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Kittystj
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08-10-2001

Saturday, July 21, 2007 - 6:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kittystj a private message Print Post    
He is 'blowing them away' at his shows.
Gotta love that boy!!!

Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002

Monday, August 20, 2007 - 8:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sadiesmom a private message Print Post    
Shows are all done. Now what will I do - Oh that is right
Wait for reports from Are you smarter than a 5th grader - air date to be announced.
Buy tickets for the Christmas show
Go to Avery Fisher hall for The Neil Sedaka salute on October 26
Fly to Vegas for the the Skating show taping Nov 6 (my family decided a Vegas vacation would be fun, I just arrainged the date!
Then come home to Christmas shows.

I have never flown so much as I did this year! Next year, I will stay home, I promise. I can't afford to do this again! But it was so much fun meeting people I only wrote to before.

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Monday, August 20, 2007 - 11:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
Sadiesmom, can you give us a full blow review? What types of songs was he singing. Did he talk about any upcoming projects? I'm just green with envy!

Kittystj
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08-10-2001

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 11:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kittystj a private message Print Post    
He sang a lot of the songs from his album. Angela and Quiana were with him and the shows were hilarious and the music fantastic. He did poarodies of some of the ;"hit'" songs. Bringing sexy back. Like a virgin. Beat it. Achey Breaky Heart and She thinks my tractirs sexy (and boy, we all thought his tractor was REAL Sexy) Best tour ever. He is the ultimate showman.
He said that his new album might be out in early 2008.
Sadiesmom. So happy that you were able to go to the shows. He is the best. I thought I could but had to settle for watching on line. at
www.clackunlimited.com If you folks have never been to the site, run don;t walk. He'll have you in stitches and tears.

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 12:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
Thanks Kitty! I'll have to check out that link when I have lots of time to listen and watch!

Highlighter
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09-03-2003

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 3:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Highlighter a private message Print Post    
Found his Xmas music in my kitchen CD player-was singing at the top of my lungs as I made dinner tonight! I LOVE that album. Album. Hmmmm. Dating myself. Anyway, dude has seriously beautiful vocals.

Is he going to be making any more original music? I think they blew the selection of releases from his pop album (which I loved, as well; particularly the original songs), and I think that's why it flopped. I hope hope hope he makes another CD!

Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002

Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 6:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sadiesmom a private message Print Post    
Better to watch Clack then hear my reports since mine were mostlyourdoors, they go hot, hottter and hottest. I was in Frisco Texas (very hot that day), Phiadelphia (really hot that day), had to go outside and cool off for a whie, ran out of clothing to take off, and Cary, North Carolina (105 + humidity). The shows were great though, I do't really know how Clay lived throug Cary - he had to work extra hard to get hot, hot people out of thier seats, andhe had the stage lights on him, kept asking us to blow towards the stage so they could catch a breeze. The venue had fans for the stage, but none of them worked!

I have yet to miss a tour (7), but I live on the east coast, so that makes it easy.

The Christmas tour is really going pretty deeply into the midwest and should have new faces in the audience.

Kittystj
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08-10-2001

Sunday, October 14, 2007 - 11:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kittystj a private message Print Post    
Don't forget 'Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader' will be on on 11/1/2007.
There is a two hour special with Clay, Kelly Pickler, Regis Philbin and a few others. Root and cheer for Clay. He is playing for the Bubel-Aiken foundation's camps.
Also do not forget AI 2 rewind is on, with Clay narrating.
I'm going to the DC Christmas show. Hope to see some of you there.

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Sunday, October 14, 2007 - 7:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
Kitty -- where can I find AI 2 rewind? Has it already started? Glad to see Clay will be gracing my TV again soon.

Kittystj
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08-10-2001

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - 6:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kittystj a private message Print Post    
I went to tvguide.com and just typed in
American Idol rewind.
Here in Virginia beach it is on WGN (Channel 52 ) on Saturdays at 5 and again on WVBT (ch 14 ) at 6. Then Sunday on WGN at 8
They are both Fox stations. It has been on fr three weeks, and Clay narrates.

AND HEY, how about Clay being on Broadway in Spamalot!!!!!

Vsmart
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02-10-2003

Friday, October 19, 2007 - 10:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vsmart a private message Print Post    
My DH has been hinting for years that we should visit NYC. So he is happy that I finally agreed to go. Wonder why?

Racsan
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04-09-2004

Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 4:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Racsan a private message Print Post    
Clay Aiken is on Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader tonight.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Friday, November 02, 2007 - 5:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
He was great!

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Friday, November 02, 2007 - 5:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
I DVR'd it and watched it late last night. He did good and he looks good!

Kittystj
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08-10-2001

Monday, December 10, 2007 - 9:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kittystj a private message Print Post    
Clay has been breathtakingly fantastic in his Christmas in the Heartland tour, I have heard him sing so many times but he outdoes himself. When he sings carols and Christmas songs he glows.
If you have not heard it as yet, go to YOUTUBE and listen to him sing Welcome to the World. The ones in New York will take your breath away!!
Oh, and YES I am a FAN!!!

Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002

Monday, December 17, 2007 - 2:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sadiesmom a private message Print Post    
Last nights O Holy Night is available at Clackunlimited.com from Scarlett. Angela could not appear becasue of a death in her family and Clay sang her part as well as his own.

I finished my 3 NJ concerts and each was a treat for different reasons. I think Morristown had him in best voice, unfortunately a lot of people missed the concert due to weather, so there is not much video. There were empty seats up front, so my sister and I snuck up at intermission and it was nice!

He is so blonde now. I wonder if that is becaseu he will be in Spamalot and not have someone to keep his hair dyed. Or maybe to be anonymous in the city.

Mak1
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08-12-2002

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 6:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mak1 a private message Print Post    
Six questions for Clay Aiken
By LESLIE GRAY STREETER

Palm Beach Post Staff Writer

Monday, January 07, 2008

Clay Aiken is not the first celebrity to hold a golf tournament as a charity fund-raiser. But he may be the first one who doesn't actually golf. At all.

"I am barely a putt-putt golfer," said the American Idol finalist and advocate, who nonetheless is coming to Mirasol Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens today for the first-ever "Golf For Inclusion" tournament to benefit his Bubel/Aiken Foundation, which seeks inclusion for young people with special needs.

Link: palmbeachpost.com

Ann
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09-27-2005

Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 8:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ann a private message Print Post    
Clay started his run on Broadway in Spamalot as Sir Robin.



CLAY AIKEN JOINS THE FUNNIEST SHOW ON EARTH


January 18 - May 4, 2008 on Broadway

Clay Aiken, who became a music superstar following his success on the American Idol television series, will join the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Monty Python's SPAMALOT, making his Broadway debut in the role of Sir Robin, at the Shubert Theatre, New York, from January 18 to May 4, 2008.

Tickets are available online now at telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200/(800) 432-7250.

Directed by Mike Nichols, who won his eighth Tony Award for his direction of the new musical, Monty Python's SPAMALOT has a book by Eric Idle, "lovingly ripped-off" from the screenplay of the Pythons' best- loved film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin. The music is by Eric Idle and John DuPrez.

Clay Aiken, who has sold more than 6 million albums; co-authored a best-selling book; and, played six sold-out concert tours, said "I really couldn't have asked for a more wonderful group of people to work with. Let's not lie, the chance to work with legendary creative minds like Mike Nichols and Eric Idle is, on its own, a reason to jump at this opportunity. But, that's not all. The producers and creative folks I have had the chance to meet and work with so far have been unbelievably welcoming and wonderful. They've really made me feel at home already, and I haven't even started yet!"

Director Mike Nichols said: "Clay Aiken is amazing beyond that glorious voice. Turns out he is an excellent comic actor and a master of character. People will be surprised by his wide ranging talent, since the first impression is of great country charm and a singer to remember. This guy is not only a star, he is a lot more. We are lucky to get him for SPAMALOT."

SPAMALOT author and original Python Eric Idle commented: "This is great news. I have been a Clay Aiken fan ever since I took my daughter to see him live on the second season of American Idol and she held up a big sign of his name. Maybe now it should read 'American Idle.'"


www.montypythonsspamalot.com

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 8:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
I love to hear a first hand account from a fan who goes and sees it. Wish I lived closer to NYC!

Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002

Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 1:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sadiesmom a private message Print Post    
OK, I live near NYC and have seen it 3 times (with company that flew in to see it). Opening night was amazing the fans filled thetheater and the applause was thunderous. Went back on Tuesday and Wednesday where the house was pretty empty and it was very quiet. Met Clay after the show and he said that he prefered the fans to be loud and have a good time as opposed to the ettiquet rules that were posted everywhere.

The show is a riot, the casting is amazing. It is rude and bawdy and stupid and hilarious. the actors try and crack each other up on stage which means they act very outrageous. There is one scene that I love - it is called the "French taunting" scene where French guards taunt King Arthur and his nights by various rude comments and hand gestures and one guard takes his head and traces the outline of the top of the castle with his head as if it is disembodied.
CASTLE TOP --> ----|_____|------|_____|-----

With each show Clay fits more and more into the cast, just when you think he can't get any better, he does.

Also excellent is Lady of the lake hannah Waddingham and Prince Herbert Tom.

After the show Clay comes out tothe crowd in about 15 minutes after the curtain goes down and signs all the Playbills he can reach. I have two autographs already, but they will be going to friends in other countries that cannot make it to the show, I am hoping I can get enough to keep one for myself. Since I live so close and want to go to so many shows, I am basically sitting in the cheap seats in the back of the balcony and watchingthrough binoculars, but I finally broke down and got a full price ticket in the second row, discounted because someone cancelled and can't make it and week day tickets don't sell well. I guess I will let you know how it is when I get to see it.

In the meanwhile I will be making grilled cheese sandwiches and a lot of soup and stew to savve money for all these tickets. At least, I don't have to get a hotel or air fare.

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 10:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
Thanks for posting this Sadie's mom! I just can't imagine how fun it would be to see Clay on stage acting. I'm sure he's a natural!

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 10:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
I used to be one of his biggest fans and I still love his voice, but he just seems so angry to me these days and seems to lash out at people too easily. He seems to have lost some of his grace and humor. I have my theories on this, but I don't know that I could post them here.

I truly do wish him a lot of luck in Spamalot and I bet he is doing a great job! So glad you have gotten to enjoy it, Sadiesmom!

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 11:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Spamalot is the most hysterical show! I am glad to hear he is doing well.

Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002

Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 2:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sadiesmom a private message Print Post    
Angry? I can't imagine what you are looking at. Can I have a source/example please. I saw Clay at Spamalot opening night and although he got the most applause, he graciously bowed to the other cast members. In every concert, he generously shares his stage and credits all participants unlike any other concert I have attended.

I have seen the video of him with the children of the Mexican floods and he looked full of love while gave up any time off he had to bring the issue to the forefront by using celebrity. I have seen pictures of him visiting the inclusion camps, interactling very gently with children.

I do believe he is angry about some things, like the fact that the public is not aware of issues near to his heart like the Children Night Travelers or that there is an election going on and he is being asked the same questions about AI, where the reporter can just look up his last answer with a quick google.

I think some writers (read NY magazine and Villiage voice and many anonymous bloggers) have their own personal issues and prejudices which they project on Clay. I have seen some things that were written as if he said them, but were not in quotes, which sort of indicates they are taking things out of context and I can almost guarentee that he did not say a lot what was written in the NY mag article, since it seemed taken out of context from his book from 5 years ago.

Clay seems to be a very polarizing person that people want to make do certain things, fans and people who are not fans but can't seem to move on to people they like. The nice thing about it is he ignores all the garbage and goes on with his life as if it was not there. I wish I could be so accepting about things that happen in my own life.

Ann
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09-27-2005

Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 12:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ann a private message Print Post    
Sadiesmom, I totally agree with everything you said.

I wish I could go to see him in Spamalot, but unfortunately it's not in the cards for me. I can't wait for his new cd, which is suppose to be coming out May 6th.