Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production- Page 2

[All_For_Laura]

Posted: 8/29/06 at 10:46am

I will be there Saturday! Cannot wait!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 8/29/06 at 1:15pm

I thought Side Show was excellent on Broadway! Anything with Hugh Panaro is alright with me

[bob8rich]

Posted: 8/29/06 at 3:22pm

I can't comment on this director's work as I don't really know it. But "Side Show" is GREAT show. Henry Krieger's score is amazing (even better than "Dreamgirls") and Bill Russell's libretto is a stunning piece of writing. And, as far as I'm concerned, any production of it would be worth me making the trip across the Atlantic to see it.

Updated On: 8/29/06 at 03:22 PM

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 9/1/06 at 2:13am

Anyone see the show?
I'm seeing it Friday night...
Any reviews so far?

~Steven

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 9/1/06 at 2:27am

I was there tonight. Honestly, I went in with extremely low expectations (knowing that it was a low-budget off-broadway production) and i LOVED it. It was very minimalist set-wise, but they did not skimp on the costumes or the talent. Daisy and Violet were wonderful and got long extended well-deserved applause after "Who Will Love Me As I Am" and "I Will Never Leave You." Jake's "You Should Be Loved" was fabulous. Also enjoyed Terry and Buddy's performances. "Tunnel of Love" (my personal favorite) gave me chills as did the opening and closing numbers. The weakest link, IMO, was the actor who played The Boss, but he did the best he could.

I am a HUGE FAN of this show was was not disappointed at all. The music always gets to me. Very stong cast overall. Wish I could see it again.

Updated On: 9/1/06 at 02:27 AM

[VeuveClicquot]

Posted: 9/1/06 at 2:38am

Great recommendation, withoutatrace, I'm headed over there tomorrow night.

I love Side Show. In many ways, I find it superior to "Dreamgirls." While both are by the same team, I think "Who Will Love Me As I Am" is, as a character number, even better than "And I'm Telling You..."

Updated On: 9/1/06 at 02:38 AM

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 9/1/06 at 2:42am

Great to hear! I'm very excited. My good friend is playing one of the twins, Violet I believe. Don't know the show too well, so I'm excited to finally see and hear it.

~Steven

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 9/1/06 at 2:44am

I agree it is superior to Dreamgirls...SIDE SHOW is definitely up there with one of my all-time favorite shows. It is so moving.

MrMusic: Carey McCray played Daisy and Jordan Kai Burnett played Violet...both were great!

Updated On: 9/1/06 at 02:44 AM

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 9/1/06 at 3:24am

Yeah, she's Violet. That's so wonderful to hear, I can't wait to see her.

~Steven

[JailyardGuy]

Posted: 9/1/06 at 10:24am

She's absolutely wonderful. We've also inserted a song that was cut from the original production, which is a big "I Am Changing" sort of number for Violet alone called "She's Gone", which she sings the HELL out of.

[All_For_Laura]

Posted: 9/1/06 at 11:20am

I cannot wait now! I will be at tomorrow's matinee. I am really excited, because side show is one of my favorites!

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 9/1/06 at 12:20pm

Yes, I LOVED the cut song "She's Gone." It was excellent and Jordan did a great job with it!

[JailyardGuy]

Posted: 9/1/06 at 12:34pm

Every time she belts the repeated high E's when she sings "...she knows whyyyyyy", I get chills that won't stop. She's really fantastic.

[WesternSky2]

Posted: 9/1/06 at 12:46pm

I was there last night as well... fantastic production. I was in the 2nd row. It was pretty amazing. Congrats to everyone involved.

[JailyardGuy]

Posted: 9/1/06 at 12:49pm

And you didn't say hi? *sad pouty Joshy*

And I thought we had something special...didn't my lavish praise during BWW Idol mean anything to you? *wailing* :-P

Glad you enjoyed it...tonight will be even better!

[smartpenguin78]

Posted: 9/1/06 at 12:57pm

I am pretty sure that Yoda and I are going on Saturday.
It is very exciting, sounds like a good production.

[WesternSky2]

Posted: 9/1/06 at 1:01pm

Aw Jaily I'm sorry... I couldn't even stay to say hi to my friend, I had to be downtown in a rather short amount of time so I bolted out of there. I saw you though.

[RiffIt]

Posted: 9/1/06 at 1:05pm

Ryan Mekenian is a very good director. I think I saw him there too - he was cute! Anyone know his story?

[JailyardGuy]

Posted: 9/1/06 at 1:09pm

He is extremely cute...he's also very, very sweet.

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 9/1/06 at 1:13pm

There were three really cute guys in the ensemble as well (which was shocking for me because they were in their 20s and I usually go for older men).

[JailyardGuy]

Posted: 9/1/06 at 1:16pm

There are some really attractive guys in the cast...I, personally, am absolutely head over heels for Kevin, the guy who plays Jake.

*le swooning*

And did he not just TEAR UP "The Devil You Know"?? That's fast becoming my favorite number in the whole show...(and I LOVE the sax part...it's the only time we really get to let loose and have a ball up there).

[BwayBaby18]

Posted: 9/1/06 at 1:38pm

Did they put in any other cut songs? I am looking at directing it and want to cut Lovebirds and put in Ready To Play.

[JailyardGuy]

Posted: 9/1/06 at 1:40pm

No, "She's Gone" is the only addition to the score.

[BwayBaby18]

Posted: 9/1/06 at 1:41pm

Sad, but then again i just hate the role of Violet. Well i don't hate her i just find Daisy much more relateable.

[WesternSky2]

Posted: 9/1/06 at 1:43pm

There are many attractive guys in the show! My friend is the guy playing bat boy. He's a cutie.