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I've seen him in concert at least 6 times over the past 10 years and he puts on a really good show.He has a pretty large fanbase too called the "Cookistas".He originally majored in musical theater in college then switched to graphic design . He sang Music Of The Night when he was on Idol and I always thought that he'd be a good Phantom(especially in the restaged tour )
I actually thought this was a joke when I saw the title, since we were joking about in a Waitress thread about how we’re bringing stars from 2008 and American Idol. Well this is literally the 2008 American Idol Winner. Interested to see how he plays out.
Yeah. No one is doubting his talent. He’s got a great voice and he will nail those songs. But I don’t think it’s gonna ignite the box office at all. American Idol doesn’t sale. Heck, even Jennifer Hudson couldn’t make The Color Purple a finaicial hit!
Not sure if the timelines cross, will he be in the show with Wayne Brady, or is this after Brady leaves?
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
RippedMan said: "Yeah. No one is doubting his talent. He’s got a great voice and he will nail those songs. But I don’t think it’s gonna ignite the box office at all. American Idol doesn’t sale. Heck, even Jennifer Hudson couldn’t make The Color Purple a finaicial hit!"
I don't recall The Color Purple struggling while Hudson was in the show.
Fosse76 said: "RippedMan said: "Yeah. No one is doubting his talent. He’s got a great voice and he will nail those songs. But I don’t think it’s gonna ignite the box office at all. American Idol doesn’t sale. Heck, even Jennifer Hudson couldn’t make The Color Purple a finaicial hit!"
I don't recall The Color Purple struggling while Hudson was in the show."
You can't compare an Academy Award winning Actress, and recent judge of The Voice (a show where the judges have more fame to gain than the contestants) to a has-been Idol winner. They were both on Idol - that's the only career comparison.
Also, say what you want about her acting since, but she's got that Oscar.
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
RippedMan said: "It didn't, but didn't ultimately turn a profit."
Maybe it would have if she didn't leave, haha. There was certainly a marked decline in the box office after she left. Not enough to suggest the show was simply riding on her name, but enough to make a difference:
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
Was fortunate to win lottery tickets to the show last night, which I forgot until arriving at the theater that it was Cook's debut. Outside of some nerves, he was absolutely amazing. One of the best Charlie's I've seen. Great vocals and his acting was surprisingly good. Wayne Brady is so comfortable in the role he's blowing the roof of the theater. My only complaint would be a few of angels are likely past their primes having been with the show for too long and we're completely phoning it in last night. Maybe Mitchell needs to clean house with his angels and bring in a fresh group.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
I loved Brady in the role the first time through, too!
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ACL2006 said: "...it was Cook's debut. Outside of some nerves, he was absolutely amazing. One of the best Charlie's I've seen. Great vocals and his acting was surprisingly good."
I'm not a big fan or follower of Mr. Cook, but I was wondering how he did. Good to hear!
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My friends and I spontaneously attended Kinky last night, not knowing it was David’s first show or really who he was ($30 standing room btw, great view)
We were all pretty disappointed in David. I was expecting great singing and thought he was often flat and his vocal placement was odd. However, we were pleasantly surprised with his acting. But being the winner of a famous singing competition, I really wasn’t impressed with his voice.
Wayne Brady was absolutely stellar. He was the first Lola I’d seen outside of seeing Billy twice. I’m glad to see he made it his own and was still incredible.
Kristin from Pentatonix was in great voice and was pretty funny (no one will beat Annaleigh though). Bowman was also a great Nicola
I’ll echo that there are 2 Angels who I believe have been in it from the start who looked bored as hell.
I was surprised the show was sold out for his debut. He didn't get a big entrance applause (Brady did), so I wonder if it was a combo of Cook fans, Brady fans and the fact that it was Spring break.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
Also, according to a friend and for anyone interested, they're selling SRO for tonight's show as well.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
Has there ever been a bad Lola? I saw Billy Porter, J. Harrison Ghee and I;ve seen videos also of Todrick Hall. It seems as if you can't really lose in that role.