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Post by bamafan on Apr 2, 2018 8:52:32 GMT -5
Glowing review of JCS from Billboard.....except for Alice Cooper. www.billboard.com/articles/news/television/8280244/jesus-christ-superstar-live-in-concert-review?utm_source=twitterWhile John Legend's gentle charisma and honeyed pipes made him an affecting Jesus, and Sara Bareilles' soulful way with a song proved a superb fit for Mary, enlisting Brandon Victor Dixon — last seen on Broadway as Aaron Burr in Hamilton — was the crucial piece of casting. Dressed to slay by costumer Paul Tazewell (Hamilton) in skin-baring black leather vest and pants, the buffed-up Dixon set the bar high with a hard-driving "Heaven on Their Minds.' The big test for Legend was "Gethsemane," and while he doesn't have the authentic rocker voice for which that challenging soliloquy was conceived, he sang with tremendous power and aching sweetness on the high notes. There's a beautiful, Buddha-like serenity to the star's features that made him an apt fit for the character, but the added bonus was the gravitas he brought to Christ's big moments, when the end becomes clear.
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Post by bamafan on Apr 2, 2018 8:57:37 GMT -5
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Post by stampsgal on Apr 2, 2018 8:59:18 GMT -5
As I do not use twitter...what does Gelly mean by "zero dots"? The... after @adam... what does it imply?
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Post by bamafan on Apr 2, 2018 10:11:54 GMT -5
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Post by lurleene on Apr 2, 2018 10:18:47 GMT -5
There are probably no sour grapes for Adam to hide. Most did not even know he was in contact for the part. He was wise to not make a public display of even wanting it, especially that for whatever reason it did not work for him or his schedule. He doesn't need that in the press. And I think Adam long learned a lesson about criticizing other artists when they don't meet his standards. And maybe he really did enjoy it and was not measuring based on what he could do. He seems to have a generous heart. Glad it is over and done and I can look forward to other opportunities for Adam.
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Post by taumbu on Apr 2, 2018 10:20:29 GMT -5
Maybe these were April Fools jokes.....just kidding. He is way too kind. I said this on the last thread, but I'll say it again. I do like Adam's generous praise for the show. Well--deserved, IMO. Adam is always generous with praise. Shows class. But I think that, regardless of the reason he was not cast as Judas, he may be making sure that people know there are no sour grapes. Adam's Judas would have been different from Brandon's, but it would have been equally stellar. They have totally different voices, physicality, etc. This role will likely be a major coup for Brandon, just like we hoped it would be for Adam. It really helps when a show like is on regular network TV where anybody and everybody can watch it. Would love for Adam to get his shot at something on a major network. Fingers crossed. I totally agree with you girldrummer! Brandon is a seasoned Broadway performer who played Aaron Burr in Hamilton. A very difficult role that requires tremendous stamina. I am happy he received such good notices and, I believe, Adam’s time will come. I wonder if they know each other. I’m certain they have mutual friends, since Adam visits people backstage on Broadway frequently.
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Post by taumbu on Apr 2, 2018 10:23:36 GMT -5
I also want to add I think Adam is totally sincere in his praise of Brandon and the production. It’s the Broadway way!
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Post by csquared on Apr 2, 2018 10:27:41 GMT -5
Yeah, I don't see them unless I go to Adam's Twitter page and click on "Tweets and Replies."
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Post by girldrummer on Apr 2, 2018 10:46:53 GMT -5
There are probably no sour grapes for Adam to hide. Most did not even know he was in contact for the part. He was wise to not make a public display of even wanting it, especially that for whatever reason it did not work for him or his schedule. He doesn't need that in the press. And I think Adam long learned a lesson about criticizing other artists when they don't meet his standards. And maybe he really did enjoy it and was not measuring based on what he could do. He seems to have a generous heart. Glad it is over and done and I can look forward to other opportunities for Adam. Well said. Adam has certainly learned some lessons in the past nine years about being a "public critic." It has backfired on him a couple of times. I think his praise of the JCSS cast was sincere. And yes, he was wise not to elaborate on why he was not chosen (or chose NOT to chosen) for the Judas role. Shows professionalism and maturity
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Post by girldrummer on Apr 2, 2018 10:54:45 GMT -5
Glowing review of JCS from Billboard.....except for Alice Cooper. www.billboard.com/articles/news/television/8280244/jesus-christ-superstar-live-in-concert-review?utm_source=twitterWhile John Legend's gentle charisma and honeyed pipes made him an affecting Jesus, and Sara Bareilles' soulful way with a song proved a superb fit for Mary, enlisting Brandon Victor Dixon — last seen on Broadway as Aaron Burr in Hamilton — was the crucial piece of casting. Dressed to slay by costumer Paul Tazewell (Hamilton) in skin-baring black leather vest and pants, the buffed-up Dixon set the bar high with a hard-driving "Heaven on Their Minds.' The big test for Legend was "Gethsemane," and while he doesn't have the authentic rocker voice for which that challenging soliloquy was conceived, he sang with tremendous power and aching sweetness on the high notes. There's a beautiful, Buddha-like serenity to the star's features that made him an apt fit for the character, but the added bonus was the gravitas he brought to Christ's big moments, when the end becomes clear. Nice review of the show from Billboard. But I totally disagree about Alice Cooper. I thought he was a GREAT Herod. He was supposed to be sneering and sarcastic and nasty and just damn funny. And he was all that. I've seen at least five professional productions of JCSS and I've seen my shares of Herods. I though Alice was one of the best. A highlight for me!
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