Originally Posted By ToonKirby Chance to catch up - and vote again: >NBC Programs "Grease: You're the One That I Want" 4-Hour Marathon Feb. 4< <a href="http://www.playbill.com/news/article/105432.html" target="_blank">http://www.playbill.com/news/a rticle/105432.html</a>
Originally Posted By Labuda Well, tonight's episode should be just about over on the west coast, sooooooooo... what a complete and utter load of crap that the judges get to pick who goes home instead of letting the viewers choose the way it was advertised. They sent the wrong people home tonight.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I only watched a little bit of tonight, and I don't remember who the heck I saw. But I haven't bought into the show. I get the impression that the judges pull their punches, because I heard some bad singing, and they seemed to think everyone did a great job.
Originally Posted By Labuda I thought it was interesting watching Andrew Lloyd Weber tonight - seems like just about every time the camera hit him, he didn't seem too happy for the first second or so until maybe realizing it was on him. Oh, and what a joke that one of the dudes did an Elvis song. And I HATE that #*()$*()#$*( song from Cats. For me, Derek and Austin were the best boys tonight,a nd Laura was the best girl.
Originally Posted By ToonKirby Derek and Ashley S are still my picks. I do NOT get all the love for Max (haircut or not), he was flat and the phrasing was off during "Can You Feel the Love Tonight", which isn't really a hard song to sing. And everyone (including them) knew that the "second chancers" would be bumped when they had to do the "sing off". Then why did they even bring them back in the first place? Wonder if the "sing off" will continue next week - obviously the producers of the Broadway show freaked out when the 2 under-talented underdogs got more votes then the others (who you know will probably go next week). The most bizarre thing about the show was the send off medley of "Sandy"/"Look at Me, I'm Sandra Dee". Pure camp.
Originally Posted By Labuda I think they mentioned that there will be a sign-off again next week, yes. And they're apparently going to hav e one EACH week. What does that say to me? It says the producers are just going to pick whoever they want. I hope this oroduction bombs.
Originally Posted By Labuda I don't forsee watching to see how my buddy does if the panel again sends home 2nd to last place instead of last place. I'll just wait and call him in a few weeks.
Originally Posted By TheRedhead "The most bizarre thing about the show was the send off medley of "Sandy"/"Look at Me, I'm Sandra Dee"." Holy crap, that was the most bizarre thing to pop up on tv since "Small Wonder." Are they really going to do that every week? The show is extremely awkward. The judges are odd. The talent is weak. And the structure of the whole thing doesn't make a lot of sense (announce the bottom 2...wait 2 hours...sing-off????). And yet I can't look away. As a theatre dweeb I feel like I'm obligated to watch. Does anyone know how they did it on the London version as far as the judges getting the final say? I remember hearing Kathleen Marshall say a while back that she wouldn't do the show if they didn't have the final say, so I assume they'll keep having the final say for now.
Originally Posted By ToonKirby >And yet I can't look away. As a theatre dweeb I feel like I'm obligated to watch.< LOL - I'm with you, Redhead, totally agree. I never thought I would hear somebody on network television say say something like "you get to vote for the next star of a Broadway show". Its all so surreal. I would say that there is talent, albiet of varying degrees. >Does anyone know how they did it on the London version as far as the judges getting the final say?< I'm not sure how they did it in England, but Playbill.com ran a weekly recap if you want to search for it.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy <"The most bizarre thing about the show was the send off medley of "Sandy"/"Look at Me, I'm Sandra Dee"." Holy crap, that was the most bizarre thing to pop up on tv since "Small Wonder." > LOL! I always thought that was cheesiest, most embarrassing train wreck of a show ever put on the air---and I can take cheesy and embarrassing to a good degree! <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukSvjqwJixw" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =ukSvjqwJixw</a>
Originally Posted By TheRedhead My wife hates this show, and reads a book while I watch. But she puts the book down when they get to our favorite tv moment ever: when the girls who are still on the show sing the line "A poor man's Sandra Dee" to the girl who got kicked off (as she tries not to sob). Catty and cheesy, and perfectly embodies musical theatre. Laura's the most talented girl on the show. Austin would make a fine Sandy, but I'm not sure about him playing Danny. He seems the logical choice, given his credits, but I have a feeling the audience LOVES Max. He has no chemistry with either girl, but I think it will be Max and Laura.
Originally Posted By ToonKirby >Austin would make a fine Sandy< D'oh! Derek was the best, nice that Kathleen said she'll work with him again ... probably replacing Max after he quits the show after 6 months. I've heard rumors that the show is fixed ... shocking!
Originally Posted By Ursula <Well, I watch American Idol and have seen two seasons of Survivor over the years, but as a theatre professional, I'm just out-and-out OFFENDED by this. Doing a nationwide cattle call ON TV to cast roles that should be going to actors who are already members of Equity?> Oooh, my dear friend. I see. So when reality busts wide open my industry, it is okay, but when it hits yours you are offended? And that's why I don't watch it!!!!! Reality TV has made a lot less work for union actors, writers, set people, etc.
Originally Posted By TheRedhead Derek definitely looked the part the most. But his singing wasn't solid. Cracking once in a competition, OK I guess. But twice? I'd be worried he couldn't get through 8 shows a week. I wouldn't be surprised if it's fixed. Why a talented director would agree to let America pick the stars is beyond me.
Originally Posted By Dznygrl Yeah, didn't the judges have the power to "veto" America's decision or something at one point? The fact that their entire reputation is riding on the success of the broadway production leads me to believe they wanted a safety net that shows like American Idol don't provide.
