Michael Arden's "N&R"

[timmetzner]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 9:12pm

Hey, I posted on this subject about 3 hours ago, and apparently its disappeared. Either that, or I'm too dumb to find it again. Anyway, I'm new to the board and was wondering if anyone knew of a way I could hear a recording of Michael Arden's "N&R?" Ever since I saw him in Bare, I can't get enough of Michael. I think he's about the best thing since sliced bread. So I'd really appriciate it if anyone could help me out.

Thanks so much!

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 9:13pm

Pst, go see him in "Swimming in the Shallows." It closes Sunday, but he's fantastic!

http://www.secondstagetheatre.com/uptown/index.html

Updated On: 7/11/05 at 09:13 PM

[timmetzner]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 9:20pm

I REALLY wish I could. I want to see it very badly, however I don't live close to the city...

sigh

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 9:21pm

[Jess1483]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 9:28pm

I can't even talk about Swimming... It makes me very sad that I'm 2500 miles away. I have to live vicariously through friends.

[TDM]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 9:32pm

I'm not sure if I missed something or what. I thought "Swimming" was a bit pretentious. And as much as I like Arden's voice, this acting role definitely isn't a stretch for him as he's basically playing himself. The direction and the set design was great though.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 9:34pm

No, it's not really that much of a stretch, but I think it's a really sweet play.

[i*heart*fame]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 9:42pm

oh, i was going to post something about n&r too...

[AnotherDay46]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 9:49pm

It is a great song... ^__^

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 9:52pm

unfortunately, unless someone bootleged from one of the BARE concerts at Joe's pub or another live performance, I don't believe there is a recording of this great song.
Sometimes someone is such a good actor it seems he is playing himself, but he is acting and doing it very well thank you!
Updated On: 7/11/05 at 09:52 PM

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 9:53pm

The recording does exist. I don't know where from. Maybe you'll get lucky.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 9:59pm

who is singing it Luv the?

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 10:00pm

I thought the only version that was performed was Michael and John Hill?

[AnotherDay46]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 10:07pm

I believe there was one more, Michael and someone else from bare...can't put my finger on the name at the moment.

[andyf]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 10:08pm

John Hill and Adam Flemming sang it at The Queer Songbook.

[SimpleJoysHaveSimpleVoice]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 10:10pm

Someone said that Michael was playing himself...what is the part he is playing? What is the show about?

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 10:33pm

Michael and Adam have also sung it.
And just to show ya how dumb that "playin himself" comment was
Michael plays a Boy in love with a shark, Hello?
"Swimming" is a wonderful play about Love and Friendships, it has received almost Great reviews across the board, with one of the most talented casts in NYC right now.
And You can read about the talented writer Adam Bock in last Fridays New York Times.

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 10:37pm

What's N&R mean? And just wondering but is John Hill gay? I know it doens't matter, just curious. And Michael Arden is pretty cool.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 10:38pm

Click the link I posted, SimpleJoys. Michael plays Nick, a young gay man who falls in love with a shark.

The N and the R are subway lines in Manhattan, Rentboy.

[staticradar]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 11:07pm

Also Adam and Michael sang it during Michaels Opia concert...awesome show and my fave version on the song.

[TDM]

Posted: 7/11/05 at 11:42pm

Arden plays a guy who sleeps around and can't commit in relationships.

There was nothing dumb about my comment.

[mesmerized24601]

Posted: 7/12/05 at 2:08am

wow, thats a strong opinion that is most likley unfounded and even if its not its ummm none of our buisness. I think "dumb" refers to the spreading of nasty comments about people!


as for N&R my totally unbiast opinion is it rocks!!!! hehe I do enjoy his Easter Rising stuff abit more though!

[George67]

Posted: 7/12/05 at 7:55am

after seeing John Hill's cabaret WHISKERS ON KITTENS last night..I dont think there is ANY question as to whether he's gay or not :) (oh so gay)

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 7/12/05 at 2:42pm

where can i hear "N&R"

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 7/12/05 at 2:44pm

Well, that's basically the point of this thread. Not easily, apparently - there's not a legit recording.