I was there tonight.
I can vouch for Tristezza.
Robyn was on for Holly and it was her first night. So many technical glitches but she held out like a trooper.
For "Saturday Night" she did take off her dress and fling it into the pit which I thought was interesting. Then, at the very end when Holly comes out on the chair and does the whole "Flashdance" routine...nothing came out. Just Robyn. They lowered the water tube and she stood under it...grabbed the chain...pulled it...and got DRENCHED. She just danced and flailed around completely splashing the first row. It was very fun. I brought two friends with me and after being glittered and splashed they asked me if there was anything left to expect to come their way.
Then during "Right in Front of Your Eyes" when Holly is supposed to stick the rose into the slit in the ladder...the rose fell forward and got tangled in Robyn's wig...but she played it off fine.
I like her take on the role. I love Amy...but Robyn is a definitely worthwhile substitute while Amy is out. And after the trauma she went through tonight, I'd say she earned her stripes.
It wasn't until after the show that I found out that the platform that the chair rides out on at the end of "Saturday Night..." malfunctioned and wouldn't budge. So, Robyn just went out there and did what she had to do. And, might I add, did it wonderfully.
I gave her a hug afterwards and she said it was nice to see a familiar face in the audience.
Peter made me laugh so loud during "Single" that Eric LaJuan started laughing and continued laughing through the end of the song.
Laura and Kevin had some great ad-libs during the scene where Robbie is writing a song for Linda. I like Kevin...but I guess I just prefer Stephen. Kevin is a great performer and he definitely holds his own in the role and has his own unique interpretation. While Stephen is more the "sensitive rocker"...Kevin is kind of the "dorky rocker" if that makes any sense. He couldn't be a nicer guy, or more talented. He does great. But Stephen's physical comedy and persona just make the role for me.
Felicia was wonderful as always. So was Richard, Constantine and Kevin.
Angelique was on for Adinah. I have the hardest time believing she would be Julia's mother...but she still plays it fine.
FYI...Laura has some scheduled absences this week so Tina will be on Thursday, Friday and the Saturday matinee. Laura will be back for the Saturday night show.
Also, congrats to Richard, Andy Karl and Nick Kenkel for getting cast in LEGALLY BLONDE. I look forward to seeing it.
And how funny is that "Luke & Laura" thing? I wish I could be there to see it...but I went tonight instead of Wednesdays when I usually go. And I know my bank account can't handle another withdrawal for a little bit.
So...that was my experience this evening. Another unforgettable night at THE WEDDING SINGER.
"I love talking about nothing. It is the only thing I know anything about." - Oscar Wilde
Updated On: 11/15/06 at 12:00 AM