"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
rosie o'donnell in grease rosie o'donnell in suessical melanie griffith in chicago mel b in rent toni braxton in aida toni braxton in beauty and the beast
"Grease," the fourth revival of the season, is the worst show in the history of theater and represents an unparalleled assault on Western civilization and its values. - Michael Reidel
hasselhoff- i knew i forgot one on the same token sebastian bach and jack wagner in the role
"Grease," the fourth revival of the season, is the worst show in the history of theater and represents an unparalleled assault on Western civilization and its values. - Michael Reidel
Well, I've seen them all and I can say that Mel B., while not being the greatest performer on the Broadway stage was not that bad. I expected much worse from what I had heard from the catty people here. Toni Braxton on the other hand was awful in both of those shows and that's a shame because she has such a beautiful voice. Broadway just isn't her thing, though. But she tried and I've got to give her credit for that.
"Noah, someday we'll talk again. But there's things we'll never say. That sorrow deep inside you. It inside me, too. And it never go away. You be okay. You'll learn how to lose things..."
Can't say what who the worst was, or where she stacked up against Toni Braxton for "bad", but I saw Michelle Williams in Aida last December and I felt she was totally wrong for the part. Of the six shows we went to that week, I enjoyed Aida the least...and it was one that I was looking forward to based on the cast recording.
I saw Carl Anderson as Judas in the "Jesus Christ Superstar" tour not too long ago... he was so old. And I think he died shortly after the tour. He wasn't exactly bad; but to put a dying man onstage...
And if she'll say, "My darling, I'm yours!" I'll throw away my striped tie and my best pressed tweed, all I really need is the girl...
mamamia sammy - to be honest, in person none i saw sebastian bach on regis and kathy lee hasselhoff on pay per view mel b. in a video and heard rosie on the cast recording of grease
"Grease," the fourth revival of the season, is the worst show in the history of theater and represents an unparalleled assault on Western civilization and its values. - Michael Reidel
I too, loved Sebastian Bach in Jekyll & Hyde. Was he a great actor? No, but he has an incredible raw talent, and his vocals were something to hear. He also used his legit voice for Jekyll and rock voice for Hyde, making the show work in musical terms in a way I never heard anyone else accomplish or even attempt. Thought it was a very misunderstood, greatly underrated performance.
well directly comparing his "this is the moment" to cuccioli's or warloe's is a little rough... hence my dislike for him
"Grease," the fourth revival of the season, is the worst show in the history of theater and represents an unparalleled assault on Western civilization and its values. - Michael Reidel
What recording are you referring to? He sang it live on the radio once, where he rocked it up a little, but in the theatre, he sang it pretty straight, and in its original key (the Warlow key), the only Broadway Jekyll to have done so.
I agree staticradar, stunt-casting closes doors for unknown actors who are trying to get a job on Broadway. I understand if a "star" began on Broadway and is actually a good theater performer, but come on, some of these "stars" don't make the cut.
my icon is of Joshua Kobak...the picture i didn't alter much when making the icon, but I love the way that it looks...it's on his site somewhere I think, i'm not sure...I don't remember where I got the picture...ha ha...
And yes stunt casting does close doors for those more experienced actors or new actors to get a role that could launch their careers. I would rather see someone who is trained in theatre than some pop star who can't hack the role. I'm already upset about having to go see Mel B this summer when I see RENT, i'm just going to see Matt before he leaves...
You're always sorry,
You're always grateful,
You hold her, thinking:
"I'm not alone."
You're still alone.
-"Sorry-Grateful" Company