I've said it before, but I'll say it again. I am a HUGE PROCRASTINATOR.
Case proven right now.
Right now, I am supposed to be studying for my finals that are next week, but I'm NOT!!! I bet you're wondering... What am I doing? Well right now,, besides typing this blog out to you guys, I am watching the NFL Draft. Yeah, I know. I am acting like SUCH A GUY right now. Why would a girl like me watch the draft? I don't know. I just like watching it. I can't really tell you what it is about it that I like.
Anyway. Enough of the draft talk.
I so cannor wait for this semester to be over. That would mean that my first year of college would be over. I seriously can't believe that it is almost here! It's gone by so fast!
England is just around the corner. I CAN'T WAIT FOR THAT!!! I am beyond extatic. I am actually going to be there for a whole month! I'll be there from May 6th to June 5th. England is my favorite country in the whole world, so I bet you can see why I can't wait to go.
Well, I know that this blog is really short, but I just really can't think of what to blog about right now, even though I felt like blogging. Oh well!
Until next time...
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Friday, April 25, 2008
My thoughts and feelings on Andrew Lloyd Webber
Today in my blog, I’m going to talk about something that I am not too fond of, and that is Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. Some people (in fact, many people) regard his work as genius, but I, for one, think otherwise.
With ALW, I just think that it’s basically the same stuff every time. He has found a formula that works, and is using it over and over again apparently.
I actually find some (ok, most) of the songs that in his musicals to be not good at all. Believe it or not, I actually find “Phantom of the Opera” and “Cats” to be rather boring. The only songs from “Phantom of the Opera” that I like are “Phantom of the Opera,” and “Music of the Night”. And from “Cats”, I only really LOVE “Memory”. And then there’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” from “Jesus Christ Superstar”. Those 4 songs are where it’s at for me.
Now, let’s talk about some of his other stuff. And yes, I did do a little research for this blog, because how in the hell would I remember all of this crap about someone that I don’t really like anyway? Thank GOD for ibdb.com.
Ok. We all know about some of his “more famous” stuff, so I won’t mention those really.
He did a show called “Aspects of Love,” and that lasted less than a year. A revival of “Joseph”, less than 6 months. A revival of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” only 4 ½ months. He created this show called “By Jeeves” back in 2001 that only lasted 2 months. If he was as good as everybody says that he is, don’t you think that he would create something that would have more longevity? Most recently, he wrote music for a musical called “The Woman in White”. This “masterpiece” lasted for 3 months.
When he produced shows…
Did you ever hear of a show called “La Bete”? Didn’t think so. It only lasted less than a month on Broadway. Who the heck would want to put their name on something like that? He also produced a show called “Bombay Dreams”. Now, I have heard of that show, but here’s the thing. I had NO IDEA that he was involved in that show. Not a good sign, is it?
This “musical genius” is currently working on a sequel for “Phantom of the Opera”. I believe that the sequel to “Phantom of the Opera” is going to be called “The Phantom of Manhattan”. Don’t even get me started on this one. Ok. I guess I will say a few things. Why set a sequel so far away from the original? And another thing. Why would he want to ruin something that already wasn’t that great to begin with? I sure as hell wouldn’t.
Sometimes, I just get the feeling that Andrew Lloyd Webber is just in it for the money. What do you think?
With ALW, I just think that it’s basically the same stuff every time. He has found a formula that works, and is using it over and over again apparently.
I actually find some (ok, most) of the songs that in his musicals to be not good at all. Believe it or not, I actually find “Phantom of the Opera” and “Cats” to be rather boring. The only songs from “Phantom of the Opera” that I like are “Phantom of the Opera,” and “Music of the Night”. And from “Cats”, I only really LOVE “Memory”. And then there’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” from “Jesus Christ Superstar”. Those 4 songs are where it’s at for me.
Now, let’s talk about some of his other stuff. And yes, I did do a little research for this blog, because how in the hell would I remember all of this crap about someone that I don’t really like anyway? Thank GOD for ibdb.com.
Ok. We all know about some of his “more famous” stuff, so I won’t mention those really.
He did a show called “Aspects of Love,” and that lasted less than a year. A revival of “Joseph”, less than 6 months. A revival of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” only 4 ½ months. He created this show called “By Jeeves” back in 2001 that only lasted 2 months. If he was as good as everybody says that he is, don’t you think that he would create something that would have more longevity? Most recently, he wrote music for a musical called “The Woman in White”. This “masterpiece” lasted for 3 months.
When he produced shows…
Did you ever hear of a show called “La Bete”? Didn’t think so. It only lasted less than a month on Broadway. Who the heck would want to put their name on something like that? He also produced a show called “Bombay Dreams”. Now, I have heard of that show, but here’s the thing. I had NO IDEA that he was involved in that show. Not a good sign, is it?
This “musical genius” is currently working on a sequel for “Phantom of the Opera”. I believe that the sequel to “Phantom of the Opera” is going to be called “The Phantom of Manhattan”. Don’t even get me started on this one. Ok. I guess I will say a few things. Why set a sequel so far away from the original? And another thing. Why would he want to ruin something that already wasn’t that great to begin with? I sure as hell wouldn’t.
Sometimes, I just get the feeling that Andrew Lloyd Webber is just in it for the money. What do you think?
Saturday, April 19, 2008
What am I doing?
Right now I am watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I have never seen the movie all of the way through, so I went to my school’s library, and I rented it (along with 5 other movies, although some aren’t really movies). You may be wondering what I got. Ok, ok. I’ll tell you.
I got:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Into the Woods
Supersize Me
Sling Blade
Gypsy <-- with Natalie Wood
Peter Pan
Watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory all the way through for the first time has got me thinking. How scary does Johnny Depp look as Willy Wonka.? I don't know about you, but if I were a little kid, I would probably be scared out of my freaking mind. He just looks too wierd.
Anyway.... I've also realized that when they made this into a movie again (from the original), they left out my out one of my favorite scenes. Do you remember the scene in the original where Charlie and his grandfather broke away from the group and they walked into that room and drank the Fuzzy Lifting drinks, and then they started rising up? I don't know why, but I just loved that scene. I just thought it was so cool.
I loved the original, but this one is good too. But, if I had to choose, I would say that the original was better. I mean, it is the original, and it's Gene Wilder. How could you not love him???
Oh, and I almost forgot. I want to tell you about something that I bought a few days ago that I am so excited about. I bought "The Cronicles of Narnia". Yes, it's all the books in one big book. I got it because I remembered reading them when I was a child, and a couple of days ago when I was shopping, i thought it would be cool to read them again, so I went to the bookstore, and bought that big book. I can't wait to start reading it.
I'll probably start reading it tonight after I get back from thisbig fair/block party thing that my school is throwing, which will probably end around 11. It starts at 8, so I'l be there for 3 hours. But honestly, I don't think I'll get tired of it.
Anyway, I am going to go to the cCaf right now to get something to eat, so I'll talk to you later.
Until next time...
I got:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Into the Woods
Supersize Me
Sling Blade
Gypsy <-- with Natalie Wood
Peter Pan
Watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory all the way through for the first time has got me thinking. How scary does Johnny Depp look as Willy Wonka.? I don't know about you, but if I were a little kid, I would probably be scared out of my freaking mind. He just looks too wierd.
Anyway.... I've also realized that when they made this into a movie again (from the original), they left out my out one of my favorite scenes. Do you remember the scene in the original where Charlie and his grandfather broke away from the group and they walked into that room and drank the Fuzzy Lifting drinks, and then they started rising up? I don't know why, but I just loved that scene. I just thought it was so cool.
I loved the original, but this one is good too. But, if I had to choose, I would say that the original was better. I mean, it is the original, and it's Gene Wilder. How could you not love him???
Oh, and I almost forgot. I want to tell you about something that I bought a few days ago that I am so excited about. I bought "The Cronicles of Narnia". Yes, it's all the books in one big book. I got it because I remembered reading them when I was a child, and a couple of days ago when I was shopping, i thought it would be cool to read them again, so I went to the bookstore, and bought that big book. I can't wait to start reading it.
I'll probably start reading it tonight after I get back from thisbig fair/block party thing that my school is throwing, which will probably end around 11. It starts at 8, so I'l be there for 3 hours. But honestly, I don't think I'll get tired of it.
Anyway, I am going to go to the cCaf right now to get something to eat, so I'll talk to you later.
Until next time...
Saturday, April 12, 2008
My favorite playbill in my collection
Hey guys. It's me again, and I just thought I would post a blog about one of my favorite playbills in my collection. And yes, I did put it up here partly so you could see it Matt. My favorite playbill(s) are my 2 autographed Spelling Bee playbills that were sent to me by my old camp counselor, Jared Gertner, who closed the show on Broadway as William Barfee. There is acutally a story behind me getting these 2 playbills. Check out the one that he and MY FAVORITE BROADWAY ACTOR OF ALL TIME signed for me.
Signed by the ENTIRE closing night cast of Spelling Bee
The closing night cast of Spelling Bee
Jared's signature on the playbill
Autographed by the 2 greatest people in the enitre world
When Jared and Barrett did the show together
Jared's message on the playbill
Barrett's note
The one and only Barrett Foa
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Gorgeous Men of Broadway... and a few Off - Broadway too!!
Being a girl, I tend to think about cute guys a lot. And I love musicals, so a few days ago, I came up with the BRILLIANT IDEA to combine 2 of my favorite things: cute guys and musicals!!! I had a lot of fun coming up with a list of people for this blog. I decided to post their name (of course), picture (DUH!!!), and their Broadway (and some Off Broadway) credits. At the end of the blog, I have also included some of my friends (and people that I know mutually through other people) that are actors (who are VERY talented) who are also not too hard on the eyes. Let me know what you think, if you feel like it. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this blog. I know I did!!!
Barrett Foa <--- I put Barrett first because he is my all time FAVORITE Broadway Actor. Christian Borle and Richard H. Blake (my 2nd and 3rd favorites) are also in here too.
- Mamma Mia (Swing), Avenue Q (Ensemble replacement, u/s Princeton/Rod replacement, Princeton/Rod replacement), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Leaf Coneybear replacement)
Sean Palmer
- The Little Mermaid (Prince Eric), The Apple Tree revival (Ensemble, King Arik’s Court, Balladeer u/s, Narrator u/s, Snake u/s), Saturday Night Fever (Joey; Tony Manero Replacement), Dream (Swing replacement), Fosse (Swing)
Matthew Morrison
- Hairspray (Link Larkin), The Light in the Piazza (Fabrizio Naccarelli), Footloose (Ensemble replacement, Chuck Cranston replacement), The Rocky Horror Show revival (Phantom replacement),A Naked Girl on the Appian Way (Thad Lapin), South Pacific revival (Lt. Joseph Cable)
Gavin Creel
- Thoroughly Modern Millie (Jimmy Smith), La Cage aux Folles revival (Jean – Michel), Mary Poppins London's West End (Bert)
Richard H. Blake
- Teddy & Alice (Archie Roosevelt), Macbeth (Macduff’s son), Prince of Central Park (Jay – Jay), Rent (Dance Captain replacement, Swing replacement, Roger Davis u/s replacement, Mark Cohen u/s replacement, Roger Davis replacement), Saturday Night Fever (Gus, Tony Manero u/s), Aida (Radames replacement), Hairspray (Link Larkin replacement), The Wedding Singer (Glen Guglia), Legally Blonde (Warner Huntington III)
Christian Borle
- Thoroughly Modern Mille (Jimmy Smith replacement), Monty Python’s Spamalot (French Guard, Historian, Minstrel, Not Dead Fred, Prince Herbert), Amour (Dance Captain, u/s 4 different roles), Jesus Christ Superstar revival (Disciple), Footloose (Willard Hewitt replacement), Legally Blonde (Emmett Forest)
Cheyenne Jackson
- All Shook Up (Chad), Xanadu (Sonny), Aida (Radames replacement), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ensemble replacement, Dishwasher replacement, u/s Jimmy Smith replacement, u/s Trevor Graydon replacement)
John Tartaglia
- Avenue Q (Princeton/Rod), Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere replacement), Shrek (Pinocchio)
Josh Strickland
- Tarzan (Tarzan)
Max Crumm
- Grease revival (Danny)
Chad Doreck
- Altar Boyz (Matthew replacement)
Michael Kadin Craig
- Altar Boyz (Matthew replacement)
Javier Munoz <---- I've actually done a show with him. I was in a Camp Broadway production of Annie Get Your Gun a few years ago
- In The Heights (Ensemble, Piragua Guy, u/s Usnavi, u/s Sonny)
Adam Pascal
- Rent (Roger Davis), Cabaret revival(Master of Ceremonies replacement), Aida (Radames)
Bryce Ryness
- Legally Blonde (Aaron replacement, u/s Emmett Forest)
Jonathan Groff
- In My Life (Swing, Dance Captain, u/s J.T., u/s Nick), Spring Awakening (Melchior)
John Gallagher Jr.
- Rabbit Hole (Jason), Spring Awakening (Moritz)
Blake Daniel
- Spring Awakening (Ernst replacement)
Blake Bashoff
- Spring Awakening (Moritz replacement)
John Jeffrey Martin
- The Rocky Horror Show revival (Swing, u/s Brad Majors, u/s Riff Raff, u/s Rocky, Brad Majors replacement), Hairspray (Fender replacement, u/s Corny Collins replacement, u/s Link Larkin replacement), Good Vibrations (Ensemble, Country Dude, Surfer Guy, u/s Dave)
Barrett Foa <--- I put Barrett first because he is my all time FAVORITE Broadway Actor. Christian Borle and Richard H. Blake (my 2nd and 3rd favorites) are also in here too.
- Mamma Mia (Swing), Avenue Q (Ensemble replacement, u/s Princeton/Rod replacement, Princeton/Rod replacement), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Leaf Coneybear replacement)
Sean Palmer
- The Little Mermaid (Prince Eric), The Apple Tree revival (Ensemble, King Arik’s Court, Balladeer u/s, Narrator u/s, Snake u/s), Saturday Night Fever (Joey; Tony Manero Replacement), Dream (Swing replacement), Fosse (Swing)
Matthew Morrison
- Hairspray (Link Larkin), The Light in the Piazza (Fabrizio Naccarelli), Footloose (Ensemble replacement, Chuck Cranston replacement), The Rocky Horror Show revival (Phantom replacement),A Naked Girl on the Appian Way (Thad Lapin), South Pacific revival (Lt. Joseph Cable)
Gavin Creel
- Thoroughly Modern Millie (Jimmy Smith), La Cage aux Folles revival (Jean – Michel), Mary Poppins London's West End (Bert)
Richard H. Blake
- Teddy & Alice (Archie Roosevelt), Macbeth (Macduff’s son), Prince of Central Park (Jay – Jay), Rent (Dance Captain replacement, Swing replacement, Roger Davis u/s replacement, Mark Cohen u/s replacement, Roger Davis replacement), Saturday Night Fever (Gus, Tony Manero u/s), Aida (Radames replacement), Hairspray (Link Larkin replacement), The Wedding Singer (Glen Guglia), Legally Blonde (Warner Huntington III)
Christian Borle
- Thoroughly Modern Mille (Jimmy Smith replacement), Monty Python’s Spamalot (French Guard, Historian, Minstrel, Not Dead Fred, Prince Herbert), Amour (Dance Captain, u/s 4 different roles), Jesus Christ Superstar revival (Disciple), Footloose (Willard Hewitt replacement), Legally Blonde (Emmett Forest)
Cheyenne Jackson
- All Shook Up (Chad), Xanadu (Sonny), Aida (Radames replacement), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ensemble replacement, Dishwasher replacement, u/s Jimmy Smith replacement, u/s Trevor Graydon replacement)
John Tartaglia
- Avenue Q (Princeton/Rod), Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere replacement), Shrek (Pinocchio)
Josh Strickland
- Tarzan (Tarzan)
Max Crumm
- Grease revival (Danny)
Chad Doreck
- Altar Boyz (Matthew replacement)
Michael Kadin Craig
- Altar Boyz (Matthew replacement)
Javier Munoz <---- I've actually done a show with him. I was in a Camp Broadway production of Annie Get Your Gun a few years ago
- In The Heights (Ensemble, Piragua Guy, u/s Usnavi, u/s Sonny)
Adam Pascal
- Rent (Roger Davis), Cabaret revival(Master of Ceremonies replacement), Aida (Radames)
Bryce Ryness
- Legally Blonde (Aaron replacement, u/s Emmett Forest)
Jonathan Groff
- In My Life (Swing, Dance Captain, u/s J.T., u/s Nick), Spring Awakening (Melchior)
John Gallagher Jr.
- Rabbit Hole (Jason), Spring Awakening (Moritz)
Blake Daniel
- Spring Awakening (Ernst replacement)
Blake Bashoff
- Spring Awakening (Moritz replacement)
John Jeffrey Martin
- The Rocky Horror Show revival (Swing, u/s Brad Majors, u/s Riff Raff, u/s Rocky, Brad Majors replacement), Hairspray (Fender replacement, u/s Corny Collins replacement, u/s Link Larkin replacement), Good Vibrations (Ensemble, Country Dude, Surfer Guy, u/s Dave)
Monday, April 7, 2008
Some of my favorite songs from Broadway musicals
And yes, it has been drifting off to thinking about musicals. I’ve been listening to soundtracks from musicals, and I was just listening to The OBCR of The Little Mermaid. And it got me thinking. What are some of my favorite songs from musicals? I thought I’d go ahead and list them here for you so that you could see if we share some of the same favorites.
- Her Voice – The Little Mermaid
- Dancing on the Sidewalk – Fame
- Not For the Life of Me – Thoroughly Modern Millie
- Let’s Plat a Love Scene – Fame
- She’s in Love – The Little Mermaid
- Rent – Rent
- Home – Beauty and the Beast
- For the First Time - Tarzan
- Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist – Avenue Q
- I’m Not That Smart – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
- Bitch of Living – Spring Awakening
- Mama Who Bore Me – Spring Awakening
- Totally Fucked – Spring Awakening
- The Morning Report – The Lion King
- It’s Your Wedding Day – The Wedding Singer
- All About the Green – The Wedding Singer
- Omigod You Guys- Legally Blonde
- So Much Better – Legally Blonde
- Music of the Night – Phantom of the Opera
- Defying Gravity - Wicked
- Waiting for This Moment- Tarzan
- and pretty much any song sung by my friend Chase Peacock, who is currently in the National Tour of High School Musical
I would have to say though, that out of all those songs I just listed, that "Her Voice" would have to be my favorite. I don't know what it is about that song, but every time I listen to it, it always moves me to almost tears. I just love it so much, and I think that Sean Palmer is amazing, and I just love his voice. If you haven't heard that song, YOU REALLY NEED TO!!!
This list could go on and on. I just love musicals. I consider myself to be a very musical person. I truly do believe that my life would be better if it was just one big musical.
In my next blog..... GORGEOUS MEN OF BROADWAY
- Her Voice – The Little Mermaid
- Dancing on the Sidewalk – Fame
- Not For the Life of Me – Thoroughly Modern Millie
- Let’s Plat a Love Scene – Fame
- She’s in Love – The Little Mermaid
- Rent – Rent
- Home – Beauty and the Beast
- For the First Time - Tarzan
- Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist – Avenue Q
- I’m Not That Smart – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
- Bitch of Living – Spring Awakening
- Mama Who Bore Me – Spring Awakening
- Totally Fucked – Spring Awakening
- The Morning Report – The Lion King
- It’s Your Wedding Day – The Wedding Singer
- All About the Green – The Wedding Singer
- Omigod You Guys- Legally Blonde
- So Much Better – Legally Blonde
- Music of the Night – Phantom of the Opera
- Defying Gravity - Wicked
- Waiting for This Moment- Tarzan
- and pretty much any song sung by my friend Chase Peacock, who is currently in the National Tour of High School Musical
I would have to say though, that out of all those songs I just listed, that "Her Voice" would have to be my favorite. I don't know what it is about that song, but every time I listen to it, it always moves me to almost tears. I just love it so much, and I think that Sean Palmer is amazing, and I just love his voice. If you haven't heard that song, YOU REALLY NEED TO!!!
This list could go on and on. I just love musicals. I consider myself to be a very musical person. I truly do believe that my life would be better if it was just one big musical.
In my next blog..... GORGEOUS MEN OF BROADWAY
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Musical Thoughts...
What is this world coming to? A Phantom of the Opera sequel? It’s just another way for Andrew Lloyd Webber to make more money. God, he must be desperate. Although, it’s probably going to be the same crap that he always writes. He has this formula that, when he finds it works, he uses it over and over again. I think it’s supposed to be called “The Phantom of Manhattan”. I really hope that this musical bombs so that it’ll just show ALW that sequels are never as good. Everything should stop at the original. It probably won’t bomb though, just because it’s Andrew Lloyd Webber, and a lot of people seem to think that he is a musical genius.
And another thing…
Making Shrek into a musical?!?!? I don’t think that this is such a good idea. I’m not saying this just because I didn’t really care for the movie, but I just don’t like the idea of this. I mean, come on. While some animated movies are successful, look what happened to Tarzan. It was only on for a year. The only thing that I am somewhat excited about with regards to this musical venture is some of the cast. Sutton Foster has been cast as Princess Fiona. I think that this is a brilliant move. If I were turning this into a musical, she would be the only one that I would ever consider to play this role. In other words, I think she’s PERFECT. She is currently on Broadway in Young Frankenstein, and has obviously done countless others. Chester Gregory has been cast as Donkey. You may not know who this guy is, but I personally am a big fan. This guy is amazing. He has previously played Seaweed J. Stubbs in Hairspray on Broadway, Terk in Tarzan the Musical, and is currently starring on Broadway in another John Waters movie – turned musical, Cry Baby. John Tartaglia has also been cast in the musical adaptation of Shrek. He has been cast as Pinnochio. I think that Tartaglia is amazing, but I think that he would be better served in one of the larger roles because of his talent. Obviously, they must think that Pinnochio is a large enough role because the character will be in the show, but I just think he counld have gotten a better role. John Tartaglia is amazing, and he has done roles on Broadway such as Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast, and Princeton/Rod in Avenue Q. Currently, he is the Writer/Creator/Star (whatever you want to call it) of the Playhouse Disney show Johnny and the Sprites. I personally am a little guilty of watching this show. It actually isn’t that bad (even though it is for kids). I don’t purposefully look for the show and watch it to watch it. I just flip through the Channels, and whenever I come across the channel when it’s playing, I just watch it, just because it ‘s him.
What do I think they should make into a musical? I think they should make Aladdin into a musical. I know that MTI has that show Aladdin Jr. and I know that there’s that Aladdin Musical Spectacular thing in Disneyland, but I’m talking about making it into a full-blown Broadway musical. The show at Disneyland is just songs from the movie. If they made it into a Broadway musical, just think about it. There are so many really cool special effects that they could do with the show. They could make it into larger than life stuff. They could really do a lot of good to the story, and I think that there is definitely some potential there for some really good new songs, and I already have ideas of who would be really good for certain roles.
Maybe I’ll post those in a later blog, but as for now, I think that I should sing off.
Until later…
And another thing…
Making Shrek into a musical?!?!? I don’t think that this is such a good idea. I’m not saying this just because I didn’t really care for the movie, but I just don’t like the idea of this. I mean, come on. While some animated movies are successful, look what happened to Tarzan. It was only on for a year. The only thing that I am somewhat excited about with regards to this musical venture is some of the cast. Sutton Foster has been cast as Princess Fiona. I think that this is a brilliant move. If I were turning this into a musical, she would be the only one that I would ever consider to play this role. In other words, I think she’s PERFECT. She is currently on Broadway in Young Frankenstein, and has obviously done countless others. Chester Gregory has been cast as Donkey. You may not know who this guy is, but I personally am a big fan. This guy is amazing. He has previously played Seaweed J. Stubbs in Hairspray on Broadway, Terk in Tarzan the Musical, and is currently starring on Broadway in another John Waters movie – turned musical, Cry Baby. John Tartaglia has also been cast in the musical adaptation of Shrek. He has been cast as Pinnochio. I think that Tartaglia is amazing, but I think that he would be better served in one of the larger roles because of his talent. Obviously, they must think that Pinnochio is a large enough role because the character will be in the show, but I just think he counld have gotten a better role. John Tartaglia is amazing, and he has done roles on Broadway such as Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast, and Princeton/Rod in Avenue Q. Currently, he is the Writer/Creator/Star (whatever you want to call it) of the Playhouse Disney show Johnny and the Sprites. I personally am a little guilty of watching this show. It actually isn’t that bad (even though it is for kids). I don’t purposefully look for the show and watch it to watch it. I just flip through the Channels, and whenever I come across the channel when it’s playing, I just watch it, just because it ‘s him.
What do I think they should make into a musical? I think they should make Aladdin into a musical. I know that MTI has that show Aladdin Jr. and I know that there’s that Aladdin Musical Spectacular thing in Disneyland, but I’m talking about making it into a full-blown Broadway musical. The show at Disneyland is just songs from the movie. If they made it into a Broadway musical, just think about it. There are so many really cool special effects that they could do with the show. They could make it into larger than life stuff. They could really do a lot of good to the story, and I think that there is definitely some potential there for some really good new songs, and I already have ideas of who would be really good for certain roles.
Maybe I’ll post those in a later blog, but as for now, I think that I should sing off.
Until later…
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