#1
Posted: 2/18/10 at 12:23am
...the wonderful Bobby Steggert that is! Just got back from "Yank!" tonight and thoroughly enjoyed it. I think most of the cast has performed the piece at one time or another, and certainly didn't feel like a second preview this evening. Send in the critics and let the rave reviews pour out!
This cast is simply perfect. An ensemble of actors without a weak link. Ivan Hernandez is distractingly handsome, and has quite the voice to boot. I thought he captured the torment of being a closeted man very well without falling into melodrama.
Jeffry Denman has choreographed the piece with much flair and elan, and the two tap numbers are actual showstoppers! Andrew Durand and Tally Sessions are great as two other guys in the squad, and first act "Betty" number was a highlight for me.
Nancy Anderson plays a variety of women to marvelous effect. She goes through a number of dresses and wigs and knocks each look out of the park.
As others have noted though, the true heart of "Yank!" is the performance being given by Bobby Steggert. I truly believe he is proving himself to be one of the great stage actors of his generation, and I look forward to being able to hopefully watch his career progress through the years. Bobby is a very subtle and nuanced actor, and the York is the perfect small venue to see him shine. Like Norma Desmond he can kill you with just one look. His character arc from shy, awkward and uncertain to (spoiler I guess) being a proud gay man was heartfelt and heartbreaking. A man with talent beyond his years.
I really liked the score; the lyrics are intelligent and funny, and the melodies are a nice blend of pastiche with a modern twist. The book is was very natural, almost like I didn't even notice they were saying lines. The direction was very fluid and the time flew by.
I'm so pleased the York decided to give this show more life. Buy tickets to this one now as the York is small and this show will sell out once word of mouth begins to spread.
This cast is simply perfect. An ensemble of actors without a weak link. Ivan Hernandez is distractingly handsome, and has quite the voice to boot. I thought he captured the torment of being a closeted man very well without falling into melodrama.
Jeffry Denman has choreographed the piece with much flair and elan, and the two tap numbers are actual showstoppers! Andrew Durand and Tally Sessions are great as two other guys in the squad, and first act "Betty" number was a highlight for me.
Nancy Anderson plays a variety of women to marvelous effect. She goes through a number of dresses and wigs and knocks each look out of the park.
As others have noted though, the true heart of "Yank!" is the performance being given by Bobby Steggert. I truly believe he is proving himself to be one of the great stage actors of his generation, and I look forward to being able to hopefully watch his career progress through the years. Bobby is a very subtle and nuanced actor, and the York is the perfect small venue to see him shine. Like Norma Desmond he can kill you with just one look. His character arc from shy, awkward and uncertain to (spoiler I guess) being a proud gay man was heartfelt and heartbreaking. A man with talent beyond his years.
I really liked the score; the lyrics are intelligent and funny, and the melodies are a nice blend of pastiche with a modern twist. The book is was very natural, almost like I didn't even notice they were saying lines. The direction was very fluid and the time flew by.
I'm so pleased the York decided to give this show more life. Buy tickets to this one now as the York is small and this show will sell out once word of mouth begins to spread.
Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco.
Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!
Glad this is going well though!
