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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Sunday, February 11, 2007 - 9:57 pm
I must be in the minority -- I thought Matt and Ashley deserved to go tonight. Neither of them have the voice of the other competitors, and Matt had a couple of notes I literally cringed on. I like his attitude, and with training he'll be fantastic, but I wasn't sad to see either of them go. I'm also not unhappy w/the judges making the pick based on the phone call. As a director of many a musical, I would absolutely never ever ever turn a decision as important as that completely over to people punching numbers on a phone! The public has a voice (the judges can't do a thing about who is in the bottom two), but at least they have some say in who will be trying to keep them from bombing on Broadway. Yup -- definitely feeling like a minority couch is in order tonight. 
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Sunday, February 11, 2007 - 9:58 pm
Can I just add - -I loved the Webber music tonight!
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Reiki
Moderator
08-12-2000
| Sunday, February 11, 2007 - 10:19 pm
I like Derek and the other Ashley. Austin is a great performer and would be great on Broadway somewhere, but I don't see him as Danny. Some of the girls were smiling too much during the Phantom number. It's not a happy song, stop smiling.
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Buggles
Member
09-07-2002
| Sunday, February 11, 2007 - 10:51 pm
Derek to me is a standout as Danny. I will be surprised if he doesn't win. I wish I were a bit more wowed by his singing (in a Kate or Laura sort of way), but he still sounds, looks and performs like a pro. And his dancing is pretty wow. I think Laura is my fave for Sandy, followed closely by Kate, then Allie and Ashley. Although Laura has dark hair, to me she embodies the very essence of Sandy. And she is just so phenomenal and captivating, imo.
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Monday, February 12, 2007 - 12:27 am
Loved the Webber music tonight also, but any idea why only the WOMEN got to sing it? Unless I'm wrong, I think all the girls sang exclusively Webber, while the guys sang other numbers (like the Elvis piece). Derek and Max are my favorites for Danny, with Austin close runner up. I dont' think any of the other guys do it for me. Of women: Ashley definitely, and Kate, and I took a 2nd look at Julianna based on her performance tonight. Allie definitely is least favorite.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Monday, February 12, 2007 - 6:31 am
Poor Matt is just terrible and definitely needed to go. Nice kid but not a singer. I think Austin is my fave right now but that is subject to change at any time. LOL
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Monday, February 12, 2007 - 7:02 am
Teach move over on that couch...I'll bring the popcorn! I want me a piece of Derek...yummy! But seriously, I enjoy this show..I see what they were saying about Broadway not being for beginners....I just hope that Jason goes next week. Like someone else said here, he just doesn't do it for me. He's about the only one that doesn't.
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Fiat
Member
10-07-2004
| Monday, February 12, 2007 - 11:38 am
I'm with you two, Teach and Scooter. While I think Allie has a better singing voice, the Ashley that was eliminated was much more likeable. Same with the guys. Jason sings far better than Matt, but people LIKE Matt better. I don't think Allie or Jason have a chance, but the judges were correct in their eliminations. Ashley or Matt just weren't good enough for Broadway. Laura has been my favorite all along. I also really like Kate. I think Juliana has a beautiful voice, but I worry about her comment last night about how talented she is. Yikes, the editors were not nice... Something about Kathleen bothers me, but I'm not sure what. I really hope Derek wins for the guys. I also still love Max. Chad and (I can't believe I'm saying this) Austin are growing on me. I think Kevin has a lovely voice. He did especially well in the Phantom piece. I don't think he's right for Danny, though. Maybe Les Miserable or duh, Phantom of the Opera? Loved, loved, loved having Andrew Lloyd Webber as guest judge.
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Monday, February 12, 2007 - 2:15 pm
My favs last night were Derek (he stood out in the first group song) and did great in his song as well. While I thought Laura was good; my fav was Ashely S. last night. She has such a Broadway voice. Beautiful. She also looks a lot like the Sandy character. ETA: Ahh, I see we liked the same people last night Reiki. I agree with you about Austin. Also, I wasn't as impressed by Kate last night as I was last week. While Ashley S's voice fills the room beautifully with it's timbre, I feel that Kate yells somewhat to get her voice out. It's a bit much.
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Monday, February 12, 2007 - 3:13 pm
Fiat, was interested in your comments. Totally agree with your comment: "While I think Allie has a better singing voice, the Ashley that was eliminated was much more likeable. Same with the guys." and you said "Something bothers me about Kathleen", and I agree also. From the start, she has seemed "too old" for the part for me, and I'm not sure exactly why, but one of the judges picked up on that last night when they asked her to bring more youth next week. I thought the director/choreographer was right when she said that Chad needed to project more. I think maybe that's what's been bothering me about him. His eyes sparkle, he connects, but somehow in a "small" quiet way. I can see Derek and Ashley S. walking right into the parts, but still rooting for Max and his growth and Austin and his charm and Kate and her voice.
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Sugar
Member
08-15-2000
| Monday, February 12, 2007 - 9:36 pm
I enjoy Max, he is one of my favs. I really don't care for any of the Sandy's yet. I think the Danny's have better voices. I was disappointed that we were mislead about America deciding, but I also see Teachmichigan's point of view. I guess old Theatre Majors never die.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 12:20 am
I think the producers finally woke up and realized that having the public actually decide only looked good on paper.
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Buggles
Member
09-07-2002
| Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 5:41 am
They didn't want to lose Allie.
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 9:05 am
It's interesting, because Andrew Lloyd Webber mentioned that they had done this in Britain for choosing a Maria for Sound of Music. Anyone see that and know how it compares?
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 9:27 am
The Producers' priority is getting good leads for their show and also having an entertaining TV show. The fans votes may be influenced by different factors (they just like someone's personality, they feel sorry for someone, etc.). Also, unlike AI, the majority of the TV show fans will not be attending the musical. Also, for AI, the winner can be carefully produced in a studio. This show they have to perform on stage. So the Producers want a say in the result.
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 9:46 am
And I can't say that I blame them!
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 12:33 pm
I don't blame them either, I just don't like false promotion. As far as I'm concerned, Matt and Ashley won the sing-off, and the producers would have had a chance to eliminate them another round if they didn't produce the next time. I just felt forced to watch performers I didn't want to see (Jason, Allie), and so without even thinking about it, I exited the room. Worse is the fact that I lost my interest in voting. By the way, if I were to see this show in person (and not impossible for me, as I am 3 hrs from NYC), I was trying to think who I would travel the distance for....and most of all, it would be Max.
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 3:18 pm
I have been trying to remember another show with a "sing off"--and actually it was not singing but dancing. In "So You Think You Can Dance", that was the other show where constestants were told that they had to "dance (substitute for sing) for your life". Only, in that case it was true; Benji Schwimmer (eventual winner) would have never made it into the finals if he hadn't sold the judges with his "dance off" performance.
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Fiat
Member
10-07-2004
| Thursday, February 15, 2007 - 1:03 pm
I've been thinking... I hope that they show us more than just individual singing and the big group numbers. I want to see different combinations of Danny and Sandy doing both singing and acting! Let's see who has chemistry! Whose voices sound well together? Who can act and who can't? Who looks best together? Which couple will be able to pull it off together?
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Thursday, February 15, 2007 - 6:09 pm
I don't know where I saw this (maybe a TV ad??), but I think they are going to start pairing them this coming week. By the way, I have been fascinated looking through footage of "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?" on YouTube. Didn't realize that British show was Andrew Llloyd Webber's creation, and david ian was on it as judge. I really liked their final pick for Maria (and yes it looks like audience did make final selection), so holding out hope for here.
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Sugar
Member
08-15-2000
| Friday, February 16, 2007 - 5:11 pm
Found this: http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/judges-decision-be-grease-regular-elimination-format-4716.php
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Madelane
Member
08-20-2001
| Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 9:09 am
Finally watched the show this morning. Juliana did get the worst editing - as in they certainly aired every obnoxious thing she said. Besides the part about being extrememly talented, did anyone notice she was basically dissing the song, "Don't Cry for Me Argentina?" She kept saying she wished she had a song she was into, and she wasn't feeling that song. Hello, it's one of the most beautiful songs of all time. What would she have preferred?
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 8:03 pm
I like that the judges and the voters decide who goes. It's a better in that they need to have people who can carry the show. They see a lot behind the scenes that we don't. I was sorry to see Ashley S. paired with Max tonight, as I just don't think he's got the best voice. My favs tonight were Chad and both Alli/Ashley S. I didn't really like the guy who got booted, but his voice sounded better tonight than it ever has. It was also sad to see Julianna go when she sang so beautifully after knowing she was going home.
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Buggles
Member
09-07-2002
| Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 10:29 pm
Boy is it just me, or are the guys kind of disappointing here? Derek makes the best looking Danny imo, and he appears to be a terrific dancer, but his voice unfortunately seems too weak for a leading role on Broadway. Austin and Chad's are not really up to par either. Austin has more polish and charisma, but I'm less crazy about his vocal tone. I don't think there is an 'ideal' Sandy among the girls either, but I think they are worth paying to see (except maybe Kathleen). I adore Laura and think she has the perfect personality for Sandy. The 'problem' is the hair. I keep wondering if it would help if she lightened it - if she could pull it off? ONJ isn't a natural blonde. I like Allie a lot too. I find her interesting to watch because she is so naturally gifted. I think if she could make herself more vulnerable and less 'perfect,' and convey more emotion, she could win this thing. I love Kate as a performer, but she doesn't seem to have the 'soul' of Sandy. Not wowed by Ashley, but maybe she'll grow on me.
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 10:40 pm
I keep wanting to like this show, and it's just not quite doing it for me. So disappointed to see Juliana go tonight...she really was beginning to grow on me after her performance last week.
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