hairspray on cbs early show.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 6/5/03 at 11:19am

Did anyone else catch Hairspray on the Early Show??? They did "Without Love".

Good performance, though they were cramped into a really narrow, deep space. For some reason, I found Corey Reynold's microphone distracting. I never noticed that it was attatched to a headband. hmm. Anyways, I still maintain, Kerry Butler is the under appreciated secret wepon in that show. Matthew was easy on the eyes and ears as always. Marissa was adorable and I enjoyed her vocals. She had some great little vocasl things that she did. As a side note, as tiny as Marissa is height wise, the girl playing Tracy on tour is actually shorter! Also, just to whine a bit -- I want one of those lunchboxes!! They also sent them to Tony Voters. Singing backup they had Shayna, Judine, and Kamilah in their 'Dynamites' getups and for the last part of the song, they also had peter matthew Smith (one of like to hetero boys in the Hiarpsray chorus!) and Eric Dysart (or was it Eric Anthony?? Didn't get a good enough look).
They also did a short interview.

All in all a pleasing appearance.

Updated On: 6/5/03 at 11:19 AM

[TheaterBaby]

Posted: 6/5/03 at 11:58am

I caught the end of it (I didn't even know they were going to be on). I was flipping through channels, waiting for Live! With Regis and Kelly to come on at 9am, and I saw the cast of Hairspray. They seemed to not only be crammed, but to be rushing through it a little bit. Still, I enjoyed what I saw of it.

Frog and Toad will be on tomorrow, and the 3 strippers from Gypsy are scheduled for Saturday (at least that's what I read on another MB). Sunday there is a special profile piece that Bernadette Peters taped.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 6/5/03 at 12:33pm

the tempo was rushed a bit, but they Do have a time constraint so it is understandable.

[Alvin and My Sheepdog Rex]

Posted: 6/5/03 at 1:51pm

Seeing this Hairspray segment definitely puts one in mind of wanting to see this show. After the Tonys this weekend the Hairspray demand will only increase.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 6/5/03 at 3:05pm

For those who missed it. You can watch the video at the CBS Early Show website. They also have an article that includes some excerpts from the interview. The video, however, includes thentire interview before the number.
Hairspray on the Early Show Updated On: 6/5/03 at 03:05 PM

[BillyLawlor]

Posted: 6/5/03 at 5:46pm

I love that song! They all sing so well, particularly Kerry and Matthew. I can't wait to see the show! I also cant wait to see their tony performance. Unlike others, I think that "You Can't Stop the Beat" is perfect, and I never get tired of seeing it on TV.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 6/5/03 at 5:48pm

Billy, just watch the video on the CBS site.

Posted: 6/5/03 at 6:03pm

WOW, i just saw the video, NOW I'M a KERRY BUTLER FAN!

GOD her voice, she's SO amazing and nonchalant, she just belts, like whateva!! lol, what other cds is she on??

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 6/5/03 at 6:06pm

Bat Boy... opposite Deven May.

Posted: 6/5/03 at 6:12pm

ya i think i knew that, but i dont think she gets to show off her voice as much as in hairsrpay...does she??

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 6/5/03 at 6:15pm

yeah, she does....a lot more. In Hairspray she doesn't have any numbers of her own. Her voice is ALL OVER the Bat Boy album. I LOVE it!

[BillyLawlor]

Posted: 6/5/03 at 6:16pm

I cant watch it because I dont have real player- it prevents me from seeing it.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 6/5/03 at 6:18pm

Poor you.

Posted: 6/5/03 at 6:19pm

well, ok, but does she get use the same insane vocal range she gets to use in hairspray?? cuz i thought i heard it and wasn't as impressed, but then again i had nothing to compare to...

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 6/5/03 at 6:21pm

Bat Boy is a very vocally demanding show and she does get to show off more range than in Hairspray.

I have adoraded Kerry since seeing her as Belle in Beauty and the Beast.

Posted: 6/5/03 at 6:26pm

awesome, now I'm interested again! Thanks crazyatestevos

[LiTtLeDaNcEr729]

Posted: 6/5/03 at 8:54pm

Kerry is one of my favorites!! She not only has an awesome voice- but she is hilarious!! I have read some very silly interviews with her...very very silly.

[Craig]

Posted: 6/5/03 at 8:57pm

If you go to her website, you can hear a bunch of audio clips with her singing all ranges and styles. There's also video clips on the main site and in the "just for fans" section - including the song she sang to audition for the role of Penny...


kerrybutler.net

[KB]

Posted: 6/5/03 at 9:11pm

And a great web site it is Seth!

KB

[BillyLawlor]

Posted: 6/5/03 at 9:30pm

Where can you find the song she sang for her audition? I cant find it anywhere!

[Craig]

Posted: 6/5/03 at 10:26pm

Seth? My name is Craig lol..

here's a link to the video of Kerry's audition song. She performed it for Seth's Broadway Chatterbox a few months ago...
click on "Gee Whiz"

[KB]

Posted: 6/5/03 at 10:35pm

That's what happens when you get older! Sorry Craig. Craig, Craig, Craig. I'll go write it up on the blackboard 30 or 40 times.

KB

[Craig]

Posted: 6/5/03 at 10:47pm

and I should say thank you for the compliment as well!

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 6/6/03 at 3:47am

I LOVE the clip of her singing Gee Whiz!!!! That girl is such a talent. It just can't be said enough.