Rocky Horror- Page 2

[Seany]

Posted: 1/1/04 at 9:54pm

Is this "Brad Understudy" Jeff Martin?

Jeff Martin is well known to be a very pathetic understudy.

I saw this production of the show MANY times, and caught Jeff Martin as Brad, Riff, and Rocky. He sucked in all three. You could tell he was unprepared ~ poor vocal shape ~ looked very nervous the whole time....eh. Sorry for all those hardcore Jeff Martin fans out there but - he kind of stunk in Rocky Horror.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 1/1/04 at 10:03pm

when I saw Jeff as Rocky I thought he was better in the role than LaCause......

[johny0828]

Posted: 1/1/04 at 10:08pm

i saw the show around 10 times and thought that alice ripley was ok, her understudy kristen lee kelly (who played janet when it reopened after september 11) was alot better and a whole lot funny. as for john jeffery martin i was unforunate to see him understudy both rocky and riff raff, i couldn't tell you which performance was worse.

[JohnPopa]

Posted: 1/1/04 at 10:10pm

Yeah it was Jeff Martin.

[MyQueenPattiLupone]

Posted: 1/1/04 at 10:21pm

I wasn't fortunate enough to be able to see the show But from what I get from my cast recording Alice Ripley was definitely an acquired taste, as much as I like what she did vocally with the score now, it took me a while fully appreciate it. On another note, I think I would have given my right arm to see Raul Esparza as Riff Raff!

*Johny0828 nice icon*

[ShbrtAlley44]

Posted: 1/1/04 at 10:24pm

Now that was a beautiful thing.

[Seany]

Posted: 1/1/04 at 10:33pm

Yeah, I feel really bad for the people that meant to see Raul Esparza as Riff Raff, but got Jeff Martin instead. Mark Price, the other understudy, was pretty damn good though. Vocally anyway. Very strong high voice - perfect for Riff Raff.

Updated On: 1/1/04 at 10:33 PM

[cbrown828]

Posted: 1/1/04 at 11:22pm

i agree with you on mark price, but he was no raul. how came nobody metioned how good daphne rubin-vega and tom hewitt were.

[Phantom2]

Posted: 1/1/04 at 11:31pm

I wonder if all these Charlie Brown icons are related? They all seem to sound alike. I always thought Charlie Brown was a nice guy. Guess I was wrong.

[Seany]

Posted: 1/1/04 at 11:39pm

Speaking of Charlie Brown, Mark Price was in the revival cast. I got the chance to see him as Snoopy. He was absolutely wonderful! I wonder how he did as Charlie Brown.

Anyways, Price is no Raul by any means - but I definitely enjoyed his interpretation of the role of Riff. I can't believe how many people ripped Mark Price to pieces when he performed Time Warp on the Tonys. I thought he was perfectly marvelous!(But yes, I know, the whole performance would have seemed completely different if Raul was there instead.)

Updated On: 1/1/04 at 11:39 PM

[Phantom2]

Posted: 1/1/04 at 11:47pm

Hello? No one could be Raul. Was Sebastian Bach popular? Yes.

[MyQueenPattiLupone]

Posted: 1/1/04 at 11:48pm

All of this Charlie Brown-y-ness is making me happy Since I do love the Peanuts and I'm a bit of a Salley Brown myself - - - I can't really blame people for being upset that Mark Price performed at the Tonys, people want their Raul! I know I do!!!

[Seany]

Posted: 1/1/04 at 11:53pm

Bach was actually pretty good in Rocky Horror. Somewhat disappointing in his Time Warp solos though - Raul, even Mark Price and Jason Wooten, ripped him apart.

You must understand...I am obsessed with the role of Riff Raff.

[Phantom2]

Posted: 1/1/04 at 11:53pm

That was two years ago. I think people need to get over it.

[Seany]

Posted: 1/1/04 at 11:55pm

Phantom2, what are you referring to? The Tonys?

[Phantom2]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 12:00am

Mark was in Mamma Mia! when Sebastian was around. Did you hate Jason Wooten's Riff Raff too?
I can see your obsession Seany.

Updated On: 1/2/04 at 12:00 AM

[MyQueenPattiLupone]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 12:00am

I'm pretty sure he is. Although there isn't really anything to "get over" - I doubt there is anybody seriously fretting over this on a daily basis. I was really only joking since I love Raul so much, I thought that was indicated by the smiley...but who knows....

[Phantom2]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 12:17am

Trust me, this board is turning into a hunting log for rich weirdoes!
Just look at ShbrtAlley44's icon. That thing ain't normal.

Updated On: 1/2/04 at 12:17 AM

[Seany]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 12:31am

I enjoyed Jason Wooten's Riff Raff vocally. His Time Warp is powerful.

[Phantom2]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 12:32am

Jason split the Riff Raff pants. He was most beautiful as a Phantom.

[Seany]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 12:35am

Aren't the Riff Raff pants supposed to be split?

[JoizeyActor]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 12:35am

Rocky Horror is a sin.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 12:36am

I agree, Jason looked cutest as a Phantom....

As far as Jeff Martin goes.....
That boi worked his ass of in his Broadway debut learning and performing SEVEN tracks.. I'd like to see you do that ****.. Raul, Jarrod, and Sebastian dod their roles eight times a week every week.. for understudies, it is a VERY sporatic.. until you do it, I don't think you should trash.....

besides, like I said, I enjoyed him each time I saw him.... I saw three Rockys and Jeffy was my favorite.....

[MyQueenPattiLupone]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 12:37am

Rocky Horror a "sin", Never!! - - Glorious, always

[Phantom2]

Posted: 1/2/04 at 12:42am

Give me an RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!