So last night, I'm gonna keep it pretty short as just about everyone knows my feelings on the show :]
Bottom line: I was slightly disappointed that with the exception of Kate, Trevor, and the new ballet girls and tall boy that I saw the exact same cast, understudies and all. With that said, the show, was still amazing.
I was in the front row, center stage and wow was the the show different from there! I had seen it twice from the first row center mezz and once from the mid orchestra, side. I will say the first row really lets you appreciate the ensemble, I really got up close and personal with them and was able to see just how much effort they really put in, with that said... most of the large ensembles number are lost from the front row as far as dancing goes.
The first time I saw David as Billy was exactly a year ago today (12/26), the second time was February 19th, so last night, just shy of a year I was very curious of what David would be like...
he grew A LOT and his voice got quite deep, and I have to say his voice has never sounded better! I'm not sure how to phrase this being I have never witnessed a performer going through puberty but the lower key, I guess you could say, really suits David well and complements his voice. I was pleasantly surprised to hear that he threw in a few riffs as well.
Trevor... I saw him two years ago as Chip, and a year ago as Flounder, so I guess it was only proper to see him a third year in a row in yet another role :] Now, I had only seen Frank as Michael so it took me a while to get used to Trevor but he killed it! He was so hilarious and really made the role his own, some of his acting choices did fall flat with the audience but for the most part I thought he did a great (and funny) job of adding his own touch to the role... he also gave me the smoking gun during "Expressing Yourself."
Also, David's and Trevor's singing voices compliment each others extremely well.
Kate- loved her! Loved the new costume! Loved her take on the role! Any questions lol? I will say though, her singing style did remind me of Haydn.
Also, I was sitting next to the mother of ensemble member making his Broadway debut in the show. I'm not gonna say his name to respect their privacy but I got overjoyed watching him on stage just imaging how proud the mother must have been!
Overall a great show.
jeffmiele, I'm assuming Trent will be on today, and David was on last night... so purely guessing on Tuesday I think you will be seeing either David or Liam but that is just a guess.
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
Best of luck to him.
