Sunday, January 31, 2010

Day 75-2/2/10

Show: Avenue Q
Date: 10/14/08
Cast:Howie Michael Smith (Princeton/Rod), Christy Carleson Romano (Kate/Lucy), Christian Anderson (Nicky/Trekkie), Carla Renata (Gary Coleman), Nicholas Kohn (Brian), Ann Sanders (Christmas Eve), Jennifer Barnhart (Mrs. T/Bear), Ensemble: Jonathan Root, Minglie Chen
Type: Audio

I'm shocked. I had no idea that Christy was playing Kate. I actually thought she was pretty good. Everything was good! Once again very enjoyable.
Although I was kind of wondering how someone came up with the idea for it. It's such an original show and I know that I (who is very creative) wouldn't have thought of it!

Friday, January 29, 2010

Day 74-2/1/10

Show: Hair
Date: 9/2/09
Cast: Paris Remillard* (Claude), Will Swenson (Berger), Caissie Levy (Sheila), Ryan Link* (Woof), Darius Nichols (Hud), Sasha Allen (Dionne), Kacie Sheik (Jeanie), Kaitlin Kiyan* (Crissy/Black Boys Trio), Andrew Kober (Father/Margaret Mead), Megan Lawrence (Mother), Matt DeAngelis* (Hubert/Principal/Tribe), Jackie Burns (Black Boys Trio/Tribe), Chasten Harmon* (Tribe), Hannah Shankman* (Black Boys Trio/Tribe), Nicole Lewis (White Boys Trio/Tribe), Krystal Joy Brown (White Boys Trio/Tribe), Ato Blankson-Wood (Tribe), Steel Burkhardt (What a Piece Solo*/Tribe), Allison Guinn (Tribe), Michael James Scott* (Tribe), John Moauro (Tribe), Brandon Pearson (Tribe), Jay A. Johnson* (Tribe), Maya Sharpe (Tribe), Tommar Wilson (Tribe)
Type: Audio

I'm really loving Paris's Claude. His speaking voice is really really nice. Also Ryan's Woof was great. There wasn't anything super special he seemed to do, and he has a normal voice but he made it all work really nicely. I know that Katie's Crissy isn't that popular because Frank Mills just doesn't sound right for her voice, but I thought it was really pretty. At some parts it was a little weaker and you could hear the strain, but a lot sounded pretty, like a lullaby.
Also I kind of wonder who said "Tonto say white man die" because someone told me that Jay once did it kind of like a robot, and it sounded a little robotic here.

Day 73-1/31/10

Show: Wicked
Date: 1/11/05
Cast: Shoshana Bean (Elphaba), Jennifer Laura Thompson (Glinda), David Ayers (Fiyero), Michelle Federer (Nessarose) , George Hearn (Wizard), Carole Shelley (Madame Morrible), William Youmans (Dr. Dillamond), Jeffery Kuhn (Boq)
Type: Audio

So, I actually liked this one.

Kidding. Kind of.

I didn't like the plot any more than I usually do, but I liked the voices so much better. I like how Shoshana's voice has a mixture of powerful and sweetness. The only part where she wasn't so great was in Wizard and I and Defying Gravity. In both songs when she says "Meeeeeeeeee" she sounded kind of weak.
Jennifer was really great. She didn't play Galinda as annoying and forced cutesy as the others I've heard before her. Her voice was beautiful and I was impressed. Not that I was surprised, a friend of mine pretty much knows every Glinda backwards and forwards and said that she's the best.

Day 72-1/30/10

Show: Next to Normal
Date: 6/21/09
Cast: Alice Ripley (Diana), J. Robert Spencer (Dan), Jennifer Damiano (Natalie), Kyle Dean Massey (Gabe), Adam Chantler-Beret (Henry), Louis Hobson (Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine)
Type: Audio

To be honest, I didn't know it was Jenn as Natalie until I just looked it up now. She didn't really sound like herself...maybe that's why the next audio I have (June 25th) is Meghann as Natalie. Jenn was fine, just less strong than usual. And Kyle's really growing on me. Can't say I found anything too bad about his performance. Alice has been seeming kind of shaky. She's puts 100% in and I'm not sure if she's getting the full hundred back. I am the one reprise pretty much killed me. So did light. Both were super emotional and wonderful

Day 71-1/29/10

Show: Spring Awakening
Date: 3/14/09
Cast: Christy Altomare, Matt Doyle, Blake Bashoff, Andy Mientus, Ben Moss, Anthony Lee Medina, Kimiko Glenn, Gabby Garza, Matt Shingledecker, Steffi D, Sarah Hunt
Type: Audio

Matt ♥
Christy Undecided
Kimiko Shocked
Gabby Angry
ShiShi
Anthony Smiley
Ben Angry
Andy Angry
Steffi
Blake

-I swear that it sounded like Christy said "MelCHior" are the end of I Believe
-Matt sounds so pretttty
-Christy's speaking is so weak and is just annoying to listen to.
-Kimiko's voice, especially speaking, is so high pitched and a little bit squeely. It hurts
-Gabby sounds so bitchy in some of the scenes.
-Shishi's Touch Me is such a disappointment
-Anthony's decent.
-Ben's voice makes me want to die, Andy just falls flat.
-Steffi sounds just stupid when she talks

Day 70-1/28/10

Show: Addams Family
Date: 11/27/09
Cast: Nathan Lane (Gomez Addams), Bebe Neuwirth (Morticia Addams), Kevin Chamberlin (Uncle Fester), Jackie Hoffman (Grandma), Krysta Rodriguez (Wednesday Addams), Adam Riegler (Pugsley Addams), Zachary James (Lurch), Terrence Mann (Malcolm Beineke), Carolee Carmello (Alice Beineke), Wesley Taylor (Lucas Beineke)
Type: Audio

I really like the opening song, even though it's supposedly a big dance number, it's still fun to listen to and it got stuck in my head.
Also the into to Second Banana is verrry similar to the intro to Little Me. It was weird.
Crazier Than You is probably my favorite song, totally got stuck in my head.
And all in all it was great.

Oh, and I love Wesley Taylor

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Day 69-1/27/10

THIS IS THE DAY WHERE I SHARE MY SPECIAL PLAYLIST!

But this is kind of a review as well.

Code of why it's on my list:
M : mood
V : voice
L : lyrics
R : Just 'cause/other reason

Brand New You - 13 OBCR

M
This is the song that we did in our dance class. So it makes me kind of want to dance and die. At the same time.

13/Becoming a Man - 13 OBCR

M/R
There's some parts in this that are fun and danceable and then there's more parts that annoy me.

What it Means to Be a Friend - 13 OBCR

M/R/V
This song really should be for when I need to "be sick" before gym class. But it also puts me in a hateful mood that really works for tests.

Lamest Place in the World - 13 OBCR

M/R/V/L
Same as the above song. Although the lyrics kind of make me compare it to my town.

If You Were Gay - Avenue Q

M
This is fun to listen to and makes me all happy.

Purpose - Avenue Q

M
Fun to listen to and it's kind of got a nice dancey beat

There's a Fine Fine Line - Avenue Q

V
I like having a few songs that are powerful like this.

Everyone's A Little Bit Racist - Avenue Q

M
So much fun to listen to.

Mix Tape - Avenue Q OBCR

M
Fun and cute to listen.

The Internet is for Porn - Avenue Q

M
A ton of fun to listen.

Come True - Avenue Q

M/V
Just awesome.

For Now - Avenue Q

M
Very fun and witty

You and I - Bare

M/V
Do I really have to explain? This puts me in a great mood.

Are You There - Bare

V
So wonderful to listen to

Bare - Bare

V
It's addictive.

Role of a Lifetime - Bare

V/L
Well, obviously, I totally love his voice. And "Confusion is a crime..." has helped since my Geometry final

One Boy - Bye Bye Birdie, 12/9/09

V
I think Danny's voice is so cute, this makes me really happy

Telephone Hour - Bye Bye Birdie, 12/9/09

M
Makes me want to dance around.

Cell Block Tango - Chicago Revival

M

I don't listen to it that often, but it puts me in a dancing/confident mood
All That Jazz - Chicago Original Cast

M

Puts me in a dancing/singing happy mood
Don't Stop Believing - Glee

M

Not the best song, but it makes me want to sing and groove out

It's My Life/Confessions - Glee
M

It's got the most wonderful, most infectious beat. It's perfect.
Keep Holding On - Glee
M

This song kind of just makes me hopeful
Imagine - Glee
M/R

It gets me kind of emotional and it's more relaxing than some of the others.
Luck Be A Lady - Guys and Dolls Revival
M/V/R/L

Very exciting, danceable song. Put's me in a good mood. Also there is a good deal of probability (dice rolling) on my midterm
Manchester, England - Hair
M/V

Love Gavin's voice and puts me in the best mood.
Donna - Hair
M/V
Such a danceable song and I love Will
Aquarius - Hair
M/V
Not as exciting as some of the other Hair songs but this makes me want to dance a lot as well
Hair - Hair
M/V
Possibly the most pumped up, fun, danceable song I have that I listen to
Walking in Space - Hair

M/V
A slightly slower song, but this one is really fun to choreograph and dance out

I Got Life - Hair
M/V
If you don't listen to this song and want to jump up and down with everyone then...you're certainly not me
Three Five Zero Zero - Hair
M/V
This one makes me want to dance in every way shape and form.
Ain't Got No Grass - Hair
M/L
Gets my blood pumping and my mind working with all those fast words.
Air - Hair
V/R
Kacie's voice puts me in a perfect mood. Not too wired, not too relaxed
Black Boys - Hair
M/V/R
Fun, upbeat, and girl power is always great!
Flesh Failures/Let the Sun Shine In - Hair
V/M
Not the happiest of songs, but great energy.
Ohmigod You Guys - Legally Blonde
L/V/M/R
Happy, upbeat, fun, and every time I answer a question I think "Mad PROPS!"
What You Want - Legally Blonde
L/M
Also happy and upbeat. And also what I want is right in front of me, on my test.
Positive - Legally Blonde
L/M
Upbeat! And I need to keep it positive for my test
Sherry - Jersey Boys
Don't Stop Believing - Rock of Ages
Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Rock of Ages
Here I Go Again - Rock of Ages
I Just Can't Wait to be King - Lion King
Phantom of the Opera - Phantom of the Opera
Jet Song - West Side Story
America - West Side Story
Womanizer - Britney Spears
Circus - Britney Spears
If U Seek Amy - Britney Spears
Shine Like the Sun - 9 to 5
Get Out and Stay Out - 9 to 5
Poker Face - Lady Gaga
Just Dance - Lady Gaga

Needing to be added:
Bad Romance - Lady Gaga
I Got a Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
Nothing Suits Me Like A Suite - HIMYM

Monday, January 25, 2010

Day 68-1/26/10

Show: 9 to 5
Date: 7/1/09
Cast: Marc Kudisch, Allison Janney, Stephanie J Block, Megan Hilty, Andy Karl
Type: Audio

This time I found the show a lot less grabbing. It was kind of boring to listen to.

Day 67-1/25/10

Show: Marvelous Wonderettes
Date: 5/30/09
Cast: Victoria Matlock (Cindy Lou), Beth Malone (Betty Jean), Misty Cotton (Missy), Bets Malone (Suzy)
Beth Malone's final performance. Very clear audio recorded from the front row. Includes the short speech that Bets gave to say goodbye to Beth.
Type: Audio

I turned this on without knowing a single thing about this show. Honestly I was totally clueless. But it turned out that it was pretty easy to follow and it was pretty cute.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Marcus Anderson > Sarah Rosen: Thanks for the wishes, letter and everything!

Sarah Rosen > Marcus Anderson: No problem. I'll see you tomorrow :)

Sarah Rosen > Marcus Anderson: Sorry for being so emotional. But it was really great seeing you.

Marcus Anderson > Sarah Rosen: It's okay. I'm glad I could make you happy :)

Marcus Anderson > Sarah Rosen: Break a leg tomorrow, are you excited?

Sarah Rosen > Marcus Anderson: Yeah. But mostly scared. It really freaks me out that you guys are coming. And even more so that you're bringing a "surprise"

Marcus Anderson > Sarah Rosen: Ha, don't be. You'll love it. I hope. Does anyone else in the show know we're coming.

Sarah Rosen > Marcus Anderson: Nope. It didn't seem like a good idea to mention it. I think they just think we're dating. Just a reminder; sit by the left aisle.

Marcus Anderson > Sarah Rosen: We'll try. Are you going to have time to say hi before the show?

Sarah Rosen > Marcus Anderson: It's my show. I have whatever time I want.

Marcus Anderson > Sarah Rosen: I gotta say it again, you were beyond awesome. Seriously, that was amazing. You completely owned.

Sarah Rosen > Marcus Anderson: Aw, thanks. You're sweet.

Marcus Anderson > Sarah Rosen: No problem :)

Sarah Rosen > Marcus Anderson: Great job last night, Melchi! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uh0iKkdcSS0

Marcus Anderson > Sarah Rosen: Will you come next week? I'll be on for every role.

Sarah Rosen > Marcus Anderson: It was your week. I was blown away! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwUAEyTsUw4

Marcus Anderson > Sarah Rosen: Saw your status. I'm so sorry :(

Sarah Rosen > Marcus Anderson: It's okay. I can't wait to see you!