Max von Essen in West Side Story
Max von Essen in West Side Story
#0Max von Essen in West Side Story
Posted: 9/25/06 at 4:06am
I know that it is over a month away from opening, but I could not resist letting everyone know when I found out about it. I wanted to let everyone know that Max will be starring as Tony in Jerome Robbins' 'WEST SIDE STORY' in Houston from October 24th - November 5th. From the Theater Under The Stars website: "TUTS presents this show just as a Broadway revival is in the offing."
I am so excited that he will be traveling to Houston. I know that he will do a stellar job and I can not wait to see him reprise his role from the European Tour.
Updated On: 9/25/06 at 04:06 AM
#1re: Max von Essen in West Side Story
Posted: 9/25/06 at 10:48amAhh, I'm actually going to get to see this one. I'll be in the Houston area for my high school reunion, and my parents offered to take me along when they go that weekend.
#2re: Max von Essen in West Side Story
Posted: 9/25/06 at 11:02amI hope he's a more interesting Tony than he was Jesus.
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#3re: Max von Essen in West Side Story
Posted: 9/25/06 at 11:09amIf not, at least Tony has the courtesy to stay dead.
#4re: Max von Essen in West Side Story
Posted: 9/25/06 at 11:09amWell, if nothing else, he's a cutie, and from what I hear, a TOP!
Smaxie
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#5re: Max von Essen in West Side Story
Posted: 9/25/06 at 11:16amWow. Did I wander onto Datalounge by mistake?
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Understudy Joined: 7/19/06
#6re: Max von Essen in West Side Story
Posted: 9/25/06 at 11:33am
Amen, Lizzie.
Although an even bigger problem than his performance was that the cross upon which he was crucified made this horrible RRReeeRRReeeeRRReee squeak as it traveled 50 yards offstage. I've never laughed so hard in my life.
JohnBoy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/21/06
#8re: Max von Essen in West Side Story
Posted: 9/25/06 at 11:52am
Lighten up, smaxie--that was pretty mild by my standards...or RobO's...
He IS a little old, John, but from the mezz, you won't be able to tell.
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#9re: Max von Essen in West Side Story
Posted: 9/25/06 at 11:53amhe's really short
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#10re: Max von Essen in West Side Story
Posted: 9/25/06 at 11:56amHe's my height! 5'6"-ish! Okay, I guess you have a point...
#11re: Max von Essen in West Side Story
Posted: 9/25/06 at 12:53pmhow is he going to get his shirt off in West Side Story? they might have to add a scene. that'll be interesting...
#12re: Max von Essen in West Side Story
Posted: 9/25/06 at 12:58pmMaybe Chino can RIP it off him!!!
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#13re: Max von Essen in West Side Story
Posted: 9/25/06 at 1:23pmi saw a sumer stock WSS this summer and Tony has his shirt off in the bedroom scene...he was no max, alas, or my summer would have been VERY different
JohnBoy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/21/06
#14re: Max von Essen in West Side Story
Posted: 9/25/06 at 1:33pmTony's shirt is off during that scene, in any production I've seen (including the film), and when I played it (a million years ago), my shirt was off, as well.
#16re: Max von Essen in West Side Story
Posted: 9/25/06 at 2:02pmomg lildogs you just made me bust up laughing at my job!
#17re: Max von Essen in West Side Story
Posted: 9/25/06 at 2:19pmwhat bedroom scene? I've gotta stop seeing these shows at high schools...
TennesseeTwang
Broadway Star Joined: 6/26/05
#18re: Max von Essen in West Side Story
Posted: 9/25/06 at 2:31pmWho is playing Maria? A leading lady who towers over her leading man won't do.
#20re: Max von Essen in West Side Story
Posted: 9/25/06 at 2:41pm
Only if Tom Cruise is Tony...of course he wants to be Anita...
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