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Who's Larry? Sorry If I sound Stupid

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coolkid, Larry Pressgrove is the keyboard player. He's off to the right back of the stage and only interacts with the Jeff, Heidi, Hunter & Susan a very few times during the show. But he's an integral and much-loved part of the [tos] family.

No nudity. Just briefly bared chests of Hunter & Jeff, and Heidi in a red bra.

And there is lotto! There was a well-attended drawing today, and two lucky girls (who had never seen the show before) were seated in front of me - They loved it!

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I would imagine the [title of show] lotto process is very similar to that of RENT and AVENUE Q, if not identical. The producers are the same.

they had shirts, hats, cd's, etc. available...they ended up selling "about $3000.00 worth"

Updated On: 7/6/08 at 01:21 AM

Tonight was one of the most special, exciting, wild nights imaginable. The crowd at the Lyceum was AMAZING--- the show ran about 25 minutes longer than usual because of extended applause and cheering. I saw at least 30 different home- made title of show related shirts. Some people had even written TOS in their eyebrows! The staff at the Lyceum was in shock and the merchandise peeps were going crazy- they really did sell $3000 worth. When the [tos] cast came out of the stage door, there were about 300 people in the street, cheering. People gave the cast huge rice krispy treats and stuffed monkeys. One fan even held up a small child!
The cast was so incredibly moved by the love from the crowd. You could see it in their faces, especially at curtain call.
Before Die Vampire Die started, I saw one fan pumping his arms in the air like he was at a football game. The audience reaction was moving and CRAZY.
A few older people said they hadn't seen a first preview fanbase/ crowd like that since the first preview of A Chorus Line at the Shubert.
Stephanie J. Block stood in the cancellation line for tickets- the show was 100% sold out tonight!
Donna Murphy, Nancy Opel, Brian D'Arcy James, Seth Rudetsky, and others were also in attendance.

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this was one of the most thrilling and exciting nights, it was truly marvelous.

I ran into hunter and larry later tonight at a restaurant and we sat and chatted for a bit..... they were so moved!

Such great things... for such great people, i cried a lot!

In one month and one day: I, too, will know the Glory of [TOS]!!!


I am so pleased to hear all the positive comments! I'm glad it was such a great experience for all involved. I don't stagedoor too many shows (in fact only three...ever...and I've been seeing B'way shows since the 70's.) but I plan to for this one!

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Updated On: 7/6/08 at 08:17 AM

Great pictures! That was one crazy stagedoor.

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I met John and Kennith a few weeks ago when the [tos]ers appeared at Creation Nation. These nice guys flew in from Paris to make sure they were there for the gang! And THEY HAD THE T-SHIRTS SPECIALLY MADE for the occasion! They don't sell these at the Lyceum! (YET!)

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Popular!!! Did you do the vid?! FANTASTIC!!!

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TulitaPepsi- Yes, it was as if someone put a drug in Lyceum ventilation system and everyone was breathing it in the entire show. The stage door was a very dreamlike experience, for us and the cast. (You wouldn't hear me complaining about a Falsettos revivial either!)

Popular- Thanks so much for the video. Absolutely incredible.

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I was also at the show. It was extremely electric and moving moreso than any other preview I have been to. The love for theatre was very apparent.

I could have done without the group of elderly people sitting in front of me who put their heads together the whole show blocking my view and making snide comments. However, that did not detract from the show.

I will definitely make repeat visits. This may not be a huge hit with the tourist crowd, but I am glad a new show was made that celebrates a love for theatre.

Heidi Blickenstaff rocked her solos and they got a well-deserved standing ovation.

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