA DID GREAT TONIGHT! and tina did great filling in for laura! its just an AMAZING cast. period!

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 10:55pm

What did Phantom say that was so derogatory? We all know he prefers Tina, but I didn't see anything in his statement that was negative about Laura.

[Phantom2]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 10:58pm

Excuse me? I'm going to ignore that last comment, iluvtheatertrash. To each his own sucka!

Updated On: 10/3/06 at 10:58 PM

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 10:59pm

Sounds like sour grapes to me.

Posted: 10/3/06 at 11:00pm

yes, everyone has their own preferences. phantom loves tina and i love laura! lol. everyone has their own opinion!

how was the benanti/kern chemistry. i know i just asked that on the wedding singer thread but maybe some people are posting here that dont post there.

[DrunkyMcWasted]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 11:03pm

I think what iLuv was referring to is the fact that Phantom just will. Not. Shut. Up. About how awsome Tina is.

And I have too agree. Reguardless of how I feel about either performer. It was cute and kinda sweet at first to support someone you like, but now it's just annoying as hell. Are you physically capeable of talking about ANYTHING else?

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 11:03pm

Great chemistry.

I felt it a little more when she was with Steven.

But, with Kevin and Laura never having worked together, it was right on. Just a testament to Laura's greatness.

[veryownplanetz]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 11:04pm

thank GOD laura is back. I am glad everyone had a good time at the show tonight! I can't wait to see her again.

[Phantom2]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 11:06pm

DrunkyMcWasted- Obviously, with a screen name like that, you're a fan of The Wedding Singer. Well, I'm a fan of Tina Maddigan, just like you're a fan of Laura Benanti. Deal with it.

Tina always had a fresh take on the role. She was amazing to watch, especially all the bloopers. Why wouldn't I miss such a great actress?

Updated On: 10/3/06 at 11:06 PM

Posted: 10/3/06 at 11:08pm

yay! laura is pretty damn great! im soo glad to hear such good reviews! this is getting me even more psyched to see the show again (which i didnt even know was possible)

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 11:09pm

There's a difference.

Laura fans are classy. They don't purposely go into threads supporting an actress' return to their role in a Broadway show and post about how their favorite actress was better.

Apparently Tina fans do.

Updated On: 10/3/06 at 11:09 PM

[MistressoftheHouse]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 11:10pm

I'm so happy Laura's first night back went well, even though I knew it would!!

Here's hoping she and the rest of the cast stay well health-wise and continue to have fun onstage!

[LeaGirl]

Posted: 10/4/06 at 1:45am

Tonight was really amazing - I was so glad to see her having so much fun and to see her back in the role - she just does so many special things that I miss when she's not there.

Welcome back Laura! It was great!

*side note* - Kevin Kern is a HOTTIE, wow. And amazingly talented, to boot! I was all about him and Laura together. Adorable. And they just took to each other so well even though it was their first time on together!

[jimnysf]

Posted: 10/4/06 at 12:40pm

Who is Kevin Kern? When does Richard Blake leave?

[carymetorent2]

Posted: 10/4/06 at 12:51pm

Last I heard from Richard Blake, he said he would be leaving around mid December or something.

Kevin Kern is a swing in TWS. I am so sad I missed his first time on with Laura.

Between this and Kitty, the poor man is probably exhausted.
And just as a reminder, Richard Blake is out this Saturday for anyone that wants to catch Matt Stocke as Glen.