Performers Who Just Can't Dance

[Mark Loves His Scarf]

Performers Who Just Can't Dance#0

Posted: 3/7/06 at 1:09am

I'm sorry if this is a silly topic, but I was watching Rent (the movie) and during La Vie Boheme, I couldn't help but notice an involuntary smile emerging from my face when I saw Adam Pascal dance. Then I remembered seeing him dance in the OBC cast and then again during one of his concerts where he performed Under Pressure... the boy... no matter how hard he tries cannot dance. But in a "you still good in those tight pants" way.

To recollect myself, I'll mention Roger Bart, who always does a cute little dance during the Charlie Brown musical.

Now is Adam alone in this or are there others? Who have you witnessed? This can also include moments where actors spontaneously does a little step for fun or something small, like Gregory Jbarra's hip-shake during "The More We Dance."

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Updated On: 3/7/06 at 01:09 AM

[luvtheEmcee]

re: Performers Who Just Can't Dance#1

Posted: 3/7/06 at 1:11am

awwww, poor Adam!

He danced alright in Cabaret. If stuff is choreographed, he holds up much better than if he's just turned loose.

He's got like, the signature, hysterical bounce.

A work of art is an invitation to love.

[Fantabulous428]

re: Performers Who Just Can't Dance#2

Posted: 3/7/06 at 1:13am

Adam's version of "dancing" tends to be bouncing with some butt swaying, and his signature move tends to be sticking his hand in between his legs

You gotta give him credit for trying.

I recognize the addiction to being alive.

Updated On: 3/7/06 at 01:13 AM

[Mark Loves His Scarf]

re: Performers Who Just Can't Dance#3

Posted: 3/7/06 at 1:19am

Fantabulous, you're so right! The hand creeping up between his legs is priceless! It's because those pants are too tight, I'm telling you.

"I haven't got a pail." "Find your grail, your GRAIL!" "But it's not missing. It's right on the counter where it's supposed to- defying gravity, my giant cup's gone!" "Five hundred, twenty-five thousand, six hundred minutes. How do you measure... measure a year?" "How many times do I have to tell you, it's five hundred twenty-five thousand, five hundred and eighty-five point thirty-two minutes. You will never graduate if you keep basing your math on showtunes." "You ruin Broadway for me." "As well I should."

[luvtheEmcee]

re: Performers Who Just Can't Dance#4

Posted: 3/7/06 at 1:19am

He probably thinks he looks AMAZING.

... it helps him hit the high notes.

A work of art is an invitation to love.

[Plum]

re: Performers Who Just Can't Dance#5

Posted: 3/7/06 at 1:58am

HA.

[amasis]

re: Performers Who Just Can't Dance#6

Posted: 3/7/06 at 2:28am

I saw Plum being the last poster, and for some reason I imagined she was going to say something along the lines of, "Well, I don't know... but Hugh Jackman CAN dance."

And Em - I guess Adam should have tried that method for the high note in the Enchantment Passing Through...
Updated On: 3/7/06 at 02:28 AM

[wickedrentq]

re: Performers Who Just Can't Dance#7

Posted: 3/7/06 at 2:35am

Hahaha, when I saw this thread title I thought it was a very good possibility that watching Adam "dance" in La Vie Boheme inspired this thread.

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[luvtheEmcee]

re: Performers Who Just Can't Dance#8

Posted: 3/7/06 at 2:35am

Well, it was Disney. He had to keep it G-Rated.

A work of art is an invitation to love.

[AlmostFamous]

re: Performers Who Just Can't Dance#9

Posted: 3/7/06 at 7:16am

Will Chase isn't so good either... Anyone see him during La Vie Boheme?? I thought it was pretty funny...but at least he tried.

[jacobtsf]

re: Performers Who Just Can't Dance#10

Posted: 3/7/06 at 9:27am

"Well, it was Disney. He had to keep it G-Rated"

wasn't there supposed to be a nude scene though? Doesn't sound G-Rated to me.

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[Unknown User]

re: Performers Who Just Can't Dance#11

Posted: 3/7/06 at 9:29am

wasn't there supposed to be a nude scene though? Doesn't sound G-Rated to me.

I think they cut that out after Disney became involved (and Adam said he wouldn't do it anyway). Still, though, there's some sexual innuendo in the show. Granted, that would likely go over children's heads easier than some guy walking around naked on stage.
Updated On: 3/7/06 at 09:29 AM

[luvtheEmcee]

re: Performers Who Just Can't Dance#12

Posted: 3/7/06 at 11:02am

I was joking.

I think Will's an alright dancer.

A work of art is an invitation to love.

[isntitromantic]

re: Performers Who Just Can't Dance#13

Posted: 3/7/06 at 3:01pm

Ann Reinking stinks, too. She should stick to singing.

[dancingthrulife04]

re: Performers Who Just Can't Dance#14

Posted: 3/7/06 at 3:14pm

isntitromantic- You're joking, yes?


I love Will Chase, but I agree, he's not the best dancer out there.

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[sanda]

re: Performers Who Just Can't Dance#15

Posted: 3/7/06 at 4:21pm

Anthony Warlow

And I doubt anyone from Les Miz cast can dance.

[peach]

re: Performers Who Just Can't Dance#16

Posted: 3/7/06 at 4:22pm

As much as I admire her as an actress and singer, Joanna Gleason isn't a great dancer - it's quite apparent in DRS during her dancing scenes with Andre.

But she's still perfect for the role!

ddtruitt - I agree about IM.

[KJisgroovy]

re: Performers Who Just Can't Dance#17

Posted: 3/7/06 at 4:22pm

isn't saying obc cast sorta... um... dumb... original broadway cast cast...

kmc

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[sanda]

re: Performers Who Just Can't Dance#18

Posted: 3/7/06 at 4:24pm

KJ are you talking to me?

No, I mean everyone from every Les Miz cast, not particularly obc.

[Kevo711]

re: Performers Who Just Can't Dance#19

Posted: 3/7/06 at 4:38pm

Wasn't Idina hurt when they filmed Tango Maureen? I thought I heard that.

[To The Stage!]

re: Performers Who Just Can't Dance#20

Posted: 3/7/06 at 4:38pm

awwww poor Adam

he tries.

So afraid of getting older

I'm only good at being young

[AlmostFamous]

re: Performers Who Just Can't Dance#21

Posted: 3/7/06 at 4:45pm

Don't get me wrong! WILL IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE ACTORS EVER!! But I don't think he was that good at dancing...

[peach]

re: Performers Who Just Can't Dance#22

Posted: 3/7/06 at 4:46pm

<<<<<----- Gene Kelly can dance!

[To The Stage!]

re: Performers Who Just Can't Dance#23

Posted: 3/7/06 at 4:52pm

I LOVE Gene Kelly

So afraid of getting older

I'm only good at being young

[thevolleyballer]

re: Performers Who Just Can't Dance#24

Posted: 3/7/06 at 4:52pm

George Hearn can't dance. At all.