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| re: Savoring "Bandstand" as my patriotic show this 4th. | |
| Posted by: theaterdude 09:41 pm EDT 07/04/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Savoring "Bandstand" as my patriotic show this 4th. - waterfall 07:08 pm EDT 07/04/17 | |
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| I'm finally going to see it this week and I cannot wait. Listening to the CD has made me even more excited. | |
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| re: Savoring "Bandstand" as my patriotic show this 4th. | |
| Posted by: writerkev 05:53 am EDT 07/05/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Savoring "Bandstand" as my patriotic show this 4th. - theaterdude 09:41 pm EDT 07/04/17 | |
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| A word of warning: try not to see it with Laura Osnes' understudy. I had that unlucky situation. She's completely and embarrassingly unequipped to sing the score. Other than that, I liked the show too. | |
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| re: Savoring "Bandstand" as my patriotic show this 4th. | |
| Posted by: dottie20 08:45 am EDT 07/05/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Savoring "Bandstand" as my patriotic show this 4th. - writerkev 05:53 am EDT 07/05/17 | |
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| Which one? There are two understudies listed. | |
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| re: Savoring "Bandstand" as my patriotic show this 4th. | |
| Posted by: writerkev 10:00 am EDT 07/05/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Savoring "Bandstand" as my patriotic show this 4th. - dottie20 08:45 am EDT 07/05/17 | |
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| I was hoping to leave her name unsaid here, but it was Jessica Lea Patty. At intermission everyone in my area of the theatre was talking about how she was "pitchy" and you had to "imagine a good singer in the role." This is especially the case because the character herself is supposed to be a great singer and is invited to join a band. That's the whole point of the character. People in the show are repeatedly making comments about her great voice. In a city like New York with dozens (hundreds?) of first-rate singing actresses, I don't understand how they can't fill the understudy role with someone who can sing it well. | |
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| re: Savoring "Bandstand" as my patriotic show this 4th. | |
| Posted by: dottie20 11:28 am EDT 07/05/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Savoring "Bandstand" as my patriotic show this 4th. - writerkev 10:00 am EDT 07/05/17 | |
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| Thanks. I'm kind of surprised to hear it was her, especially since I heard she was good when she went on as Eva in Evita. | |
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| re: Savoring "Bandstand" as my patriotic show this 4th. | |
| Posted by: theaterdude 08:28 am EDT 07/05/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Savoring "Bandstand" as my patriotic show this 4th. - writerkev 05:53 am EDT 07/05/17 | |
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| Is there any way of knowing when either of them will be out, prior to showing up at the theatre? I don't want to see it if they aren't in. | |
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| re: Savoring "Bandstand" as my patriotic show this 4th. | |
| Posted by: Emily_B 05:35 pm EDT 07/05/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Savoring "Bandstand" as my patriotic show this 4th. - theaterdude 08:28 am EDT 07/05/17 | |
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| Osnes is a pro and probably has one of the best track-records on Broadway for never calling out. Cott has a new baby which could lead to some call outs. Honestly though, I think they both know that this show is running on fumes grossing-wise and will probably only last until the end of the summer, so it's imperative that they are there. | |
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| re: Savoring "Bandstand" as my patriotic show this 4th. | |
| Posted by: selmerboy 01:32 pm EDT 07/06/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Savoring "Bandstand" as my patriotic show this 4th. - Emily_B 05:35 pm EDT 07/05/17 | |
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| Cott and Osnes' attendance records have both been exemplary. Corey has only missed a few to rest and take care of his new baby (his understudy is fantastic) and Laura has only missed for the 4th of July special this week. They are both dedicated pros. | |
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| Cott's attendance less predictable? He missed last week. | |
| Posted by: Delvino 08:20 am EDT 07/05/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Savoring "Bandstand" as my patriotic show this 4th. - writerkev 05:53 am EDT 07/05/17 | |
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| Cott's work on the recording is wonderful. I'm more invested in seeing him, though Osnes is perfection. Has attendance been an issue with these two leads? I know that Cott was sick in previews. I assume his role is the more challenging. His I Want song, "Donny..." alone is a vocal workout. He has quite a range but show makes big demands. | |
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| re: Cott's attendance less predictable? He missed last week. | |
| Posted by: writerkev 10:02 am EDT 07/05/17 | |
| In reply to: Cott's attendance less predictable? He missed last week. - Delvino 08:20 am EDT 07/05/17 | |
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| I don't know about his attendance, but he was superb. I imagine really big things are in store for his future. The acting, the voice, the looks, everything. | |
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| His performance on the recording stunned me. | |
| Posted by: Delvino 10:11 am EDT 07/05/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Cott's attendance less predictable? He missed last week. - writerkev 10:02 am EDT 07/05/17 | |
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| His singing is superb, but it's so emotionally connected to this tortured young man's postwar frustrations. The heartbreak in his sung outrage (in "Right This Way" notably) is part of what makes this show feel so fresh. He got me. | |
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