The judges weren't overly impressed with either of them. Kevin was too timid with the ladies and Juliana has a wall between her and her audience. When we come back from commercials, punny ALW says his TV show that cast The Sound of Music for the West End should have been called, "You're the Nun that I Want." Rimshot! Then he goes on to bash this American version for a lack of diversity. Nice! He also takes a little dig at David Ian's bravado. Sounds like someone's gunning for the nickname "Randy Jackson!"
The second group number tonight is the title number of The Phantom of the Opera. Aaand, basically, they just walk around in circles, singing slowly and intensely. Suffice it to say, this performance is far from thrilling.
The only thing that makes this song remotely chilling in the actual show is the crazed cackling of the Phantom as he hypnotizes Christine. Without it they just look like zombies walking in circles. Shoulda done "Masquerade" or maybe something from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat? That show has some great group numbers.
"Faye Dunaway could have done better."
Chad "Pretty Boy Danny" Doreck is sick with the flu, but ALW still liked him in rehearsal. He's singing "My Eyes Adored You" from Jersey Boys. Again, that's actually by the Four Seasons, not the jukebox musical based on their lives! What a boring song. Jersey Boys is a slick, fast musical, but during this number I was bored. Same thing happening here. Also, I'm hating his outfit. It offends my eyes. But his voice sounds pretty good considering he's got the flu.
Kate "Seriously Guys, She's Got a Mullet Sandy" Rockwell is singing "Buenos Aires" from Evita. I love this song. I bet she'll be awesome on it. I'm so right. The last notes in particular are incredible. But again, I hate the outfit. It's like a figure skating costume with a hula skirt over it. Costumer, do you have eyes?!
Jim Jacobs says this week's show is weird because it's Broadway week. WHY IS THAT WEIRD?! You're casting a Broadway show!
Next: Austin "Proud Danny" Miller. Now I know he's not popular with the fans, but he really is my favorite performer. Okay, and also, he's singing "Ease on Down the Road" from The Wiz. Dorothy! Amazing! And amazing it is, as Austin is AWESOME. Especially considering he's filling the shoes of Michael Jackson when he was black, well loved and not creepy. He's the only guy who outshined his backup dancers. Great all-around performance. Bravo! Bravo!
Kathleen "Hester Prynne Sandy" Monteleone is singing "one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's most famous songs." It's totally "Memory." I'm right again! Count it, that's two! She's turning all red as she rehearses. Breathe, lady! Yowza, Kathleen's got some pipes. This is a slow song, but her performance is not boring at all. The judges would like to see Kathleen being more youthful next week, and all loved Austin and his proud performance.
Now it's time for the sing-off. This is just sad. We all know who's going. Jason Celaya is SOOO pissed he's there. Also, WTF, America? Allie and Jason were he ones with the actual lowest vote totals. Sometimes I'm all about the underdogs, but come on America, some people are underdogs for a reason. For instance: Being completely unqualified.
When we get back from commercial it's elimination time: Matt, you are not Danny. In the immortal words of David Ian: Broadway is no place for beginners. Inspirational. I want to put that on a mug. And Ashley, you are not Sandy. I swear, if these two show up on my TV next week I'm going to punch this show in the kidney. Matt and Ashley take their booting very graciously. No man-tears this time. No lady-tears either, which is the bigger surprise.
Jason Celaya sings Buddy Holly's "That'll be the Day" from no Broadway show, ever. Weird. The shrunken blazer is not a good look on Jason. He's also trying to gyrate his hips in an Elvis-y way, but he just looks spastic. The singing is less-than-stellar too. I'm not a fan. Neither are the judges. Ten bucks says he goes home next week.
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Comments (12)
These boys should just grease each other up on stage and get it over with!(get it? what a pun!).
The sexual tension is becoming more and more obvious.
Love,
KH
PS---FYI, Krank Mills...I think Jon Secada played Danny in one of the many 'grease' revivals.
1 of 12 | Posted by KatiesHole
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Posted on February 14, 2007 4:11 PM
Krank Mills, Austin did a GREAT job this week, I'll give you that. It's the first time I actually enjoyed his performance, instead of wanting to punch him.
However, I just can't see him as Danny. I think he's too fey for that particular character.
It's kind of the same thing with Juliana--she's good, but she isn't right for Sandy. (And no, it's not because she isn't blonde...there's just something about her that isn't right for Sandy.)
I thought Laura did a great job this week--kind of a weird song choice, but she made it work.
Right on about Kevin's haircut. I don't like the guy--not enough personality and he looks too contemporary.
I still love Max (though I thought he could have picked a better song), but I agree with you, he's more of a Doody. I wish they'd make an exception and cast him in a supporting role.
Kathleen's scary Christian eyes frighten me, and Memory is WAY more obvious than I Don't Know How to Love Him.
Allie was okay on the latter, but she needed to act it more.
And I'm quickly falling out of love with Kate. She has a freaking mullet, and her voice is good, but I don't think she's a very good actress/performer. And that's important too.
My favorites? Still Chad for Danny (yeah, he had the flu and the song was boring, but it still sounded gorgeous and he has great charisma), and I like Arms Guy too. For Sandy, Ashley Spencer, and Laura is quickly rising in the rankings for me.
Thanks for the great recap!
2 of 12 | Posted by maybeimamazed02
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Posted on February 14, 2007 5:27 PM
The reason that the producers are so obsessed with Max's hair is because it would be too cruel to say he's just too plain ugly to play Danny, so they try to build him up by blaming his hair.
Laura did a GREAT job. I had never noticed her before but she's certainly got my attention now!
3 of 12 | Posted by 626
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Posted on February 14, 2007 5:50 PM
Actually, FWIW, Jon Secada played Danny Zuko on Broadway in 1995. :O)
4 of 12 | Posted by peepsmama
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Posted on February 14, 2007 6:11 PM
Great recap!!I really liked Derek this week and aww hell Austin too but my fav still is Chad and I like Ashely S for Sandy doesn't she look a bit like a younger version of Meg Ryan? like when she did when harry met sally?
again awesome recap!!!
5 of 12 | Posted by Rose18
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Posted on February 14, 2007 10:30 PM
Andrew Lloyd Webber looks like a Muppet. His weird "boneless" hand clapping made me think a big hand was up his butt and controlling his movements.
By the way, "pierce the toast"...a great Bird Cage reference.
6 of 12 | Posted by Jezebel
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Posted on February 15, 2007 10:35 AM
unintentionally funny lines from the night:
“The level of talent is so high!”.
calling phantom a "masterpeice".
any of Max's 30 cliche'd "Now its time to bring our A game!" sayings.
"World wide Weber" Its unintentially funny because its not clever like Billy Bush thought, but just shows what a dueche he is.
When Juliana sanf Don’t Cry For Me Argentina" from Evita, instead of singing the line “I kept my promise. Don’t keep you distance” She actually sings “I kept my prom eyes. Don’t keep you distance”. Swear to god. I even rewound it and listened to it twice. I guess they are catering to their audience, since the 14 year olds would rather hear songs about proms instead of a long dead Argentinean dictators spouse.
7 of 12 | Posted by EdHill
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Posted on February 15, 2007 11:43 AM
I almost forgot the best one. Wehn Jim Jacobs, who loves everything he see's, tell's Max:
“You’re a master storyteller. I love you madly!”.
8 of 12 | Posted by EdHill
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Posted on February 15, 2007 11:46 AM
EdHill -- re: Juliana singing, I know! She's changing the vowels cause she can't get the sound out on the correct vowel. What a newb.
9 of 12 | Posted by kmills
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Posted on February 15, 2007 12:52 PM
Hmmm...that pic of "Laura" is actually a pic of "Julianna". I guess that says volumes as to how memorable either of those gals are. I actually like Julianna - when she's singing like a normal singer.
Austin? Really? I agree with maybeimamazed02 - he's too fey to play Danny. There is no macho bone in Austin's body and I kind of gag when they call him "hot Danny".
Oy. My choices I guess are - for Sandy Ashley Spencer and Kate - mullet notwithstanding. For Danny - Sick Boy and Derek. Even with Derek's less than stellar dancing, we have totally learned from Dancing with the Stars that newbs can make it work.....
10 of 12 | Posted by jennae
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Posted on February 15, 2007 2:23 PM
Actually, "That'll Be the Day" I believe is from the musical "The Buddy Holly Story: Live" which had a short run on Broadway from 90-91
11 of 12 | Posted by primadarling
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Posted on February 15, 2007 2:30 PM
this show is sooo boring.
yes austin is obviously the best. i forgot who the best gal is most likely kate.
12 of 12 | Posted by wincha
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Posted on February 18, 2007 7:37 PM