#26
Posted: 10/3/03 at 10:52pm
Well woohoo, I just snuck past that generation. I agree with much of Voiceanth's post. I also realized I never posted my thoughts on Little Shop- grew up on the movie, been a huge fan for years.
I am one who was sad when Alice Ripley wasn't rehired, but who had a lot of faith in Kerry Butler. I just love her. I only saw her as Penny, but she just kicked my ass, she was so good. Saw Little Shop on 9/13, pretty early in previews. Liked Hunter a lot and ended up leaving with a little crush on him. Then again, I'm such a sucker for sexy nerds. I couldn't really sympathize with his sinister evolution though...he had me till he killed his "father." Performed far too mechanically! I know the choreography was supposed to be simplistic, but I just thought it was too amateurish. I especially noted this during the opening # and Dentist. I kinda find it hard to believe that Douglas Sills never saw the movie...I got very strong Steve Martin vibes from him. I liked him, but moreso in his revolving door of characters. The plant's voice was cast well in terms of singing ability and style, but I didn't really like the way the dialogue was delivered...too flat. LOVED Rob Bartlett, and I'm not a fan of the Mushnick character. Thought the girls were great. Loved the plant finale (but NOT how everyone ended up...yeesh). There was a real surge through the audience that night...I never felt anything like it before, with the exception of Rocky Horror. Everyone knew the songs and plot and just reveled in the show.
Now, Kerry...I wanted to love her desperately. I wanted to come back and say What the hell are you all talking about?? Unfortunately I couldn't. Yes, I saw her early, but she was just kind of bland for most of her performance. I got Way too many Penny vibes. I like Ellen Greene fine, but she's all I really know...I'm all for a new interpretation, but Kerry just seems to be playing up the jiggly ditz stereotype. I really liked her outfits though, she looked and sounded great. Yes, sounded great...but her interpretation needed more depth by far. I'd love to go give the show another look, but not for awhile.
When I left and dawdled by the stage door, I realized that I was sitting behind Kerry's family- I'd given her little cousin or whoever a nasty look for nearly obstructing my view with a booster seat. Oooops. I was still in a pissy mood though b/c just trying to get in the door to pick up my ticket was the seventh circle of hell.
I am one who was sad when Alice Ripley wasn't rehired, but who had a lot of faith in Kerry Butler. I just love her. I only saw her as Penny, but she just kicked my ass, she was so good. Saw Little Shop on 9/13, pretty early in previews. Liked Hunter a lot and ended up leaving with a little crush on him. Then again, I'm such a sucker for sexy nerds. I couldn't really sympathize with his sinister evolution though...he had me till he killed his "father." Performed far too mechanically! I know the choreography was supposed to be simplistic, but I just thought it was too amateurish. I especially noted this during the opening # and Dentist. I kinda find it hard to believe that Douglas Sills never saw the movie...I got very strong Steve Martin vibes from him. I liked him, but moreso in his revolving door of characters. The plant's voice was cast well in terms of singing ability and style, but I didn't really like the way the dialogue was delivered...too flat. LOVED Rob Bartlett, and I'm not a fan of the Mushnick character. Thought the girls were great. Loved the plant finale (but NOT how everyone ended up...yeesh). There was a real surge through the audience that night...I never felt anything like it before, with the exception of Rocky Horror. Everyone knew the songs and plot and just reveled in the show.
Now, Kerry...I wanted to love her desperately. I wanted to come back and say What the hell are you all talking about?? Unfortunately I couldn't. Yes, I saw her early, but she was just kind of bland for most of her performance. I got Way too many Penny vibes. I like Ellen Greene fine, but she's all I really know...I'm all for a new interpretation, but Kerry just seems to be playing up the jiggly ditz stereotype. I really liked her outfits though, she looked and sounded great. Yes, sounded great...but her interpretation needed more depth by far. I'd love to go give the show another look, but not for awhile.
When I left and dawdled by the stage door, I realized that I was sitting behind Kerry's family- I'd given her little cousin or whoever a nasty look for nearly obstructing my view with a booster seat. Oooops. I was still in a pissy mood though b/c just trying to get in the door to pick up my ticket was the seventh circle of hell.
