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Garett Hawe as Davey in Newsies
Many people might know that this show was sort of “thrown” into my schedule. On September 7, Garett asked me when I was seeing the show next and I answered September 28th. By the time the next person asked me when I was seeing the show again, I was answering with September 18. I knew there was no way I could wait three weeks again.
I got home that night and ordered my ticket. I would sit Orchestra Left, B 05, and it would be an amazing view. I was excited, and counting down the days already.
When I got to the theatre, I was flipping through the playbill and “discovered” that one of my wishes would be coming true:
At this performance, the role of Davey will be played by Garett Hawe.
I looked over at my friend, Sydney, and told her straight up that I was going to cry during this show. I was right.
First off, all the new guys are awesome! Nicholas Lampiasi is absolutely adorable, and he and Garett really seemed like brothers. David and Jacob Guzman were great dancers and fit right in. Iain Young shocked me. He did such an amazing job. I’ve always watched the role of Henry because of Jasmine, so I was sure to pay attention to how he did in the role, and I loved it! I was very impressed, and I hope she will be too!
I miss the original Oldsies, but Tom Alan Robbins did a good job stepping in for Kevin (here’s hoping the best Teddy I’ve ever seen gets well soon! Take care of yourself!), and LaVon Fisher-Wilson plays Medda a little harsher and tougher than Capathia did, and it will take me some time to get used to that, but it was good. I look forward to seeing her performance at least a few more times!
But back to the particulars of last night…I did a really good job holding it together watching Garett’s performance. He played the role so well, and I noticed a few subtle things about his performance that I really appreciated. For example, after he first buys his papes, he did a great job copying Corey’s Jack Kelly selling strategies with slightly more obvious looks at Corey on stage than Ben usually uses. Just before the World Will Know, Garett pulled off the change of heart scene for Davey. Still, I was able to hold it together.
Watch What Happens is one of my favorite songs in the show. It’s my go to song anytime I have writer’s block or any time I need to pump myself up, and Kara did not disappoint. I loved watching her performance yet again! And I still wasn’t crying! Yes!!!
And then everything changed. Basically, once Garett started singing Seize the Day, I was a wreck. I was crying and smiling so much (Sydney said that if she didn’t know better she would have thought I was related to him in some way…I think that’s the motherly-side of me. I get that way about people I’m attached to, like Garett and Jack and Brendon and Corey and all of my students).
Garett did such a great job with Seize the Day, you couldn’t help but love his performance! And the Newsies were nailing every step of their dances and the harmonies were exquisite. It was absolutely amazing to watch, and they really did an amazing job. I seriously believe that last night might be one of my favorite performances of Seize the Day EVER! It definitely helped that Jack Scott (who was playing Albert and Bill–Garett’s track) saw me in the seats and threw BOTH of his newspapers directly at me…literally. They were line drives to me (thank goodness I played sports growing up, and was able to catch it without it bouncing into someone else’s lap!). At intermission, I had to ask my friend if she thought that it was supposed to be directly at me, or if I imagined the whole thing.
I clutched my newspaper as I tweeted and caught up on the twitter news during intermission, and then I got to talk to the lovely women sitting next to me. I’m pretty sure I was just added entertainment for them, talking about how amazing the show is and how sweet the cast members are, and I convinced them to stage door after the show!
Of course, the lights flashed and the music began, and the audience was transported back to 1899…I really love King of New York. It’s absolutely fabulous to watch the cast tap away, and they all have so much skill! I loved seeing Kara Lindsay’s timid tap as Katherine, and the Guzman brothers do the first two table solos, followed by Mike’s stunning and glorious nerve tap (it truly fascinates me to no end…I love this part of the show). My other favorite part of King of New York only happens when Garett is playing Albert, because for some reason the way he sings “Nobbin’ with all the muckety-mucks, I’m blowin’ my dough and going deluxe” while crossing to the chair, sitting down, and crossing his legs in mid-air makes me smile. I don’t even bother trying to understand it, I just accept it. It’s wonderful. Jack always does a good job when he plays that role, but that part isn’t as momentous to me when it’s not Garett.
Shortly after King of New York, another of my favorite songs is performed. The reprise of Watch What Happens is such a fun song to sing along with on the recording and it’s a little sassy at times. But there’s that one part (you know, the one all the fansies swoon over because Ben “riffs” it in the backstage rituals YouTube video and annoys Andrew to no end) that has always gotten me (because that part is the most fun to belt, too). And Garett nailed it, and I promptly burst into tears because it was perfect. Thank goodness Sydney was there with me, tossing tissues into my lap every so often.
I got it together for the rest of the show, and then Once and For All started, which is the song I ALWAYS cry during. Every time. Even when I tell myself, “Hey, Stephanie. I have a great idea: let’s not cry tonight? Maybe we can get some pictures where your eyes aren’t red and puffy!”. I can’t help it. I’m even quoted talking about it on Jonathon Mandell’s blog, New York Theater. So of course, the tears started to fall again.
After the show, I got to the stage door and waited patiently, talking to people and reveling in the emotions of the show. Jack Scott was the first one out, and when he got to me, I asked him if I could get a picture with him and the pape he threw me. He laughed and was just as happy about it as I was (well, not really…I was way happier than I can ever say). He apologized for the “line drive” and said that he had seen me in my seat and wanted to make sure I got it!
Jack Scott, Me, and the pape he tossed me. This guy is so nice, and absolutely adorable! (Also…he’s ridiculously talented!!!
Jess LeProtto was there shortly after Jack, and told me he saw me wiping tears away during the show. I guess the guys really can see the first couple of rows of the audience (hopefully, they think I’m a good audience member).
When Garett came out, he gave me a hug and thanked me for the little goodie bag I gave him. I got to congratulate him on an amazing performance, and I had him sign my ticket (which I had Brendon do back on July 2), my playbill, and the newspaper Jack threw me. Then he was sweet enough to take a picture with me.
Garett Hawe and I! He was a star! And he’s ridiculously inspiring!
Basically, this night is way up there on my list of all-time favorite nights!
Five Fabulous Friday Favorites! (July 6, 2012)
Here’s a list of some favorite things from the past week!
Favorite Fourth of July Treats:
Favorite Fruit (double entendre for a few people):
There are only four people who will get the double meaning of this…
Favorite Moment:
I don’t really have any photos of this or anything, but on Monday (as many of you know) Brendon Stimson made his Jack Kelly debut, and I went to go see it for many reasons, including the fact that I met his mom in Times Square and she talked about how she hoped Brendon would get to go on one day. Well, he did, and he was phenomenal, as I’ve said before. But my favorite moment was when he came out of the stage door that night, and when he saw me he said “Hey Steph, how’s it going?” which pretty much sealed the deal on that performance being the most memorable one.
Favorite Smile:
Isaac’s Live Lip-Dub Proposal is adorable. It brings happy tears to my eyes.
Favorite YouTube Video:
This video is just plain amazing, but Ben Fankhauser and Andrew Keenan-Bolger might be my favorites in it. I think Ben is actually singing about Andrew
Hope you enjoyed! Share your Friday Favorites in the comments below!!! Thanks all!
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Five Fabulous Friday Favorites! (June 22, 2012)
Here’s a list of some favorite things from the past week!
Favorite Acapella YouTube Video:
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Favorite Musical:
Favorite Off-Broadway Show:
Favorite Play:
Favorite YouTube from a Friend:
Hope you enjoyed! Share your Friday Favorites in the comments below!!! Thanks all!
Five Fabulous Friday Favorites! (June 8, 2012)
Here’s a list of some favorite things from the past week!
Favorite Article:
BroadwaySpotted.com did an article on “How to Plan a Tony Party!”
So, you want to plan a Tony party for your friends, right? Everyone loves to get together and watch the Awards with a group of like-minded people who would have as much fun cheering and screaming at the tv as they do. Just in case you need a few suggestions of what to do at the party, we’re here to help!
My team and I have come up with a few fun things that might spice up the party. (Click here to read the rest!)
Favorite Dinner:
Creamy Gnocchi Alfredo
Favorite Mixed Emotion Moment:
GRADUATION! My seniors have OFFICIALLY GRADUATED! I am so proud of all of them, but so sad I won’t see their smiling faces next year!
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- Homeroom 506, the Forgotten Homeroom.
Favorite TV Show:
ABC’s Revenge
Favorite YouTube Video:
Hope you enjoyed! Share your Friday Favorites in the comments below!!! Thanks all!
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May 2012 Music
It’s the last day of May! That means it is MONTHLY MUSIC TIME!!! WOOT!!!
I’m super excited, because I actually have a really random mix of music to share with you guys! I’ve been all over the place listening to different music this month, and it’s been so much fun!
- Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen
- Eyes Open – Taylor Swift
- Fly Over States – Jason Aldean
- Glad You Came -The Wanted
- I’ve Gotta Be Me – Glee
- Me and You Against the World – Keke Palmer and Max Schneider, in Rags
- Payphone – Maroon 5
- Picture Show – Bonnie & Clyde Original Broadway Cast
- Shake It Out – Florence + Machine
- Someday – Max Schneider, in Rags
- Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck – Kip Moore
- Watch What Happens – Kara Lindsay, on Newsies OBCR
- We Are Young – Fun.
- What Makes You Beautiful – One Direction
- This World Will Remember Me - Bonnie & Clyde Original Broadway Cast
You can listen to all of the songs (except the Bonnie and Clyde ones) by listening to my May 2012 Favorites Playlist on YouTube.
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