Maroulis, Spanger, and Carpinello to Star in ROCK OF AGES — Page 2

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Updated On: 2/18/09 at 06:38 PM

you would think there are a million girls, but there are very few who can sing, dance, AND are funny like Amy Spanger. I am excited to see this.

Jane how come you got to see Amy in every performance of Tick Tick Boom? Did you work in this production? Im glad Amy is back on Broadway! Do you think she has any chances of winning a Tony or get a nominated as Sherrie? Im not familiar with this musical.

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Muscle-I was house manager of the theater (Tick Tick Boom)

As for a possible Tony-I don't think so. I could be wrong, but I think ROA is like one big party, great music, lots of fun. I don't know if voters will take it seriously enough to put it in the caliber of an award winning show.

It sure would be nice though!

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I think Spanger would be perfect, in part because she's not too young. Since Constantine is in his 30s pairing him with some dewy young thing just wouldn't be ideal, in my mind.

Congrats to the cast!! I think Amy is a fantastic choice. I loved her in the Wedding Singer and she has great chemistry with Constantine. Boy, can she belt. This cast is going to rock the hell out of those songs!!

I think she's hot, but I still think she's old....and she won't sell more tickets. I think more people are familiar with her ex-husband than her.

Kelli Barrett was wonderful in the role of Sherri. Amy Spanger is a phenomenal talent that is gonna kick it up a notch. Those of you that are saying she's too old are jealous hacks. She's perfect for this part. Perfect. You just wait...

Seeing all the "Full House" chatter has been hysterical. John Stamos is solid 8 shows a week and I wouldn't be surprised if it weren't for that pesky TV Doctor Show...

Mr. Carpinello will ROCK THE HOUSE as Stacey Jaxx. ROCK IT!

And of course, Constantine is gonna bring it. He's fantastic in this show...

I say CONGRATS to Rock of Ages for some fabulous casting. It'll be BIGGER. LOUDER. FUNNIER. Oh the anticipation. I am such a fan. Can't wait for St. Patrick's Day...!...

Yep, I'm terribly jealous of Amy Spanger, alright.

So glad this show is returning. I only got to see it twice - its so much fun that it deserves more visits!

Have to agree....Spanger, even though very talented, is way too old for this role...there as so many young, talented gals out there that could do this job. Just not the right fit.

As someone new to this arena of message boards, I have to applaud the bold opinions found here and everyone's right to voice them. It does, however, seem a little too easy to take pot shots at the real-life age of an Actress... and state with complete confidence that a role should have gone to a "young, talented gal".

Talent wins, folks. Nobody seems to care that the Leading Man is in his 30's, making the pairing even more realistic. Amy Spanger got the part because she was the best. The end. A gazillion young, talented gals auditioned........the halls of Ripley-Grier were bubbling over with "Harden My Heart" for days. Ms. Spanger, I guess, was just the young, talented gal that had that something extra...(talent,pipes,experience,comedic timing...)

The great thing about the Theater is suspending disbelief and individually taking what we need from the experience. As it seems, words are often eaten in this forum (Full House?)...& I look forward to the chewing up of this unfortunate topic once March 17th rolls around.

One of the reasons Rock of Ages is such an awesome show is that it's in on its own joke from the get-go. A big, loud, fun, 80's silly Rock party with one agenda. To have nothin' but a good time...and it don't get better than this...