Jesse:
And that's the Sound of music Shop in Essen Germany.... with Drew's Hunchback of Notre Dame costume in it
And of course the "We will rock you" ad he was Galileo the hero of the musical *g*

<img src="http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/3920/hunchbackdrewlr8.jpg" alt="http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/3920/hunchbackdrewlr8.jpg" />

Wow that's really awesome that his costume is up for display!!! And I didn't know he was in "We Will Rock You". I saw in a lot of concerts that he sang Queen songs but I didn't put the two together, man what I would give for an audio of him singing Queen!

luv4lestat: Anyhoo..yeah, I uploaded this for anyone who wants it, since it seems to be unavailable for the moment. It's only good for 10 downloads, so after that, someone else will have to do it to keep it going.
Anyway, enjoy.
H.

Once again, thank you SO much! I am eternally grateful!

~Jenni

Joanna: I wish I was going to NY three days earlier so I could see Never Tell...what songs did they use in that show?

I put this at the Devil's Den so I'll repost it here!

From his solo album they played:

Sunflower
Casanova's Waltz
Pushing Back
Big Game
South (First little bit of it, then they quick changed it which I found really funny laugh.gif )
His Hymn (I think, not 100% on that though)
Down (Not 100% on this one either)

From International Victim:

4 Eyed Surprise (Opening segment)
Gone With The Wind (Opening segment)
Days Upon My Knees (That was played at the very end of the show)

And other IV songs that I don't know, they were mostly snippets, that were enough for a scene change. His new sound is really hard now and I love it! The one right where they broke for intermission was absolutely beautiful!

aberendt: Damn this stupid work computer....

I was trying to go to the Broken Watch site to see if I can maybe I can work things around and get there before it closes and it is blocked!!!! <grrrrr>

The reason.... "Malicious Web Site" What is that supposed to mean?!?!?!?

I have been to the site at home and there's nothing malicious. *Sigh* I guess I just have to write myself a post-it note and try to remember to check it out when I get home

Try this link
http://www.brokenwatch.org/html/new.html

or this link

http://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/1513

Thanks for the song list. I went on Wed. and loved it. It made me think a lot after the show and it was really cool to hear the new songs as well as Say It! I hope Drew releases more songs.

LadyD: Imagine: Drew + Queen Music= Heaven!

Here's "heaven"

http://www.sendspace.com/file/hofzxn

aberendt:

LadyD: Imagine: Drew + Queen Music= Heaven!

Here's "heaven"

http://www.sendspace.com/file/hofzxn

*squeaks* Thank you so much! Can I maybe ask where you found that?

Nsnick88: squeaks* Thank you so much! Can I maybe ask where you found that?

Here's another taste of Heaven...

http://www.sendspace.com/file/uug14q

I got both mp3s from someone online.

AdultClaudia: Thanks so much for sharing that song with us!

What I would love to hear is Drew do Bohemien Rhapsody. *melts*

I've been trying to respond to your PM about the San Fran video but your inbox is full. I'll try again later.

BroadwayFan:

luv4lestat: Anyhoo..yeah, I uploaded this for anyone who wants it, since it seems to be unavailable for the moment. It's only good for 10 downloads, so after that, someone else will have to do it to keep it going.
Anyway, enjoy.
H.

Once again, thank you SO much! I am eternally grateful!

~Jenni

You are most welcome.
H.

Joanna: Hooray! I can't wait to see JB! My roommate just bought our tix tonight. I think I know, but which seat is the hot seat?
And I can't wait for Les Miz...I'm glad I know nothing of the fella playing Enjolras, because I'm wishing him ill will on January 6. Wait, that was mean...maybe he'll take a "vacation."

A 102

aberendt: I just read that Lea Michele has pulled out of Les Miz to do another project. She was supposed to play Eponine, now they are holding auditions.

Now if only the guy playing Enjolras would get interested in another project....

A girl can hope, can't she?

-Amanda

Of course. lol
But as much as I'd love to see Drew in the part, Aaron Lazar (believe me- anyone see Light in the Piazza?) is absolutely nothing to be upset about. haha

aberendt: I just read that Lea Michele has pulled out of Les Miz to do another project. She was supposed to play Eponine, now they are holding auditions.

Now if only the guy playing Enjolras would get interested in another project....

A girl can hope, can't she?

-Amanda

I wish Daphne would pull out. I think Nikki deserves are real good, meaty part on Broadway instead of constantly being in the ensemble and the understudy for things.

Allison was really interested in doing something with Les Miz. She'd be, I think, a really awesome Eponine and I'd love to see her cast! But the only problem, as much as I love her, she looks 13 on stage and that just REALLY wouldn't work in comparison to the other actors unfortunately.

Let's hope that Drew gets some stage time as Enjorlas, like I've been saying, he has amazing luck as an understudy. So it's highly possible!

AdultClaudia: It would be hilarious if Arron Lazar (sp?) pulled a Jack Noseworthy, or something similar. It would make a lot of us very happy, but I think people might start getting suspicious. Heehee.

Yeah, really! lol

AdultClaudia: It would be hilarious if Arron Lazar (sp?) pulled a Jack Noseworthy, or something similar. It would make a lot of us very happy, but I think people might start getting suspicious. Heehee.

SHHHH!!!! You are NOT supposed to talk about my evil plots!

*gets out halo*

lol!

xxx chérie xxx: ooh... how amazing??? i saw two clips online... one of them being "Next"... another when he did some odd dance and then said "olé!"... they were both fab LOL i really wish I could go but i didn't have enough time to gather money.

i really want some screencaps of drew as Jesus in JCS but I only found one photo during my search and i'm not even sure it was him!

The second one is The Bulls.

BTW, I already posted this on the Den, you should have seen it as you joined and commented after I posted it, but about all the photos I have to upload? Many of them are JCS becuase I just found a mother load of JCS photos. Judas and Jesus. You'll be able to see them about, say, Tuesday or Wednesday.

And, AdultCluadia?? Shush, I'm an angel. Just don't ask anybody about that, they are all liar.s

xxx chérie xxx: ooh... how amazing??? i saw two clips online... one of them being "Next"... another when he did some odd dance and then said "olé!"... they were both fab LOL i really wish I could go but i didn't have enough time to gather money.

i really want some screencaps of drew as Jesus in JCS but I only found one photo during my search and i'm not even sure it was him!

Amazing amazing! The songs are so fantastically beautiful!

As for the Drew!Jesus pictures, there are some at drewsarich-page.net. Although, the Vienna show (where he played Jesus) was just a concert, so there are no costumes.

aberendt: I spoke to Drew this afternoon after Jaques...

1 - A small label is releasing his album in September and if it does well, they will move it to a larger label (So BUY IT!!!!!!!)

2 - HE got my CD with the spiced songs (Drew singing Lestat & Armand in To Live Like This --- and singing Jesus & Judas in The Last Supper) and he said it was awesome!!! He loved it and now he has it on his Ipod!!! He even showed me. That is so friggin cool.

3- Another girl (I am so sorry I forgot your name ) asked him about his tatoos. Those eyes on his arm and shoulder. He said he loves eyes. and the one on his back is so he can see all around him (like eyes in the back of his head) He said he and his wife got them together. Awwwww....

-Amanda

I so love that splicing you did with those songs....I really should put it on my iPod actually...hmmm

I've always wanted to ask him about his tatts, but I either got sidetracked on another topic and/or felt it a little imposing to ask. But that's such an awesome meaning to them! I always love hearing about people's tattoos and the reasons why they got them and stuff, it's so interesting.
::still needs to design her own one someday::

Yeah Drew told us way back that we should expect something in September. And after I saw "Never Tell" for the first time, I told him that I can't wait for his CD and he pretty much told me "soon". So I'm assuming they'll release one or the other first...though I'm kind of thinking if he has a choice, they'll go with his band's label first, since a band is more marketable than a male singer. Just on the outside anyway, cause obviously both are absolutely amazing.

In September look on www.drewsarich-page.net, cause album info will no doubt be on there first before his official website...that site doesn't get updated very often at all! And Sabine, the girl who runs the fansite, is in direct contact with Drew so you can count on the information to be legitimate and from the horse's mouth.

aberendt: I spoke to Drew this afternoon after Jaques...

1 - A small label is releasing his album in September and if it does well, they will move it to a larger label (So BUY IT!!!!!!!)

2 - HE got my CD with the spiced songs (Drew singing Lestat & Armand in To Live Like This --- and singing Jesus & Judas in The Last Supper) and he said it was awesome!!! He loved it and now he has it on his Ipod!!! He even showed me. That is so friggin cool.

3- Another girl (I am so sorry I forgot your name ) asked him about his tatoos. Those eyes on his arm and shoulder. He said he loves eyes. and the one on his back is so he can see all around him (like eyes in the back of his head) He said he and his wife got them together. Awwwww....

-Amanda

Did your pictures turn out okay? I had some with you and Bob but they turned out all fuzy.

P.S. could somone repost the queen tracks, I could never get them to work for me.

Joanna: Uh...what exactly is Sarich wearing?

Ha...that actually makes some of Hugh's shirts look good!

Gingersnap:

Joanna: Uh...what exactly is Sarich wearing?

Ha...that actually makes some of Hugh's shirts look good!

Aww, don't make fun of his cactus flower shirt! I was at the show when he wore it and apparently he likes it!! hehe

morana985:
P.S. could somone repost the queen tracks, I could never get them to work for me.

Sorry I almost forgot....

Innuendo...
http://www.sendspace.com/file/0vhapn

We Are the Champions (Drew sings the first part)
http://www.sendspace.com/file/emrf7b

-Amanda

Little-Lotte:

Gingersnap:

Joanna: Uh...what exactly is Sarich wearing?

Ha...that actually makes some of Hugh's shirts look good!

Aww, don't make fun of his cactus flower shirt! I was at the show when he wore it and apparently he likes it!! hehe

HAHA....I guess everyone makes mistakes.

Fire In Her Stare: and then for the rest of the time until she gets back, it will be Drew's wife, Anne Mandrella.

ACCCCKKKKKK!!!!!

When?!?!?!!?

aberendt:

Fire In Her Stare: and then for the rest of the time until she gets back, it will be Drew's wife, Anne Mandrella.

ACCCCKKKKKK!!!!!

When?!?!?!!?

Meep. She didn't say specifically when - but it seemed like it was soon. You might be able to find out when she leaves, because Jayne is going on the first two weeks of her absence, and Anne the second two.

Nsnick88: Thanks sooo much for the info! I think it's great news that Anne finally gets to do something here in the states! I will definitely have to see the show again now. Do you mind if I post this on one of Drew's message boards? There are lots of people who would be so happy to know about this.

Go for it! Haha... I feel so cool and in-the-know. Even though I'm... not. >.>

xxx chérie xxx: Well obviously Drew has now said something...

It's one thing to say something to cast members who will be working with her, it's another to say it to fans. And yes some of us are told about things, however the last thing they want is for it to be posted publicly when the deal is not set in stone yet. It's like how long it took Drew to tell people who he was understudying, nothing was set in stone until he signed the contract and they're really not supposed to tell people. But obviously they do when they think it's okay. And as one of the few people who talks with Drew on a regular basis, he never did bring this up to fans. And myself and the few other people who had known about it never brought it up publicly or even to him.

It's not about keeping secrets or trying to act elitest as I'm sure is going through some people's minds. It's just so the actors don't get in trouble for releasing information prematurely. If they tell you, that's great! But it's best to keep the info to yourself until something official is said.

Little-Lotte:

xxx chérie xxx: Well obviously Drew has now said something...

It's one thing to say something to cast members who will be working with her, it's another to say it to fans. And yes some of us are told about things, however the last thing they want is for it to be posted publicly when the deal is not set in stone yet. It's like how long it took Drew to tell people who he was understudying, nothing was set in stone until he signed the contract and they're really not supposed to tell people. But obviously they do when they think it's okay. And as one of the few people who talks with Drew on a regular basis, he never did bring this up to fans. And myself and the few other people who had known about it never brought it up publicly or even to him.

It's not about keeping secrets or trying to act elitest as I'm sure is going through some people's minds. It's just so the actors don't get in trouble for releasing information prematurely. If they tell you, that's great! But it's best to keep the info to yourself until something official is said.

I agree that keeping secrets sucks. I also sympathize with the girl who leaked the info, since there is nothing more frustrating than having great news and having to keep it secret. Trust me, my first instinct is to jump on the boards and shout it off the roof-tops. The reason that we were keeping it secret was that Drew and several others got in trouble last time, and we don't want them to get in trouble again. If they keep getting into problems for this, they'll stop sharing info, and we don't want that to happen. When I found out about this, I told some people privately, but I didn't post it on a message board for everyone to see. Some are speculating that Drew himself leaked the info, but he didn't, at least not to the fans. He revealed it to his close friends and fellow actors. He has never brought it up with fans. We who knew never brought it up in front of him. I can tell you that I will not discuss it unless he brings it up first, simply b/c it is his news to bring up/release to the general public.

Little-Lotte: It's not about keeping secrets or trying to act elitest as I'm sure is going through some people's minds. It's just so the actors don't get in trouble for releasing information prematurely. If they tell you, that's great! But it's best to keep the info to yourself until something official is said.

I'm definitely in agreement here. Hugh used to say stuff that he wasn't supposed to often enough...especially about Phantom. He'd mention things about certain people who were going to be at a show, why they did the performance without the prerecorded tracks one night, possible casting rumors about other people in the show. But if it was stuff he knew shouldn't be made public, he'd follow it up with a mock-serious "You didn't hear it from me!" Which was his way of saying, "Don't repeat this on-line!" And I've always respected that...not for the thrill of keeping a secret...just to keep him from, as you said, getting in trouble.

Nsnick88: I have to say, I wouldn't have posted it on Drew's board if I had known it wasn't official. Next time I'll be more cautious myself. I wouldn't want to get anyone in trouble either. And I never had any intentions to do so. So, what's done is done. I say let's at least enjoy the news?

I agree...what's done is done. Let's enjoy the fact that we'll finally get to see an amazing performer here in that states. I can't wait!

Joanna: There are some people who don't live in NY and can't stalk people, er, see shows every day.

I really take offense to that. I do know people like that, who frequent these and other boards, that really are crazy and stalkery. In fact I'm sure you know of them as well. But just because I speak/associate with them doesn't mean that I do the same thing. I won't discuss this further on the board, if you wish we can take this to PM.

But as everyone has been saying, what's done is done. I'm very, very excited that they've given Anne a chance! I hope this opens new doors for her and gets her in other roles soon!

Fire In Her Stare: And for the record - I really resent the fact that some of you are acting so judgemental about this. I had no way of knowing what I was doing was frowned upon. I mean, when someone YOU don't know at all tells you something, do you generally assume it's confidential information that they've only told <i>you</i>?

I felt that way too. I had no way of knowing that the info wasn't supposed to be released, and that's why I passed it along. And I felt like as soon as I did, I had also opened up this huge wound where all of a sudden people were jumping down my throat. I definitely understand the reason for their concern. But you're right. There was no way we could possibly have known. Hope that makes you feel better.

Little-Lotte: It's not about keeping secrets or trying to act elitest as I'm sure is going through some people's minds. It's just so the actors don't get in trouble for releasing information prematurely. If they tell you, that's great! But it's best to keep the info to yourself until something official is said.

Oh no no no! That's not what I meant at all! I was simply commenting on the fact that Drew had said something now. I realize fully the situation and why people reacted the way they did - in no way was I trying to send some sort of message to someone. To be honest, other than being happy for Anne for getting the part, I really don't have much reason to care about it - I'll never be able to see Brel anyway. I understand you guys, all of you guys, and where you're coming from. I am part of this community of Drew fans as much as any other (even though I live so far away) and I have gotten to know many kind and wonderful people. I know you guys weren't being spiteful or elitist, and I know you aren't stalkers.

I just don't want you to get the impression that I thought you were doing it in order to feel important. I will admit that I was at fault - my comment was short and very vague, and though I don't believe I did, perhaps I could have given you that impression. So I will apologize and move on.


Love that photo. LOL!

aberendt: Ok complete change of subject.....


I was going through some old stuff preparing to copy some VHS tapes to my computer and found an old print interview with Michael Ball (the original Marius) about Les Miz. Well the interviewer asked him about Marius's relationship with Enjolras and Grantaire.

He described the character of Grantaire as "the pissed funny one"
and I thought is that Drew or what?!?!?!?!?!

That's fricken funny!! How big is the role of Grantaire? I'm familar with Les Miz, but only through the cast recordings and I probably didn't really pay attention that much apart from the principal characters.

aberendt: Grantaire is okay... he sings one of the best lines (that I can't wait to hear Drew sing)

"Give me brandy on my breath and I'll breathe 'em all to death!"

He also sings the second verse of Red/Black with Marius and sings part of "Do you Hear the People sing"

The character is basically drunk through the whole thing.

lovely!

can't wait till I see it then!

aberendt: Grantaire is okay... he sings one of the best lines (that I can't wait to hear Drew sing)

"Give me brandy on my breath and I'll breathe 'em all to death!"

He also sings the second verse of Red/Black with Marius and sings part of "Do you Hear the People sing"

The character is basically drunk through the whole thing.

Awesome! I can't wait!

Little-Lotte:

aberendt: Grantaire is okay... he sings one of the best lines (that I can't wait to hear Drew sing)

"Give me brandy on my breath and I'll breathe 'em all to death!"

He also sings the second verse of Red/Black with Marius and sings part of "Do you Hear the People sing"

The character is basically drunk through the whole thing.

Awesome! I can't wait!

Yes, he's the one doing the whole, "I am a-gog, I am aghast! Is Marius in love at last" bit in "Red and Black."

He also has a sober moment in "Drink With Me."

I've yet to see or hear a memorable Grantaire yet...I like the character well enough, but no one's ever stood out in the role for me yet. So I'm curious to see Drew in it.

aberendt: You should steal a sign and give it to him.

Already did. Steff and I spent all afternoon whiting out where it says Michael and putting Drew on both sides of both signs. And changing the website on the bottom from micahelsarich.com to drewsarich.com.

I have to visit NYC for a college vist later in September and Lauren and I are going to give it to him since I am spending three days up there and have plenty of time to see Brel again and give it to him.

xxx chérie xxx: ahaha can't wait til you come back from that with a brand new fun Drew story for the Den!

*evil grin* O yes... It will be posted, trust me. Lauren probally wouldn't let me not post it, and I always keep a memory of a NYC trip on my myspace. But damn it, I'm a week early for what I really want to see. >.< Meh, three days in NYC, staying near the Zipper, is making my life right now. Knowing I can just leave the apartment and go down and BOOM, there is the Zipper and hehehe, maybe Drew.

This man is seriously making me poorer than I am, all the money I've spent getting CDs featuring him and the trips. Argh.

eriko: Hi,

I got an e-mail offer for Jacques Brel from Playbillcom. on August 30,
and it says "The cast of BREL will be singing AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL at the
US Tennis Open the evening of September 6th in Arthur Ashe Stadium."

Does anyone know more information? I can't find it anywhere else.
I wonder if it will be on TV there. Thanks!

Does anyone know what time this is supposed to be. Even a general time would be fine (I can record around it)

I tried looking at the tv schedule and the US open is on all day, so I don't know what time the "evening" part starts.

Thanks!

-Amanda

LadyD: *hugs aberendt*

Guys, I have a question: I was going through the thread on this website for The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and at one point, Joanna posted a link for broadwayworld.com, and one of the avatars there (Joanna's) featured a picture of Drew flipping off the camera. His hair was shorter than in HAIR, but not as short as it is now. Since he had a black eye, I believe the picture is from Tommy. So, I was wondering, Is that picture from Tommy? And are there others like it on the internet? Thanks for your help.

Also, what do you guys know about Drew's participation in Fever? What's that one about? Who did he play?

The info I have is as follows..

Fever
29. April, 6 May & 13 May 2002 Theatre accent, Vienna
Duke/Rex/Death: Drew Sarich
(contents: From the program of "Fever" 2002)
Car wash-out
Let's skirt
Keep on, Keepin ' on
Ticket one
I'm Going down
Puttin ' on the cut
Crazy
PUT Cha money where your Mouth is
Lady jam
Doin ' It My Way
I Wanna GET NEXT one ton of You
Sunrise
My Girl
GET Smart Theme
Had A bath night
Saturday Night fish Fry
You're on My Mind
Mr. bass one
Water
Righteous Rhythm
It's Your Thing
A Place for you in My Heart
Daddy bank
Angels on the east side
Car wash-out



H.

Little-Lotte: There should be no problem if he does it or not. The concert is at 11:30am and the matinee for Brel isn't until 3pm. So I highly doubt he'd be missing a matinee because of it, if he's performing at Broadway on Broadway at all!

Thanks - I'm just trying to prepare myself for any eventuality. :-)

aberendt: Norm Lewis will be performing Stars. Since the 'stars' of the productions often sing their songs on Broadway on Broadway it is done well before matinee. (usually finishes around 1ish)
Can't wait. I'm going in early for a good spot. If I feel like it, maybe I'll try to rush Brel too.

Yes.. very logical. Oh, and that excites me. I love "Stars". Mayhap I'll see you around. ^__~ I have really long, curly red hair... so if you (or any of you!) see me at Brel or generally around tomorrow, throw me a wave. :-)

LadyD: Rodney Hicks was in Brel??? Or did you mean Roderick Hill?

On another subject, I am constantly amazed at Drew's memory skills. He remembered your name from way back today. When I first met him, I told him that my sister was a big fan, and I mentioned her name. I didn't mention it again for weeks. Then one day, I brought her with me, and he called out to her by name, and both our jaws hit the ground. Amazing! I can't even remember the names of the people I have class with

Yeah, he's really good with remembering names/faces. The second time I met him he told me he recognized my face.

Joanna: I can't speak German either. I'm really glad the songs from LD&WC are in English, though!

Thank heavens for that! I just wish that the dialogue could be available in English somewhere, since people seem to be laughing a lot during the show, and it seems very funny overrall. WHY didn't I take German in college?!?!?

*curses self for taking dead languages*

LadyD: Hey, everyone!

I've been hearing rumors lately about the existence of a video of Jesus Christ Superstar Passau. If anyone has this (or Vienna), please PM me. I have some really cool stuff to trade. Heck, I'll give you my first born.

wow, good luck with that! that'd be quite a catch if you could find it

moonlitnite83: hey guys you now where i can find drew solo album say it??? .. can't find any where & i want to buy the cd..or did not put out in stores??... but anyways i been watching drew on u tube i love this video him sing Soothing tones & Somewhere and Hallelujah .. his cute in them.. i think im love lol... though you like watch them too.. hope you like them...

Soothing tones - http://www.yout...h?v=PF-PpQFBr4M
Somewhere and Hallelujah - http://www.yout...h?v=De_Nih5G8Qw

elizabeth

sent you a PM

aberendt: And there he is.... going all out.... (looks like he's really belting out something there)

what is it about Les Miz that makes actors go full throttle with the acting.

Must we be reminded of the marching Hugh picture?

I call THAT a blackmail picture.

Gingersnap:

aberendt: And there he is.... going all out.... (looks like he's really belting out something there)

what is it about Les Miz that makes actors go full throttle with the acting.

Must we be reminded of the marching Hugh picture?

I call THAT a blackmail picture.

we all know you have lots of those

moonlitnite83: hey! i have a question dose drew have kids ???? cuse im been reading the devils den forum & they say he has kids!!!!



bye elizabeth

Drew and Anne have two little girls.

Joanna: Starting saving your money now!

I'm not working right now, for the first time in almost 10 years, I am out of work. I've received a few offers, but grad school is becoming increasingly hard, so I'm focusing on that. Luckily, this is my last semester, then I'll get a job. When I get said job, I'll be paying back loans, so I'll be in the red for quite a while.

If I do manage to catch Les Miz, it will be from the last row in the back, which sucks, since I am the shortest person in the tristate area. It sucks to be in NYC with no money; it's like eating steak in front of a starving man! I adore the theatre, I am in the theatre capital of the world, and I can't afford to see anything!

LadyD: I adore the theatre, I am in the theatre capital of the world, and I can't afford to see anything!

Thus the irony of studing at Tisch at NYU! Yet I'm still applying there! Whoo!

LadyD: Drew should play Hedwig, especially since it's in the Zipper Theatre:

http://www.play...cle/107637.html

When I read that I definatly screamed at the top of my lungs. Haha

LadyD: Drew should play Hedwig, especially since it's in the Zipper Theatre:

http://www.play...cle/107637.html

Eeeeek, I'm so excited!!!!!!
Hedwig is playing in small a theater near where I live now. I've seen it twice XD

Joanna: Oh, damn, were those already on?

Yeah, last night. But don't worry, he wasn't actually "on" the show. They just showed a montage of stock clips from productions that opened this season that weren't nominated. It was just the last few bars of the "One Day More" scene.

broadwaygeek07: http://www.play...cle/108899.html

Woot!

I'll be at Gary's last show. *crosses fingers for Drew as Javert*

There's been sooo much drama backstage for this revival. At this point, I'm exhausted from trying to keep up with all the cast changes. That being said, I am EXTREMELY happy for Megan, who should have been promoted immediately after Celia's departure. I'm glad they're getting rid of Bruno, but I am sad about the way it happened for her and for Ben, since they deserved more professionalism from their employers. Whether you like Mandy or not (and I didn't), you have to admit that she was busting her a$$ out there, trying to get it right. As for Ben... there are no words to express how upset I am about his dismissal! Out of the entire company for this revival, only two people, literally TWO PEOPLE!, received universal acclaim from the critics and audiences, and those two people were Aaron and Ben, and they were both treated abominably. Both of them were sick, and I understand that Aaron needed to go b/c he wasn't getting better, but it was the WAY they dismissed him that bugged the hell outta me. As for Ben, his situation was different from Aaron's, b/c Ben was recovering from his illness. And I haven't even mentioned the way several of the others were ousted! Mind you, the atrocious Daphne Rubin-Vega was allowed to linger for several months before they finally let her go! Also, it continues to bogle the mind that they are letting go of someone as talented as Ben while keeping someone like Ann Harada on! What the hell is wrong with CM?!

As for Gary, I will be missing him dearly while he's away. I adore him! I will also miss Victor terribly, since he is so wonderful. I don't see Ben C as Valjean, but I wish him luck, b/c he's also a wonderful talent. It makes me sad that he will not be the factory foreman any longer, since I think he was perfectly suited for that track.

I hope the people who remain do not let their spirits sink in the midst of all this uncertainty, but I wouldn't blame them if they did. I'll try to catch the show soon, before Gary leaves, I hope.

Joanna: That's really sad. People in the theater industry have things really hard. Despite all the glamour and glitz it appears to be, I can't imagine how stressful it is to have your JOB hang in the balance every day. Apparently, it doesn't matter if you're good (Ben Davis) or not, you can be dropped at any second. Terrible thing.

If I had a penny for every time I've heard Hugh tells someone "I didn't get into this business to stay safe," it would cover my Starbucks habit for the rest of my life. Over the past two years, I've really come to admire the resilience of those that can tough it out.

I remember when CamMack. came to audit Phantom back in 2005. Hugh mentioned before the show that Sir C. would be in the audience that night ("And you did NOT hear that from ME"} and, while he had no worries because he was leaving in two weeks, I got the general sense that Sir C's presence was generally viewed as a visit from a potentially destructive deity.

Anyhow, I'm definitely curious about the news.

Joanna: What is the actual title/position of this fella anyway?

Cam Mac? He's the producer, so he owns the rights to all these big shows: Les Miz, Phantom, Cats, Miss Saigon, etc. If he produces your show, you can bet it's gonna run forever!

Little-Lotte:

Joanna: What is the actual title/position of this fella anyway?

Cam Mac? He's the producer, so he owns the rights to all these big shows: Les Miz, Phantom, Cats, Miss Saigon, etc. If he produces your show, you can bet it's gonna run forever!

Except for the US production of "Martin Guerre" which had a basketful of problems on tour, several cast illnesses, and no theatre booked and ready for it on Broadway. It closed on the road without making it to NYC

Here's the basics on Sir C.

http://en.wikip...eron_Mackintosh

I was actually sitting close to him that night he audited Phantom. I only recognized him at intermission by his voice which I remembered from some interviews when the 2004 Phantom movie was released.

Gingersnap:

Little-Lotte:

Joanna: What is the actual title/position of this fella anyway?

Cam Mac? He's the producer, so he owns the rights to all these big shows: Les Miz, Phantom, Cats, Miss Saigon, etc. If he produces your show, you can bet it's gonna run forever!

Except for the US production of "Martin Guerre" which had a basketful of problems on tour, several cast illnesses, and no theatre booked and ready for it on Broadway. It closed on the road without making it to NYC

Here's the basics on Sir C.

http://en.wikip...eron_Mackintosh

I was actually sitting close to him that night he audited Phantom. I only recognized him at intermission by his voice which I remembered from some interviews when the 2004 Phantom movie was released.

Oh dear... He has quite the intimidating resumé. o.o

Eclipse:

Gingersnap:

Little-Lotte:

Joanna: What is the actual title/position of this fella anyway?

Cam Mac? He's the producer, so he owns the rights to all these big shows: Les Miz, Phantom, Cats, Miss Saigon, etc. If he produces your show, you can bet it's gonna run forever!

Except for the US production of "Martin Guerre" which had a basketful of problems on tour, several cast illnesses, and no theatre booked and ready for it on Broadway. It closed on the road without making it to NYC

Here's the basics on Sir C.

http://en.wikip...eron_Mackintosh

I was actually sitting close to him that night he audited Phantom. I only recognized him at intermission by his voice which I remembered from some interviews when the 2004 Phantom movie was released.

Oh dear... He has quite the intimidating resumé. o.o

yeah seriously. he's done a lot more than i even realized. damnnn.

LadyD: So, Cam Mac has changed his mind yet again!! and he gave the part to Megan. My guess is that he doesn't like her, but can't find someone he likes better. At the present moment, Megan is extremely sick and has lost her voice somewhat, so she is still performing the ensemble track. She should be bumped up soon.

I don't care what he thinks I'm glad Megan is my fave Eponine. =)

MisguidedMelody:

LadyD: So, Cam Mac has changed his mind yet again!! and he gave the part to Megan. My guess is that he doesn't like her, but can't find someone he likes better. At the present moment, Megan is extremely sick and has lost her voice somewhat, so she is still performing the ensemble track. She should be bumped up soon.

I don't care what he thinks I'm glad Megan is my fave Eponine. =)

I love Megan! I just wish they wouldn't string her along like this. Also, CM has been very unproffesional in his handling of cast changes in this revival, and I'm NOT just talking about the replacement cast that just got fired. It goes back to the very beginning, with the others that have "left to pursue other projects." This man is awful!

MisguidedMelody: yeah he really is. i'm sad they're like messing around with Megan but I ADORE her so I'm glad that she has the part at least for now.

yes i am too.
i really cant believe that CM can just fire people and string them along without a second thought. it truly isn't professional in the slightest. and it's just mean. but at least megan has the part for now. i hope she stays long enough for me to get a chance to go back and see her.

i just realized...this is all extremely off topic since this is drew sarich thread haha

broadwaygeek07: Cool, that gives me time to save money and becuase I'm hoping next week he might go on as Javert when I'm there.

I think he will be. They told me he'll be Javert quite a few times, at LEAST 50% of the time. The question is: will they give him next weekend, seeing as how they gave him this one? I guess I won't see his Grantaire or Enjolras again , but I'm happy for him, very happy.

vampiresxkiss13: i'm wayyyyyy too excited right now
i saw him as grantaire and javert, never enjorlas but omggg VALJEAN!!
i'm on such a high right now hahaha

I know how you feel :D

LadyD:

broadwaygeek07: Cool, that gives me time to save money and becuase I'm hoping next week he might go on as Javert when I'm there.

I think he will be. They told me he'll be Javert quite a few times, at LEAST 50% of the time. The question is: will they give him next weekend, seeing as how they gave him this one? I guess I won't see his Grantaire or Enjolras again , but I'm happy for him, very happy.

I've only seen him as Enjorlas. I bought my mom tickets for Christmas back last June for February, we get there and bam!, he is Enjorlas. The Pirate Queen closes and I Love You, Your Perfect, Now Change doesn't do Thursday shows, and bam! there is a big chance he will be Javert. Though, I have "seen" his Grantire. Would love to see it live though.

I've decided, if I can save up the money for another bus ticket, I'll go up on a weekday and rush with aheartthatfits. I'm vvveerrryyyyy interested in hearing his Valjean seeing as I have seen this show 4 times and only have seen 2 men as Valjean (yeah, I saw Randal Keith three times as Valjean, freaky).

LadyD: Drew finally posted his news!!!


He will play Valjean for three months! Come see him!

Damn at this rate he's going to wind up playing Fantine too!!!

aberendt:

LadyD: Drew finally posted his news!!!


He will play Valjean for three months! Come see him!

Damn at this rate he's going to wind up playing Fantine too!!!

I was praying that he would play Fantine when Daphne was doing the role, uughh!! When Daphne left, I prayed that Drew would play Eponine so I wouldn't have to see/hear Mandy. With either role, Drew can hit the notes much more beautifully than the ladies in question.


And yes, I've been teasing Drew for WEEKS! that I'm holding out for Drew Sarich's one-man Les Miz show, in which he plays all the parts.

LadyD: I found this on the Internet:

1)When the Boogeyman goes to sleep every night, he checks his closet for Drew Sarich.

2) Drew Sarich doesn't read books. He stares them down until he gets the information he wants.

3) Drew Sarich does not sleep. He waits.

4) Drew Sarich counted to infinity - twice.

5) When Drew Sarich does a pushup, he isn’t lifting himself up, he’s pushing the Earth down.

6) Drew Sarich doesn’t wear a watch, HE decides what time it is.

7) Drew Sarich can slam a revolving door.

8 ) Drew Sarich does not get frostbite. Drew Sarich bites frost.

9) Drew Sarich can touch MC Hammer.

10) Drew Sarich once ate an entire bottle of sleeping pills. They made him blink.

haha

LadyD: I found this on the Internet:

1)When the Boogeyman goes to sleep every night, he checks his closet for Drew Sarich.

2) Drew Sarich doesn't read books. He stares them down until he gets the information he wants.

3) Drew Sarich does not sleep. He waits.

4) Drew Sarich counted to infinity - twice.

5) When Drew Sarich does a pushup, he isn’t lifting himself up, he’s pushing the Earth down.

6) Drew Sarich doesn’t wear a watch, HE decides what time it is.

7) Drew Sarich can slam a revolving door.

8 ) Drew Sarich does not get frostbite. Drew Sarich bites frost.

9) Drew Sarich can touch MC Hammer.

10) Drew Sarich once ate an entire bottle of sleeping pills. They made him blink.

That is amazing.....

broadwaygeek07:

LadyD: I found this on the Internet:

1)When the Boogeyman goes to sleep every night, he checks his closet for Drew Sarich.

2) Drew Sarich doesn't read books. He stares them down until he gets the information he wants.

3) Drew Sarich does not sleep. He waits.

4) Drew Sarich counted to infinity - twice.

5) When Drew Sarich does a pushup, he isn’t lifting himself up, he’s pushing the Earth down.

6) Drew Sarich doesn’t wear a watch, HE decides what time it is.

7) Drew Sarich can slam a revolving door.

8 ) Drew Sarich does not get frostbite. Drew Sarich bites frost.

9) Drew Sarich can touch MC Hammer.

10) Drew Sarich once ate an entire bottle of sleeping pills. They made him blink.

That is amazing.....

I sent him the list and his reaction to it was even funnier than the list itself:

"Damn! My secrets are out.....
....
Wait....
....
(exhales)
The blabbers have been disposed of....
....
Ahhhh....."

Another random message of hilarity courtesy of Drew Sarich.

Joanna: Slightly off-topic, but still related...does Les Miz still do Tue - Thur student tickets since the schedule has been changed?

I think they do, but they're next to impossible to get, since people camp out there for hours to get them. Your best bet would be TKTS.

Joanna: Are you serious about the student tickets? That's so weird. Last time I was in the city, they sold me a orchestra ticket for $36 on a Sunday because the theater wasn't even close to full...

yeah you're usually better off going straight to the box office for tickets

Joanna: Are you serious about the student tickets? That's so weird. Last time I was in the city, they sold me a orchestra ticket for $36 on a Sunday because the theater wasn't even close to full...

Ever since Lea Salgona joined the cast it's been fuller and fuller. Now with the summer months all shows are seeing a big boost in box office sales since school is out and kids can get tickets for cheap. If you would get there when it opens (because I think they changed the rush policy) you might have a good chance at getting decent student rush...just don't go on the weekends, because I think it's pretty much sold out nowadays.

Joanna: Ugh, I get really nervous waiting until the last minute. I get worried I won't get tickets! I'm sure I'll be able to get to the box office almost when it opens on that Thursday. Does it open at 10 or 11? I'm too lazy to look it up myself.

I'm honestly not sure. However the show is almost always on the TKTS booth, don't know how good the seats are and I know that it's more expensive than student rush, but it's still cheaper. There is a discount code going on now to get tickets for like $65 and lower, plus you get to choose your seats. Go to BroadwayBox it should be on there.

Zenachick: Oh My God!!! Drew is taking over Jean Valjean on July 23rd!!!
http://www.play...cle/109097.html

I am going to find tickets as soon as I can
(Maybe this was the news that couldn't be officially announced yet?)

Not to be rude but if you would have read through this thread and the other thread titled "Drew's Gonna Play Valjean", you would have seen that this news has been known for a while.

Little-Lotte:

Zenachick: Oh My God!!! Drew is taking over Jean Valjean on July 23rd!!!
http://www.play...cle/109097.html

I am going to find tickets as soon as I can
(Maybe this was the news that couldn't be officially announced yet?)

Not to be rude but if you would have read through this thread and the other thread titled "Drew's Gonna Play Valjean", you would have seen that this news has been known for a while.

Haha, actually, it was announced on TWO threads, THREE times.

Zenachick: I hadn't been on a computer in a while and got excited when I looked on playbill.com, no need to make fun of me. I never expected that of people here-maybe on Broadwayworld, but not this board

Really guys, lighten up. Zenachick's just excited, like the rest of you. =\

Eclipse:

Zenachick: I hadn't been on a computer in a while and got excited when I looked on playbill.com, no need to make fun of me. I never expected that of people here-maybe on Broadwayworld, but not this board

Really guys, lighten up. Zenachick's just excited, like the rest of you. =\

Ummmm, who was upset/mad/sad, etc? Not me, I just pointed out that she wasn't the only one who made that mistake.

Now, if you really want me to get into it, I will say that I think it goes against Netiquette to make multiple threads about the same thing, especially in a board that is not dedicated to Drew Sarich. I've heard complaints from several people about boards that become inundated with threads regarding Topic A to the exclusion of Topics B, C, D, etc. I must confess, however, that I have been sometimes guilty of this bad habit, so I am trying to curb it as best as I can. I don't know the person who runs this board, but I want to be respectful of his intentions, assuming that his intentions were to give equal time to each castmember and to minimize duplicate threads. Like I said, I'm not perfect, so I didn't jump down her throat, contrary to her opinion that I did. Comparing my statement to Bww was laughable, considering that they (and I) can be MUCH more vicious. My statement wasn't meant to offend. I also won't apologize for it, since it happens to be true.

Fan for a day: I think it is rather sad that someone needs to make anyone feel bad or belittled because they aren't as "in the loop" as you may be. Some people may not live on this forum as you apparently do, and although we are fans are not as obsessed and have other things going on in our lives.
It definatley was a snippy reply by you and Little Lotte and deserves an appology. I would think as administrators of Anns website you would be more courteous to their fans. As friends of Drew and Ann, you are not representing them in a manner in which people would not assume that they are as snippy and uncourteous as yourself. I woul think your goal would be to increase their fan base, not pee-pee off their fans.

1) No one criticized her for not being in the loop. It would be stupid to assume that every fan has all the information at the same time. Obviously, you haven't been paying attention to the conversation at hand, since it had nothing to do with "the loop" and everything to do with reading the post and the thread that had already addressed the issue. Furthermore, it was a suggestion (and a confession, since I admitted to making the same mistakes myself) more than a critique; she was free to take it or leave it, not to go about feeling victimized by such mild comments.

2) You don't know what I do with my private life outside these boards. I may be lazy layabout or I might be out saving orphans for all you know. For the record, I'm doing neither thing. The point is, you don't know everything about me, so you are in no position to know what "other things" are going on in my life, which by the way, is a very busy one that has little to do with Drew and Ann. Of course, you felt it was your perogative to assume, and you know what they say about ASSumptions.

3) I am NOT Drew Sarich's publicity person. I am in no way, officially or unofficially, attached to his publicity. I do not run his website, his forum, his livejournal, his blog or his MySpace. It is true that he sometimes contracts us for specific things (Ars Nova, Zipper gig, CD, etc), but these contracts are finite. Sometimes, I get a phone call/text message or e-mail when he wants to let me know some news, and I CHOOSE to share it with people, but I am not his publicity person. I am merely a fan, and as such I am allowed to make any observation that I wish. If he ever wants us to run his website, we will be happy to do that for him, but at this moment in time, he runs his own stuff. If he is reading this (and Drew is aware of a LOT of the stuff that happens on the internet), I would not be ashamed of my remarks, since Drew doesn't expect me to withhold my opinions, ESPECIALLY in light of the fact that I don't run any of his stuff.

4) I do run Ann's site, and that contract is indefinite in nature. Even so, that doesn't compel me to agree with all of her fans all the time. Even though I am attached to Ann, I am a separate individual with opinions and observations. She is aware that she is dealing with a human being, not with a puppet or a robot. I've often told her that she is free to terminate the contract if she grows unhappy with something I've said/done. She giggles and tells me to stop being silly. Point is: if either of us were unhappy with the arrangement, either of us could call it off. Obviously, we're happy, since we're still here. Furthermore, as a devoted humanist, I refuse to believe that people are stupid enough to equate my views with Ann's/Drew's. It would also be a sign of a weak mind to abandon Drew/Ann over comments as harmless as those above made by people who are not Ann and Drew.

5) Finally, in looking at your number of comments (1 comment), I have to come to one of two conclusions. Possibility #1: you are here for the first time, in which case your very first comment was made as an attack against us instead of a celebration of the Lestat show/actors. If that is the case, then that says a lot about the type of person you are, and we'll leave it at that. Possibility #2: You are a regular member of this forum, in which case you assumed a new identity to attack us. If this is the case (and I believe it is), then I suggest you grow a pair and confront us under your real name, or are you ashamed of your opinions? Until then, I really can't take you seriously.

Bye!


FYI, ^THAT was me being "snippy"!

Little-Lotte: Um.....I'm seeing Les Miz this weekend...I wonder which Drew I shall get (Grantaire, Enjorlas or Javert) either way it will be the last time until Valjean! Whee!

You never know which cast you'll get in these next few weeks! It's always a surprise! I got Jeff as Valjean, Victor as Thenardier, and Drew as Javert last time I watched it. Half the ensemble is different now, so it's a totally different show.

Au Revoir, Grantaire!

Today (Sat.) is my last Grantaire show. Time to put the drunk to rest. He has been such fun to play, but IT IS TIME!!!! No more drunk mumbling, dumb posturing, or dick jokes. No more brooding on the barracade, or Kumbayaing with the boys on "Drink With Me", or Drilling Jeff Kready in the pooper. Or ...maybe not. Perhaps Valjean has a penchant for dick and fart humor. 19 years in the clink does something to a man. OH YEAH IT DOES!!!! That'd be a choice! Anyhoo, I'll be absent from performances for the next 3 weeks until I start playing Valjean on the 23rd. Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy my desheveled alter ego! Hope to see y'all again soon!

I'm glad that he's already finding his subtext for Valjean!

LadyD: Drew's new blog is hilarious :

Au Revoir, Grantaire!

Today (Sat.) is my last Grantaire show. Time to put the drunk to rest. He has been such fun to play, but IT IS TIME!!!! No more drunk mumbling, dumb posturing, or dick jokes. No more brooding on the barracade, or Kumbayaing with the boys on "Drink With Me", or Drilling Jeff Kready in the pooper. Or ...maybe not. Perhaps Valjean has a penchant for dick and fart humor. 19 years in the clink does something to a man. OH YEAH IT DOES!!!! That'd be a choice! Anyhoo, I'll be absent from performances for the next 3 weeks until I start playing Valjean on the 23rd. Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy my desheveled alter ego! Hope to see y'all again soon!

... <3

LadyD: Drew's new blog is hilarious :

Au Revoir, Grantaire!

Today (Sat.) is my last Grantaire show. Time to put the drunk to rest. He has been such fun to play, but IT IS TIME!!!! No more drunk mumbling, dumb posturing, or dick jokes. No more brooding on the barracade, or Kumbayaing with the boys on "Drink With Me", or Drilling Jeff Kready in the pooper. Or ...maybe not. Perhaps Valjean has a penchant for dick and fart humor. 19 years in the clink does something to a man. OH YEAH IT DOES!!!! That'd be a choice! Anyhoo, I'll be absent from performances for the next 3 weeks until I start playing Valjean on the 23rd. Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy my desheveled alter ego! Hope to see y'all again soon!

I'm glad that he's already finding his subtext for Valjean!

haha he's so funny i'm still ridiculously excited lol

vampiresxkiss13:

LadyD: Drew's new blog is hilarious :

Au Revoir, Grantaire!

Today (Sat.) is my last Grantaire show. Time to put the drunk to rest. He has been such fun to play, but IT IS TIME!!!! No more drunk mumbling, dumb posturing, or dick jokes. No more brooding on the barracade, or Kumbayaing with the boys on "Drink With Me", or Drilling Jeff Kready in the pooper. Or ...maybe not. Perhaps Valjean has a penchant for dick and fart humor. 19 years in the clink does something to a man. OH YEAH IT DOES!!!! That'd be a choice! Anyhoo, I'll be absent from performances for the next 3 weeks until I start playing Valjean on the 23rd. Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy my desheveled alter ego! Hope to see y'all again soon!

I'm glad that he's already finding his subtext for Valjean!

haha he's so funny i'm still ridiculously excited lol

Haha, I don't blame you for being ridiculously excited; he's a ridiculous guy! No...really, he is VERY ridiculous, and perhaps just a bit crazy, but would we love him as much if he were sane?

LadyD: Haha, I don't blame you for being ridiculously excited; he's a ridiculous guy! No...really, he is VERY ridiculous, and perhaps just a bit crazy, but would we love him as much if he were sane?

Sanity has been in question for a longgg time now with us, lol.

Joanna: Yay! I can't wait until next Thursday. D, you should go with me that day. Well, not sit with me since I have tickets, but go and then we'll party!

Haha, I was thinking of doing precisely that!

And, yes, that note is glorious! You should hear how tenderly he sings Bring Him Home. That voice comes from the angels.

broadwaygeek07: So, I went three times in my stay in NYC and Drew got better and more comfortable in the role every time he got up there. So many people were crying around me yesterday evening. He is such an angry Valjean, something I've never seen and it works for him. Others who would try that, it wouldn't work for, but with Drew it does so well. On his second night, Drew DID pass chair breaking since Monday it was the whole back of the chair, lol.

The new Grantaire I was so disappointed with on Monday. I didn't feel like he was there really, just doing the motions. But Tuesday, he was totally different and just on. Max, oh... man, I still feel blah with him. His Enjorlas just is BLAH to me.

I liked Chip as Thernardier. James Chip is better than me, but Zein was good too. If I had my choice, James Chip would be my pick for the role.

LadyD - Ben's Javert is my favorite Javert. Ever. Rob used to be one of my favorites (he was my first Javert ever so I guess biased?) but after Ben, he seemed lacking to me. I had seen Norm and I liked him but Ben blew. me. away. Rob was okay, but seeing Ben, I' was like, oh *disappointed*. I would have loved to have seen Ben up as Javert with Drew this past week but I hope to get up again and he will go on as Javert.

On the bus back home this woman next to me started talking to me about the shows she had seen on her trip and she started raving about Les Mis and Drew especially. When I told her she had only seen his third performance as Valjean, she told me she didn't believe me. I played her some other stuff of Drew's and she was amazed by him even more. It was cute, she must have been at least 80 and was bobing her head along to Say It.

You saw Ben Crawford as Javert, and I think his voice is OUT OF THIS WORLD!! But I was talking about Ben Davis when I referred to Ben as my favorite Javert.


FYI, if Gary had to leave the show, I wish James Chip Leonard could've gotten the role.

LadyD: You saw Ben Crawford as Javert, and I think his voice is OUT OF THIS WORLD!! But I was talking about Ben Davis when I referred to Ben as my favorite Javert.


FYI, if Gary had to leave the show, I wish James Chip Leonard could've gotten the role.

*g* opps, haha. Ignore me. I guess I didn't read as well as I thought. *damns tiredness*

Eclipse: I'm looking forward to seeing Drew next week. ^_^

I know a few of you have all the Drew 411, so... Do you know if there's any weekday he wouldn't be performing- (for example, Wednesday, when there's also a matinee?)

I'm probably being overly cautious... I just wanna make sure I see Drew. <img src="http://www.zeldalounge.com/forum/images/smilies/vb2_smilies/embarrass.gif" alt="http://www.zeldalounge.com/forum/images/smilies/vb2_smilies/embarrass.gif" />

Drew will be performing at every performance unless he is ill and feels he can't perform. He very rarely misses shows, so unless he gets a really nasty bug, I wouldn't worry.

MisguidedMelody: Rob. I kind of liked Javert not having redemption in a way because it just leaves him as this cruel horrible character who gives up because he knows that he can't get Valjean instead of actually feeling bad. Though I adore Rob beyond words I do however still perfer Norm. I unfortunatly didn't get to see Ben Davis. Really sad about that.

But that's not the point of the character though. In the book, Victor Hugo literally says that Javert found God on that bridge. The true, kind, loving, forgiving God that he didn't know existed before. Valjean's act of kindness gives him a spiritual epiphany that breaks through his walls of bitter jadedness born of his(like Valjean's) low caste, so to speak. Without the remdmption aspect, the character is pointless. He proves the opposite to Valjean, the ones who, have not gone too far to learn better, but far enough that they won't allow themselves to be saved out of sheer pride. When Javert first contemplates suicide Hugo says:

"He had a superior, M. Gisquet;
up to that day he had never dreamed of that other superior,
God.

This new chief, God, he became unexpectedly conscious of, and he felt
embarrassed by him. This unforeseen presence threw him off his bearings;
he did not know what to do with this superior, he, who was not
ignorant of the fact that the subordinate is bound always to bow,
that he must not disobey, nor find fault, nor discuss, and that,
in the presence of a superior who amazes him too greatly, the inferior
has no other resource than that of handing in his resignation.

But how was he to set about handing in his resignation to God?"

His suicide is both moral defeat and redemption and it needs to be built up that way. Javert's not just the evil policeman who chases Valjean around France, he's what Valjean would have been, morally and emotionally though he fought against both his former"people" (gypsies, lowerclass, criminals) as well as The Law and eestablishment though he worked with it, had the Bishop never shown him kindess. Valjean and Javert were actually based on the same person, Francois Vidoq. Every character has a psychologica/metaphorical signifigance in Les Miserables. Plus, another large part of the character is how he's so morally upright(in the book it's said he's physically incapable of lying, even in dire situations), which makes him even more of a tragic figure, understanding so much and yet so little.

Little-Lotte: Unfortunately I only got to see him his opening night and that was the last time. I can only imagine how much he improved over the few months that he was there. And yeah, the replacements really were a let down for the most part, thankfully they got rid of the real weak link and gave it to the one who should have gotten the role when they first started replacing people. I swear, I just don't understand the casting with this show. They make some amazing decisions but then other times...I swear they just like to see people cringe in their seats and then bitch about it on forums!

OMFG! Heather, I ADORE your R&G avvie!!

LadyD:

Little-Lotte: Unfortunately I only got to see him his opening night and that was the last time. I can only imagine how much he improved over the few months that he was there. And yeah, the replacements really were a let down for the most part, thankfully they got rid of the real weak link and gave it to the one who should have gotten the role when they first started replacing people. I swear, I just don't understand the casting with this show. They make some amazing decisions but then other times...I swear they just like to see people cringe in their seats and then bitch about it on forums!

OMFG! Heather, I ADORE your R&G avvie!!

Why thankies! It is all kinds of amazing, isn't it?

Little-Lotte: thankfully they got rid of the real weak link and gave it to the one who should have gotten the role when they first started replacing people.

I agree 100%.

My ears still hurt from the other one.

MisguidedMelody: Student Rush: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 2 hours before the show give them you're student ID and IF they're not sold out they'll give you what they have for students (usually in the mezz) for $26.25

Good Luck!

I've gotten orchestra both times I've done it, lol.

ThePlushieGirl726: Anybody have any advice on cheap tickets for Les Mis? I heard you can get a discount by showing a college id- can someone tell me how much of a discount is offered? At this point I'll take any seats, I just want to see Drew again, and am starting to despair =(

Thanks in advance!!

And to make this post semi on-topic- I saw Drewjean July 25, and surprised him with two hand-made punk sweaters for his kids =D I absolutely fell in love with his Valjean, and have convinced my friend, who is slightly skeptical of Drew's singing (no idea why) to see the show with him in it. Hopefully she'll become a convert...

!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*dies of laughter*

I was standing like, right behind you when you handed him those and then I walked down to the end of the line to meet up with some friends who had seen the show that day! LOL

ThePlushieGirl726: Now with the student rush, can you do that with the Wednesday matinee as well, or just the evening shows? Cause I'm aiming for the matinee, but I read somewhere that you can only do it for the evening shows, is that true? Sorry for all the questions- I'm trying to foot the bill for myself and two friends, but depending on the student rush rules, I might have to ditch one of them D=

Hey broadwaygeek, if I'd known you would be there, I'd've brought your plushies!! (you're the same broadwaygeek07 from Hugh-Panaro.net, right?) Small world, lol =P

Yup, I e-mailed you right after I read your post, lol.

$26.25 student rush seat, available at the box-office two hours prior to performances on Tuesday through Thursday evenings. Students must show valid ID and are limited to two tickets per ID. Tickets are subject to availability. Offer is not valid December 25 through 28, February 14, and April 3-12. Tickets may be purchased with cash or credit card at the box office only.

I think that means you can for matinées.

broadwaygeek07:

ThePlushieGirl726: Now with the student rush, can you do that with the Wednesday matinee as well, or just the evening shows? Cause I'm aiming for the matinee, but I read somewhere that you can only do it for the evening shows, is that true? Sorry for all the questions- I'm trying to foot the bill for myself and two friends, but depending on the student rush rules, I might have to ditch one of them D=

Hey broadwaygeek, if I'd known you would be there, I'd've brought your plushies!! (you're the same broadwaygeek07 from Hugh-Panaro.net, right?) Small world, lol =P

Yup, I e-mailed you right after I read your post, lol.

$26.25 student rush seat, available at the box-office two hours prior to performances on Tuesday through Thursday evenings. Students must show valid ID and are limited to two tickets per ID. Tickets are subject to availability. Offer is not valid December 25 through 28, February 14, and April 3-12. Tickets may be purchased with cash or credit card at the box office only.

I think that means you can for matinées.

She might wanna ask before she tries a matinee. I've had problems in the past with that. When I rushed in the evening, though, I got Row A!

ThePlushieGirl726: Now with the student rush, can you do that with the Wednesday matinee as well, or just the evening shows? Cause I'm aiming for the matinee, but I read somewhere that you can only do it for the evening shows, is that true? Sorry for all the questions- I'm trying to foot the bill for myself and two friends, but depending on the student rush rules, I might have to ditch one of them D=

Hey broadwaygeek, if I'd known you would be there, I'd've brought your plushies!! (you're the same broadwaygeek07 from Hugh-Panaro.net, right?) Small world, lol =P

So, I asked the people at the Broadhurst Box Office this weekend, and they responded that student rush IS available during the Wednesday matinees.

Gingersnap: I'll add you to our Links page over at HPN when I update later.

Oooooo, thank you! You know what's funny? I was talking to Ann last week, before her trip, and she was making a list of stuff she wanted to get for me from Europe, and she was asking me about some European artists, then she suddenly bursts out, "Dammit!!! I can't get you that one; I lent it to Hugh Panaro and he never gave it back, gggrrrrr!"

I love that girl!

vampiresxkiss13: Question--

I was just trying to register and it came up that I'm not entering the right confirmation code. I'm not complaining, of course, you guys just opened it. I was just wondering why that's happening?

Thanks

Hey! We're trying to figure out what is wrong. I don't really understand phpbb very well, I feel that they're overly and unnecessarily complicated. Anyway we're trying to fix the problem.

Little-Lotte:

vampiresxkiss13: Question--

I was just trying to register and it came up that I'm not entering the right confirmation code. I'm not complaining, of course, you guys just opened it. I was just wondering why that's happening?

Thanks

Hey! We're trying to figure out what is wrong. I don't really understand phpbb very well, I feel that they're overly and unnecessarily complicated. Anyway we're trying to fix the problem.

okay, thank you!

LadyD:

Gingersnap: I'll add you to our Links page over at HPN when I update later.

Oooooo, thank you! You know what's funny? I was talking to Ann last week, before her trip, and she was making a list of stuff she wanted to get for me from Europe, and she was asking me about some European artists, then she suddenly bursts out, "Dammit!!! I can't get you that one; I lent it to Hugh Panaro and he never gave it back, gggrrrrr!"

I love that girl!

I definitely laughed out loud when I read that. Whatever it is, here's hoping Hugh didn't lose it entirely...though I would not be surprised!

Anyhow...you're more than welcome and the link should be up now.

Joanna: Am I retarded or is there something wrong with Snocap? I can't get those songs off the myspace!

Not sure if something changed... But I downloaded them all fine yesterday o.o

Eclipse:

Joanna: Am I retarded or is there something wrong with Snocap? I can't get those songs off the myspace!

Not sure if something changed... But I downloaded them all fine yesterday o.o

Eclipse,

Is there any way you can give us brief instructions as to how you did it? I didn't download them (and I don't plan to), but people on the board have been asking about it, and I thought it would be helpful to tell them how. Or is it self-explanatory, and people are just having trouble b/c MySpace is malfunctioning?

Joanna: Nevermind. Snocap apparently played with my emotions the past couple days. I got it to work!

aberendt: Wow... just read that.

Looks like I probably won't see him again... I'm having major issues right now... emotional and financial. The emotional ones just have to play the waiting game and wait for it to pass (not necessarily a good thing, but time heals all supposedly)... financial... I just got back from Australia and well... lets say I shopped till I dropped.

BUT... if he's going to be in the UK for a bit, then maybe I'll see him next year... I am looking into going back there sometime next year... London and Cardiff.

Right now his run is scheduled for 6 months. Obviously that could change.

Little-Lotte: Right now his run is scheduled for 6 months. Obviously that could change.

Wasn't Les Miz originally supposed to be a six month run too.

aberendt:

Little-Lotte: Right now his run is scheduled for 6 months. Obviously that could change.

Wasn't Les Miz originally supposed to be a six month run too.

Haha! True, however I think cause of the whole Equity thing it won't be extended, though Lord knows Cam Mac wants to keep Drew in London! haha

Though I'll be honest, I don't think Drew can last in the role for longer than 6 months unless he gets WAY more rest than he already is. He's been sick and he's starting to feel the strain in his voice already and it hasn't even been a full 3 months!

vampiresxkiss13: I'm pretty sure it's October 11th.

Diana:

Hey, everyone, I just got a phone call. Drew's official last day in NY Les Miz is 10-11, but that date is VERY VERY VERY likely to change, so I would hold off on buying tickets, if I were you.

They are all flying from NY to Vienna, and then Drew flies to London to start rehearsals on 10-15.

ThePlushieGirl726: So I'm planning on seeing Drew's last show, but I'm debating whether to wait and get tickets at the theater, or order them in advance. Which would you guys recommend? I know getting tickets same day will be a lot cheaper, but is there a chance they might sell out early, seeing as it's his last day? Thanks in advance!!

The fact that it's a sunday, it could easily sell out, aside from the fact that its Drew's last day. I'd suggest getting them in advance. Even if you could get them on the day of, seating options are gonna be pretty bad.

vampiresxkiss13: ahhh I neeeed to get my tickets! Any idea if there are that many great ones left? Not that it really matters. I'll sit wherever I have to!

Go to Telecharge and just search for what's avaliable.