Seth Rudetsky’s “Stars In The House”- Page 5

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/8/20 at 8:13pm

If they want to pass the duties to and alternate host, I would like to suggest Laura Benanti.

[chrishuyen]

Posted: 4/8/20 at 8:18pm

Jordan Catalano said: "If they want to pass the duties to and alternate host, I would like to suggest Laura Benanti."

I would 100% second this.  I do think having Seth is nice because he knows so many people and so many stories and also has the piano at hand which is fun, but like mpkie said, I'd rather they cut back and stay at the same enthusiasm level than burn out doing the same thing they've been doing now. 

Has anyone seen one of Jason Robert Brown's shows in his residency at Subculture? I'm wondering how well he could also fill in.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/8/20 at 9:48pm

Looks like the JLP reunion is back on for Monday at 2pm.

[uncageg]

Posted: 4/9/20 at 11:44pm

The Spring Awakening reunion was fun. Lillie Cooper sang her face off! Lea Michelle did not take part though.

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 4/9/20 at 11:52pm

Don't get the love for Cooper. I've seen her in a few things, and while the girl can obviously sing, I never get any real connection between her and whomever she's playing opposite. 

Michele not showing up isn't a shock. She seems so disinterested by her Broadway roots nowadays which is ridiculous because she also hasn't had a hit in a while. They're doing a Glee reunion soon too, but we'll see if she shows up to that. I feel like it'll be Criss, Ushkowitz, and McHale. Maybe Groff will show up for that one too. 

[uncageg]

Posted: 4/10/20 at 12:01am

Oh well, I absolutely love Lillie Cooper. A matter of preference.

[mpkie]

Posted: 4/10/20 at 12:46am

uncageg said: "The Spring Awakening reunion was fun. Lillie Cooper sang her face off! Lea Michelle did not take part though."

I absolutely loved this, definitely got a bit chaotic, and I wished it went on for longer. It's the second time Groff's been on the show and he still hasn't done a performance sadly. Gideon needs to do a performance too. S.I.T.H. should do a Seymours show and bring them plus Jeremy back and do some LSOH songs.

I would have been shocked beyond all measure if Lea Michele showed up, not because I'm a fan (I used to be) but honestly didn't it's her kind of thing. Those who did show up though, love love love them and need more. Really glad we got to hear Skylar, Lilli, and John G. Jr perform.

[SisterGeorge]

Posted: 4/10/20 at 12:00pm

mpkie said: "It's the second time Groff's been on the show and he still hasn't done a performance sadly."

I wonder if his well-known propensity for spitting while singing has anything to do with that. While it has been kinda of amusing in the past--eliciting a lot of (perhaps nervous) chuckles at the Little Shop performance I saw--now it might be a little disturbing.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 4/10/20 at 12:09pm

Zoom is too low-res to show any spit!

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/10/20 at 12:12pm

Oooooh, they just announced next Saturday’s play will be “Tiny Beautiful Things” with Nia Vardalos!!!

[Wayman_Wong]

Posted: 4/10/20 at 1:59pm

I love ''Spring Awakening'' and saw it countless times so it was such a treat to see so many from the original 2006 cast reunited. Seth Rudetsky rounded up: Jonathan Groff, John Gallagher, Skylar Astin, Gideon Glick, Lilli Cooper, Brian Charles Johnson, Lauren Pritchard, Phoebe Strole and Remy Zaken. They recalled their wondrous and wild journey from the Atlantic Theater to Broadway and the Tonys.

Their funniest story had to be the time Jonathan forgot the lyrics to ''Left Behind,'' so he kept singing ''All things'' repeatedly. Because it's a somber song sung at Moritz's graveside, his castmates had to file past Jonathan, keep a straight face and avoid cracking up as he sang ''All things'' over and over.

For the podcast, Skylar beautifully sang and accompanied himself on ''Touch Me'' from the show as his castmates swayed to the music. Skylar then floored me by producing a backstage photo of him, Seth, Jonathan and John Tartaglia from ''The Leading Men III,'' our Broadway Cares benefit concert back in 2008. Since then, it's been so fun to watch Skylar's career in movies and TV: from ''Pitch Perfect'' to ''Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'' (where he did a terrific Springsteen parody, ''I Hate Everything But You'' ) to ''Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist'' (which returns April 19 on NBC).

I'd love to see the original ''Spring Awakening'' cast do a reunion concert, maybe for the 20th anniversary. I believe, I believe ...

Updated On: 4/10/20 at 01:59 PM

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/11/20 at 8:08pm

Today’s “Fuddy Meers” was so great!! I’ve always been curious about that play and I just loved it. I get so excited for Wednesday and Saturday matinees now!!!!

[mcsquared]

Posted: 4/12/20 at 12:08am

EthelMae said: "Can someone help?! I watching the marvelous Mark Setlock in Fully Committed today and just at the end I lost the connection. “Sam” was talking to his father about coming home for Christmas after all and that’s where I lost the picture and sound. Can someone note here what happened at the end of the play?! I saw the play years ago but don’t remember the ending. Thx! "

I think that’s basically where it ends—he got bob to take his shifts and got the callback at the Lincoln center 

[Theatrefanboy1]

Posted: 4/12/20 at 12:56am

Can the Tonys please honour Seth for all his contributions to the broadway and theatre community at the next tony awards with one of the honorary Tony’s.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/12/20 at 1:14am

Oh, they must. I can’t imagine Seth and James won’t be presented with Tony Awards for what they’re doing now.

Updated On: 4/12/20 at 01:14 AM

[sabrelady]

Posted: 4/12/20 at 2:34am

Yeah, that's about it. The "ugly woman" gets her reservation and knows the artistic director at Lincoln Centre she helps him get the callback/audition he wanted and by threatening Bob w "outing" him about trying to get a position at Bed, Bath and Beyond, gets him to take his Christmas shifts so Sam gets to go home. Happi nding!

Lawd can't believe I still remember this!  ( esp the bits about the woman being "ill" in the bathroom!)

[uncageg]

Posted: 4/12/20 at 7:43pm

Loved the conversation with Alice Cooper this afternoon. It was fascinating listening to his connection with the theatre and its influence on his music and shows.

[LightsOut90]

Posted: 4/12/20 at 10:02pm

Jordan Catalano said: "Oh, theymust. I can’t imagine Seth and James won’t be presented with Tony Awards for what they’re doing now."

gaaaaaaaaag

Updated On: 4/13/20 at 10:02 PM

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/12/20 at 10:06pm

gaaaaaaaaaag? You edited your post in reference to my question but didn't answer. 

Updated On: 4/13/20 at 10:06 PM

[ACL2006]

Posted: 4/13/20 at 10:51am

uncageg said: "Loved the conversation with Alice Cooper this afternoon. It was fascinating listening to his connection with the theatre and its influence on his music and shows."

 

That interview was gold.

Looking forward to the JLP reunion. I wonder if they're planning any more Broadway reunions?

Updated On: 4/13/20 at 10:51 AM

[ACL2006]

Posted: 4/13/20 at 5:36pm

Stanley's "Smiling" was just breathtaking. And then seeing Patten & Gooding emotional while she performed it was another level. Still in awe of the staging for that number.

[Rumpelstiltskin]

Posted: 4/14/20 at 10:38pm

Really enjoyed the Glee reunion. The cast genuinely appears to appreciate one another. Lots of fun memories.

[Wayman_Wong]

Posted: 4/15/20 at 4:02am

Loved the ''Glee'' reunion, but Darren Criss stole the show by doing a parody of a song he sang on that show. Instead of ''Teenage Dream,'' he did a clever COVID-19 version called ''Quarantine-Age Dream.'' Brilliant! (If you watch the video, it's around 57:25. )

Updated On: 4/15/20 at 04:02 AM

[KJ4]

Posted: 4/15/20 at 8:30am

So far, Jeremy episode make my day the most. He sangs 3 songs and I love the one on 37mins and 54 mins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEaUlLQChiY&t=9s

 

Wish I could here something from 'In the Light'

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/15/20 at 4:05pm

Today’s reading of “The Divine Sister” was just...divine.