re: Spring Awakening @ the Apple Store

[Trina55]

Posted: 12/13/06 at 12:22am

Anyone have any info about who's performing?

Also, I think we should have a contest: how many people there have the album on thier ipods already, and who's got the highest number of plays?

I love young fanaticism. This reminds me a little of when Rent first opened, and we couldn't make it through the school day without blasting La Vie Boheme in the chorus room.

And now I feel old.

[IssaMe]

Posted: 12/13/06 at 7:16am

The composer, not the cast. Duncan will be demonstrating how he wrote the score using Apple software.
Updated On: 12/13/06 at 07:16 AM

[Tom1071]

Posted: 12/13/06 at 10:26am

Really?

[home on ice]

Posted: 12/13/06 at 12:34pm

actually, i'm 89% sure there will be cast performances. Enjoy if you go.

[educator06]

Posted: 12/13/06 at 12:47pm

A great way to take a peak at the creative process and some performances by Broadway's newest critical hit...


Composer, Duncan Sheik will give a rare look inside the creation of the new Broadway musical, Spring Awakening as part of the Apple Store's "Made on a Mac" series. Producer Tom Hulce will moderate an interactive discussion on the musical's development and some members of the cast will be on hand to perform live as well.

When: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 6:00PM TO 7:30PM

Where: APPLE STORE, SOHO.? 103 Prince Street

Christine Jones and Kevin Adams, Spring Awakening's set and lighting designers will also be appearing as a part of this series Tuesday, January 23rd at 6PM.

[carnimiriel]

Posted: 12/13/06 at 10:15pm

So did anyone go? Any performances, and by who?

[misshunter]

Posted: 12/13/06 at 10:20pm

I went... they did "Don't Do Sadness/Blue Wind", "Whispering", and "The Mirror-Blue Night" with all major cast members except for Lauren Pritchard who was out. The cast had to perform the songs quickly and head uptown to do the show. After they left the q&a began.

The cast members were lovely as always, having fun looking adorable and joking around. Lea Michele was VERY cute when leaving the stage, she looked at Duncan and he said "okay, go to work!" and she was like "okay, I gotta go to work, guys!" Very down to earth.
Updated On: 12/13/06 at 10:20 PM

[Trina55]

Posted: 12/13/06 at 10:24pm

Awww, that sounds awesome. I wish I had been able to go. Stupid paper to write.
thanks for reporting!

[Trina55]

Posted: 12/13/06 at 10:28pm

P.S. if Lauren was out, who sang Blue Wind? Phoebe Strole?

I keep hearing here and there about lauren pritchard being out. I think she was the only one who missed a performance at the Atlantic (i could be wrong), and I know she was out at least once or twice during previews. I wonder if she's having vocal stamina trouble? don't know if she was ever professionally trained. hmm.

[Amneris]

Posted: 12/13/06 at 10:30pm

She had a foot injury during previews. Krysta Rodreigez has gone on for her on bway. She is very good. Lauren has more than 110% vocal stamina. this is winter...she could be sick.

[misshunter]

Posted: 12/13/06 at 10:32pm

Krysta Rodriguez was in for Lauren. She has a really beautiful voice... but there's a very unique quality that Lauren has which I really think makes that song.

They did mention that she was having a "bronchial thing" going on. I know that she moved from LA, maybe she's adjusting to the weather here, haha. I know that she's been a singer for quite some time, so I would assume she knows how to take care of her voice. Oh also, they mentioned that at her audition for SA in LA she sang "Somewhere Over The Rainbow."

[carnimiriel]

Posted: 12/13/06 at 10:40pm

Thanks for the details of the performances.

Lauren performed last night and she sounded great. I hope she's not out for long.

[misshunter]

Posted: 12/13/06 at 10:41pm

I have no idea if she is out for the show tonight or not, she may have just wanted to rest her voice until the performance and skip on the apple event...

[Trina55]

Posted: 12/13/06 at 10:46pm

Thanks for the info guys! Didn't mean to jump to conclusions or throw out accusations, just curious.

[SNLMedia]

Posted: 12/13/06 at 10:47pm

I saw the final preview Saturday night and noticed Lauren had a bandage on her foot. Now I know why. Hope she heels quickly. Her voice is fantastic, very Fiona Apple-esque!

[misshunter]

Posted: 12/13/06 at 10:58pm

A funny moment from the q&a:

Audience Member: So, how many songs were left on the cutting room floor from this show?
Duncan: An entire album's worth.
Multiple Audience Members: ....When can we hear them?!

Very cute.

[mijofly19]

Posted: 12/13/06 at 11:53pm

SNLMedia, I believe Ilse is supposed to have the bandage on her foot when you see her barefoot.

[wicked_mimi]

Posted: 12/14/06 at 3:47am

I always wondered about that bandage, if she was injured or if it was part of the costume... anyone know for sure?

[SNLMedia]

Posted: 12/14/06 at 11:15pm

Interesting, mijofly19. I didn't realize it was part of the costume. Thanks for the info.

[Becoz_i_knew_you21]

Posted: 12/14/06 at 11:36pm

"don't know if she was ever professionally trained. hmm."

She was def professionally trained.