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January 12 to January 24, 2010 ![]() The Fox Theatre 527 N Grand Blvd St Louis, MO 63103 (314) 534-1111 TICKETS: SEATING CAPACITY: 5060 SEATING CHART: detailed chart http://www.fabulousfox.com/pdfs/fox_seating_chart.pdf ![]() THE VENUE: http://www.fabulousfox.com/the_fox_empire.aspxBy the time William Fox opened his new theatre in St. Louis on January 31, 1929, he had parlayed an initial investment of $1,660.67 for a 146 seat Brooklyn storefront theatre into a nationwide circuit of 305 theatres. Just two months later, on March 3rd, Fox shook the film industry with his takeover of the Loew's Corporation, swallowing up an additional 500 theatres and the Mighty Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Picture Studios to boot. The year of 1929 was pivotal for William Fox. In addition to the St. Louis Fox, he opened great palaces in San Francisco and Atlanta. But tragedy struck in a late July auto accident which killed the family chauffeur and seriously injured Fox. He had barely recuperated before a different kind of crash hit the nation in October. A headline of December 6 read, "Stock Market Crash Traps Movie Czar in $91,000,000 Debt." ![]() By 1932 W.F.'s financial interests in the theatre circuit were gone. Four years later he lost his sound patents. Although he lived until 1952, with an estimated personal fortune of $20,000,000, William Fox was never able to re-establish his entertainment empire and died "the film industry's forgotten man." Throughout the years, the Fabulous Fox, combining stage and screen shows, has been a showcase for movie premieres, great stage attractions, special events, and many of the famous personalities of show business. The Fox has provided St. Louis with numerous special events The stage and backstage areas had to be completely transformed and updated to accommodate a wide spectrum of contemporary entertainment. New state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems were installed. The rigging was completely overhauled. The loading dock was relocated. The original jeweled house curtain was cleaned and a new travelling house drape was installed. Five floors of the dressing room stack were renovated, with each floor receiving new plumbing, electricity, paint, and carpeting. The star's dressing room was decorated with antiques and an Oriental carpet. ![]() DIRECTIONS: From the West - I-64 is the most direct route, but note that a portion of I-64 (also known as Hwy 40) will be closed from I-170 to Kingshighway during 2009. Please click here for information specifically about I-64. If your access to I-64 is east of Kingshighway - exit at Grand Boulevard and go north on Grand. Take Grand Boulevard to Washington and make a left. The theater is located at the corner of Grand Boulevard and Washington. From the North - Take I-70 to the Grand Boulevard exit. If you are coming from the west, you will make a right, going south on Grand. If you are coming from the east, you will make a left to go south on Grand. Take Grand Boulevard to Washington and make a right. The theatre is located at the corner of Grand Boulevard and Washington. From the South - Take I -55 to the I-44 exit (this exit is on the left and merges into the left side of I-44). You will need to move to the right lane shortly after and take the Grand Boulevard exit. At the stop sign, you take a left before arriving at Grand where you will make a right, heading north on Grand. Take Grand to Washington Ave. and make a left. The theatre is located at the corner of Grand Boulevard and Washington. From the Southwest - Take I-44 east to the Grand Boulevard exit. Make a left heading north on Grand. Take Grand to Washington Ave. and make a left. The theatre is located at the corner of Grand Boulevard and Washington. From the East (Illinois) - I-64 (heading west) and I-55 (heading south) merge to cross the Mississippi River at the Poplar Street Bridge. Continue west on I-64 to the Forest Park Parkway exit. You will immediately exit the Parkway to the right at Grand and take Grand to Washington Ave. and make a left. The theatre is located at the corner of Grand Boulevard and Washington. From the northern suburbs in Illinois you may wish to take I-270 west to I-I70 south. From there you can exit at I-70 (see from the North above) or I-64 (see from the West above). From the southern Illinois region, you may can take I-255 west to I-55 north (see from the South above HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS: Hotels: http://hotel-guides.us/missouri/fabulous-fox-theatre-mo-hotels.html Restaurants: http://www.mytravelguide.com/restaurants/near-78226505-United_States_Missouri_St_Louis_Fox_Theatre_and_Tours_restaurants.html POINTS OF INTEREST: 1. Grand Center (Art and Entertainment District) 634 North Grand Blvd , (Suite 10A) , St. Louis, MO Phone - +1 314 533 1884, ext. 203; +1 800 572 7776 0.08 miles away The 10-block area known as Grand Center is St. Louis' premier art and entertainment district. It is home to art, dining, housing, parties and events. Grand Center Inc., established in 1987, is a group dedicated to overseeing the growth and events of this St. Louis district. Whether you are in the area on business and in need of a conference room; planning a wedding; or just wanting to see the sights, this is a good place to visit. The Grand Center Group offers walking tours to visitors, groups and individuals by appointment 10:30am-3:30pm Monday-Friday. 2. Scott Joplin House 2658 Delmar , St. Louis, MO Phone - (314) 340-5790 0.96 miles away courtesy of mostateparks.comVisit the house where ragtime music legend Scott Joplin is known to have spent one of his most productive periods. A nine-year resident of St. Louis, Joplin spent two years in this house with wife Belle Haden. He published eight songs while living here in 1902, "The Entertainer" being the most famous today. A player piano with scrolls of his music serves as a charming part of the restoration effort implemented to make this house appear as it would have during his time here. The home is listed as a National Historic Landmark. Guided tours are available daily. MEDIA: Grease is the Word this Holiday Season! December 16th, 2009 · No Comments · General Take your friends to the Fabulous Fox for a weekend performance of the musical Grease. We have four tickets in the prime orchestra section AND a backstage tour with cast members after the performance. Who will be lucky enough to go? The highest bidder, and just in time for a Christmas surprise – your choice of weekend 2 p.m. matinee dates, Saturdays January 16 OR 23rd, or Sundays January 17 or 24th. Just email your bid, along with your name and evening/daytime phone numbers, to metrostlouis@jdrf.org. You submit the amount you are willing to pay and the highest bidder wins! If you want tickets to the show, and you would like to increase the pace of diabetes research, this is the perfect opportunity to make a generous bid and do both. The highest bid by next Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 12 noon gets the tickets and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation gets the donation to speed up a cure! That IS a happy new year! Winners will be notified by email and telephone on Wednesday, Dec. 23. Help us spread the word – forward this post to your friends who love theater. 2. Stage Review: Grease by Jeff Ritter Published: January 13, 2010 Grade: B http://www.the-trades.com/article.php?id=11602 Grease first hit the stage in 1971, became a smash on Broadway in 1972, and became the biggest musical film of all time in 1978. More than 20 years later, it's still going strong. If you've never been exposed to this important piece of American performance art, Grease focuses on the high school romance of two somewhat star-crossed lovers in 1950s America. Rock and roll was just finding its stride. Catchy and generally tame two-minute ditties dominated the airwaves and the minds of America's youths. Tough guy Danny Zuko and sheltered new kid Sandy Dumbrowski met over the summer and began to fall in love. The production opens with the first day of school, and Danny's got a reputation to uphold. Through the usual trials and tribulations of high school -- peer pressure, dating, school dances, sports, figuring out what you want to do with your life -- the unlikely couple and their respective circles of friends dance and sing their way in and out of trouble. I won't ruin the ending for those seeing it for the first time. Stage performances succeed on the talents of the actors and actresses. Great sets, and lavish costumes only go so far. At the debut performance of Grease at St. Louis's famous Fox Theatre, which runs January 12-24, the sets were fine if purposely sparse, allowing for plenty of space for the large dance numbers throughout the show. The cast did a fantastic job with the "Greased Lightnin'" scene where an old clunker gets converted to a sweet hot rod in a matter of moments. Who needs special effects? The costuming was spot on -- at times I'd find myself looking for Richie Cunningham and The Fonz from Happy Days. Even more exceptional was the choreography, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I can barely play patty-cake with my niece, so I found the "Hand-Jive" dance, featuring the entire cast doing it in synchronicity, to be delightful. Speaking of the cast, on the whole they were very good. Sandy Dumbrowski was played by Lauren Ashley Zakrin, whom you may have seen on MTV's "Legally Blond the Musical: The Search for Elle Woods." She does a wonderful job with the songs made famous by Olivia Newton John, and showed quick thinking when she had to cover for a sudden microphone malfunction near the end for the first act. Her body language often said as much as her voice, making her transformation from shy wallflower to one of the gang a joy to watch. I found the performance of Danny Zuko to be a bit uneven. Played by American Idol Season 5 contestant Ace Young, the spoken dialogue and greaser mannerisms were well done, but his voice seemed to disappear whenever there were other singers involved, which was often. He doesn't possess the role quite as well as John Travolta did in the film, but I think the talent is there. He played the fast car and fast women-loving Kenickie on Broadway (played here quite well by David Ruffin), which might still suit him better at this point. Then again, perhaps I simply caught him on an off-night. Perhaps his weak voice amid the rest of the cast was due to the ever-unpredictable St. Louis weather, which is trying to warm up after a week of severe cold. Young's fellow American Idol contestant and the winner of the fifth season competition, Taylor Hicks, fared better. As Teen Angel, he only had one small part, but he made the most of it, demonstrating good showmanship and a great voice. As he crooned at Frenchy during her dream sequence, she got a line in that drew a strong laugh from the audience: "I voted for you!" Hicks surprised the crowd with a song after the curtain calls. I wish I'd caught the name but it was drowned out by the whistles and cheers from my section. It was a bluesy number that also featured a bit of harmonica playing by Hicks. Anyone who can jam on the under-appreciated harmonica is OK in my book. Frenchy was played Kate Morgan Chadwick, and she absolutely nailed it. I couldn't tell a difference between her Frenchy and that of Didi Conn's performance in the film. I don't know what more to say than that. Also notable for their fine singing voices were Will Blum as Roger and Laura D'Andre as Rizzo. Both brought a lot of power to their songs, and Blum in particular was terrific. I found myself keeping an eye on him whenever he was on stage, as his antics and one-liners kept everyone smiling. And I would be remiss to ignore the work of Dominic Fortuna, who played Vince Fontaine, the hipster DJ and "Hand Jive" dance judge who also pulled a bit of double-duty by warming up the crowd before things got underway. Ultimately, Grease at the Fox Theatre was a successful opening night. Be aware, however, that at times the play gets a bit more raunchy than you may expect. There was more sexual innuendo and generally crude behavior than I recall from seeing past performances, either on stage or on screen. If you're vehemently opposed to smoking, you won't be happy with how much of it goes on. But if you think this isn't high school, then or now, you're kidding yourself. The production was entertaining and Taylor Hicks brings a bit of star power to the proceedings, however brief. There are few places I've found quite like the venerable old stage on Grand Avenue in St. Louis. The Fox Theatre, built in 1929, features an endlessly engrossing interior motif that draws from Byzantine and Thai influences. People tend to gasp at the opulence the first time they enter. They don't make them like this anymore. If any of my readers ever get the chance to go, by all means do. Go early and wander around. Even the bathrooms are impressive. The Fox is on The National Register of Historic Places and should be included on any visitor's itinerary. 3. Review St. Louis “GREASE” is the Word – Review of Opening Night at the Fox Theater in St. Louis By admin ⋅ January 13, 2010 ⋅ Last night at the Fabulous Fox Theatre, “Grease” WAS the word. Located on Grand Blvd. near the St. Louis University Campus, songs from this long time Broadway favorite resonated through the auditorium of the magnificent and historic venue. Grease is the story of Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski – two high school students who met at the beach and had a summer love. Flash forward to the end of summer, and the beginning of a new school year at Rydell High. On the first day, Danny and Sandy realize that their plans had changed, and they are now both going to the same school. But trouble follows, as Danny tries to maintain his cool-guy image as leader of a not-so-tough guy gang called the “T-Birds.” Sandy is still the same sweet and innocent girl that Danny met at the beach, but doesn’t fit in with his high school lifestyle. But luckily for Sandy, she is taken in by the “Pink Ladies,” a fun-loving group of girls who are happy to show her how things are done at Rydell. The result is a witty and entertaining show that is full of laughs, and packed with catchy songs that will stay on your mind long after the curtains close. Ace & Lauren: Ace Young & Lauren Ashley Zakrin portraying Danny & Sandy. Photo by Daniel A. Swalec. This production of GREASE is very unique, in that it follows the plot and songs from the 1978 film more closely than its predecessors. This is sure to please fans of the classic film, and audiences that have grown up wearing out their VHS players from singing along to such songs as “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” “Grease,” “Sandy,” and “You’re the One That I Want” – all of which are featured in this show. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall, this version of GREASE is sure to please fans of the film and Broadway show alike. After some pre-show entertainment from an extremely talented Vince Fontaine (Dominic Fortuna), the show opens with “Grease” – the opening song from the beginning of the film version. The T-Birds: Kenickie (David Ruffin), Sonny LaTierri (Nick Verina), Roger (Will Blum), and Doody (Jesse JP Johnson) emerge from a colorful backdrop of lockers, and sing the iconic song. From the very beginning, we learn who these characters are, as they comb back their greased hair and flip the collars of their leather jackets. The opening number leads us into the cafeteria of Ridell High, where we meet the “Pink Ladies” – Rizzo (Laura D’Andre), Marty (Kelly Felthous), Jan (Bridie Carroll), Frenchy (Mate Morgan Chadwick). As they eat lunch and discuss their new class schedules, Frenchy introduces the ladies to a new student – Sandy Dumbrowski (Lauren Ashley Zakrin). At this point in the show, the stage is divided into two parts: the cafeteria on the left, and the front steps of the school on the right. As the pink ladies ask Sandy about her summer, Danny Zuko (Ace Young) has entered the stage and met up with the T-Birds – who ask him about his summer. This leads into the song “Summer Nights,” which meticulously cuts back and forth between Sandy and Danny, singing about their perceptions of the same summer love. Sandy’s version is sweet and romantic, as Danny’s is embellished with inferences of something more. The voice and on-stage charisma of Ace Young set the tone for the show, as they are equally matched by the talent of Lauren Ashley Zakrin as she portrays Sandy. The first part of ACT I is full of songs that will have audiences toe-tapping along to, like “Those Magic Changes” which is performed by Doody. It is with this number that we are given a true insight into the talented vocal ability of Jesse JP Johnson. He is a true entertainer, as he takes over the stage during this dream sequence – performing for all of his fans. We then leave the guys at school, and are taken to a slumber party that the Pink Ladies have invited Sandy to. Marty sings “Freddy, My Love” with the Pink Ladies, which is an incredibly fun insight into her relationship with a Marine stationed overseas. The number that follows is sure to be another crowd pleaser, as we see Kenickie’s old junker transformed into “Greased Lightning” before our eyes on-stage. This is the number in which David Ruffin lights up the stage with his lead vocals, as the guys back him up and perform a spectacular dance number around the car. But it isn’t until the next number that we really get to see Will Blum and Bridie Carroll shine! Both of their vocal ranges are quite impressive during the song. And if the first ACT wasn’t already impressive enough, the production rounds it out with “Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee” and “We Go Together.” The former is a truly entertaining performance from Laura D’Andre as Rizzo, and the T-Birds and Pink Ladies come together for a strong finish with the latter. At this point in the show, it seemed that the general consensus from the audience was that they couldn’t wait for intermission to end so that what we could get back to Rydell High. ACT II opens with the school dance, hosted by charismatic and energetic DJ Vince Fontaine. Dominic Fortuna really gets the audience into the dance, and makes you feel like you are right there with them. After “Shakin’ at the High School Hop,” the next performance is “It’s Raining on Prom Night” – sang by Jan. Here we get to enjoy another strong vocal performance from Bridie Carroll, accompanied by Lauren Ashley Zakrin as Sandy sits alone. Up until this point in the show, it is hard to beat the performances that have already happened – but the next number does just that. Vince Fontaine sings “Born to Hand Jive” during the big dance competition, where everyone on-stage is a winner as far as I am concerned. This is one of the most entertaining numbers in the show, as there is a lot of humorous dancing along with an equal amount of talent. In a touching scene after the dance ends, Sandy sings “Hopelessly Devoted to You” while Danny sits stage right on the barely lit bleachers. This is where we really see how Sandy feels, without trying to cover up her feelings or act like Danny doesn’t matter to her. One of the characters that is constantly trying to find themselves throughout the story is Frenchy. She can’t seem to find the right school, right career – or even the right hair color. But her innocence and good nature make her an extremely likable character, and Kate Morgan Chadwick does a tremendous job in the role. As she tries to figure out what to do, she is visited by Teen Angel – played by American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks. Here he sings “Beauty School Dropout” with a great backdrop and props. Hicks turns a performance that could be simple and without much character, into something fun and very animated. It is a shame that he doesn’t have any other scenes in the show. But Taylor Hicks fans will not be disappointed with what they see. Shortly after, we see Danny realize how much Sandy means to him, as he sings “Sandy” at the drive-thru. This is another number where Ace Young really shines, and puts a lot of emotion into his performance. The last half of the show does not disappoint, as it seems like the the performances just keep getting better and better. “Rock ‘n’ Roll Party Queen” is a fun number, performed by both Danny and Roger at a party with the T-Birds and Pink Ladies. But it pales in comparison to the passionate performance that Rizzo gives as she sings “There Are Worse Things I Could Do.” During the song, Laura D’Andre shows off her powerful voice, and gives it everything she has. This is amongst the standout performances of the show. Sandy goes on to sing the reprise of “Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee,” leading us into the final scene. The end of the performance is a whole lot of fun, and the last two songs make a strong finish to what is a truly delightful show. As Sandy and Danny come out ready to get what they want, they break out into “You’re The One That I Want” with the rest of the cast. It is a whole lot of fun seeing everyone packed into the Burger Palace, and performing this energetic number. And in a perfect finish, the cast goes into the reprise of “We Go Together.” It is at this point that there is no doubt in my mind that most of the audience will be wanting to go see the show again! In the end, this performance of GREASE is one that you do not want to miss while it is in town. The show runs from January 12 through the 24. The entire cast does a fantastic job throughout, and the set design and music is superb. The show is full of iconic songs and great performances, that will keep you having fun from beginning to end. And if you are a fan of the movie, you are sure to love this version. http://www.reviewstl.com/grease-was-the-word-opening-night-fabulous-fox-st-louis-0113/ 4. The University News 'Grease lightning' comes to St. Louis Will Holston 1/14/10 In 2006, when Taylor Hicks won the fifth season of "American Idol," it's hard to imagine that he pictured himself popping out of a giant ice cream cone in a shiny silver suit a little more than three years later. But there he was on Tuesday night, enthusiastically descending in an ice cream cone-shaped set piece, armed with a harmonica and bolstered by the cheers of members of the so-called "Soul Patrol," the singer's fan base that has followed him since his victorious run on the Fox reality competition. The touring production of "Grease," running until Jan. 24 at The Fabulous Fox Theatre, features Hicks in the relatively minor role of "Teen Angel" that should be familiar to anyone whom the words "beauty school dropout" have any special meaning. Despite this, the whole enterprise comes off a little bit like an advertisement for the man himself. The show closes, in fact, with a performance of his current single immediately following the curtain call. So, what is there to recommend to people who are not card-carrying members of the "Soul Patrol?" Fans of either the musical in its current incarnation or the 1978 film will be glad to know that the songs are still very much as they remember them. Though the musical numbers are fairly hit-and-miss, highlights of the show including the "Born to Hand-Jive" number set at the high school prom manage to capture much of the energy and charm that have kept the musical a nostalgic mainstay for so many years. And if all the jokes in the show don't manage the most graceful of landings, the general enthusiasm of the ensemble and the reliably strong collection of singing voices are at least enough to keep an audience attentive and engaged. In addition to Taylor Hicks, the show features former "American Idol" contestant Ace Young as Danny and Laura Ashley Zarkin, a finalist on the MTV reality show "Legally Blonde the Musical: The Search for Elle Woods," as Sandy. With "American Idol" season seven finalist Syesha Mercado currently touring in "Dreamgirls" and fourth season contestant Constantine Maroulis recently receiving a Tony nomination for his role on Broadway in "Rock of Ages," the losing contestants on last season's "American Idol" should at least take solace in the fact that there's bound to be a spot for at least a couple of them somewhere. Theatergoers who have never particularly bought into the phenomenon of "Grease" will likely not find anything in this new production to change their minds, but it's doubtful that this will have much effect on the success of the show. "Grease" long ago left the traditional realm of musical theater behind, growing as it has into something of a monument, a nostalgic relic that benefits more from a committed and forgiving fan base than from pulling in new disciples. If this isn't the most polished, effective or exciting musical to come to the Fox this year, it hardly matters. For fans of "Grease," this should be exactly-to paraphrase a song from the show-the one that they want. http://media.www.unewsonline.com/media/storage/paper953/news/2010/01/14/TheArts/grease.Lightning.Comes.To.St.Louis-3853529.shtml 5. Mr. Brown discribes the various theatrical productions available in St. Louis this weekend. He concludes with the following statement. By the Boards: Dennis Brown on St. Louis Theater January 14-18 By Dennis Brown in Arts, By the Boards Thu., Jan. 14 2010 @ 5:11PM And if none of this appeals to you, you're a candidate for Grease at the Fox. Once upon a time back in the 1970s, Grease was a musical of modest charms. Now it's a cash cow, and both you and your wallet are welcome. 6.THEATER REVIEW: 'Grease' still electrifyin, ooh, ooh, ooh By Mathew DeKinder Wednesday, January 20, 2010 1:17 AM CST St. Louis Suburban Journal Top billing for the show went to American Idol winner Taylor Hicks, who really had little more than a cameo in the role of Teen Angel. The prematurely-gray crooner put his own twist on the song "Beauty School Dropout" and seemed to have a lot of fun in the campy role. To get a little more mileage out of the reality TV star, he performed again in the end-of-show medley and after all was said and done he came out to perform a solo encore from his new album. While Hicks may go down as one of the least commercially successful "Idol" winners, he certainly displayed the showmanship and vocal skills that made his victory a worthy one. http://suburbanjournals.stltoday.com/articles/2010/01/20/madison/life/0120mc-grease000.txt SOUL PATROL MEMORIES: 1. DanaHendrickson tweets : So, I loved Grease last night at the Fox!! Ace Young and Taylor Hicks were so great. 2. kbr310: went to grease last night. excellent performance by all of the actors. taylor hicks did well but had a very small part. Good job Grease! courtesy of dcuniverse 3. Heather Burton Well, I had a very exciting weekend (wow, it's almost another weekend already, sorry so late). I took my girls, with my mom and sister, to see Grease at the Fabulous Fox Theater in St. Louis on Sunday. It was a girls day out for us, we went to lunch and then to the show. First off, the show was GREAT!!! Of course, I love Grease, the music and dancing, the costumes, I love it all. I knew my girls would love the music and dancing as well. They aren't quite old enough to get the whole story line, but the point for them really was the music and dancing. When we got there, we found out that former American Idol Ace Young was playing the lead, Danny Zucco's part. YAY! And he was SO GOOD. I knew he had a great voice from his season on AI, but wow, he could really dance. He nailed all the dance moves and was so much fun to watch. Also, Taylor Hicks plays the Teen Angel. He only has one song in the show, but it sure was a good one. He sings the "Beauty School Drop Out" song to Frenchie, and he made the song and the character all his own. He even brought out the harmonica for a bit. So much fun. And my little one loved his outfit, "It's sparkly" she said. So, after a fantastic show, the best was yet to come. We got to meet and get our picture taken with Taylor Hicks after the show!!! So exciting. My girls were thrilled. I felt like a teenager meeting the boy on the posters that are hung all over the bedroom walls. We bought his new CD, which we love. courtesy of ashley ![]() 4. STEVENDUED: I just wanted to thank Taylor Hicks again. I really liked GREASE. Taylor Hicks steals the show. I hope you tour soon. Taylor and Dominic in St. Louis : courtesy of TaylorrHicks ![]() 5. whimsyandcharm: just got back from seeing "grease" with taylor hicks, which should have been called "the taylor hicks EXTRAVAGANZA!" 6. Brandi 's blog Taylor Hicks and Ace Somebody from American Idol were the big draws in the show (sorry I think I only saw seasons 1 & 2). Ace played Danny, and Taylor was Teen Angel. They both did great. I was surprised at how talented all the actors were. We had $35 seats which put us up pretty high, so high that we needed binoculars to see details. We sat behind a row of older ladies that were clearly Taylor Hicks fans, because as soon as he came on stage their binoculars were glued to their faces. It was pretty awesome. 7. stlsoulpatrol Wed. Show Once the cone opened up and Taylor started singing, my friend leaned over and said “wow….wow…wow” and smiled. Taylor’s voice sent a soothing sensation over me and I immediately thought about how this role was absolutely perfect for him. The power of his voice and his presence on the stage were incredible. Even my friends couldn’t take their eyes off of him. We were all watching every move he was making and enjoying every minute of it. I loved the chemistry between him and Frenchy and the crowd loved the harmonica and the “I voted for you” comment. Before we knew it the show was over and Taylor was on stage with his guitar singing SMB. I only saw a few people leave which was good. With it being so late during the week, I was worried more would get up and leave. He had a long line for CD signing that night which also made me happy. Sat. Matinee The Saturday matinee show had to be sold out or very close to it. There were kids dressed as Pink Ladies and a lot more families buying a lot of merchandise (quadruple yeah). Still no WATW for sale….Taylor up close was a lot more fun. You could see all the facial expressions he makes and all the little looks between him and Frenchy. I thought his voice sounded great in both shows. At one point, I overhead the lady in front of me say “I forgot how much I loved his voice”……pretty cool There was a professional photographer that was taking pictures behind Taylor during SMB. Most of the shots were taken with Taylor’s back to him but Taylor did turn to the side once and looked back at the camera. The Fox is an awesome theater so I’m sure the pictures totally rock. I hope they surface somewhere soon. courtesy of ashley 8. RagsQueen and her Granddaughters As the musical continued, both granddaughters were glued to the stage. The older one would later describe the show as “beast” (I think that means good in teen terms today). For a kid who talks a blue streak on any topic without taking a breath, it was hard to get anything more than one-word descriptions of the musical out of her. She liked it, Ace was ‘beast’ and her favorite scene was with Taylor and Frenchy when she was all over him. After that, she went back to taking about anything and everything else non-“Grease”. The younger one, now she was the real critic. During the drive-in scene when Danny is trying to kiss Sandy, all I heard was “gross, yuck, too much kissing, stop…..” OK, so she’s only eight! She laughed when Danny was trying hard not to “touch” Sandy’s chest, but I don’t know if she really understood what was going on. But then, at her age, she thinks kissing is sex (don’t tell Bill Clinton). On the ride home, we were discussing the musical. The younger one summed it up quite nicely. We were laughing about what Frenchy has said as she saddled up to Taylor in their scene. You know the part – she makes different comments, like “nice butt, hot damn, cute tush…” The younger one laughed and said “she said ‘hot man’”! We left it alone at that! St. Louis was a good stop for the show. When we came out after the matinee and evening performances, the crowd to see Taylor Hicks was six or seven deep and the line for getting their CD signed was so far back in the lobby that I couldn’t see the end. It seems like we waited for thirty minutes or more before we could get close enough to see or snap a picture or two. MEDIA BLITZ: Taylor and Dominic ( see above picture) at the Adoption Exchange Benefit This is an audio download : http://www.sendspace.com/file/hsw72q Video Download available on Media ![]() MEDIA BLITZ FOR THE GREASE PERFORMANCE: All CST Thursday, January 14 10:00am – Live interview and performance on “Great Day St. Louis” (CBS) KMOV DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE http://www.kmov.com/great-day-st-louis http://www.kmov.com/great-day-st-louis/Taylor-Hicks-Performs-81316212.html THE INTERVIEW THE PERFORMANCE ![]() ![]() THE GREAT DAY STUDIO PHOTOS ARE UP ON THEIR SITE : http://www.kmov.com/great-day-st-louis/photos/Taylor-Hicks-In-The-Great-Day-Studio-81515882.html?gallery=y&c=y 9:00 AM News KTVI-TV (FOX) interview DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE http://www.fox2now.com/news/livestreaming/ ![]() ![]() 3:00 PM Hour KSDK-TV (NBC) – “Show Me St. Louis” interview This interview will air Friday at 3:00 CST DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE http://www.ksdk.com/ ![]() Dana Hendrickson will be interviewing Taylor DanaHendrickson Had a great time interviewing @TaylorRHicks. He has a fantastic personality. He did a b-line for our weather center lol! Airs Friday at 3pm! Since winning the American Idol crown in 2006, Taylor Hicks is on a role... performing at the Fox Theatre as Teen Angel in Grease. "Being able to have a Broadway show and being able to star in one is a dream come true for me," said Hicks. Known for unique performances on American Idol, it's no surprise Hicks adds his own sparkle to Teen Angel. "They gave me the creative freedom to add R&B horn lines. I designed my own costume. Such a signature role, Teen Angel is a such a signature role, that I wanted to make sure that I made it my own." And when the curtain goes down, Hicks gives reason to stay. "I come back and do a single from the brand new record, 'The Distance.'" So, how will he follow this act? "I think after 4 years of nonstop touring, I'm going to take a little bit of a break and write another record. And I've got some offer sto do TV and film stuff." But for now, "Grease is the Word." Friday, January 15 7:00 AM Hour KEZK-FM interview DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE http://www.kezk.com/pages/94639.php 8:40 AM Hour KMOX-AM interview DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE ![]() http://www.kmox.com/ |
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