Spring Awakening Review 4/26/08 Mat - pics/signed Playbill

Alright, so I'm a Spring Awakening fan. And I got to see it again today for my birthday. And with the recent cast changes (i.e. Emma Hunton as Ilse, Matt Doyle as Hanschen), I am SO glad I did.


Cast (in order of speaking):

Lea Michelle (Wendla) - This girl was ON tonight. Seriously. Her voice was just so gorgeous. My friend and I were talking about how tonight she made us like songs that hadn't been our favorites.

Christine Estabrook (Adult Women) - Amazing. I only have seen Kate Burton before and Christine was so much better. My favorite part was her twitching while speaking while being one of the headmasters. Very funny.

*Jenna Ushkowitz (Martha) - Wow. I was amazed by her. I really had no expectations going into it, but was blown away by her "Dark I Know Well". Really talented.

Emma Hunton (Ilse) - Words cannot even BEGIN to express my love for this girl. She has a beautiful voice. Beautiful. And her acting was spot-on. The best acting for Ilse I have ever seen. And, sorry to say it, she was overall better than Lauren Pritchard. Also, her rocking out during "Totalled F'd" was by far the most spastic and amazing thing I have ever seen.

Phoebe Stroll (Anna) - Not much to say. I mean, she was good.

*Eryn Murman (Thea) - She was good, but does she always wear glasses while going on? Didn't really bother me, but was just wondering because she wasn't wearing them after the show.

Glenn Flesher (Adult Men) - I dunno. Something about him bothers me. Can't quite put my finger on it.

Brian Charles Johnson (Otto) - Ok, I love BCJ, but today he seemed a bit off. I think he may have been sick. However, he OWNED the line "The weirdest SH*T is still to come!" in "Totally F'd". Very funny.

Matt Doyle (Hanschen) - Oh. My. God. Wow. I've been in love with him because of his work in the "Bare" recording, but he was PHENOMENAL in this role. Perfect. He had fun with it. And him and Blake played nicely off of each other in WOYBr. Matt is perfect in this role. And has a stellar voice.

Blake Daniel (Ernst) - God, I love this guy. He's so darn cute. And I LOVE his solo in "Touch Me". Also, as I just stated, his and Matt's chemistry was amazing.

Skylar Astin (Georg) - Love his voice. So. Much. And his riffing in "Touch Me" is AMAZING. Also, him and Christine during "My Junk" was soooo funny.

Blake Bashoff (Moritz) - Amazing. Seriously, love everything about him. His voice, his vulnerability, comedic timing. And especially his facial expressions. He comes off as so youthful and naive and it is wonderful.

Jonathon Groff (Melchior) - Need I really say anything about this wonderful man? He's just amazing. And he spits, but what else is new? Sad to see him go soon. But he did his part well. Really, amazing.

Overall, it was EXCELLENT. I really did love almost everyone, especially Emma. Wow. Watch out for her. Oh, and fun story; when I told her my name was Emma as well, she said "What the F*CK!!! No??" It was great. Haha.

Ok, I got to meet pretty much everyone backstage and get there signatures so here are the pics:






















**Haha. Groff. Not Gross.

Updated On: 4/26/08 at 10:44 PM

Great pix!

I'm guessing she "bought" a tour they were selling for BC/EFA. $350 per person. Tax deductible and for a great cause.

A couple of the understudies wear glasses for Thea. I'm guessing an attempt to make Thea stand out from the other girls as Thea is suppose to be a little younger. Remy has her physical size.

I saw the show on Thursday..but without ANY understudies except for Jessie in Matt's Chair. (Because the new matt's costume isn't ready. He's starting Tuesday.)

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thanks for the review. i will prob get used to emma when i see her because i also did see lauren. lauren did leave a wonderful impression on me. i cant wait to see matt as hanschen. i agree with you about glenn i hated him as adult men. i read on the fan club baord that too that brian was off. i love to see some understudies because eryn and jenna raely get a chance to shine. eryn will be going on as martha(check broadwayunderstudies.com). it will be funny if lili and remy were both looking at the same college. i will post my review prob of when i go may 17th evening, if i have time. zeitojo..she prob knows somebody that works for the show and thats why shes backstage.

Thanks for your review! Great pictures!

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Emma is so cute! I'm not sure about her sunglasses, though...

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remy and lili both graduated from high school this year. emma is the youngest at 16. feel better to remy.
i have to mae a weird comment....why is groff wearing a jacket?. i do feel lili and remy will stay around the nyc area. remy said in a interview she wants to major in marketing design and lili wants to major in theatre. i wont be surprised if they go to nyu. good luck to both of them in college. lili may just be vacationing or taking time off.

Yeah, yankees, I really have no idea why he is wearing a jacket. haha

haha and Lizzie, they're pink. And awesome.

haha ok I get it

Yeah, Emma is a sophomore in high school, I believe. Maybe a junior.

Yeah, but I think a young junior. Like, a summer birthday.

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I have no idea why he is wearing a jacket.

FUNFACT- It's the same one he wore on his 'backstage tour video.'

Hehehe =)

oh to why lilli isn't here this week, i found out from an FB event jenna sent about her being martha, & she said on it that lilli is in a play at her school & that is why she isn't here.
& remy was accepted early decision to Columbia last year.

Maya- nice photos and may I say that -you are a very pretty young lady!

J*