Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?- Page 25

[quizking101]

Posted: 11/24/24 at 1:06am

I went tonight since I’d been craving to see this pairing since it was announced. Unfortunately, Sherie was out (and has been out sick most of the week per staff).

It’s been 4 years since I’ve seen the show (Glick/Blanchard/Borle) and it’s held up TREMENDOUSLY.

I must emphasize there is simply nothing that Nicholas Christopher cannot do. I’ve seen this man as a Four Top, Burr, Pirelli, Sweeney Todd, and Jelly Roll Morton and he deserves a special Tony for RANGE. Seeing him play nebbishy and awkward took some getting used to, but once Seymour finally begins the relationship with a talking Audrey II, things REALLY take off. The “Feed Me (Git It)” scene was some of Nick’s finest work and, as his Seymour grows more morally conflicted and seduced by fame/money, you see glimmers of that diabolical side he’s known for peek through and it’s DELICIOUS. Also, he seems to add a little R&B vocal riff to the songs which I liked

The understudy Audrey was Melissa Victor and DAMN! She came guns blazing. Initially, based on physical appearance, I struggled because she looks like she could beat someone’s behind, but she leaned into the role’s vulnerability, and GOOD LORD SHE HAS A SET OF PIPES ON HER! Her “Suddenly Seymour” had the audience cheering.

Carpinello was a good choice for Orin. I liked that he was more sleazy than cartoonishly diabolical. Stephen DeRosa as Mushnik was also a hoot.

I’m really impressed at the tight ship they are running over there. Usually these productions begin to show their age, but this seemed about as fresh as the first time I went in Feb 2020.

[yyys]

Posted: 11/24/24 at 2:03am

Just curious, where is the lottery seat location ?

 

cglaid said: "I just won lottery tix for Friday night. I searched the website and didn't see anything. Just want to make sure Sherie/Nicholas don't have any planned absences marked anywhere else as I'm dying to see them. Thanks!"

 

[cglaid]

Posted: 11/25/24 at 10:37am

yyys said: "Just curious, where is the lotteryseat location ?



cglaid said: "I just won lottery tix for Friday night. I searched the website and didn't see anything. Just want to make sure Sherie/Nicholas don't have any planned absences marked anywhere else as I'm dying to see them. Thanks!"

"

They were RIGHT ORCHESTRA Row D, Seats 6 and 8. 

[yyys]

Posted: 11/27/24 at 12:35pm

anyone know if Sherie is back?

[HBP]

Posted: 11/28/24 at 7:50pm

She was in for the Wednesday matinee. She was wonderful as Audrey. I’m so grateful every time I get to see her live. 

[Jarethan]

Posted: 11/28/24 at 9:08pm

It really is sad that someone as talented as she is cannot get better employment than ninth replacement in this show.  I will admit that, despite seeing it at least three times over the years I really think this show is a waste.

[quizking101]

Posted: 11/29/24 at 4:43pm

Jarethan said: "It really is sad that someone as talented as she is cannotget better employment than ninth replacement in this show. I will admit that, despite seeing it at least three times over the years I really think this show is a waste."

Why is it a waste? It seems relatively easy to star cast and it’s a fun, B-movie show that just so happens to be one of the more popular musicals to come out of the 1980s. Also, maybe Sherie wants something relatively simple and fun and not have to go through the headache of developing a new show and role from scratch. She’s able to lean on her most polished of skills and the audience eats it up regardless.

I went back again today and I was able to see both Nick and Sherie and, my heart, Sherie was absolutely perfect. She started singing “Somewhere That’s Green” and I was a gay mess. I was so happy to see her back on stage and it was a great afternoon.

[Jarethan]

Posted: 11/29/24 at 6:11pm

quizking101 said: "Jarethan said: "It really is sad that someone as talented as she is cannotget better employment than ninth replacement in this show. I will admit that, despite seeing it at least three times over the years I really think this show is a waste."

Why is it a waste? It seems relatively easy to star cast and it’s a fun, B-movie show that just so happens to be one of the more popular musicals to come out of the 1980s. Also, maybe Sherie wants something relatively simple and fun and not have to go through the headache of developing a new show and role from scratch. She’s able to lean on her most polished of skills and the audience eats it up regardless.

I went back again today and I was able to see both Nick and Sherie and, my heart, Sherie was absolutely perfect. She started singing “Somewhere That’s Green” and I was a gay mess. I was so happy to see her back on stage and it was a great afternoon."

I hope that you are right re her decision to do this.  I fear that it is all she is getting offered, which (as i said) would be sad, given her talent.  I will again admit that I think LSOH is a complete waste of time, so there is bias.

[Kad]

Posted: 11/29/24 at 6:49pm

Little Shop is one of the most beloved musicals ever, a marvel of tight storytelling, smart adaptation, excellent character-driven songwriting and Audrey is arguably its crown jewel. I would imagine Sherie was thrilled to be able to play the role in a successful revival, even as a replacement.

[Georgeanddot2]

Posted: 11/30/24 at 7:55pm

This is such a lovely little production of a pretty much perfect musical. May it run forever!

[Mickey3309]

Posted: 11/30/24 at 8:18pm

Jarethan said: "It really is sad that someone as talented as she is cannotget better employment than ninth replacement in this show. I will admit that, despite seeing it at least three times over the years I really think this show is a waste."

You went 3 (+?) times?

Updated On: 11/30/24 at 08:18 PM

[RippedMan]

Posted: 11/30/24 at 9:10pm

What a lame comment. She’s incredibly talented. It’s a great production of a great show. Why wouldn’t she want to do it? 

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 11/30/24 at 9:25pm

Jarethan said: "It really is sad that someone as talented as she is cannotget better employment than ninth replacement in this show. I will admit that, despite seeing it at least three times over the years I really think this show is a waste."

Sherie's got money, she doesn't have to do any project she doesn't want to do. This isn't something she had to do. Even if she wasn't getting offers on Broadway she could be making a Boon in high profile regional productions.

[ChairinMain]

Posted: 12/12/24 at 2:00pm

Reg Rogers is joining the cast as Mushnik on the 23rd; I'd imagine Stephen DeRosa is leaving for a holiday break before BOOP rehearsals start back up. 

James Carpinello is leaving the show  January 5th. And I can't help noticing that Christian Borle's schedule is probably fairly empty for the spring all of a sudden...what do you think the odds are he might put a few weeks back in the Dentist chair?

 

[Felipe26]

Posted: 12/12/24 at 2:13pm

ChairinMain said: "James Carpinello is leaving the showJanuary 5th. And I can't help noticing that Christian Borle's schedule is probably fairly empty for the spring all of a sudden...what do you think the odds are he might put a few weeks back in the Dentist chair?"

I've wanted to go back to Skid Row to see Nick and Sherie, but I'd looove to see Borle, too! I was sad I missed his run, so if he comes back, I might just have to make another visit happen...

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 12/12/24 at 3:07pm

Kad said: "Little Shop is one of the most beloved musicals ever, a marvel of tight storytelling, smart adaptation, excellent character-driven songwriting and Audrey is arguably its crown jewel. I would imagine Sherie was thrilled to be able to play the role in a successful revival, even as a replacement."

I think the production with the current leads came across as a little... blunt to me. It mostly lacked nuance and seemed to reject quiet moments and letting things build over blasting the volume and selling every joke hard. But it's still Little Shop and, helmed by capable performers, it's a fun night out. Sherie and Nicholas were the perfect combination for me, though I'm also curious about the Rob McClure/Lena Hall run. Sherie was herself but also very much in the Ellen Greene mold and I was surprised at how much Nicholas was able to transform himself to suit the role. It's a good time to see the show and get a straightforward take. 

[Menken Fan]

Posted: 12/12/24 at 9:41pm

ChairinMain said: "Reg Rogers is joining the cast as Mushnik on the 23rd; I'd imagine Stephen DeRosa is leaving for a holiday break before BOOP rehearsals start back up."

Guess it’s time for my 10th visit. Reg Rogers as Orin in the legendary Florida production of LSOH was one of the funniest performances I’ve ever seen on stage. I hope he’ll bring some of his unique humor to Mushnik. 

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 12/13/24 at 1:08pm

So sorry if this has been answered and I missed it, but word on how long Sherrie is contracted for? Somehow I have still not seen this production (though my husband has seen it twice) and really want to see it with one of my favorite Broadway divas. 

[FANtomFollies]

Posted: 12/20/24 at 3:06pm

Play Esq. said: "So sorry if this has been answered and I missed it, but word on how long Sherrie is contracted for? Somehow I have still not seen this production (though my husband has seen it twice) and really want to see it with one of my favorite Broadway divas."

Bumping this - anyone have info on this?

[quizking101]

Posted: 12/20/24 at 4:15pm

There was no specific end date for either performer but I would assume that Nicholas Christopher would either leave for good or a hiatus in March to do Love Life at City Center

[yyys]

Posted: 1/6/25 at 12:52pm

there's a 72 hour sale so probably new cast after Feb. 9th?

[tthomas76]

Posted: 1/6/25 at 2:02pm

Any idea who the new Orin will be?  Maybe I missed it, but I don’t think I did.  

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 1/6/25 at 2:22pm

Talking with someone the other day, I said i would be very interested to see Kerry Butler as Audrey, two decades after she originally played the role. I think (at the time) she wasn’t right for it but I’d be fascinated to see her do it, now. 

[singer234]

Posted: 1/6/25 at 3:03pm

That'd be incredible-love that idea. I also love the idea of Laura Bell Bundy playing Audrey-another Hairspray OBC member.

[Quinn Wilson]

Posted: 1/6/25 at 6:01pm

Jordan Catalano said: "Talking with someone the other day, I said i would be very interested to see Kerry Butler as Audrey, two decades after she originally played the role. I think (at the time) she wasn’t right for it but I’d be fascinated to see her do it, now."

I would love to see this! I’d also love to see Michaela Jae Rodriguez come in for this production as Audrey, she was BRILLIANT at La Jolla!