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Posted: 8/14/08 at 5:12pm
What's up everyone... I packed up the camera and headed to Bryant Park this afternoon for "Broadway in Bryant Park". I've never attended that event, and I have to say, it was pretty cool. Really cool actually. Lots of folks. I was surprised at just how many folks were in attendance.
I missed "Young Frankenstein" and arrived when "Grease" was on their second song... side note... what the hell is up with that show? They were terrible. I admit I don't know much about the show, all I've ever seen is the movie. So maybe that had something to do with it. But dang, I was not feeling it at all. Wasn't it nominated for a Revival Tony?
Anyhow... I caught "Legally Blonde", and one of my personal all-time favorites "Rent".
I could elaborate on what I thought of "Legally Blonde", but lets skip right to the good stuff... Eden Espinosa is a friggin sensation in the role of Maureen! What a fantastic voice this girl has. I've only seen her on Broadway once (when I saw Rent not too long ago), but watching her today reminded me of how much talent she has. I think I heard she played in Wicked as well? Her voice is very similar to Idina M's, but I personally think it's a million times better.
I didnt catch the name of the new girl who is playing Joanne (new because when i saw the show a while back she was not in it) but she was also fantastic. Great great voice.
I have no idea why they replaced Tamyra with the new Mimi, Renee Elise Goldberry. I thought her "Out Tonight" was awful. Worst version I've heard.
What I saw -
Legally Blonde: Oh My God You Guys, Bend & Snap, So Much Better
Rent - Out Tonight, Take Me Or Leave Me, Seasons of Love
Anyhow... photos to share as always:
I missed "Young Frankenstein" and arrived when "Grease" was on their second song... side note... what the hell is up with that show? They were terrible. I admit I don't know much about the show, all I've ever seen is the movie. So maybe that had something to do with it. But dang, I was not feeling it at all. Wasn't it nominated for a Revival Tony?
Anyhow... I caught "Legally Blonde", and one of my personal all-time favorites "Rent".
I could elaborate on what I thought of "Legally Blonde", but lets skip right to the good stuff... Eden Espinosa is a friggin sensation in the role of Maureen! What a fantastic voice this girl has. I've only seen her on Broadway once (when I saw Rent not too long ago), but watching her today reminded me of how much talent she has. I think I heard she played in Wicked as well? Her voice is very similar to Idina M's, but I personally think it's a million times better.
I didnt catch the name of the new girl who is playing Joanne (new because when i saw the show a while back she was not in it) but she was also fantastic. Great great voice.
I have no idea why they replaced Tamyra with the new Mimi, Renee Elise Goldberry. I thought her "Out Tonight" was awful. Worst version I've heard.
What I saw -
Legally Blonde: Oh My God You Guys, Bend & Snap, So Much Better
Rent - Out Tonight, Take Me Or Leave Me, Seasons of Love
Anyhow... photos to share as always:
Updated On: 8/14/08 at 05:12 PM
