Pirate Queen tonight: More drama offstage than on — Page 2

mls777,

I haven't been paying attention to any of the Pirate Queen posts
because I don't want to know anything about a show until after I see it in person. I only opened this thread because I was thinking about seeing it this weekend and was interested to see if SJB would be out or not.

I have no rooting interest in this musical other than thinking that it is one I would want to see. From my username, you can probably tell why. I'm not one to wish ill for a show.

However, there is nothing wrong with what WannaBeAFoster post about SJB and the Wicked groupies in this thread. The reality is that her past involvement in Wicked is what brought her to their attention. It doesn't take a genius to see the SJB - Wicked - PQ connection. I have seen it for the past year or so from the amount of posts on this board.

The biggest instigator of all things SJB on this message board has to be Popular who has been posting every single thing about PQ and SJB since the show started. If SJB so much as sneezes we find out.

That was a really long post.

Musicalsfan-

First you say... "I haven't been paying attention to any of the Pirate Queen posts because I don't want to know anything about a show until after I see it in person."

Then you say... "The biggest instigator of all things SJB on this message board has to be Popular who has been posting every single thing about PQ and SJB since the show started. If SJB so much as sneezes we find out."

So which one is it? If you havent paid attention to ANY of the posts then why are viewing Popular as an "instigator" This poster has done absolutely nothing wrong yet is constantly singled out just for being positive and a true fan for this show. If there is something wrong with that then I am just as guilty.
It's a theatre message board. People can write about what ever they want as many times as they want. Get over it. Go PQ! Sending many get well wishes to Stephanie!

Msls777, GOD BLESS YOU! Thank you for that. Our prayers are with you Stephanie.

"Listen, if you think this show is so terrible (apparently, more terrible than anything you can do at your superior intelligence level), then write a tune better than what genius Claude-Michel Schönberg writes, or show us that you have a better grasp of the english language than Richard Maltby Jr. and Alain Boublil."

People have tried to use this argument in reference to other bad musicals before and it's never been valid. It's a ridiculous and weak defense.

On the topic at hand, though, the cast was the only thing I thought interesting about this musical, so I really hope that Ms. Block gets better for her big opening night.

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If Steph left after "Woman," you didn't see her "Here On This Night" last night...did you mean that Kathy's was a great rendition, or did you see it before?

WordedGrace - oy VEY, even! Sheesh.

Finally, someone comes right out and says what's been on the tip of every PIRATE QUEEN-WICKED-STEPH shill's tongue for the past year. The only reason any of these kids care so much about a show that most of them haven't even seen is because Stephanie J. Block played Elphaba in their hometown's stop of the WICKED tour. She was their first Elphie, and any show she is in from now on shall be gold.

While I see the point you are making Foster, it's not true for all. I myself (who is far from a kid) saw Stephanie long before she hit broadway, in several shows. Yes, I do have something previously invested in the show. Although I am pretty sure I would have liked the show even if Stephanie had not been in it. I love all three of Boublil and Schonbergs other shows (even Martin Guerre) and I love this one as well. To each his own, right:)

Here's wishing Stephanie good health for tonight!

Updated On: 4/5/07 at 12:52 PM

Anyone heard if she is definitely going on tonight? Hopefully our well-wishing did her some good.

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I'd be SHOCKED if she didn't at least try to get through it. I wouldn't count her out, she's a tough cookie I only wish I could be there to applaud her when she takes that final bow.

Playbill.com confirms that the press in attendance last night will be invited back. It is still unclear as to whether Stephanie will be going on this evening, according to the production team.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/107084.html

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I hope Steph gets well soon! If she does it tonight, she'll need a rest afterwards.

Seeing the show next Wednesday, I'm hoping she recovers by then....

Word on the PQ boards is that she's at the theatre getting ready

Keep the good thoughts going guys! Should be a memorable night.