The Official "In The Heights" Love Thread....- Page 44

[Anakela]

Posted: 5/30/08 at 2:39am

Thomas Kail you are hilarious-

Almost every time Kail walks out of the stage door at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, he's greeted by eager, wide-eyed fans who want to tell him just how hilarious he is. "Everybody thinks I'm Robin De Jesus," Kail says of the young actor he cast as Sonny. The director's attempts to set the record straight—"I'm not really who you think I am"—are usually ignored and countered with, "But you're so funny in the show!" By now Kail has accepted this case of mistaken identity and occasionally signs autographs as De Jesus, cheerily admonishing the kids he meets to "stay in school."

Hee.
Broadway.com FRESH FACE : Thomas Kail

[BroadwayChica]

Posted: 5/30/08 at 6:31am

Oh snap. He really DOES look like Robin!

[musicalmaster703]

Posted: 5/30/08 at 7:14am

lol

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 5/30/08 at 9:40am

That's funny. He does look like Robin, though.

[Mealz1042]

Posted: 5/30/08 at 11:04am

Testing, you're lucky you had cool people next to you at stagedoor. I saw the 39 steps last night, but then met up with my friends after who saw in the heights, I got the most obnoxious group of teenagers, I assume from out of town, who were obsessed with Robin - oh excuse me - they were obsessed with Sonny.

From the moment he walked out of the stage door, and I quote, "omg, is that sonny? that is sonny! Omg we need to get a picture with him, omg if i dont get a picture with sonny I might kill myself. Sonny!!" then when he gets to them "Omg sonny can we get a pictures with you?" "Sonny, were you in camp?!" "yes" "OMG! I need a picture with you omg you're my idol." It was pretty awful.

and they were also rude, when my friend asked andrea for a picture they tried to cut in front of her and take one first. not cool, guys.

[Testing1232]

Posted: 5/30/08 at 11:25am

< From the moment he walked out of the stage door, and I quote, "omg, is that sonny? that is sonny! Omg we need to get a picture with him, omg if i dont get a picture with sonny I might kill myself. Sonny!!" then when he gets to them "Omg sonny can we get a pictures with you?" "Sonny, were you in camp?!" "yes" "OMG! I need a picture with you omg you're my idol." It was pretty awful.

and they were also rude, when my friend asked andrea for a picture they tried to cut in front of her and take one first. not cool, guys. >>

Oh, I didnt get into the ones to the LEFT of me !!! The ones to the right of me were the nice ones !!! LOL

There was a family next to me with 3 kids, and they didnt have a pen/marker--- They were making the cast sign the drink cups AND their CDs AND playbills.

They decided to use my marker, which I never have a problem sharing with anyone-- well, the only problem was that they were making them sign so many items (not to mention, passing the marker around to everyone), that whenever someone else came out of the stagedoor, I didnt have my marker anymore !!!

They were calling the cast by their stage names and/or "hey".

Yes, they were calling people "hey" !!!

Lin came out really late last night (think he had family there), and after I was done, they asked for the marker again--

It was so late already, and I really needed to get SOME sleep.

Well, after they were done, they never said "thank you" -- Their mom didnt either!!)

Really bad manners !

[lucydee]

Posted: 5/30/08 at 2:04pm

Testing,
Wow I can't believe how rude those people were at the stagedoor.
I guess they don't have "stagedoor etiquette". I have seen the show 3 times and love it more each time I see it. I have not attempted to stagedoor yet as each time I have seen the show it rained. I am going back on June 19th so hopefully this will be a nice night and we can finally meet the cast and tell them all how wonderful they are.

By the way, I think you are very kind to lend your markers to everyone for use. They really should have thanked you!

[Testing1232]

Posted: 5/30/08 at 9:01pm

Thanks, Lucy !!! Yeah.. there have been occasions where I decided to stage at the last minute and didnt have a marker, so I always appreciate someone willing to help.

In other news.... from the Newsletter:

JUNE 5th- 5PM

Join the cast in celebrating the CD release with a special in-store performance featuring several songs from the show, followed by a post-performance CD signing with Andréa Burns, Janet Dacal, Robin De Jesús, Carlos Gomez, Mandy Gonzalez, Christopher Jackson, Priscilla Lopez, Olga Merediz, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Karen Olivo and Seth Stewart.

Thursday, June 5th, beginning at 5pm
Virgin Megastore in Times Square, 1540 Broadway, at 46th Street.



In The Heights will be featured in VISA’s Tony Preview Concert – a one-hour TV special featuring musical numbers from this season’s new shows and interviews with Tony nominees. Don’t miss it! Saturday, June 7 from 7:00-8:00pm on CBS. CLICK HERE for additional air times!



Join Lin-Manuel Miranda in a revealing conversation about the creative process behind the show, and his remarkable journey from college theater major to two-time Tony Award nominee, as part of a one-night-only TimesTalks Panel featuring some of Broadway’s biggest names. Presented by The New York Times and TeatroStageFest. Moderated by The New York Times Culture Reporter Robin Pogrebin.



Monday, June 9 at 6:00pm
The Times Center, 242 West 41st St.
Admission $20
Limited Seating!
Get your tickets now at http://intheheights.cmail5.com/l/423759/flr31jt/www.timestalks.com or 888-NYT-1870

[antiandrewx]

Posted: 5/30/08 at 9:03pm

Anyone know if Karen is back tonight?

[jordangirl]

Posted: 5/31/08 at 12:16am

She was in tonight. I saw it for the first time (I know, finally!) ~ front row center.

Loved it! :)

[Luscious]

Posted: 5/31/08 at 12:31am

Saw it for the first time tonight, as well. 2nd row center. My partner and I loved every minute of it! Incredibly talented and energetic cast! Would like to see it again from a little further back. But no complaints. I hope it sweeps the Tonys!

[Mealz1042]

Posted: 5/31/08 at 1:34am

I'm going to the NYTimes thing on the 9th, anyone else? I will probably be at the signing as well. Yay for ITH and publicity! (even if it means that lotto is becoming wicked X2)

[musicalmaster703]

Posted: 5/31/08 at 1:35am

I wish I live in NYC

[sweetestsiren]

Posted: 5/31/08 at 2:18am

I finally saw In the Heights a couple of nights ago and just loved it. The score, especially, is so impressive. I can't get over the overlapping parts of "96,000," and "Fireworks" is one of the most thrilling act I closers I've seen in a long time. I'd totally admire the eclectic nature of the score anyway, but I love knowing that so much care was taken to use specific styles of music for each character.

Definitely a great night at the theater, and it's easy to see where all the Tony recognition comes from. The one thing that I sort of regret is that I think I would have preferred to have seen Karen as Vanessa rather than Krysta.

[Testing1232]

Posted: 5/31/08 at 7:10am

Yay, Jordan !!!! Welcome to the love !!!!

[jordangirl]

Posted: 5/31/08 at 7:38am

Thanks testing. I've wanted to see it. I just have crappy lotto luck. But not last night. It was awesome!

The funniest part was at the stage door when I met Priscilla Lopaz. I've loved her since my parents gave my the cast resording for A Chorus Line (I think we were maybe going to tap to "One" or something in dance class...didn't happen, but...) ~ until they heard "Dance Ten, Looks Three" and took it away. She asked if they ever gave it back and I said yeah, finally. She said her brother ("My own brother!") wouldn't let his children listen to it because she said "bull----". She laughed and said "I told him 'That's bull----!'" VERY funny. :) They were all really nice though, which was awesome!

[Testing1232]

Posted: 5/31/08 at 8:19am

They are sooooo nice- all of them !!! Met Nina LaFarga for the 1st time the other night. She is too sweet, and one of the best dancers I have ever seen !! I would kill for those abs !!

So glad you loved it !!!

[Mealz1042]

Posted: 5/31/08 at 10:10am

Nina and Luis make the most impecable dancing couple...EVER?

[Testing1232]

Posted: 5/31/08 at 12:42pm

I am just amazed at Nina's dancing (Luis, as well) !!

So diverse !!!

And I am STILL waiting to see if Seth will EVER drop his cap !!!

17 trips to the show--- has not missed yet ! (not counting the 2 times I saw Rickey as "GP" )

[sweeneynut]

Posted: 5/31/08 at 1:55pm

jordangirl, where you in seat...103, I guess? I was about 2 seats over from you and thought I recognized you from the Saved lotto, but I wasn't sure and didn't want to creep you out if you weren't.

[jordangirl]

Posted: 5/31/08 at 3:16pm

Oh hey! I was in 108. Pretty much right in the middle. :) And hey...it's cool. I'd probably look less panicked in the theatre than when people (usually guys) come right up to me on the street or in a bodega wanting money. Go ahead and say Hi next time. :)

[Anakela]

Posted: 5/31/08 at 10:25pm

Full cast at today's matinee- glad to see and hear Karen back!

Something new at today's show that I've actually never encountered at Heights before- pockets of the audience feeling the need to snap along during When the Sun Goes Down? Which actually wouldn't have been annoying, except for the folks who could *not* find the beat!! People, if you can not find the beat, do not snap- that is today's psa.

I may have stopped by the stage door after the show, to get my cast recording signed, since I can't make Virgin on the 5th. How much do I love certain cast members who still get *so excited* seeing their own cd at the stage door? I love this cast.

Small profile on Rosie Lani Fiedelman- I knew that Heights is her Broadway debut, but apparently it is also her *singing* debut? Awesome.
Rising with 'Heights'- Breckenridge dancer catches thrill of Tonys

[Testing1232]

Posted: 6/1/08 at 10:50am

Oh man--- snapping now--- can do without that !!! LOL

Posted this on another thread, but just in case you guys didnt see it-

Lin-Manuel was interviewed as part of a special "inteview only"
show on NYI'S "On Stage"-

He is the 1st interview, and its really cute--- he is asked to rap off the top of his head, and actually mentions "Xanadu"-

Airs tonight again at 7:30PM (EST)

[singingbackup]

Posted: 6/1/08 at 12:59pm

I am waiting for someone in the audience to shout out during Carnaval Del Barrio when Daniela says "Ask Me Why?"


Here's a fun fact:

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #49
Barnes&Noble.com Sales Rank: #32

That's ALL music they sell, and it's not even 'officially' released yet.



Updated On: 6/2/08 at 12:59 PM

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

Posted: 6/1/08 at 3:22pm

Small profile on Rosie Lani Fiedelman- I knew that Heights is her Broadway debut, but apparently it is also her *singing* debut? Awesome.

Rising with 'Heights'- Breckenridge dancer catches thrill of Tonys


That's so cool. I am actually related to her and the side of my family that is related to her is in Colorado. Good to see she is getting recognized.