Steve Kazee

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 6/20/07 at 6:57pm

...go Yankees.

That's all.

[Mother's Younger Brother]

Posted: 6/20/07 at 7:17pm

That's all.

[Anastasia_Beaverhausen]

Posted: 6/20/07 at 7:28pm

sex on stage.

that's all.
Updated On: 6/20/07 at 07:28 PM

[gustof777]

Posted: 6/20/07 at 8:02pm

and such a sweet guy at the stagedoor!

[bwaychae5192]

Posted: 6/20/07 at 8:13pm

He's from KY. Makes me happy. =o)

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/20/07 at 8:27pm

I LOVE his voice on the 110 cast recording. I have to see the show.

[kikki327]

Posted: 6/21/07 at 1:54am

hes amazing!

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 6/21/07 at 2:02am

He looks like he should be working in the steam tunnels under Pacific Tech.

(I really hope someone gets that.)

[Auggie27]

Posted: 6/21/07 at 10:41am

I was very taken with his performance, and surprised at how indifferent the reviews were to his Stabuck. (Brantley thought he and Invar should switch roles, because Invar "positively smolders..." TMI about your personal preferences, Ben.) The CD reinforces my impression. Unlike others (Horton, Ron Raines), Kazee sounds young, wistful, even a bit naive. Listen to "Evening Star. Call me quirky, I like my con men to be boyish, or they're just creepy.

[Mother's Younger Brother]

Posted: 6/21/07 at 11:52am

I have to admit that, as CUTE as he is, I was a bit disappointed by his voice on the cd. I haven't seen the show, but my hunch is that I'd like Starbuck to sound a bit more magnetic, and, well, sexy...perhaps more Steve Pasquale-ish. Steve Kazee is certainly sexy to look at, but -- please don't shoot me -- I didn't find his voice alone to be anything more than competent...nothing special.

Again, that's based on not seeing him live. I'm sure his sexiness and magnetism LIVE would make up for any possible deficiencies.
Updated On: 6/21/07 at 11:52 AM

[WickedGeek28]

Posted: 6/21/07 at 4:04pm

He was SNUBBED at the Tony's this year. He was phenomenal in 110. He was also the only thing that made Spamalot bearable for me.

[Auggie27]

Posted: 6/21/07 at 4:46pm

In fairness, many people find his Starbuck vocally un-memorable. As I posted, I appreciated a younger, less operatic take on the part. It makes the material fresher, strangely enough, less "sexist," as his approach to Lizzie feels less patronizing and all-knowing. He is more vulnerabile, and it allows Audra's Lizzie to call him on his s---t. So many Starbucks burst into town and talk down to everyone. He'd be thrown in the river on sight. I find this youthful way in more believable; the smoother vocals add to that.

[gumbo2]

Posted: 6/21/07 at 5:18pm

Not knowing anything about him or the show going into it, I was very impressed with his performance. His acting was impeccable, and he and Audra worked so well together and had a great chemistry. I did really like his voice. It wasn't the best voice I've ever heard, but it fit in with his character and I had no complaints. I really liked him.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 6/21/07 at 5:23pm

I thought he was a bit bland but I'm not sure if it was him or the fact that his character actually had to say lines like "you don't believe in anything, not even yourself."

[Mother's Younger Brother]

Posted: 6/21/07 at 5:43pm

I can actually see what you're saying, Auggie. The revival recording was my first exposure to the show, so I'm not familiar with previous Starbucks. It's completely reasonable that Kazee's take is a new, refreshing one. I wish I could see it.

[C is for Company]

Posted: 6/21/07 at 5:45pm

I truly enjoyed him as well. Granted the revival has been the only chance I've had to see or hear anything from this show, but I loved what I heard from Kazee. He was definitely a highlight for me as well.