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#1

SO MUCH FOR MY LUCKY WICKED LOTTO STREAK...

.... just kidding! I won. Well, my brother did. Did ya doubt me?

Ok, quick review: MY FIRST TIME MISSING STEPHANIE SO MUCH FOR MY LUCKY WICKED LOTTO STREAK...
Maria was in. I thought for sure I'd see Jenna, or Eden even but Maria was on. She was good. I liked her acting and she can definitely sing...but I still prefer Stephanie. I just think she comes across stronger over all.

Maria's blue beanie hat was sort of hanging by a bobby pin during "What is this Feeling?" but she finally managed to put it back on at a certain point in the song where she's behind the crowd. Kendra of course made it into a joke and sort of teased her about it with gestures.

Kendra performed the hell out of Popular - LOVED IT! She isn't the strongest vocally out of the Glinda's I've seen but her acting was spot on and she is super cute and quirky. During the song on the "little ways to flirt and flounce" she grabbed onto Maria's hips and made her shake it and then she lifted her skirt and flashed us during another part. I don't remember her doing any of that the one other time I caught her.

For Maria, I'd say No Good Deed was definitely her best point of the show.

Looked like Derrick got his hair retwisted, it looked a lot neater and tighter than it usually does - and how sad that I noticed that!! LOL

So for those of you who may be there tonight, you have Steph! I KNEW she wasn't going to be in when I didn't spot her in the lotto. But I did meet two fellow boardies there :) Overall, a good day! HOT HOT HOT, but good.

And about the crowd - about 150 today I think, tops! Not as many as I thought there would be considering what I've been reading. The first people in the cancellation line got there at 8:30am and I can only imagine what next Sunday is going to be like!! AAaaahhhh - please people, I hope you don't sleep on Hollywood Blvd overnight, it's not safe!!!! Anyway.... on my way to lunch after winning there were three people waiting by the stage door with what looked like gifts for the cast. I only managed to get a glimpse but it looked like they had some melted cupcakes...ewww. Hope the rest of their stuff did OK.

OH! And I sat beside this girl who went to school with John T. from Avenue Q and she said he was really sweet. She didn't realize he was going to Vegas so she got really excited and said she was going to email him about it.


Updated On: 7/24/05 at 08:43 PM

#2

re: So much for my lucky Wicked lotto streak...

OMG YAY!!!! So happy for you! I really wanted to see Maria!
Kendra's popular is really fantastic!

and ahhh...Derrick...I miss flirting with him re: So much for my lucky Wicked lotto streak...

and I miss Jenna! and Steph! **tear** give me back the tour cast!!!
and all that I could do because of you was talk of love...
#3

re: So much for my lucky Wicked lotto streak...

Ah, I saw the whole cast yesterday night...I'm pleased with what I saw. re: So much for my lucky Wicked lotto streak... And I really thought Derrick...was disapointing (sp?).
What the puck?!
#4

re: So much for my lucky Wicked lotto streak...

He's not the BEST Fiyero..but his As long as you're mine is amazing...

it's so hot...seriously..I feel like I need to excuse myself after it..HAHAHA.

and he more than makes up for it with graciousness and sweetness (and pure sexiness) at the stage door :)

OMG I really miss the tour cast! I can't take it!!!

and all that I could do because of you was talk of love...
#5

re: So much for my lucky Wicked lotto streak...

Yeah, there were times when after seeing him I'd definitely say he's the weakest link in the show as far as leads go, but now that I've seen him a few times... well, he grows on you. Today he was definitely ON!

Plus it's just so fun to see him struggle on that part where he swings in. You can tell it never goes quite as smoothly as he hopes it does with the timing of it, the landing of it... LOL

Updated On: 7/23/05 at 08:56 PM

#6

re: So much for my lucky Wicked lotto streak...

I don't think Derrick is as bad as everyone says..I usually disagree about Fiyeros...I mean people think Kris sucks and i think he is the best! he takes higher notes on the (caps part) "give her a whirl RIGHT ON DOWN to the oz dust ballroom" and it's the coolest thing ever...i love it

but back to the tour...Derrick is very good in the role. He's better than David Ayers :) and sexier..ahah...
and all that I could do because of you was talk of love...
#9

re: So much for my lucky Wicked lotto streak...

Congratulations, I'm so glad you enjoyed the show!
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view - until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."
To Kill A Mockingbird
#12

re: So much for my lucky Wicked lotto streak...

Well I can testify to Popular's success first hand...I was there with her today with Analka (sorry if misspelled) and witnessed her triumph. It was good meeting fellow broadway fanatics...the theater is good, very good indeed. We need name badges or like Analka said a "secret handshake" for all of BWW members. Someone get on this problem right away...we need to fix this problem.

As far as Derrick goes I am a big fan of his Fiyero. His physical strength gives him a big lug/Joey Tribianni type of a character. I love his take on the role.

Were there any technical difficulties? Or was it a smooth run?


"Bad theater is better than no theater" Some smart guy.
#15

re: So much for my lucky Wicked lotto streak...

Each time I've seen it I've gone with a different person who hasn't seen it before so it's really fun for me to introduce them to it. That's actually what thrills me the most! I'm also one of those people who LOVES showing tourists around...go figure. As far as the show goes, I'm not bored by it yet and I always catch something new I didn't see the times before (for example: today Maria!) so I guess I'm not quite sick of it yet.
#16

re: So much for my lucky Wicked lotto streak...

kay this is a little off topic, but...I just heard footage of Jenna Leigh James and Kristy Cates singing "Defying Gravity" and they are both all over the place vocally. I know they have their fans -- what am I missing?
#18

re: So much for my lucky Wicked lotto streak...

OMG..don't knock her until you've seen her...JENNA is amazing, better vocally then Ana and Saycon in my opinion. Just barely behind Stephanie to me.

I love Jenna..she kicks major ass!
and all that I could do because of you was talk of love...
#19

re: So much for my lucky Wicked lotto streak...

Yeah for Popular!!! I am so happy that you won! My daughter just had a friend from Tennessee arrive today, and I am actually considering driving up to try for the lotto one day this week. I cannot do the cancellation campout thing, so I'm wondering if you could meet me at the box office and touch my lotto entry...you seem to have the magic touch! (Just kidding)
I agree with you 100% on your review of the performers. I am glad the bubble was working again.
#21

re: So much for my lucky Wicked lotto streak...

yay gavrochegirl..you just gained even more cool points than you already had :)
and all that I could do because of you was talk of love...
#22

re: So much for my lucky Wicked lotto streak...

I agree...her voice is very strong. Plus, she was so very kind both times I talked to her at the stage door. I am re: So much for my lucky Wicked lotto streak... that I didn't get to see her in green. I am glad you enjoyed the show last night. I kept waiting to hear from you if the bubble was working again.
#24

re: So much for my lucky Wicked lotto streak...

Thanks for the bubble message, Popular...I am glad that it is feeling better and doesn't have to go on a one show per day schedule. I am getting a little worried...first the leads and now the set pieces...maybe this show is really cursed.

Seriously, do you enter your lotto entries at the beginning, middle, or end of the lotto timeframe? If I am making the drive, I want the best odds possible. Last Thursday was a 2 and 1/2 hour sig alert nightmare.
#25

re: So much for my lucky Wicked lotto streak...

I really don't think it makes a difference. I'm usually writing down my name within the first 5-10 minutes. I like to get there early and schmooze! :)

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