My thoughts on DAMN YANKEES- Page 3

[miss pennywise]

Posted: 7/6/08 at 2:19am

LimelightMike may ask about the seats all the time, but he's so sweet about it! That's why it never bothers me.

[thetinymagic2]

Posted: 7/6/08 at 2:26am

Hey, LimeLight! Ignore WAT, he's jealous of your consistently, happy, upbeat, never demeaning, demeanor. Keep up the happiness factor. Lord knows we need it!

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 7/6/08 at 2:30am

Believe me, tinymagic, I am a very happy person (TONS of people on the board who know me in person would agree). Just because I am not a fan of Passing Strange, does not mean you have to say negative things about me on the board.

And Mike almost always asks about seat locations...I am just happy to be in the theater...who cares if I have to strain my neck for 2.5 hours...I will have witnessed the brilliance that is live theater and that is enough for me. Besides, I am definitely not a seat snob, so I almost never care where I am sitting.

[jewishboy]

Posted: 7/6/08 at 2:31am

Interesting thoughts... "Who's got The Pain?" is actually my favorite number from the show. When preformed correctly of course. I'm taking a friend to see it tomorrow, can't wait!

[miss pennywise]

Posted: 7/6/08 at 2:31am

In WAT's defense, I don't think he meant anything nasty when he responded to LimelightMike. He's a sweetie, too.

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 7/6/08 at 2:34am

jewishboy: "Who's Got The Pain?" is brilliantly danced/sung by Jane Krakowski and John Selya. A wonderful Act 1 closer.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 7/6/08 at 3:07am

I won't let the comments discourage me. It's one of the few times where I rather go on ATC, hehe, just because they are saying what I wanna hear :)
One problem I am having with some of the reviews is that a lot of people are saying that here we have Jane Krakowski playing the vamp... Well...duh. Lola IS a vamp, and Krakowski sure knows how to play that kind of role. They always said they were going to stay very true to the original production, so I don't see the problem with Krakowski playing this role. I definitely don't expect her to wow me with a new, fresh interpretation of Lola. I hope that she wows me with a good, well-done sort of traditional take on the role.
I am surprised that Sean Hayes didn't do well. ATC says he stopped the show, and I can see him being right for Applegate. I guess I have to see for myself.
Glad to hear that Veanne Cox does a great job, she's fantastic.

[thetinymagic2]

Posted: 7/6/08 at 3:09am

Wow! It's a joke, WAT! Calm down.
LimeLight is always a nice guy.
Yes, I love PS. Yes, I like SA. Yes, I like SP. Yes, I like ITH. Yes, I like TCG. Yes, I love SITPWG. Yes, I like BB.
Listen to Miss Pennywise.

[emo_geek]

Posted: 7/6/08 at 3:15am

The reprise version was amazing...so it aint dated...

[MiracleElixir]

Posted: 7/6/08 at 3:33am

"I am surprised that Sean Hayes didn't do well. ATC says he stopped the show, and I can see him being right for Applegate."

Don't get me wrong, he DOES stop the show. The audience LOVED his Jack-esque mugging and his complete destroying of "Those Were the Days" for the sake of shoe-horned in jokes overshadowing the lyrics-- he got HUGE applause afterwards. But just because a "Will & Grace"-loving audience cheers and laughs at jokes/personality they affectionately recognize doesn't make it good, or right for the character.

And none of my problems with his performance/casting had anything to do with his voice. He sounded fine. Updated On: 7/6/08 at 03:33 AM

[jewishboy]

Posted: 7/6/08 at 3:33am

Well, the reports have all been stellar for Hayes until tonight's performance (even on ATC). So, I think that if it is true he lost his voice, it would make sense why he didn't do as well tonight.

WAT, Great!!

[jewishboy]

Posted: 7/6/08 at 3:35am

Double Post: WHO'S GOT THE PAIN?
Updated On: 7/6/08 at 03:35 AM

[PalJoey]

Posted: 7/6/08 at 6:42am

How is "Two Lost Souls"? That's my favorite number in the show, actually.

Here's a "Two Lost Souls" oddity: Judy and Liza (at 17 years old) doing it, with Peter Gennaro choreography, after putting on tramp makeup to the tune of "Let Me Entertain You":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VVYaUxLFac

[dramamama611]

Posted: 7/6/08 at 7:50am

I was suprised to hear that a poster was impressed with Krakowski's dancing. I was always under the impression that's what she started with and was a well trained dancer.

I have to admit, SHE was the biggest reason I wanted to see this show...I saw her in NINE and fell in love with her. I have a closing night tix but will be unable to attend...at least from the reviews, I'm not AS dissappointed to miss it.

[folkyboy]

Posted: 7/6/08 at 7:56am

ahh Pal Joey! i love that version of Judy's! :)

[colleen_lee]

Posted: 7/6/08 at 7:59am

How is "Two Lost Souls"? That's my favorite number in the show, actually.

"Two Lost Souls" was probably my favorite number of the evening, if for nothing else than it features an incredibly talented ensemble. Krakowski dances it fabulously and it was the only time all night I saw any presence out of Jackson.

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 7/6/08 at 8:40am

"Two Lost Souls" is indeed one of the best numbers in the show - and yes, it's the only time you see a hint of personality out of Cheyenne.

The Sean Hayes & Jane Krakowski fan clubs were in attendance last night. Those people would have applauded if they just stood there and stared at the audience...

...which is what they did during the curtain call. I've never seen a bunch of people look more bored encore-ing one of the most memorable showtunes in theater history ("Heart.")

One of the dated qualities of the piece is the fact that nearly every song gets encored or reprised - a characteristic of 50s musicals (along with songs done in front of a scrim to allow scene changes) - but here, few numbers deserve the encores that are built in. Updated On: 7/6/08 at 08:40 AM

[dihope0914]

Posted: 7/6/08 at 11:11am

It sounds like, as I feared, Sean Hayes has channeled the Jerry Lewis performance of Mr. Applegate....giving me flashbacks to one of the most hideous performances I have ever experienced.

Having seen Victor Garber's almost perfect portrayal, I bought seats to take a friend. Sadly for us, Jerry Lewis had brought his "helloooooo lady" style of performance to the character. The final straw was when the totally classy look of Victor Garber's red tie and tails was interpreted for Mr. Lewis as some sort of a red leisure suit.

I kid you not. Hideous! The dreams still come!

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 7/6/08 at 12:25pm

Sean Hayes didn't channel anyone except Jack McFarland.

[spiritx33]

Posted: 7/6/08 at 1:37pm

Would anyone mind telling me where the stage door is? Thanks in advance! :)

[B3TA07]

Posted: 7/6/08 at 2:01pm

Can we stop abbreviating the names of shows in this thread... o.O

[shh282]

Posted: 7/6/08 at 4:52pm

spirit to the right of exiting the theater there's a public access glass doorway to the street behind the theater [ 56th?]- go through that hallway and on your right is the stage door, a huge crowd will be there so you can't miss it

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 7/6/08 at 5:49pm

Yes, there's a walkway that leads to 56th that's a few doors down from the theater entrance. If you pass the Au Bon Pain seating area, you've gone in the wrong direction. Once you exit the walkway, make a right, and you'll see the barricades.

[dave1606]

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

I wanted to do a full review of this show, but I am feeling lazy. I loved the leads and thought they were all fantastic. I know Sean Hayes was doing his usual stick, but I thought it worked. Jane Krakowski was phenomenal, I completely disagree on that front, I thought her "Whatever Lola Wants" brought the house down. Cheyene Jackson is incredible no matter what he does, and I thought he also was perfect here. My problems had to do with the transitions of scenes, and pacing of the show. This may be just problems with the original book, but it often felt slow and awkward. Perhaps early preview jitters, and I did see the saturday night performance with the set piece falling so things were understandably on edge. Overall I thought the cast made an otherwise awkward production work.

The real reason I am posting anything on here is just a nod of love for Cheyene and Jane. They both were so great at the stage door. Poor Jane kept trying to leave and was completely mobbed by a crowd that wouldn't let her go. I was so upset after Sean Hayes literally turned to me and pulled back in as his body guard announced he would not be signing any more. Meanwhile Jane had been out signing everyone's playbills, and and took her time to take a picture with me. (which turned out horrible sadly).

[violet72]

Posted: 7/7/08 at 2:18am

I posted this in another thread but here it is

I saw it tonight and sat in the front row..I agree aboout the direction, I thought it was the weakest part of the show. I really liked the leads and the supporting cast was very good. It was just a fun time at a good old fashion musical. I forgot what a good score this show has. The dancing was excellent. My favorite part had to be the violin in Good Old Days...cracked me up....will it transfer probably not, but it was a fun night.

BTW sitting 3 rows behing me Nathan Lane, Victor Garber, and Debra Monk. Also Jenna Russell and Mary Beth Peil sat in front of them.

Stage door: Sean Hayes came out of the stage door and signed and took pictures then ran back in...we waited a half an hour more and someone ran into the desk there and asked if Jane K was coming out and they said she left and he asked why didn't anyone tell us thats why there was still a big crowd out there and the guy said it wasn't his job to do so.