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Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
#25re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 8/29/06 at 10:46amI will be there Saturday! Cannot wait!
...What happened next, was stranger still, a woman breathless and afraid, appeared out of the night, completely dressed in white. She had a secret she would tell, of one who had mistreated her. Her face and frightened gaze, my mind cannot erase...But then she ran from view. She looked so much like you...
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#26re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 8/29/06 at 1:15pm
I thought Side Show was excellent on Broadway! Anything with Hugh Panaro is alright with me 
#27re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 8/29/06 at 3:22pm
I can't comment on this director's work as I don't really know it. But "Side Show" is GREAT show. Henry Krieger's score is amazing (even better than "Dreamgirls") and Bill Russell's libretto is a stunning piece of writing. And, as far as I'm concerned, any production of it would be worth me making the trip across the Atlantic to see it.
THEATRE 2020: CURTAINS**** LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE GIRLS***** WICKED***** KEITH RAMSAY TAKING NOTES WITH EDWARD SECKERSON***** KAYLEIGH MCKNIGHT CONCERT***** RAGS***** ON MCQUILLAN'S HILL** DEAR EVAN HANSEN***** THE JURY***
Updated On: 8/29/06 at 03:22 PM
#28re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 9/1/06 at 2:13am
Anyone see the show?
I'm seeing it Friday night...
Any reviews so far?
~Steven
#29re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 9/1/06 at 2:27am
I was there tonight. Honestly, I went in with extremely low expectations (knowing that it was a low-budget off-broadway production) and i LOVED it. It was very minimalist set-wise, but they did not skimp on the costumes or the talent. Daisy and Violet were wonderful and got long extended well-deserved applause after "Who Will Love Me As I Am" and "I Will Never Leave You." Jake's "You Should Be Loved" was fabulous. Also enjoyed Terry and Buddy's performances. "Tunnel of Love" (my personal favorite) gave me chills as did the opening and closing numbers. The weakest link, IMO, was the actor who played The Boss, but he did the best he could.
I am a HUGE FAN of this show was was not disappointed at all. The music always gets to me. Very stong cast overall. Wish I could see it again.
Updated On: 9/1/06 at 02:27 AM
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Broadway Star Joined: 11/2/04
#30re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 9/1/06 at 2:38am
Great recommendation, withoutatrace, I'm headed over there tomorrow night.
I love Side Show. In many ways, I find it superior to "Dreamgirls." While both are by the same team, I think "Who Will Love Me As I Am" is, as a character number, even better than "And I'm Telling You..."
Updated On: 9/1/06 at 02:38 AM
#31re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 9/1/06 at 2:42am
Great to hear! I'm very excited. My good friend is playing one of the twins, Violet I believe. Don't know the show too well, so I'm excited to finally see and hear it.
~Steven
#32re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 9/1/06 at 2:44am
I agree it is superior to Dreamgirls...SIDE SHOW is definitely up there with one of my all-time favorite shows. It is so moving.
MrMusic: Carey McCray played Daisy and Jordan Kai Burnett played Violet...both were great!
Updated On: 9/1/06 at 02:44 AM
#33re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 9/1/06 at 3:24am
Yeah, she's Violet. That's so wonderful to hear, I can't wait to see her.
~Steven
#34re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 9/1/06 at 10:24amShe's absolutely wonderful. We've also inserted a song that was cut from the original production, which is a big "I Am Changing" sort of number for Violet alone called "She's Gone", which she sings the HELL out of.
Suzanne: I never use catalogs. I'd rather go in the store and see all the salespeople groveling and sucking up to you.
Julia: Pardon me, I never knew they were so solicitous at the K-Mart.
#35re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 9/1/06 at 11:20amI cannot wait now! I will be at tomorrow's matinee. I am really excited, because side show is one of my favorites!
...What happened next, was stranger still, a woman breathless and afraid, appeared out of the night, completely dressed in white. She had a secret she would tell, of one who had mistreated her. Her face and frightened gaze, my mind cannot erase...But then she ran from view. She looked so much like you...
#36re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 9/1/06 at 12:20pmYes, I LOVED the cut song "She's Gone." It was excellent and Jordan did a great job with it!
#37re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 9/1/06 at 12:34pmEvery time she belts the repeated high E's when she sings "...she knows whyyyyyy", I get chills that won't stop. She's really fantastic.
Suzanne: I never use catalogs. I'd rather go in the store and see all the salespeople groveling and sucking up to you.
Julia: Pardon me, I never knew they were so solicitous at the K-Mart.
#38re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 9/1/06 at 12:46pmI was there last night as well... fantastic production. I was in the 2nd row. It was pretty amazing. Congrats to everyone involved.
#39re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 9/1/06 at 12:49pm
And you didn't say hi? *sad pouty Joshy*
And I thought we had something special...didn't my lavish praise during BWW Idol mean anything to you? *wailing* :-P
Glad you enjoyed it...tonight will be even better!
Suzanne: I never use catalogs. I'd rather go in the store and see all the salespeople groveling and sucking up to you.
Julia: Pardon me, I never knew they were so solicitous at the K-Mart.
#40re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 9/1/06 at 12:57pm
I am pretty sure that Yoda and I are going on Saturday.
It is very exciting, sounds like a good production. 
I stand corrected, you are as vapid as they say.
#41re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 9/1/06 at 1:01pm
Aw Jaily I'm sorry... I couldn't even stay to say hi to my friend, I had to be downtown in a rather short amount of time so I bolted out of there. I saw you though.
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Swing Joined: 9/1/06
#42re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 9/1/06 at 1:05pmRyan Mekenian is a very good director. I think I saw him there too - he was cute! Anyone know his story?
#43re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 9/1/06 at 1:09pmHe is extremely cute...he's also very, very sweet.
Suzanne: I never use catalogs. I'd rather go in the store and see all the salespeople groveling and sucking up to you.
Julia: Pardon me, I never knew they were so solicitous at the K-Mart.
#44re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 9/1/06 at 1:13pmThere were three really cute guys in the ensemble as well (which was shocking for me because they were in their 20s and I usually go for older men).
#45re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 9/1/06 at 1:16pm
There are some really attractive guys in the cast...I, personally, am absolutely head over heels for Kevin, the guy who plays Jake.
*le swooning*
And did he not just TEAR UP "The Devil You Know"?? That's fast becoming my favorite number in the whole show...(and I LOVE the sax part...it's the only time we really get to let loose and have a ball up there).
Suzanne: I never use catalogs. I'd rather go in the store and see all the salespeople groveling and sucking up to you.
Julia: Pardon me, I never knew they were so solicitous at the K-Mart.
BwayBaby18
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/19/05
#46re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 9/1/06 at 1:38pmDid they put in any other cut songs? I am looking at directing it and want to cut Lovebirds and put in Ready To Play.
#47re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 9/1/06 at 1:40pmNo, "She's Gone" is the only addition to the score.
Suzanne: I never use catalogs. I'd rather go in the store and see all the salespeople groveling and sucking up to you.
Julia: Pardon me, I never knew they were so solicitous at the K-Mart.
BwayBaby18
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/19/05
#48re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 9/1/06 at 1:41pmSad, but then again i just hate the role of Violet. Well i don't hate her i just find Daisy much more relateable.
#49re: Side Show Returns to NY in New Off-Bway Production
Posted: 9/1/06 at 1:43pm
There are many attractive guys in the show! My friend is the guy playing bat boy. He's a cutie.
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