Max Von Essen Appreciation Thread
Max Von Essen Appreciation Thread
#1Max Von Essen Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/21/13 at 6:27pm
Hello. I've seen Max in "Xanadu" and "Evita." In this interview, he discusses a major mistake he had in one of the Evita shows. Talented man. RC in Austin, Texas
P.S. Please feel free to share your experiences in seeing Max perform in one of his shows or stage door experiences.
Max Von Essen
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
Updated On: 1/21/13 at 06:27 PM
bwaylvsong
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/28/05
#2Max Von Essen Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/21/13 at 8:59pmWhen we saw "Dance of the Vampires," my parents and I (I was 13 at the time, and looked even younger) waited in the cold at the stage door to meet Michael Crawford. After a good 45 minutes, Max came (back) out and told us that Michael would not be coming out that afternoon, and then proceeded to talk to us for a good 20 minutes. Super nice guy!
#2Max Von Essen Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/21/13 at 10:42pmI've read that Max was a cast member in a national tour of "Chicago"...around 1999. Does anyone know what role he played in the show? Just wondering....RC in Austin, Texas
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#3Max Von Essen Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/21/13 at 10:45pm
I appreciate Max Von Essen when he's naked. Which is often. Thankfully.
The end.
#4Max Von Essen Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/21/13 at 10:46pm
I appreciate Max Von Essen when he's singing. Which is often. Thankfully.
The end.
#5Max Von Essen Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/21/13 at 10:49pmBig fan here. I first fell in love with him when he sang "Sarah in DOTV
<-----I'M TOTES ROLLING MY EYES
#6Max Von Essen Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/21/13 at 11:05pmI checked his official website. The answer was always there. I didn't know that Max played the role of Mary Sunshine in a tour of "Chicago." I wasn't aware that he could sing as a male soprano? from RC in Austin, Texas
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
BroomstickBoy
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/21/04
#7Max Von Essen Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/21/13 at 11:14pm
Max was Mary Sunshine in the first national tour of Chicago.
I appreciate him when he's singing...naked. Which is often. Thankfully. (I wish. no one has pictures of him in Hello Again or Dorian...grrr)
I don't WANT to live in what they call "a certain way." In the first place I'd be no good at it and besides that I don't want to be identified with any one class of people. I want to live every whichway, among all kinds---and know them---and understand them---and love them---THAT's what I want! - Philip Barry (Holiday)
#8Max Von Essen Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/21/13 at 11:15pmI loved him as Che tonight-much more subtle than Ricky. He took the intro to "Money Kept Rolling" up an octave. "Excuse my intrusion but fine as these sentiments sound" etc, etc. It was a cool choice and it put a personal stamp on the character. You could hear shades of male soprano.
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#9Max Von Essen Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/21/13 at 11:17pm
^No good pictures anyway. The Dorian ones are really small. The pictures, I mean. 
BroomstickBoy
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/21/04
#10Max Von Essen Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/22/13 at 1:10am
He's so cute on Submissions Only. He's one of those who's handsome, sexy, and adorable all in one. (I want more Cameron in season 3!)
I love how he considers himself a baritone with "a couple high notes" but clearly has a strong tenor range. Gorgeous and modest...yum.
He's done a lot of regional work in Pittsburgh at the CLO...before I moved into town. DAMMIT.
I don't WANT to live in what they call "a certain way." In the first place I'd be no good at it and besides that I don't want to be identified with any one class of people. I want to live every whichway, among all kinds---and know them---and understand them---and love them---THAT's what I want! - Philip Barry (Holiday)
#11Max Von Essen Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/22/13 at 6:43pm
I just got this picture in the mail from Max, as "Magaldi" in "Evita." He offered these pictures from his Facebook page. from RC in Austin, TExas
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#12Max Von Essen Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/22/13 at 7:34pm
Along with his autographed Magaldi pic, Max was kind enough to sign this 5 x 7 picture, taken at the Dallas Music Hall stage door (April 2010). from RC in Austin, Texas
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
Updated On: 1/22/13 at 07:34 PM
mamaleh
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/04
#13Max Von Essen Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/22/13 at 8:41pmConsider me another "Max"inista. I first noticed him in the Paper Mill's THE BAKER'S WIFE some years ago and thought he was marvelously talented, as well as personally appealing. I've seen him at various Town Hall shows and made sure to wait to see EVITA until I knew he'd be filling in for Ricky Martin. Glad I did. What a great Che. I enjoyed my friendly chat with him at the Broadway Flea Market last September. Any day now he should break into that echelon of big Broadway stars.
#14Max Von Essen Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/22/13 at 9:02pmThis far into a thread about Max Von Essen and still no (semi) nude photos posted? Can't tell if I'm impressed or disappointed.
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#16Max Von Essen Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/22/13 at 10:41pm
Max posted a nude photo on his Twitter for those SIPs. He got a lot of heat for it, since a lot of school kids like those so Im not sure if he took it down.
I think he's incredibly talented having loved him in many projects but like many younger actors has a big case of the "look at me"s.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
BroomstickBoy
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/21/04
#17Max Von Essen Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/22/13 at 10:57pm
I got a lot of heat FROM it, but other than that, I didn't see what the problem was .
I'd disagree with the "look at me's" but...those damn eyes...UGH.
I don't WANT to live in what they call "a certain way." In the first place I'd be no good at it and besides that I don't want to be identified with any one class of people. I want to live every whichway, among all kinds---and know them---and understand them---and love them---THAT's what I want! - Philip Barry (Holiday)
BroomstickBoy
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/21/04
#18Max Von Essen Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/24/13 at 2:26am
Anyone ever been on datalounge? Holy crap they're disgusting. Especially in regards to MVE.
I was looking for an article/interview on him and ended up there.
I don't WANT to live in what they call "a certain way." In the first place I'd be no good at it and besides that I don't want to be identified with any one class of people. I want to live every whichway, among all kinds---and know them---and understand them---and love them---THAT's what I want! - Philip Barry (Holiday)
#19Max Von Essen Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/24/13 at 9:37am
I've seen Max as Joseph, Jesus and Enjolras, but I guess I won't see him as Che unless he plays it elsewhere. I thought his Jesus wasn't particularly charismatic, but I have kind of a soft spot for Max in the bigger picture. :)
Oh, Datalounge...
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#20Max Von Essen Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/24/13 at 11:37am
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Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#21Max Von Essen Appreciation Thread
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