shesamarshmallow
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/06
#1Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 12:31amPray he's out when you go to catch this otherwise great show.
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Dolly_Levi
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/8/04
#2re: Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 12:35amDetails, details...
Laughter is much more important than applause. Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward.
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#2re: Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 12:35amshesamarshmallow, don't tease!
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
#3re: Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 12:38am
He hasn't even started yet.
How can you judge him already?
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.
shesamarshmallow
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/06
#4re: Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 12:39am
Well, I didn't want to write a huge bitchy and scathing review so I kept it pithy. He has a vocal range of about 3 notes, has caused them to rewrite all the harmonies to his songs to adapt to being several keys lower, and has no personality. I hope he improves, but by god I'll be watching the understudy board closely.
Clumsy, he started 8/10, yesterday. It's advertised as 8/14, but because he's a big star he gets a few unofficial days in the role to get used to it.
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Updated On: 8/12/07 at 12:39 AM
#5re: Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 12:39am
clumsy, he started early.
I want morreeee!
"I mean, sitting side by side with another man watching Patti LuPone play Rose in GYPSY on Broadway is essentially the equivalent of having hardcore sex." -Wanna Be A Foster.
"Say 'Goody.' Say 'Bubbi.'" ... "That's it. Exactly as if it were 'Goody.' Now I know you're gonna sing 'Goody' this time, but nevertheless..."
#6re: Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 12:41amI knew he was a bad choice. sigh...
"I mean, sitting side by side with another man watching Patti LuPone play Rose in GYPSY on Broadway is essentially the equivalent of having hardcore sex." -Wanna Be A Foster.
"Say 'Goody.' Say 'Bubbi.'" ... "That's it. Exactly as if it were 'Goody.' Now I know you're gonna sing 'Goody' this time, but nevertheless..."
Dolly_Levi
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/8/04
#7re: Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 12:42amOh dear, I was optimistic, but hmmm?
Laughter is much more important than applause. Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward.
Carol Channing
#8re: Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 12:43am
I was a huge *Nsync fan back in the day.
I would say Lance would probably be a better group/ensemble/choir singer than soloist. He's an uber deep bass. There was a reason why he only had like, one solo out of *Nsync's four albums--they just don't write pop/musical theatre solos for low basses.
and all that I could do because of you was talk of love...
shesamarshmallow
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/06
#9re: Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 12:45am
I was optimistic too.
I'm not sure he'd be a good ensemble member, as he seemed completely unaware of what anyone else was doing onstage. That, at least, should improve in time.
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#10re: Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 12:47am
as much as I love *Nsync, I suppose I could see that.
Lance was always the worst dancer of the group (except he got much better on there very last tour) and of course never the most fun to watch (I mean who could be with Justin around!? lol)
wow, I feel like I'm 13 again....
and all that I could do because of you was talk of love...
#11re: Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 12:48am
Oh.
Well, he's just getting use to the role.
He's probably nervous and unsure right now.
Give him a week or two, he'll be fine.
Hey, Ashley Parker Angel was not that great on his first day, I bet.
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.
shesamarshmallow
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/06
#12re: Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 12:50am
Is this the first real falter in Hairspray's stunt casting trend? I enjoy Alexa Vega, Ashley Parker Angel, Diana DeGarmo, Ashley Spencer and even Jerry Mathers.
I see the show a lot, and I'm more than willing to eat my words if he improves. I'll let you know.
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#13re: Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 12:51am
What I saw of Alexa Vega made me wanna stab myself in the ears.
Jerry Mathers seemed sweet and completely charming.
Loved Diana.
Ashley Parker Angel is pretty good.
Have yet to see Ashley Spencer
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.
#14re: Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 12:51amI don't quite know why they cast him as Corny when he's a bass.
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
#15re: Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 12:55amDoesn't the new Penny start tomorrow (well today)
"I mean, sitting side by side with another man watching Patti LuPone play Rose in GYPSY on Broadway is essentially the equivalent of having hardcore sex." -Wanna Be A Foster.
"Say 'Goody.' Say 'Bubbi.'" ... "That's it. Exactly as if it were 'Goody.' Now I know you're gonna sing 'Goody' this time, but nevertheless..."
shesamarshmallow
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/06
#16re: Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 12:56amI didn't comment on Niki (who also started 8/10) because she was perfectly good and I feel will really grow into the role. She's not there yet, but has potential.
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#17re: Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 1:02am
"I don't quite know why they cast him as Corny when he's a bass. "
That was my inital reaction as well.
I will not judge him till I have seen him.
Plus, no one will ever compare to Jonathan [the previous Corny]
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.
Lauren_T
Stand-by Joined: 11/28/06
#18re: Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 1:02ami was there tonight as well for lance's 2nd show. He was so nervous. he flubbed lines. rushed lines. talked so fast you couldnt understand a word he was saying. But he will be good eventually. he just needs time. his vocals were weak. but it is just nerves. he will get better. he didnt do as bad as i thought. he could be worse, but could be waaaaaay better. give him time. he has never done a show before. which blows me away that his first is a Broadway show...wow what casting directors let slide if you are a "big" name! ugh! o well. Michelle Dowdy wasn't a fab tracey. very weak a boring. kinda like she came out of a tracy turnblad mold. the star of the night was seriously Susan Mosher who plays the gym teacher, pennys mom,etc. She was so funny. the best since Jackie Hoffman. Maybe slighty better than Jackie. Ashley Spencer was really great as well. Good thing Grease did not cast her as Sandy! lol
#19re: Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 1:04amI know, I wanted to see Jonathan! *pouts*
"I mean, sitting side by side with another man watching Patti LuPone play Rose in GYPSY on Broadway is essentially the equivalent of having hardcore sex." -Wanna Be A Foster.
"Say 'Goody.' Say 'Bubbi.'" ... "That's it. Exactly as if it were 'Goody.' Now I know you're gonna sing 'Goody' this time, but nevertheless..."
shesamarshmallow
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/06
#20re: Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 1:06amMichael Cunio was AMAZING this past month. AMAZING. I miss him.
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#21re: Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 1:07am
"he will get better. he didnt do as bad as i thought. he could be worse, but could be waaaaaay better. give him time. he has never done a show before."
I completely agree, Lauren T.
It's beginner's nerves.
He will get better.
He seemed nervous on Regis and Kelly the other day.
It's nerve-wracking walking into a multi-million dollar Broadway musical that's been running for almost 5 years.
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.
#22re: Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 1:09amLauren, has Shannon been out?
"I mean, sitting side by side with another man watching Patti LuPone play Rose in GYPSY on Broadway is essentially the equivalent of having hardcore sex." -Wanna Be A Foster.
"Say 'Goody.' Say 'Bubbi.'" ... "That's it. Exactly as if it were 'Goody.' Now I know you're gonna sing 'Goody' this time, but nevertheless..."
shesamarshmallow
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/06
#23re: Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 1:12amShannon was out for both shows today.
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SNLMedia
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/6/05
#24re: Lance Bass in Hairspray
Posted: 8/12/07 at 1:18amJerry Mathers. Lance being unimpressive. And to top it off, Shannon being out lately. Why am I starting to loathe my favorite show?
"The world is a better place because of hairspray." - Michael Ball
