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#1

[title of show] today---9/24

Posted: 9/24/06 at 10:07pm

So, I'm not really all that good at writing reviews, but someone asked me to let them know what I thought so here I go.

My initial thought is actually a question. Why is this show closing? The theater was full and everyone was constantly laughing.

I didn't know any of the cast before this, but I am now in love with most of them, Heidi and Hunter especially. Loved their voices and found them both to be hilarious. Not to say that Jeff and Susan weren't good but something about Heidi and Hunter . . .

Susan actually spent most of the show barefoot . . . is this normal? I felt bad for her, it looked like her shoes were hurting her feet!

I bought the cast recording . . . am listening to it now and laughing at everything all over again.
"I wrote a book: "How to Be Popular". Now I've put together a top ten list of how to help you: -Elphie, everyday... shower. I mean, who knows? Maybe some of that green is gonna come off! -Deodorant Elphie. No body likes a stinky witch! -I think we've covered the hair, we'll get to that. -Clean underclothes. That's all I'm gonna say. -Look at your posture. That's no way to be popular! -Bed made, room straightened. We've done that. -Colors blended. Oookay. -But the most important thing to have, to make yourself popular, is to keep your beautiful smile." ~Kristin Chenoweth in her last performance of the song "Popular"
#2

re: [title of show] today---9/24

Posted: 9/24/06 at 10:12pm

aha! it's nice to see another person who is obsessed about this show as much as we are :)
#3

re: [title of show] today---9/24

Posted: 9/24/06 at 10:39pm

I got excited just seeing the title of this thread. This show is awesome!

Susan was barefoot for most of the show I saw too so I'm thinking that's just how it is and/or part of her costume.
No Child: http://www.epictheatrectr.org/
I Love You Because OCR: http://www.psclassics.com/cd_iloveyou.html
#4

re: [title of show] today---9/24

Posted: 9/24/06 at 10:42pm

Oh I would love it if they extended it just a little longer. I will be in NYC at the end of October and would have loved to see it!
#5

re: [title of show] today---9/24

Posted: 9/24/06 at 10:42pm

Ok, so we all love it . . . so why is it closing? I mean I know some shows are just only there for so long, but can't it stay a little longer? re: [title of show] today---9/24

I thought it was funny seeing someone barefoot on stage. Maybe she just doesn't like shoes?
"I wrote a book: "How to Be Popular". Now I've put together a top ten list of how to help you: -Elphie, everyday... shower. I mean, who knows? Maybe some of that green is gonna come off! -Deodorant Elphie. No body likes a stinky witch! -I think we've covered the hair, we'll get to that. -Clean underclothes. That's all I'm gonna say. -Look at your posture. That's no way to be popular! -Bed made, room straightened. We've done that. -Colors blended. Oookay. -But the most important thing to have, to make yourself popular, is to keep your beautiful smile." ~Kristin Chenoweth in her last performance of the song "Popular"
#6

re: [title of show] today---9/24

Posted: 9/24/06 at 11:01pm

I'm pretty sure that during the interview Jeff and Susan did on NPR they said that the theatre has its new 06-07 season of shows starting so they have to leave. I'm so glad they were able to come back for the summer though.

Maybe she liked to rehearse barefoot so she's barefoot in the show too. It fits with everything.
No Child: http://www.epictheatrectr.org/
I Love You Because OCR: http://www.psclassics.com/cd_iloveyou.html
#8

re: [title of show] today---9/24

Posted: 9/25/06 at 10:18am

The next show is coming into the Vinyard on Oct 14, so [tos] has to close. But I dont think this is the last we'll see of the show.
#9

re: [title of show] today---9/24

Posted: 9/25/06 at 1:38pm

I hope not. My sister kept asking me, "Why is this closing? Is it moving? It can't just be closing." But I hadn't heard anything. It really was a fun, entertaining show. Would be hard to believe that it would just close and be done.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for them!
"I wrote a book: "How to Be Popular". Now I've put together a top ten list of how to help you: -Elphie, everyday... shower. I mean, who knows? Maybe some of that green is gonna come off! -Deodorant Elphie. No body likes a stinky witch! -I think we've covered the hair, we'll get to that. -Clean underclothes. That's all I'm gonna say. -Look at your posture. That's no way to be popular! -Bed made, room straightened. We've done that. -Colors blended. Oookay. -But the most important thing to have, to make yourself popular, is to keep your beautiful smile." ~Kristin Chenoweth in her last performance of the song "Popular"
#12

re: [title of show] today---9/24

Posted: 9/25/06 at 5:01pm

Finally getting to see it on Sat! Heidi and I used to work together as singing waiters at Ellen's Stardust Diner - a past we're both extremely proud of.
#13

re: [title of show] today---9/24

Posted: 9/25/06 at 5:20pm

Heidi worked at Ellen's? That's awesome! She must've shattered windows with that powerhouse voice of hers.
"The world is a better place because of hairspray." - Michael Ball

#14

re: [title of show] today---9/24

Posted: 9/25/06 at 5:21pm

We were part of the opening wait staff. And yes, until we started refusing to sing between slinging fries and egg creams, she put all the other singers to shame.
#15

re: [title of show] today---9/24

Posted: 9/25/06 at 5:53pm

That is awesome! I was there once and I kept wondering where everyone singing would be in a year or two or less.
No Child: http://www.epictheatrectr.org/
I Love You Because OCR: http://www.psclassics.com/cd_iloveyou.html
#16

re: [title of show] today---9/24

Posted: 9/25/06 at 7:03pm

Such a good show. Definitely go see it.

What is Ellen's Diner?
"I wrote a book: "How to Be Popular". Now I've put together a top ten list of how to help you: -Elphie, everyday... shower. I mean, who knows? Maybe some of that green is gonna come off! -Deodorant Elphie. No body likes a stinky witch! -I think we've covered the hair, we'll get to that. -Clean underclothes. That's all I'm gonna say. -Look at your posture. That's no way to be popular! -Bed made, room straightened. We've done that. -Colors blended. Oookay. -But the most important thing to have, to make yourself popular, is to keep your beautiful smile." ~Kristin Chenoweth in her last performance of the song "Popular"
#17

re: [title of show] today---9/24

Posted: 9/25/06 at 11:06pm

Ellen's Stardust Diner is a diner in the city where the waiters sing and perform while you're eating.
No Child: http://www.epictheatrectr.org/
I Love You Because OCR: http://www.psclassics.com/cd_iloveyou.html
#18

re: [title of show] today---9/24

Posted: 9/25/06 at 11:09pm

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Rae! :)
It definitely holds a place in my heart.

I <3 Susan! lots! and both times I saw it she spent quite a bit of time without her shoes. If you want to see a show with a lot of bare feet then go see The Times They Are A-Changin'. The ensemble goes without, understandably, since they are dancing like crazy, but Michael Arden is barefoot for the whole thing (to the best of my memory.)

Anyway...I digress. I wish [tos] could stay around longer, especially since my friend hasn't gotten the chance to see it yet, and probably won't! I wouldn't mind catching it one more time too. If only I wasn't so poor!
#19

re: [title of show] today---9/24

Posted: 9/25/06 at 11:29pm

YAY [tos] love! Keep it comin'! Love this show. re: [title of show] today---9/24
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#20

re: [title of show] today---9/24

Posted: 9/26/06 at 7:59am

So...who else is going to the final show?

It's gonna be fierce, kids!
("that's the first time I said 'fierce'! And that's the second time!!")
"Christ, Bette Davis?!?!"

Updated On: 9/26/06 at 07:59 AM

#21

re: [title of show] today---9/24

Posted: 9/26/06 at 9:01am

*raises hand*
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#22

re: [title of show] today---9/24

Posted: 9/26/06 at 9:04am

I enjoyed the CD, but I will probably never listen to it again.

It's cute, and the theatre jokes are aumsing (once), but I just have absolutely no desire to pay money to see this. I don't know why. Convince me otherwise!
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson
#23

re: [title of show] today---9/24

Posted: 9/26/06 at 9:26am

well they do actually use different jokes in the show than on the CD. well some are the same but not all... plus they are just so adorable on stage. :)

but i hadn't heard the music prior to seeing it, though
#24

re: [title of show] today---9/24

Posted: 9/26/06 at 10:41am

They definitely update/change the jokes. My sister noticed that there was one about the Wedding Singer and was like, "Wait, how can that be in there. Didn't Wedding Singer just open recently?" There are definitely jokes that are different/new from the cd.

I think it is absolutely worth seeing. Very funny.

Would love to see it again but don't know if I will get to.

Hmm . . . Ellen's Stardust Diner . . . sounds interesting. May have to check it out the next time I'm in the city.
"I wrote a book: "How to Be Popular". Now I've put together a top ten list of how to help you: -Elphie, everyday... shower. I mean, who knows? Maybe some of that green is gonna come off! -Deodorant Elphie. No body likes a stinky witch! -I think we've covered the hair, we'll get to that. -Clean underclothes. That's all I'm gonna say. -Look at your posture. That's no way to be popular! -Bed made, room straightened. We've done that. -Colors blended. Oookay. -But the most important thing to have, to make yourself popular, is to keep your beautiful smile." ~Kristin Chenoweth in her last performance of the song "Popular"

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