MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Announces Full Cast; Hunter Foster & Elizabeth Stanley Plus 'Chicago Quartet'
#2
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Announces Full Cast; Hunter Foster & Elizabeth Stanley Plus 'Chicago Quartet'
Posted: 1/21/10 at 1:06pm
Well that answers that. What does everyone think about sticking with their Chicago cast for the quartet as opposed to casting New York actors?
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#3
Posted: 1/21/10 at 1:32pm
I'm more concerned that the cast a rather boring actress in the female role.
Updated On: 1/21/10 at 01:32 PM
#4
Posted: 1/21/10 at 1:41pm
Ok, I had no interest in this up until now. Love them both. And Yankee, that's a pretty huge statement for someone who's only done, what, one big thing in New York? Have you even seen her in anything else? Come on now.
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#5
Posted: 1/21/10 at 1:42pm
Yawn. This has to be the most uninteresting production coming to Broadway this spring.
#6
Posted: 1/21/10 at 1:43pm
Cry-Baby.
But you're right, Emcee, a rather hyperbolically bold statement, which I've since edited.
But you're right, Emcee, a rather hyperbolically bold statement, which I've since edited.
Updated On: 1/21/10 at 01:43 PM
#7
Posted: 1/21/10 at 1:47pm
60's music in Memphis? I've heard of this before.
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#8
Posted: 1/21/10 at 1:50pm
Damn, who wrote that press release?
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#9
Posted: 1/21/10 at 2:52pm
I was honestly just humming "I'm Infected" this afternoon!! It must be a sign that I will like this show- or at least Elizabeth Stanley!
Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco.
Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!
#10
Posted: 1/21/10 at 2:59pm
I gotta agree with Yankeefan, I don't know how she gets cast, both NY performances of hers were IMO terrible, especially CRYBABY. I guess she gives good audition.
#11
Posted: 1/21/10 at 3:01pm
I love Elizabeth Stanley. And I'm now looking forward to this.
#12
Posted: 1/21/10 at 3:02pm
*Yawn* I'll be passing on this production. and not because of the cast.
#13
Posted: 1/21/10 at 3:10pm
The score has GOT to be better than MEMPHIS (and TAF). It couldn't possibly be worse.
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#14
Posted: 1/21/10 at 3:49pm
I had no interest in this after seeing the clips at the Tony's but I may consider it now. I like Elizabeth Stanley a lot. Strange (to me) that they mentioned Cry Baby but not Company.
#15
Posted: 1/21/10 at 4:41pm
How many of those who say it sounds boring because it's the Chicago cast have SEEN the Chicago cast? Sounds like a lot of sour grapes to me -- "must be boring cause they're not New York actors"???
I saw the show twice in Chicago and the quartet are all OUTSTANDING. Casting is difficult as they really need to come off as those four guys. My only objections with the Chicago company was that I wasn't thrilled with the female or the station manager, so this makes sense to me.
I saw the show twice in Chicago and the quartet are all OUTSTANDING. Casting is difficult as they really need to come off as those four guys. My only objections with the Chicago company was that I wasn't thrilled with the female or the station manager, so this makes sense to me.
#16
Posted: 1/21/10 at 4:49pm
Heh, I barely count Cry-Baby since it ran for like ten seconds, but while I found her slightly miscast in that, I still really like her and think she's adorable.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
#17
Posted: 1/21/10 at 5:00pm
I saw her in AIDA and SUGAR at the Gateway Playhouse out on Long Island in 2005 and 2007, respectively. She was really good in the former as Amneris and somewhat bland in the latter. I do enjoy her a lot... but not enough to make me want to see this.
#18
Posted: 1/21/10 at 5:24pm
I was suspicious of this musical, it didn't entice me. However, I really like Elizabeth Stanley in "Company," so I hope this does well.
#19
Posted: 1/21/10 at 6:10pm
How many of those who say it sounds boring because it's the Chicago cast have SEEN the Chicago cast? Sounds like a lot of sour grapes to me -- "must be boring cause they're not New York actors"???
I have nothing against the Chicago cast. I don't know them. I'm just curious how people felt about the casting. I'm glad they're making their broadway debuts
I have nothing against the Chicago cast. I don't know them. I'm just curious how people felt about the casting. I'm glad they're making their broadway debuts
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney
We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
Updated On: 1/21/10 at 06:10 PM
#20
Posted: 1/21/10 at 6:13pm
She was a lot of fun in Xanadu
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#21
Posted: 1/21/10 at 6:18pm
I too loved her in Xanadu, much more than Kerry Butler. Also enjoyed her performance in Company.
If I could I would go see this.
If I could I would go see this.
#22
Posted: 1/21/10 at 8:04pm
The strongest in the Chicago cast was Jerry Lee Lewis. He actually had presence. The Elvis, on the other hand, was dreadful.
This is just a rock concert with a story weakly woven in. I'll definitely be passing because I did not like it at all in Chicago, but I hope for them that they have made edits.
This is just a rock concert with a story weakly woven in. I'll definitely be passing because I did not like it at all in Chicago, but I hope for them that they have made edits.
#23
Posted: 1/21/10 at 9:36pm
This has flop written all over it.
#24
Posted: 1/22/10 at 12:26am
"The Elvis, on the other hand, was dreadful."
After years of over the top Elvis impersonators, I LOVED this guy. This was "early" Elvis -- the shy, but overly polite and quiet Southern boy, not the over the top later Vegas one. I thought the actor captured the "young" Elvis perfectly and avoided what would be an easy over the top Elvis impersonation.
I think all the guys were great. Of course the one playing Jerry Lee Lewis stands out because THAT character is the stand out and the one with the most over the top personality -- speaking as well as singing. Sure he was great, but let's not mix up the character with the actor.
After years of over the top Elvis impersonators, I LOVED this guy. This was "early" Elvis -- the shy, but overly polite and quiet Southern boy, not the over the top later Vegas one. I thought the actor captured the "young" Elvis perfectly and avoided what would be an easy over the top Elvis impersonation.
I think all the guys were great. Of course the one playing Jerry Lee Lewis stands out because THAT character is the stand out and the one with the most over the top personality -- speaking as well as singing. Sure he was great, but let's not mix up the character with the actor.
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Posted: 1/22/10 at 12:35am
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