Regis and Kelly Show

slackerbacker73 · Veteran Member

Regis and Kelly Show

LauraFan1 · Senior Member

Oh my gosh, are you SERIOUS? I had my tape all set up to see them too.....I wonder why Max and Laura weren't in it?? Oh no, that's bad news, I was all excited for it and everything......

StockardFan · Senior Member

Was this on yesterday? Did anyone see it?

LauraFan1 · Senior Member

StockardFan wrote:
Was this on yesterday? Did anyone see it?

It was supposed to be this morning---yesterday was Xanadu, which was really cute. That's another show I'd like to see!

Ray · Senior Member

Yesterday was Zanadu....a real catchy song with the 2 leads, 4 dancers, and piano. Excellent.

Today was "Beauty School Dropout". About half the song was cut, but Taylor looked stunning in his costume and wig, and he sang perfectly.... With Frenchy, 4 backup singers in curlers, and piano, it dldn't rock the way it does in the show, but Taylor has the style in his bones...or, I should say, in his soul.

Tay4me · Veteran Member

Ray wrote:

Yesterday was Zanadu....a real catchy song with the 2 leads, 4 dancers, and piano. Excellent.

Today was "Beauty School Dropout". About half the song was cut, but Taylor looked stunning in his costume and wig, and he sang perfectly.... With Frenchy, 4 backup singers in curlers, and piano, it dldn't rock the way it does in the show, but Taylor has the style in his bones...or, I should say, in his soul.

I also agree that Taylor did a great job on Regis & Kelly, and it's nice to see an old-timer poster give him a good review.

MrE1111 · Guru

It was a tremendously underwhelming performance with a complete lack of charisma from every single person involved.

slackerbacker73 · Veteran Member

In that case, I guess my vcr knew best!

grannygreaser · Senior Member

I'm not so crazy about the suit, but I imagine it suits Mr. Hicks more than the white costume that Buntrock wore. I am partial to Buntrock's performance, but liked that Mr. Hicks brought his own stylings to it.

It was also great to see Allie in the chorus.

StockardFan · Senior Member

slackerbacker73 wrote:

In that case, I guess my vcr knew best!

I guess so! I was upset I missed it, but now I'm not so much. I would have liked to see Jenny as Rizzo though.

Ray · Senior Member

I halfway agree with MrE. The performance was low keyed, not pushy, loud, and overacted, in the usual Broadway manner. Therefore, it was more suitable for the tv screen than almost every other transplanted number I've seen. However, there is no denying that the Zanadu hunk, though thoroughly Broadway, fit just fine onto the screen.

Ray · Senior Member

griz wrote:

I've never seen the live show, so I'm only judging from this performance, I thought Taylor sounded awesome and looked even betta!!

"only judging from this performance"..... Surely, you have seen the 2 clips from Opening Night on youtube.

Shadi Ladi · Guru

Tay4me wrote:

Ray wrote:

Yesterday was Zanadu....a real catchy song with the 2 leads, 4 dancers, and piano. Excellent.

Today was "Beauty School Dropout". About half the song was cut, but Taylor looked stunning in his costume and wig, and he sang perfectly.... With Frenchy, 4 backup singers in curlers, and piano, it dldn't rock the way it does in the show, but Taylor has the style in his bones...or, I should say, in his soul.

I also agree that Taylor did a great job on Regis & Kelly, and it's nice to see an old-timer poster give him a good review.

I was very impressed with Taylor Hicks on Regis and Kelly! I thought he looked and sounded wonderful! The rest of the performers were a little underwhelming like Mr. E. stated, but there isn't too much you can do with that number. After all, your focus is on Teen Angel.

BroadwayStar · Senior Member

It's hard to see the real deal when it's just a short version; it was good and I enjoyed it. Loved seeing all of them and can't wait until I see the show at the end of the month.

Jewell · Veteran Member

I thought Taylor did a great job on the Regis and Kelly show. I love the way he does the song.
The others were good too. I thought Kristin Wyatt as Frenchy was funny and I loved the beauty salon cosume on the back up singers. Here's a few pictures:

BroadwayStar · Senior Member

Those are great shots, Frenchy is very pretty. Thanks for bringing them here in case somebody missed R&K earlier today.

-- Edited by BroadwayStar at 20:25, 2008-06-13

Max Star · Veteran Member

There is a clip on the Regis and Kelly website of the TH Grease performance.

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1586371636/bclid1586429656/bctid1606786087

Nad · Senior Member

MrE1111 wrote:
It was a tremendously underwhelming performance with a complete lack of charisma from every single person involved.

Thank you... someone who thinks like me

BBS420 · Guru

griz wrote:
Taylor and Frenchie look SO cute together!!!

you read my mind, griz.

Nonie · Veteran Member

Hells Sink wrote:

Nad wrote:

MrE1111 wrote:
It was a tremendously underwhelming performance with a complete lack of charisma from every single person involved.

Thank you... someone who thinks like me
And...there are others...

And, might I add, there are others who disagree with your opinion also, but want to keep the conversations positive. When I'm feeling negative, I go to the beach, try to catch a wave, and chill. Matter of fact, I think I'll go do that now. Have a nice day! wink

pinkfan · Senior Member

I can only tell you that IMO I hope TH does a better job live on the Broadway Show.

BroadwayStar · Senior Member

Broadway Week on R&K is just to show a sample. I've watched the others from earlier in the week. Don't really know the performers so I watched and just enjoyed the entertainment. Since Grease is one of my favorite Broadway shows and I'm a fan of Taylor's, It's a win, win situation! Being IN the audience at the theatre and enjoying the ambiance, the setting and capturing the "moment" makes for a much better observation and decision on the performances.

Personally I love Taylor's charasmatic and electrifying performances (have been to many concerts and met him many times) but always respect if others do not. Not everyone would want to marry my hubby

I think he's great

I just remember David Foster saying "Taylor has charisma and that's a very important part of being a star."

Bonnie · Member

This is my first post and I almost didn't get up the nerve to write it. But I guess the negativity got to me enough that I couldn't just lurk.

First, let me say that I did join this forum because I am a Taylor fan and was so excited about him being in Grease on Broadway and wanted to see what was being said of his performance. I find that some of the people here consider Taylor a threat to both the play's integrity and the other actors. I see it as a chance for a young man with a lot of talent and drive to broaden his horizons and maybe impress a few people along the way.

Taylor is a sponge -- he always wants to learn and enhance his skills. Everyone, including veteran Broadway actors, have had to "get their feet wet" as Taylor puts it. He is not out to push anyone aside by any means. He wants to be an entertainer in the full sense of the word and believes that to be a good entertainer you must learn as much about every aspect of the trade as possible. I truly believe that his passion is music and touring and he is planning on returning to that in the Fall. He is working on a new album right now and he could just sit back and do that but he has a passion for learning and feels this is a good way to accomplish both his new album and experience a wonderful new adventure.

I have seen him since Idol and have gone to concerts, and I have never seen anyone who is more considerate to those he works with. He would always acknowledge band members and give them solos as much as possible and he partakes in charitable events whenever the opportunity presents itself. When he was struggling for ten years before Idol he was even then involved in a couple of local charities which he and his fans continue to support.

Okay, I got off on a tangent here but what I can't figure out is why the bitterness. When we get excited about Taylor's performance it doesn't mean that we don't like or respect the other actors and the enormous contributions they make to the play. I really don't get that attitude -- can't you like everybody??? I wonder what will happen to the person who replaces Taylor in the Fall or if someone else is replaced. I'm sure all the actors/singers are terrific and I applaud all of them.

Hello799 · Senior Member

Bonnie wrote:
This is my first post and I almost didn't get up the nerve to write it. But I guess the negativity got to me enough that I couldn't just lurk.

First, let me say that I did join this forum because I am a Taylor fan and was so excited about him being in Grease on Broadway and wanted to see what was being said of his performance. I find that some of the people here consider Taylor a threat to both the play's integrity and the other actors. I see it as a chance for a young man with a lot of talent and drive to broaden his horizons and maybe impress a few people along the way.

Taylor is a sponge -- he always wants to learn and enhance his skills. Everyone, including veteran Broadway actors, have had to "get their feet wet" as Taylor puts it. He is not out to push anyone aside by any means. He wants to be an entertainer in the full sense of the word and believes that to be a good entertainer you must learn as much about every aspect of the trade as possible. I truly believe that his passion is music and touring and he is planning on returning to that in the Fall. He is working on a new album right now and he could just sit back and do that but he has a passion for learning and feels this is a good way to accomplish both his new album and experience a wonderful new adventure.

I have seen him since Idol and have gone to concerts, and I have never seen anyone who is more considerate to those he works with. He would always acknowledge band members and give them solos as much as possible and he partakes in charitable events whenever the opportunity presents itself. When he was struggling for ten years before Idol he was even then involved in a couple of local charities which he and his fans continue to support.

Okay, I got off on a tangent here but what I can't figure out is why the bitterness. When we get excited about Taylor's performance it doesn't mean that we don't like or respect the other actors and the enormous contributions they make to the play. I really don't get that attitude -- can't you like everybody??? I wonder what will happen to the person who replaces Taylor in the Fall or if someone else is replaced. I'm sure all the actors/singers are terrific and I applaud all of them.

Bonnie....Let me first start by welcoming you to the forum. On that note, let me say thank you for you contribution to the discussion. Its great to hear someone explain why they state things instead of just saying them. The only comment I would like to make on your post comes from your last paragraph. "When we get excited about Taylor's performance it doesn't mean that we don't like or respect the other actors and the enormous contributions they make to the play," I understand what you are saying, but some posters aren't like that. For example........One poster states that Taylor is the star of the show. As I may agree that Taylor is a star, that doesn't make him THE star, only A star. Now if the poster claimed that Taylor was A star in the show, then I would agree, but you cannot agree with the statement that he's THE star, No matter how you look at it, thats disrespectful to the other performers,

DogsandBirds · Guru

The billboard is hype, which is why TH was cast in the show. Stunt casting, as it is called, uses people who are not part of the Broadway community or have never performed on what is known as the legitimate stage.
Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise's wife, will be going on Broadway in the fall. She has never been on stage before either and there will be giant press for this stunt casting. Movies are a very different kind of work than stage work, just as concerts are very different from it too.

Let me say that I think TH will bring in ticket sales and the bottom line for the producers IS the bottom line, making money. Who are we to argue with the producers? They took an idea, a reality show, that NO ONE in the Broadway community liked, and that the critics for the most part panned, and made the show successful. The predictions of it lasting a few weeks are surely disproved at this point.

Stunt casting sometimes works, sometimes not. The one I can think of that was a sort of success/failure was Julia Roberts recent stint on the Broadway stage. Despite the hype and there was plenty of it, the play was disliked.

The billboard will soon enough be replaced by another. What I don't get is why everyone is going over the top about it in either direction. I am sure TH will enjoy his stay on stage. I am looking forward to seeing what other changes will be announced as other actors are leaving the show.

StockardFan · Senior Member

Speaking of finding Broadway stars on reality shows, is anyone watching Legally Blonde on MTV?

BBS420 · Guru

DogsandBirds wrote:
The billboard is hype, which is why TH was cast in the show. Stunt casting, as it is called, uses people who are not part of the Broadway community or have never performed on what is known as the legitimate stage.
Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise's wife, will be going on Broadway in the fall. She has never been on stage before either and there will be giant press for this stunt casting. Movies are a very different kind of work than stage work, just as concerts are very different from it too.

Let me say that I think TH will bring in ticket sales and the bottom line for the producers IS the bottom line, making money. Who are we to argue with the producers? They took an idea, a reality show, that NO ONE in the Broadway community liked, and that the critics for the most part panned, and made the show successful. The predictions of it lasting a few weeks are surely disproved at this point.

Stunt casting sometimes works, sometimes not. The one I can think of that was a sort of success/failure was Julia Roberts recent stint on the Broadway stage. Despite the hype and there was plenty of it, the play was disliked.

The billboard will soon enough be replaced by another. What I don't get is why everyone is going over the top about it in either direction. I am sure TH will enjoy his stay on stage. I am looking forward to seeing what other changes will be announced as other actors are leaving the show.

I agree with you.

BBS420 · Guru

and someone posts a hateful, or "over the top" remark, people naturally become defensive, and they respond in kind.
anyway, I believe Taylor will bring some people to new york, who would not have travelled to see the show without him. (myself included) I am looking forward to seeing the entire show, but will be especially happy when I see Taylor's performance.

Nonie · Veteran Member

Bonnie wrote:

This is my first post and I almost didn't get up the nerve to write it. But I guess the negativity got to me enough that I couldn't just lurk.

First, let me say that I did join this forum because I am a Taylor fan and was so excited about him being in Grease on Broadway and wanted to see what was being said of his performance. I find that some of the people here consider Taylor a threat to both the play's integrity and the other actors. I see it as a chance for a young man with a lot of talent and drive to broaden his horizons and maybe impress a few people along the way.

Taylor is a sponge -- he always wants to learn and enhance his skills. Everyone, including veteran Broadway actors, have had to "get their feet wet" as Taylor puts it. He is not out to push anyone aside by any means. He wants to be an entertainer in the full sense of the word and believes that to be a good entertainer you must learn as much about every aspect of the trade as possible. I truly believe that his passion is music and touring and he is planning on returning to that in the Fall. He is working on a new album right now and he could just sit back and do that but he has a passion for learning and feels this is a good way to accomplish both his new album and experience a wonderful new adventure.

I have seen him since Idol and have gone to concerts, and I have never seen anyone who is more considerate to those he works with. He would always acknowledge band members and give them solos as much as possible and he partakes in charitable events whenever the opportunity presents itself. When he was struggling for ten years before Idol he was even then involved in a couple of local charities which he and his fans continue to support.

Okay, I got off on a tangent here but what I can't figure out is why the bitterness. When we get excited about Taylor's performance it doesn't mean that we don't like or respect the other actors and the enormous contributions they make to the play. I really don't get that attitude -- can't you like everybody??? I wonder what will happen to the person who replaces Taylor in the Fall or if someone else is replaced. I'm sure all the actors/singers are terrific and I applaud all of them.

Great first post Bonnie! Welcome to the boards, and know that your feelings are shared by a lot of us. Just don't let 'em get you down!
This is an exciting time for Taylor and his Soul Patrol and I intend to fully enjoy it. Curtains up, light the lights!! I can't wait to experience Grease live, in New York City, in August! biggrin

Shadi Ladi · Guru

Nonie wrote:

Bonnie wrote:

This is my first post and I almost didn't get up the nerve to write it. But I guess the negativity got to me enough that I couldn't just lurk.

First, let me say that I did join this forum because I am a Taylor fan and was so excited about him being in Grease on Broadway and wanted to see what was being said of his performance. I find that some of the people here consider Taylor a threat to both the play's integrity and the other actors. I see it as a chance for a young man with a lot of talent and drive to broaden his horizons and maybe impress a few people along the way.

Taylor is a sponge -- he always wants to learn and enhance his skills. Everyone, including veteran Broadway actors, have had to "get their feet wet" as Taylor puts it. He is not out to push anyone aside by any means. He wants to be an entertainer in the full sense of the word and believes that to be a good entertainer you must learn as much about every aspect of the trade as possible. I truly believe that his passion is music and touring and he is planning on returning to that in the Fall. He is working on a new album right now and he could just sit back and do that but he has a passion for learning and feels this is a good way to accomplish both his new album and experience a wonderful new adventure.

I have seen him since Idol and have gone to concerts, and I have never seen anyone who is more considerate to those he works with. He would always acknowledge band members and give them solos as much as possible and he partakes in charitable events whenever the opportunity presents itself. When he was struggling for ten years before Idol he was even then involved in a couple of local charities which he and his fans continue to support.

Okay, I got off on a tangent here but what I can't figure out is why the bitterness. When we get excited about Taylor's performance it doesn't mean that we don't like or respect the other actors and the enormous contributions they make to the play. I really don't get that attitude -- can't you like everybody??? I wonder what will happen to the person who replaces Taylor in the Fall or if someone else is replaced. I'm sure all the actors/singers are terrific and I applaud all of them.

Great first post Bonnie! Welcome to the boards, and know that your feelings are shared by a lot of us. Just don't let 'em get you down!
This is an exciting time for Taylor and his Soul Patrol and I intend to fully enjoy it. Curtains up, light the lights!! I can't wait to experience Grease live, in New York City, in August!

Welcome Bonnie! Glad to have you here. I know you will have a wonderful time at the show! From what I hear, Taylor is a great addition to the cast!
I'm sure it will be very exciting for you to see the show!

BBS420 · Guru

I wish you would pm with a just a few of the blogs showing Taylor's arrogance.I have read plenty on the internet about him, and he is portrayed as a complete gentleman. not an arrogant bone in his body.

BBS420 · Guru

and no pm

Aragall · Senior Member

Countrygurl,

Perhaps you should report the posters that are pushing anything down your throat. Just a little friendly advice.

Nonie · Veteran Member

BBS420 wrote:

I wish you would pm with a just a few of the blogs showing Taylor's arrogance.I have read plenty on the internet about him, and he is portrayed as a complete gentleman. not an arrogant bone in his body.

LOL, I'm not at all surprised. As a follower of Taylor Hicks, I've noticed the same pattern before, especially on boards that the Soul Patrol favor and enjoy. New posters who seem to only post to bash Taylor. I find it all very silly.

I'm a new poster, I've come to support the entire cast of Grease because of Taylor, and I'm putting my money and enthusiasm into it.

Whatever! Taylor is having a ball, he is with a wonderful cast, and the excitement is contagious. I wish them all the very best, and, again, I can't wait to be in that audience sharing the joy and excitement that is GREASE!

DogsandBirds · Guru

Agreed!

BBS420 · Guru

countrygurl wrote:
BBS420 wrote:

I wish you would pm with a just a few of the blogs showing Taylor's arrogance.I have read plenty on the internet about him, and he is portrayed as a complete gentleman. not an arrogant bone in his body.

Sorry, but I don't save links to blogs or articles about Taylor Hicks. As a fan of his, you obviously are viewing him through rose colored glasses, which is understandable, but many of the acounts I've read of his arrogancy were told by previous fans who were not impressed once they actually met Mr Hicks. Plus his attitude from seeing him on Regis and Kelly, even during the performance, seemed to indicate that this is all about him. He's using the show to get much needed publicity, which I feel is unfair to the real stars of the show.

Taylor isn't promoting himself, the show is the one who handles the publicity.
I have been to 3 concerts, and he has always spoken with his fans, signed autographs, taken pictures, and even given hugs when needed. seen it first hand, and I am not looking through rose colored glasses, or read only what I have wanted to read. I have seen it in person.

TeenAngel · Newbie

countrygurl wrote:
griz wrote:

I agree BBS - Taylor has ALWAYS been gracious to AI and all his fans. He's incapable of being anything but kind to everyone. And until someone shows me proof otherwise, I will absolutely discount anything to the contrary.

CountryGurl - It IS all about him at the moment. The promotion? The advertisement? It's all about getting people to buy tickets and Taylor Hicks is selling tickets now. He's being used for publicity for *Grease*. At the same time, he's getting publicity for himself. I believe people in 'the biz' do that from time to time. It's called 'self-promotion'. It's a win-win for both.

-- Edited by griz at 17:31, 2008-06-15

Just because his name is on a billboad, does not make the show "all about him". There is also nothing that indicates that he is the reason the show is selling well. It's summer now and traditionally a time when people do attend more shows. To give him the credit for any rise in ticket sales is just absurd. People are there to see the show, which just happens to have a 3 minute performance by someone that had a very short, lackluster career in music and has now moved on to their next project.

Sorry, that logic is just wrong When a new cast member joins, and this cast member is now the subject of a HUGE adverstising campaign used to sell the show and ticket receipts rise, then I think it's safe to assume *that cast member* is the reason, eh? It's impossible to deny that. They didn't bring Taylor in to stand in the back, they brought him in to "STAR" in the show this summer and that is how he's being advertised. I can't wait to see him in a few weeks!! My friends are excited too! :)

-- Edited by TeenAngel at 17:55, 2008-06-15

DogsandBirds · Guru

countrygurl wrote:

griz wrote:

I agree BBS - Taylor has ALWAYS been gracious to AI and all his fans. He's incapable of being anything but kind to everyone. And until someone shows me proof otherwise, I will absolutely discount anything to the contrary.

CountryGurl - It IS all about him at the moment. The promotion? The advertisement? It's all about getting people to buy tickets and Taylor Hicks is selling tickets now. He's being used for publicity for *Grease*. At the same time, he's getting publicity for himself. I believe people in 'the biz' do that from time to time. It's called 'self-promotion'. It's a win-win for both.

-- Edited by griz at 17:31, 2008-06-15

Just because his name is on a billboad, does not make the show "all about him". There is also nothing that indicates that he is the reason the show is selling well. It's summer now and traditionally a time when people do attend more shows. To give him the credit for any rise in ticket sales is just absurd. People are there to see the show, which just happens to have a 3 minute performance by someone that had a very short, lackluster career in music and has now moved on to their next project.

Agreed ticket sales go up in the summer. Also agreed that currently, there is little to indicate that he is the reason the show is selling well BUT...

I am sure one of the reasons TH took the show was publicity for himself and one of the reasons Grease hired TH was publicity. Nothing wrong with that, the talk shows are filled with people promoting themselves and their projects. Such is the way of the world.

TH will sell tickets, maybe not all the tickets in one day, but certainly a number in any given day as he does have his fans. Can't hurt the sales for sure.

As far as TH's career, I am sure that this is a stepping stone for him. I do not see him becoming a Broadway regular. If you like him, you think this is a great career move. If you don't, nothing he does will please you. IMHO, I am sure this cannot hurt TH and will help promote him to whatever he does next and as I have always wished the cast and crew of Grease the best of luck, I wish him the same.

BroadwayStar · Senior Member

countrygurl wrote:
BBS420 wrote:

I wish you would pm with a just a few of the blogs showing Taylor's arrogance.I have read plenty on the internet about him, and he is portrayed as a complete gentleman. not an arrogant bone in his body.

Sorry, but I don't save links to blogs or articles about Taylor Hicks. As a fan of his, you obviously are viewing him through rose colored glasses, which is understandable, but many of the acounts I've read of his arrogancy were told by previous fans who were not impressed once they actually met Mr Hicks. Plus his attitude from seeing him on Regis and Kelly, even during the performance, seemed to indicate that this is all about him. He's using the show to get much needed publicity, which I feel is unfair to the real stars of the show.

Doesn't matter if you do/don't have blogs, newspaper articles, reviews or files etc. Whether he is or not, there are times that an artist can have other things on their mind, another engagement (the list goes on) or simply just thinking about something else. Taylor is known for being gracious it's his trademark and if he isn't or has an off night big deal! It won't define who is.

The rest of your post can apply to anyone in the entertainment field, it's not called "using" it's called working in the field you love and broadening your horizons. Singers can sing, act, dance, run around the block 40 times if they want. They can be in one theatre production or fifty it's up to them.

I have no problem with any long term or short term posters saying what they want to about Taylor Hicks. I'm flying to NY two times to see Grease & Taylor. Saw the original production back in the day, the movie etc. As a former New Yorker have many friends/family and they all got mad at me that I wouldn't make time for them. So I'm being punished and have to go two times once the end of June and the other in August

Can't wait to see the entire cast of Grease. It is a legendary tale that will never age. Whether you're young and this is your first time or you've seen it before, it is a "thrill" to experience this fine Broadway production. Definitely admire the entire cast who puts 100% to make sure you leave feeling satisfied. It really is a great show

-- Edited by BroadwayStar at 19:08, 2008-06-15

DogsandBirds · Guru

We don't know who came to whom. He has an agent or manager and how someone like TH gets into a show is not something I know. But what difference does that make? He is getting publicity and so is Grease. Some of that may be part of his contract.

Judy · Senior Member

On August 10th of last year my daughter and I went to see Taylor in concert in Torrington Ct.When the show was over we headed to our car and saw a line of approximately 100 people or so waiting for an autograph,so we waited there too. There was no press present, or press cameras flashing just people who spent their hard earned money to see a concert that was amazing. I'm sure that Taylor was exhausted and could have just as easily exited where he wouldn't have been seen. Instead he graciously came out and signed until every last person was gone,acknowleding everyone with a hi and thank you.Now I'm not here to try and change anyone's mind, or to fabricate a story I just believe that the truth should be heard and told by someone who has seen it first hand. So that's my story and I'm sticking to it LOL

BBS420 · Guru

Judy wrote:
On August 10th of last year my daughter and I went to see Taylor in concert in Torrington Ct.When the show was over we headed to our car and saw a line of approximately 100 people or so waiting for an autograph,so we waited there too. There was no press present, or press cameras flashing just people who spent their hard earned money to see a concert that was amazing. I'm sure that Taylor was exhausted and could have just as easily exited where he wouldn't have been seen. Instead he graciously came out and signed until every last person was gone,acknowleding everyone with a hi and thank you.Now I'm not here to try and change anyone's mind, or to fabricate a story I just believe that the truth should be heard and told by someone who has seen it first hand. So that's my story and I'm sticking to it LOL

I had the same experience in Cleveland, Dallas, and Pa.

Jewell · Veteran Member

Judy wrote:
On August 10th of last year my daughter and I went to see Taylor in concert in Torrington Ct.When the show was over we headed to our car and saw a line of approximately 100 people or so waiting for an autograph,so we waited there too. There was no press present, or press cameras flashing just people who spent their hard earned money to see a concert that was amazing. I'm sure that Taylor was exhausted and could have just as easily exited where he wouldn't have been seen. Instead he graciously came out and signed until every last person was gone,acknowleding everyone with a hi and thank you.Now I'm not here to try and change anyone's mind, or to fabricate a story I just believe that the truth should be heard and told by someone who has seen it first hand. So that's my story and I'm sticking to it LOL

I've met Taylor Hicks a couple of times. I thought he was very sweet and considerate both times. When I flew to see his concert in Seattle, Washington last year it was his last concert before a little vacation and then starting a summer tour. I'm sure he would have liked to have gotten out of there to start his time off. About 75 or so fans were waiting outside for autographs and he came out with his luggage and walked past us. We were hoping for autographs and when he walked by he said "I'm going to go put my luggage away, I'll come back" so we stood and waited. He walked his luggage across the street and was on the bus for a few seconds and he came back and signed autographs just as he said he would. He made sure every person there got one before going back to the bus. I got my t-shirt signed that night. What a sweetheart.

As far as promotion ofcourse this is an opportunity for him to get his name out there and be in the press before the release of his next cd. This is also an opportunity for him to learn about acting and gain new skills and polish himself as an entertainer. Grease also benefits by bringing in new people to see the show. Like Griz said it's a win win situation. It's called business..show business. It's done all the time.

I'm flying out to New York this summer to see this concert and Taylor is what is drawing me there. I am excited to see him and the entire cast of Grease perform this show and really wish Max and Laura would still be there. I love the show Grease and went to see it in my own city a few years back and I'd see it again in a heartbeat if it came back to my city again, no matter who the cast was, it's a great show. The only one that I would get on a plane and fly to see is Taylor Hicks.

-- Edited by Jewell at 20:30, 2008-06-15

BroadwayStar · Senior Member

Me too - MB 2X, Charleston (after the show & a M&G), 2X in VA, AL, think I'm missing one

BroadwayStar · Senior Member

DogsandBirds wrote:
We don't know who came to whom. He has an agent or manager and how someone like TH gets into a show is not something I know. But what difference does that make? He is getting publicity and so is Grease. Some of that may be part of his contract.

Perfecto, love the way you think!

BBS420 · Guru

BroadwayStar wrote:
Me too - MB 2X, Charleston (after the show & a M&G), 2X in VA, AL, think I'm missing one

you are lucky, I didn't get a m&g, but I probably would have fainted anyway.

I saw him after every show, and he was very gracious.

-- Edited by BBS420 at 20:34, 2008-06-15

BroadwayStar · Senior Member

BBS420 wrote:
BroadwayStar wrote:
Me too - MB 2X, Charleston (after the show & a M&G), 2X in VA, AL, think I'm missing one

you are lucky, I didn't get a m&g, but I probably would have fainted anyway. I saw him after every show, and he was very gracious.

-- Edited by BBS420 at 20:34, 2008-06-15

Sorry about that, you'll get more chances; he has new CD coming out and another headlining tour

Maybe Frenchy needs an understudy for August

Eris · Guru

BroadwayStar wrote:
Maybe Frenchy needs an understudy for August

Kirsten Wyatt is very talented and has no need of an understudy. In fact, this whole cast is filled with talented performers who don't "need" understudies.

-- Edited by Eris at 20:49, 2008-06-15

BBS420 · Guru

It was meant to be a joke.

Aragall · Senior Member

BroadwayStar wrote:
BBS420 wrote:
BroadwayStar wrote:
Me too - MB 2X, Charleston (after the show & a M&G), 2X in VA, AL, think I'm missing one

you are lucky, I didn't get a m&g, but I probably would have fainted anyway. I saw him after every show, and he was very gracious.

-- Edited by BBS420 at 20:34, 2008-06-15

Sorry about that, you'll get more chances; he has new CD coming out and another headlining tour

Maybe Frenchy needs an understudy for August

You guys are bringing to mind the I Love Lucy episode when Lucy tied up a dancer so she could replace her in Ricky's show.