Seth's Chatterbox

How many of you have seen him live? He is hilarious.
He is funnier then most comics i have seen.
Don't you think he would be a great Edna in Hairspray.

No, I don't think he would be a good Edna. The key to Edna is to bite into the character and to play her truthfully; this is the magic of what Harvey has done with the role. Somehow I can only picture Seth "commenting" on the character as he played it, in a rather shticky way, and I would find that disappointing. Of course, I have no facts upon which to base this perception of his take on the role, so I'm just blowing smoke. After all, Seth is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo nice!

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i second that MasterLcZ!!! and yes, many have tried and many fail to live up what Seth has created...

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Don't have a crush on Musto?

Ok. Obsessed might be the better word. But don't take my word for it. Take yours:

"I am not sure but before the launch of Showpeople which just celebrated a first anniversary.I love it mainly for Musto's hot picks. Musto power."

"Well it would be a dream come true to be Musto's agent."

"I think to give Meersy an EDGY FEEL Michael Musto should play Meersy."

"Musto power. Woo hoo. Say it loud Say it proud I want my Musto TV."

"This week is killer. I was laughing so hard tears were rolling down my face. Musto rules."

"Musto was the best Diva. Who knew he could act? He said it in my interview but I saw it with my own eyes! The man is multi talented. Bravo Musto Viva La Musto!"

"The reason I love Musto is because of his PASSION! He adores theater. Like most of the board members here. Woo hoo I want my MUSTO TV."

"Well you could say I am Musto's number one fan. You could also say I am his press agent. A job that I love.


YAWN

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Millie Bway Girl?
That is funny.

okay, normally i hate kerry butler but I'll visit her website just to hear Seth!!!!

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Oh, lol...the Millie thing....

Yesterday Kevin Earley did the Speed Test from Millie at the Chatterbox, and when he said "How's my speed, Miss Dillmount?" Seth said, in his Milie voice "A little slow perhaps" and proceeded to act like Millie throughout most of the number. It was very entertaining

Yes Broadwaygirl,
I was there. That is why it was funny.

Dolly i was laughing at Broadwaygirls remark about Seth about the event.

Updated On: 1/30/04 at 10:02 PM

I don't get why you make fun of her so much. Maybe I just haven't been here long enough.....

I've been a regular at Seth's Broadway Chatterbox for a little over 2 years now. There are about 10-12 of us who are there just about every week, no matter who the guest is. We're just there to see Seth. What works about Seth's interviews is that a) he comes in with the knowledge of a musician and b) he comes in with the attitude of a fan who just wants to hear the dirt. He does get his guests to reveal dishy things that you normally wouldn't get from an interview

The show that ran briefly last year with higher profile guests was Glen Roven's Singular Sensations. Although the format was the same (an interviewer, a guest and a piano on a bare stage) it was a very different style of show, and IMO just as effective. Roven, also an accomplished musician (he was the conductor of Sugar Babies at age 19 and is a 4 time Emmy Award winner for his work on the Tony Awards during the Alex Cohen years) would step back and let the guest supply the entertainment. His questions led more toward discussing the historical significance of the shows his guests were involved with. And since he had more time to work with, there were several songs done at each show, instead of the one song we get at the end of Chatterbox.

Absolutely, Corrine. But the point I was trying to make is that Glen wasn't trying to be funny and entertaining. The point of his interviews was to guide his guests into subjects and let them shine. When Seth interviews, although he doesn't completely overshadow his guests, his sense of humor and insights are a very important part of the show.