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#51

re: SPRING AWAKENING is going, going, going....almost GONE!

Posted: 3/25/08 at 1:24pm

the only ones I feel that have low energy and dont seem interested are brian ,remy, phoebe and skylar..
i think Jonathan B. Wright is awesome..he needs to be put back as a melchoir understudy..I would DIE to see that!

and I dont think lea lacks energy...I just feel she is a bit too comfortable with the role/show..either take a break or leave while your respected in the show..I happen to love her..but I do think she needs to get her act together a little..and I've heard great things about Socha
#53

re: SPRING AWAKENING is going, going, going....almost GONE!

Posted: 3/25/08 at 1:45pm

You can't believe a word that Lauren_T says when it comes to Spring Awakening. She clearly has a personal vendetta against the show. She never hesitates to bash it in some way when she gets the chance.




Updated On: 3/25/08 at 01:45 PM

#55

re: SPRING AWAKENING is going, going, going....almost GONE!

Posted: 3/25/08 at 1:56pm

no personal vendetta here tom! I just see things that others are blind to. Jon Groff is the only one who is always on!

Jon B Wright has watered down his performance so much. I am sorry, but it is true. His masturbation scene is flat! Once, one of the best scnenes, is now flat flat flat. It is like he doesn't care. And it is not a character choice. I understand the straight tone delivery later in the show character choice, but he just comes across as not caring anymore. And his singing has not been Broadway material since day one!

The rest of the OBC need to call it day and move on with their careers. Its been too long. I think they are holding on in fear of lack of work once they leave!

#58

re: SPRING AWAKENING is going, going, going....almost GONE!

Posted: 3/25/08 at 3:34pm

Blake Bashoff is not confirmed to be leaving. They are working on it as we speak. (Spoke to him about it Saturday.) It could still fall through, but nothing is definite yet. I, for one, will be sad to see him leave...not matter when it happens. For me, he is the best thing about the show...and I do love the show as a whole.

Lilli Cooper (whom I love) was not on Sat. Jenna went on but was not filling the shoes...she wasn't bad...just not strong enough.

I would love to have Socha fill Wendla...she is amazing, I think she totally owns that part...and I've seen her play against both Jesse and Groff...they were both incredible with her.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
#59

re: SPRING AWAKENING is going, going, going....almost GONE!

Posted: 3/25/08 at 3:40pm

I think you may just be burnt out from the show Lauren T. If a person went to see the show for the first time , I think that they would enjoy it as much as you did the first time you saw it.
#62

re: SPRING AWAKENING is going, going, going....almost GONE!

Posted: 3/25/08 at 4:13pm

My theory is that the replacements will actually be better than the originals. Now that it made its name on broadway, more genuinely young looking kids will audition, with raw talent and they will actually be happy to be on broadway.

Anyone else agree?
#64

re: SPRING AWAKENING is going, going, going....almost GONE!

Posted: 3/25/08 at 4:24pm

"My theory is that the replacements will actually be better than the originals. Now that it made its name on broadway, more genuinely young looking kids will audition, with raw talent and they will actually be happy to be on broadway."

Ehh, I disagree to the extent that it could be true, but it may not be true. The original cast created something special, and at the time, had no idea that it would go on to become what it did. Most of the original cast was pretty "raw" talent too. A lot of them didn't have any Broadway credits, and were making their debuts. That doesn't necessarily mean they're automatically going to be better than their replacements, however. If Alexandra Socha replaces Lea Michelle, for example, I know she'll give a better performance because I've seen her do it already as the understudy.
#65

re: SPRING AWAKENING is going, going, going....almost GONE!

Posted: 3/25/08 at 5:34pm

I keep hearing mixed reviews about this. Some think replacements like Blake and the new Ilse are better than Johnny G. and Lauren P., and some think they are horrible and that the show will never be a success after the rest of the OBC leaves...I'm confused. I still have yet to see it, and judging by some opinions, I hope it will still be there within the next year so I will have a chance to see it. I can see why some may think it isn't nearly as good without the OBC because that is how I feel about RENT and while I don't think SA will last 12 years, I am hoping it lasts for a while.
#67

re: SPRING AWAKENING is going, going, going....almost GONE!

Posted: 3/25/08 at 8:06pm

It seems like the original poster has seen the show many times and is therefore more able to compare them. I saw the show recently and found it fantastic. I'm going back soon so I hope it isn't as mechanical as you suggested.
#68

re: SPRING AWAKENING is going, going, going....almost GONE!

Posted: 3/25/08 at 8:47pm

I've seen almost everyone except for the earliest of the ensemble that left.

Just like anything: replacements are a matter of personal choice.

I like Socha more than Lea.
I like Jesse/Melchi more than Mattchior.
I LOVE Blake Bashoff AND Johnny Gallagher
I am not thrilled with Jenna (although she's really nice)
BEST Adult Men: Spinella without a doubt.
Best Adult Women: Christine without a doubt.
ILSE: I prefer Lauren's singing, but prefer Emma's acting.
No one else is as good as JBW as Hanschen.

None of us are right, none of us are wrong. It's a matter of opinion and that is all.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
#69

re: SPRING AWAKENING is going, going, going....almost GONE!

Posted: 3/25/08 at 8:49pm

"No one else is as good as JBW as Hanschen. "

I saw Jesse and loved him. :]
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.
#70

re: SPRING AWAKENING is going, going, going....almost GONE!

Posted: 3/25/08 at 8:52pm

I saw the show twice this week and thought it was spectacular. I think it is actually better than when I saw the show in July. Groff and Michele were fantastic, better than I've ever seen them. I felt that Blake gave a great performance as Moritz, but that his voice was weak. Emma Hunton is fantastic as Ilse and far surpasses Lauren Pritchard in vocal talent.

I also saw Murman and Socha as understudies for Thea and Martha. I felt that they were weak in these roles and the ensemble sounded empty without Lilli Cooper's beautiful voice. Matt Doyle was the understudy for Hanschen on Wednesday night, and he was fantastic.

Losing Groff and Michele will be tough for the show.
So, that was the Drowsy Chaperone. Oh, I love it so much. I know it's not a perfect show...but it does what a musical is supposed to do. It takes you to another world, and it gives you a little tune to carry with you in your head for when you're feeling blue. Ya know?
#72

re: SPRING AWAKENING is going, going, going....almost GONE!

Posted: 3/25/08 at 9:11pm

It's just time to mix it up. Come May, the show will be alot better than it is right now. The new people will have that excitement that comes when performing a new part. They'll have more emotion than called for. That said, absolutely nothing is wrong with the show now. It's fantabulous!
#74

re: SPRING AWAKENING is going, going, going....almost GONE!

Posted: 3/25/08 at 9:29pm

"I think JBW has great potential...and for people that think he looks bored..he is in the same role every single night.. a lot of the cast understudies..he doesn't!"

I love his performance, but he is out so frequently that he should not be bored in the least.

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