saw them both this afternoon..
they blew my mind. they haven't aged a day first of all, and i truly believe even after all these years, they've still got it. the vocals were top-notch, and the harmonies were perfect. theire chemistry was better than ever (and rightfully so, after all these years so friendship!) i could just feel like energy and passion pouring out of them. it was so much better for me this time, i saw it for the first time many years ago when i didn't exactly know the OBC cover to cover, and now that i am so familiar i could appreciate the show so much more and things that had never clicked before now did. a great experience, it was wonderful. i lovedddd it!
oh and serious props to the rest of the cast, they were great! merle dandridge was a perfect fit for joanne, she even gave the character new perspective and i really enjoyed he portrayal
justin johnson was angel in the flesh!! there are no words, he was perfect, absolutely, my favorite angel that i've seen!
tamyra grey! i've got to say i was skeptical about her at first, but she really impressed me, she did a beautiful job, and she and adam meshed well together, making all their interaction even more believeable. and she moves so well, just her body language is great, plus her stage presence is superb!
and the guy who played collins, so help me i can't remember his name blew me away. his voice was outstanding and his emotion was flawless. i loved his attention to detail in the character, it definitely gave him something extra.
i loved the acting that maureen had, but her voice was a bit harsh at times, and the way she pronounced some of her vowels really bugged me, as well as her dypthongs. but again, her acting was excellent.
and i asked anthony if it was at all weird coming back, he told me not at all, but then when i said so it was more like coming home then he said yes that's exactly what it's like. such a good guy.
adam didn't come out, and when they told everyone he wasn't and they took down the barricades, i waited and lingered and took pictures with my crowd and then i saw him sneak out the main entrance.. and some girls chased him down the street.. he did a photo with one and then gave some 'tude along the lines of "come on guys, don't chase me out of the theatre" etc. i understand he's got a life.. but if anthony took the time why couldn't he? don't be a diva, we just want to praise you! but i understand he's got a life too, and i always try to put myself in the actor's shoes.. but it's just a little dissappointing. but it's okay because i got to see him as roger! =)
hear my song; it was made for the time when you don't know where to go, listen to the song that i sing, you'll be fine..
