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Title: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat RECAPS, PICTURES
Post by: Marilyn on August 03, 2013, 06:48:12 PM
Show: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Theatre: Ogunquit Playhouse (http://"http://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/")
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Date: July 31, 2013-August 25, 2013

Time:
EVENINGS
Tues-Thus    8:00 pm
Fri    8:00 pm
Sat    8:30 pm
Sun    7:00 pm
     
MATINEES
Wed-Thus    2:30 pm
Sat    3:30 pm
Sun    2:00 pm


Director: The Ogunquit Playhouse production will be directed and choreographed by Ogunquit Playhouse Associate Producer Jayme McDaniel.

Role: Joseph

Synopsis:
Wikipedia (http://"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_and_the_Technicolor_Dreamcoat")

Act I

The story is based on the Biblical story of Joseph, found in the Book of Genesis. It is set in a frame in which a narrator is telling a story (sometimes to children, encouraging them to dream). She then tells the story of Joseph, another dreamer ("Prologue," "Any Dream Will Do"). In the beginning of the main story Jacob and his 12 sons are introduced ("Jacob and Sons"). Joseph's brothers are jealous of him for his coat of many colours, a symbol of their father's preference for him ("Joseph's Coat"). It is clear from Joseph's dreams that he is destined to rule over them ("Joseph's Dreams"). To get rid of him and prevent the dreams from coming true, they attempt fratricide, but then they sell Joseph as a slave to some passing Ishmaelites ("Poor, Poor Joseph"), who take him to Egypt.

Back home, his brothers, led by Reuben and accompanied by their wives, break the news to Jacob that Joseph has been killed. They show his tattered coat smeared with his blood – really goat blood – as proof that what they say is true ("One More Angel in Heaven"). After the bereft Jacob leaves, the brothers and their wives happily celebrate the loss of Joseph.

In Egypt, Joseph is the slave of Egyptian millionaire Potiphar. He rises through the ranks of slaves and servants until he is running Potiphar's house. When Mrs. Potiphar makes advances, Joseph spurns her. She removes his shirt, feels his chest and back, squeezes his rear and blows him kisses. Potiphar overhears, barges in, sees the two together – and jumps to conclusions ("Potiphar"). Outraged, he throws Joseph in jail. Depressed, Joseph laments the situation ("Close Every Door") – but his spirits rise when he helps two prisoners put in his cell. Both are former servants of the Pharaoh and both have had bizarre dreams. Joseph interprets them. One cellmate, the Baker, will be executed, but the other, the Butler, will be returned to service. Upon hearing this, the rest of the prisoners surround Joseph and encourage him to go after his dreams ("Go, Go, Go Joseph").

Act II

The Narrator tells of impending changes in Joseph's fortunes ("A Pharaoh Story") because the Pharaoh is having dreams that no-one can interpret. Now freed, the Butler tells Pharaoh (acted in the style of Elvis Presley) of Joseph and his dream interpretation skills ("Poor, Poor Pharaoh"). Pharaoh orders Joseph to be brought in and the king tells him his dream involving seven fat cows, seven skinny cows, seven healthy ears of corn, and seven dead ears of corn ("Song of the King").

Joseph interprets the dream as seven plentiful years of crops followed by seven years of famine ("Pharaoh's Dreams Explained"). An astonished Pharaoh puts Joseph in charge of carrying out the preparations needed to endure the impending famine, and Joseph becomes the most powerful man in Egypt, second only to the Pharaoh ("Stone the Crows"). (Note: In the 2007 London revival, Pharaoh has a new song, "King of my Heart").

Back home, the famine has caught up with Joseph's brothers, who – led by the brother Simeon – express regret at selling him and deceiving their father ("Those Canaan Days"). They hear Egypt still has food and decide to go there to beg for mercy and to be fed, not realising that they will be dealing with Joseph ("The Brothers Come to Egypt"). He gives them sacksful of food and sends them on their way, but plants a golden cup in the sack of his youngest brother, Benjamin ("Grovel, Grovel"). When the brothers try to leave, Joseph stops them, asking about the "stolen cup". Each brother empties his sack, and it is revealed that Benjamin has the cup. Joseph then accuses Benjamin of robbery ("Who's the Thief?"). The other brothers, led by Judah, beg for mercy for Benjamin, imploring that Joseph take them prisoner and set Benjamin free ("Benjamin Calypso").

Seeing their selflessness and penitence, Joseph reveals himself ("Joseph All the Time") and sends for his father. The two are reunited ("Jacob in Egypt") for a happy conclusion and Joseph dons his coloured coat once more ("Finale: Any Dream Will Do (Reprise)/Give Me My Coloured Coat").

In some productions, the finale is followed by a rock/disco medley of most of the musical's major numbers ("Joseph Megamix").[/quote]

Tickets: $39 to $78 //Box Office: 207-646-5511 or online at OgunquitPlayhouse.org.

Show Run Time:

Theatre Information:
Ogunquit Playhouse
10 Main Street (Rt 1)
Ogunquit, ME 03907

Seating Chart: website (http://"http://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/box-office/seating")

Capacity: 668 per ticketseating.com (http://"http://www.ticketseating.com/seats/ogunquit-playhouse-tickets-ogunquit-me/")

Links:
Wikipedia (http://"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_and_the_Technicolor_Dreamcoat")
Press Release (http://"http://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/2013-press")

Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:12:26 PM
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Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:12:59 PM
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat

The Playhouse is going Technicolor® with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s irresistible story of Joseph, his jealous brothers and one very colorful garment. The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father’s favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. The musical is set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock ‘n’ roll, that includes the popular songs “Go, Go, Go Joseph” and “Any Dream Will Do.” With a cast that includes thirty children, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless filled with surprising humor for adults and dazzling delights for children.
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:23:29 PM
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Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:24:33 PM
CLAY'S BIO ON THE OGUNQUIT PAGE


CLAY AIKEN (Joseph) Since coming to national attention on the second season of "American Idol" in 2003, Clay Aiken has evolved into a versatile and beloved popular entertainer. He has released five well-received albums, selling over 6 million units as of 2011. In October 2003, he launched his first solo album Measure of a Man. The record sold 3 million copies and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. With 613,000 copies sold in the first week, it was the highest selling first album for a solo artist in ten years, going double-platinum and netting Aiken an American Music Award. In 2004, Aiken released Merry Christmas with Love, the fastest selling Christmas album in Nielsen Soundscan history. He followed that success with A Thousand Different Ways (2006), All is Well (2006), and On My Way Here (2008). His 5th Studio album, Tried and True, was released in 2010, receiving positive reviews from critics across the board. Notably, Aiken earned the distinction of being only the eighth artist to ever have his first four albums debut in the Billboard Top 5. Aiken also penned a best-selling memoir in 2004. Readers and critics alike embraced his style and his message in Learning to Sing: Hearing the Music in Your Life. The book was an instant New York Times bestseller, holding the prestigious spot for seven weeks. In addition to taking the stage on nine separate tours, in 2008 Clay Aiken began his critically lauded stint as the inept yet endearing Sir Robin in the Broadway musical Monty Python’s Spamalot. Variety reported that his January 2008 debut benefited the show with a huge uptick in sales. Clay proved to be a tour de force that prompted director Mike Nichols to label Aiken “an excellent comic actor and a master of character.” Throughout his career Aiken has continuously been a supportive activist on behalf of children. As he has often explained, “My music career has allowed me to do the same thing I was doing before – work with kids. It has just given me a bigger stage, so I can enact change on a grander scale.” Clay has been an ambassador for UNICEF since 2004, the same year he started the National Inclusion Project with co-founder Diane Bubel. "National Inclusion Project" supports the integration of children with disabilities into the same environments as their non-disabled peers. In 2012, Aiken was runner-up to Arsenio Hall on the 5th season of NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice to raise funds and awareness for the National Inclusion Project. Beating the likes of Debbie Gibson, Aubrey O’Day and Lisa Lampanelli, he became an audience favorite, and raised over $350,000 for "National Inclusion Project". He has toured nine times, written a New York Times best-selling memoir, sold more than six million albums, produced and hosted television programs, starred on Broadway, and devoted considerable energy and resources to improving the lives of children all over the world.
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:27:37 PM
FROM THE GIFT STORE:

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Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:32:41 PM
from claytonsmyccf @ cv
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omg loving it!!!

He's wearing a white shirt and pants and a tank top under shirt under the shirt. He's killing it on the songs  
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:33:06 PM
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Ladies behind me debating on whether or not he's wearing a wig. Haha! Everyone loves him. Lots of applause. Wig is different than in the promo pic. Looks lighter & more brushed back off his face. Close Every Door or whatever it's called was GREAT, lots of applause. No loin cloth yet, just white linen, white sandals. Intermission right now. I don't know how to make this red. Haha! - Vertigo's daughter  
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:33:31 PM
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shrimp1978@ CV

Close Every Door" was freaking amazing. But his mic needs to be a little louder when he's hunched over on the ground singing the beginning. Stage right is where the narrator stands quite often and within the first few rows he can be hard to see because of her.
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:33:56 PM
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jc4aikenheart reports no loin cloth Dress all in white.Tunic white pants long sleeve shirt. Every inch of body covered except a v neck open white shirt with white sash.. great hair. Vocals are great and still makes my heart melt. WOW jut glorious handsome as ever !!!  
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:34:24 PM
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Intermission ending. Everyone nearby talking about how great he is! Yayyyy! - Sadie (VD)  
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:34:48 PM
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shrimp 1978

For all the lovers of his lower register "Close Every Door" will be very happy. Intermission ending!
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:35:18 PM
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jc4aikenheart

Women costumes risque. See thru tops with sequins around nipples.  
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:35:44 PM
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from cv

My friend who is there reports "goosebumps" and "teary eyes." Says Clay is "adorable" and he's hitting the "OMG notes." Says the audience is whooping and hollaring after he sings - they're loving it!!!

Says he looks so "damn cute" and she wishes it was really his hair.

Finally, she said they were told if they saw someone with a phone on, they would be escorted out.
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:36:09 PM
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from cv

Mega-mix happening now, I think. My friend called me. It was distorted and hard to hear, but it sounded like the end. Crowd was cheering like crazy. Then it sounded like rhythmic clapping so I think the mega-mix started. Can't be sure, though since it was really hard to tell what was going on.  
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:36:45 PM
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vertigo at cv

Lot of people stood when Clay took his bow! He did the typical clap and dance during the final bows! Lots of people waiting by the stage door. Pharaoh made a joke "This is how we do it on EGYPTIAN Idol, Joseph!"  
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:37:17 PM
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Can't remember who asked, but he sort of wore a gold outfit. When he came out in the gold chariot he had a gold plated breast plate & a gold headress, all worn ON TOP of the white linen outfit.  


OMG He cracks me up!!

NOTE- ALL OF THE PRIOR QUOTES AND COMMENTS ARE FROM JULY 30TH AND 31ST
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:38:22 PM
 
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(Shrimp1978 @ Jul 31 2013, 10:37 PM)
Keala is awesome. I was impressed by her immediately. I don't think their mics need to be turned up much, just in certain places in the show. I can't remember where I noticed it for her but definitely for Clay when he's on the ground for part of one song. Yes Clay is funny. Forgive me for not remembering exactly, but there's quite a bit where he just stands there and his facial expressions say everything and he's quite good at that. I I remember correctly there is was a sequence in Spam where he just made facial expressions and was hilarious and this was similar. The Pharoh is a trip. (And hotttttt!) he's not the strongest vocist compared to Clay and Keala but he did nail it when he went for the big moments. The mashup at the end is quite fun and shows how talented the cast is but Clay doesn't particular in it until the very end where it slows down and he comes out in another (different) beautiful coat. I will admit I didn't think I was going to think much of the show since I was never a fan of "any dream will do" and if the whole show was that kind of music, ho hum. But keala immediately brought me in and of course Mr. Aiken. He was made for these songs. I course I don't really know the original score at all but if adjustments had to be made for his voice, they were sublime. And so was his voice. I did not notice one single moment of struggle and I usually notice that right away. Lets hope it stays that way for the whole run. I don't have immediate plans to go again but seeing as I only live 35 minutes away, there's no way I'm missing out on going at least one more time.
More soon if I think of it.
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:40:19 PM
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(jc4aikenheart @ Aug 1 2013, 01:02 AM)
Clay Was DROP DEAD GORGEOUS !!!!! His Hair Look more Natural ! Then the promotional picture! Those Vocals are to Die For !!! 
I am planning to see both shows tomorrow ! I gotten my poster signed at Stage door! I haven't slept yet nor eat much I am still too excited ! I put my IPhone away during the show I didn't want to get thrown out. They made a announcement & I just want to take it all in !!! No Jerome ! I had BB left 5 & 7 u couldn't see the full production from those seats !
Ok I am going to bed now ! Good night ! Elvis the Pharaoh was Smoking Hot !!!!! He gave a great dance performance in loin cloth !!!!!! Ok now I am going to bed !!!!
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:41:23 PM
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vertigo

The coat looks great on him! It is actually quite cute and funny the way the cast pulls out the tails while he is singing about how good he looks in it. Sorry, can't remember the exact words.

The one he wears at the end of the show has a LOT more added material.

Clay was definitely the STAR. No question about that! But, as every Clay fan knows, you can never get enough of Clay Aiken! And, yes, it seemed (JMHO) that he spent a lot of time reacting to what others were saying, but that is really how the show is written and that is how he played it.

ETA: He did dance "some". My mind is a blank on it at the moment. Sorry.

ETA2: Don't forget this was a PREVIEW. Some things will change before tonight. I am curious to see what will have changed by today's matinee. I'm not going (have to pick up the flowers) but jc4clay (sp?) is, I believe. Anxious to hear from her.

 
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:43:13 PM
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(Vertigo @ Aug 1 2013, 08:17 AM)

Most of the people around us were NJUs. The effusive lady behind us was telling people that it was the best version of Joseph she had seen, and that she bought the tickets BEFORE it was announced that Clay would be in it.


I'm lousy at recaps but here are my thoughts:
First, I need to thank my daughter who was a great sport and did a pretty darn good job of posting bits of information. Yay for Sadie!

I agree that the intro was too long but, having seen Young Frankenstein there a few days earlier, I think most of it was something they feel they have to do. Part of it was cluing people in that this was NOT a touring company and an original production specially designed for Ogunquit. The guy talks a mile a minute (even faster at the Young Frankenstein show I was at) and I think it's because he knows it is a long spiel. I get Jess' point, but it didn't bother us enough to consider commenting on it. I also agree with Jess about the sound. Where we were Keala's mic seemed up too high a lot and Clay's sound varied a lot. Sometimes just right, sometimes down too low, seldom up too high.

Overall, we liked the production and were entertained. But, to be honest, if Clay weren't in it, I doubt either one of us would be interested in seeing it again. Neither one of us were in love with the show itself. A few of the scenes seemed to go on too long. Of course, most of those were ones that Clay wasn't in.  The songs he sang were great, but I wish there had been, at least, one more song special to him. I also wished there could have been more opportunities for him to show his comic flair. It seemed to me that most of the big laughs came from what other members of the cast were doing. It goes without saying that we are STILL very much looking forward to tonight, and the other shows we're set to see! He is just too awesome to miss.

Clay's voice was Clay's voice. No complaints- except for the mic levels. The wig looked decidedly better than the promo picture! A bit more mannish and slightly away from his face with big curls on the bottom half. His costume, I guess, had to be plain but, as usual, the pants are really baggy and the sleeves are full length. I was quite sure there would be no loincloth, but wasn't quite expecting soooo much coverage. He looked handsome and adorable, but I think they could have done a bit of a better job with his costume. The other costumes were pretty good. The production was not as lavish as Young Frankenstein and, actually, kind of plain. I guess the sets were made just for this run? Perhaps the complete set wasn't up yet and these things will be different tonight?

That's pretty much all I can think of now. Told you I was lousy at recaps!


P.S. (This is Sadie) The brothers were AWESOME! Their whole scene after Joseph has gone to Egypt, where they sing “Those Canaan Days” was hilarious. The french accents and the facial expressions, the comedic timing... really good! That was one of my favorite scenes.
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:44:04 PM
July 31

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(goodlife5 @ Aug 1 2013, 09:29 AM)
My husband and I attended last night's show and loved it. I'm sure that their rehearsal today will fine tune some of the transitions and pace. Clay's voice was stellar and he really was Joseph. The entire cast was awesome. It is a fun show and am very glad that I have some additional shows to attend. My husband actually volunteered "Clay is a really good actor."

Hosaa, Levi sang the, One more angel in heaven hoedown song, and did a great job. It was neat at the end on the show when the actors did the "remix" to see them all without their brothers' beards and costumes.

Clay looked beautiful in Joseph's dreamcoat! I was happy overall with the choice of the linen outfit. To me the only time when it seemed out of place was when he had on the gold breastplate over it. I think the loincloth would have been too distracting. The stage is small and it was loaded with people. There was the cast plus 20 kids at times on the stage. The set was very simple with large stone columns lining both sides of the stage which made the small stage seem even smaller

I needed more Joseph in the remix at the end, I guess that is just my desire to hear Clay's beautiful voice.

This was a preview show and just as Joseph is making his first appearance there was a glitch. The curtain opens at the rear of the stage and you see Joseph about to sing, Any Dream Will Do, and suddenly the curtain closed in front of him and then reopened but didn't rise fully, Clay actually had to push the curtain up from his shoulder level as he started to sing and move forward.
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:44:48 PM
July 31

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(Claytonsmyccf @ Aug 1 2013, 09:53 AM)
A little tidbit more that I don't think I commented on, Close Every Door. He does sing higher for most the show so this song REALLY shows off his lower range. When you hear it you'll understand what I mean. It was kinda amazing and I'm not one who cares much for the whole lower register thing.

Oh and one more thing. I'm not sure if the whole sitting down thing after he comes out in the longer robe was planned. I think I saw panic in his eyes when he tripped(?) backwards and landed down perfectly and did this little jazzy hands thing. Which I think covered him if it was a trip since I didn't see any comments on it. Even those I was with didn't notice it.
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:45:27 PM
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Clay wore a different gold head piece today and gold robe down to the floor. Red confetti at the end of the show.
The gold headdress was better.  

From jc4aikenheart
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:46:53 PM
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July 31
 (cameocat @ Aug 1 2013, 12:18 PM)
I didn't buy a ticket right away for last night's show, so I ended up in the seat on the very far left of the front row. Not a good seat - I could only see the very front of the stage. I was sitting next to jc4aikenheart and she couldn't see well, either. She went and asked an usher to find us better seats and was successful! We got moved to row E in the center section - excellent seats! I'll have to remember that little trick the next time I'm sitting in a seat with such limited view of the stage.
I didn't have any problem with the artistic director's speech - he always does that before shows in this theater. I was hoping he would repeat what he said before Young Frankenstein about the national attention for Joseph, people coming from around the world, etc. He was much more heavy-handed about the phones and recording equipment this time, though. I don't recall him saying anything about being escorted out the door if your phone is on at the other shows I've attended, but I could have missed it.

I was using an assisted listening device (headphones) which picks up sound directly from the mics, so I didn't notice that Clay and Keala weren't loud enough. I had volume controls for each ear, and I wasn't afraid to use them! They were a little static-y, but not bad. I think the mic for the guy who played Jacob wasn't working during the final number, because I couldn't hear him at all then.

Clay was gorgeous! He really stood out in the white outfit.

I really enjoyed the play, and I'm glad I watched the DVD with Donny Osmond beforehand, so that I could understand that a lot of it was very tongue-in-cheek.

During the Egyptian prison scene, Clay was chained to the floor - there were no jail cell bars like in the DVD.

I loved the "This is how we do it on Egyptian Idol" line - that was hilarious! After the Pharoah made Joseph his no. 2 and another ensemble number was happening, the Pharoah came out wearing a golden, bedecked hardhat and he and Joseph were looking at a blueprint. Clay turned the blueprint around as the Pharoah was looking at it upside down. #engineergeekinme

The brothers were all given tote bags with food and stuff in them near the end. One of the brothers pulled out a t-shirt from his bag. I thought that was funny.

Clay did have a bit of wardrobe malfunction with the golden armor near the end. It looks like the sash was supposed to be tied on his right side, but it wasn't, and the right epaulet was hanging down behind his shoulder, rather than on it like the left one.

I so wanted to be the one girl/young woman who got to sit on the floor and hang on tight to Clay's right leg like a groupie. #jealous
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:48:09 PM
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August 1 M
( @ Aug 1 2013, 04:16 PM)
From jc4aikenheart

At the end of the Elvis the Pharoua act all the stage actors drop to the ground was different from last night. Elvis was more into being Elvis and being flirty with the woman in the front. Hot Hot Hot. His mic went dead for a couple of minutes at the beginning of the Pharoah act. Clay made more goofy faces. Clay was more into playing the role of Joseph. Clay's vocals were even better than last night. Boy! OMG hit those notes!!!!!! They filled the whole theater. Don't know the name of the song but it was at near the end of the show. WOW!!!! Clay hit some glory notes!!!!!

Not as many at the stage door as last night.

Show runs about an hour, then intermissions and then another hour.
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:49:02 PM
CAMEOCAT

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His wrists are chained. He does stand up with them on, but he can't raise his hands while wearing them. The chains are about 3'-4' long.  
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:49:50 PM
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(Vertigo @ Aug 1 2013, 06:04 PM)
Couple quick updates during intermission... When we dropped off the flowers the woman said he had a bunch in his room already! Also she told me specifically, unprompted, that he would be coming to the stage door after the show. Also, the man who did the flowers knows the producer & he told us that they've had to lock down the theater the past couple weeks because of people coming around to snoop during the day! Haha. No major changes to report for tonight's performance, as far as I can tell
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:50:18 PM
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From jc4aikenheart
There is a sign that says Welcome to fabulous Egypt. Then someone comes on stage and turns the sign around and says what happens here stays here...the audience laughs. The sexy Egyptian wife seduces Clay with her leg then 4 other Eygptian servants all surrounding Clay and take off his extra clothes...the neck and arm brace and then they throw him on the bed and rub his chest back and forth. They are really feeling Clay up and it's hot!!! She didn't see that part at the 2:30 show.

When the brothers sold Clay to slave owners Clay said I don't know Eygptian. That was funny as they tie and drag him away.

Full house and lots of NJU.
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:51:13 PM
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From jc4aikenheart

Clay came out for stage door. Seemed more relaxed and started to talk to some fans. He went down the line very quickly and then poof he was gone.


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From jc4aikenheart

Standing O and lots of love for the whole cast. Clay got tremendous applause. Clay got a great response. Lots of screaming. Audience was very into the show..laughing and reacting to the stage.  
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:52:17 PM
August 1 Opening Night

 
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( Aug 2 2013, 11:55 AM)
From Zippy at the CB:
 
Opening night at Ogunquit Playhouse - audience was 100% full. Lots of NJUs I heard a lot of comments like "Amazing show!" "Great show!" "I'd watch this show again!"

Clay was fabulous as all the cast members. They all work together in unison. That's why the show is so cohesive. The sound was much better, I found. This time I brought my binoculars. I could see closeup Clay. I saw that when Joseph became no. 2 to the Pharoah, he has lines drawn on the sides of his eyes. It's a line out of the corner of the eye and a horizontal V at the end of the line. He looks spectaclar in his gold armour riging in his gold chariot at the end, Everyone was so astonished when Joseph gets thrown into the pit by his brothers. Clay just slides right into the hole!!

BIG standing O and tons of cheers for all cast members but the loudest cheers rang out for Clay!!

Merchandise -There is only the poster for $6 with Clay in his technicolour dreamcoat. The rest are just the usual JATATD merchandise - mug for $15, T shirt for $ 20? I forget.
We managed to get to the front at the stage door. Clay came out after the men cast members left. Took about 15 minutes. My sister got a poster signed and I have stage door video but have no way to upload yet. Will do so after I get home. He looked goid and joked with us that we have nothing to say. He signed everyone's items quickly and was gone in a flash after thanking everyone for coming.
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:53:35 PM
OMG- CLAY IN CHAINS!!!!


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Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:54:49 PM
AUG 2ND 10 PM

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Row A filled up right after I posted - two of them were two very enthusiastic guys who I think were twins with Down Syndrome, very high functioning. When the guy who played the Pharoah came out at stage door, he came around back of the crowd and took a picture with one, maybe both, and gave him a hug. Very sweet.

Some things that were different from Wed night......
Clay kept his waist sash on the whole show. In the first show he only had it on at the beginning.
The Pharoah wiped his chest with a white handkerchief and tossed it to someone in the front row.
The golden armor at the end was replaced and the headpiece was more bedazzled - I believe I read that this change wwas made  yesterday.

cameocat
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:55:52 PM
August 1 Opening Night

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(jc4aikenheart @ Aug 2 2013, 08:47 PM)
Oh! I am currently on Amtrack heading home, I just remember from last night show on Aug 1 8 pm show, After the brothers sold Joseph to the slave owners , ripping up Joseph Dream coat number then killing the Lamb by ripping off the limbs of this poor animal and taking parts of lamb & smearing it's blood on Joseph coat as proof that he was killed in some way. Some how during that madness number, a part limb of the lamb was accidentally thrown into the audience!!!
A audience member pick up the limb of that poor animal & returned to Keala the Narrator she took it with a look of disgust while still singing & with her arm extend holding the lamb rip leg with her tip fingers , the audience was hysterical bursting-into laughter's. 
I wanted to share that moment in last night show.
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:57:27 PM
August 2 EVENING

From Zippy at the CB

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Fri night's performance was again a fantastic one! My sister and I managed to upgrade our seats and we were seated in Row C Centre! Those are pretty good seats. I can see their reactions on their faces.
I keep thinking whenever Clay becomes Pharoah no.2 and accuses Benjamin of stealing his favourite cup that he reminds me of Ted Neeley from Jesus Christ Superstar. He does a very good job of singing and performing this Joseph role.
Clay broke the cup that he stuffed in Benjamin's bag. Not sure if this happens every time.
BIG Standing O for Clay and company tonight!

Guess what happened tonight? At the stage door, Clay came out in his baggy shorts & blue striped golf shirt and proceeded to sign peoples' items with somebody's blue pen. I heard him ask "Does anyone have a sharpie?" I always carry a sharpie for Clay emergency purposes and dug right into my trusty handbag and quickly whipped out my Black Sharpie Pen. Zippy to the rescue!! I shouted, "I have a Sharpie pen!" He heard me and came right to me at my end of the stage door line. He proceeded to sign my playbill and promptly signed my aunt's Joseph/Clay poster. He then used my Sharpie to sign everybody elses' items! Then, he hugged 2 special guys at my end of the line and they wore "I heart Clay" T-shirts. Clay promptly came up to them and I saw one of the kids give him a peck on the cheek. Everyone went "Awwww!" Afterwards, he left quickly and was about to go back in but remembered he had my pen and gave it to somebody in the crowd. The Sharpie came back to me! I have a pen with Clay's DNA on it!! LOL
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:57:59 PM
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floridaiken

Close Every Door OMG!!!!! Had me in tears y'all! So emotionally sung.
Real tears.... believe you me! The man is one helluvan actor!
I feel so fortunate to be seeing this and wish everyone could see it!  
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 05, 2013, 11:58:47 PM
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copingincalif

Intermission. Wow just wow. Keala is amazing and clay's high range is spot on. More after the show.

eta: theater is full. Dont know what the talk about not selling is coming from.
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 12:02:24 AM
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Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 12:03:03 AM
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Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 12:05:23 AM
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Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 12:06:14 AM
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Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 12:09:19 AM
July 31

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(Southern Belle @ Aug 3 2013, 10:00 AM)
Saw this recap at the Clayboard posted by GrandmaJoan-


I was at the Wednesday night performance, along with forever fan (my daughter, Laurie), my granddaughter, Maria, barbara (flyingstarship), her granddaughter, Ashley, growing garden(Mary) and Anita - some of the pink jacket ladies from New Jersey. We had a few problems getting on the road Tuesday afternoon: Maria had to keep a dr appt. and we planned to leave from there. Then, I remembered that I had forgotten my insulin pen so we had to drive a half hour back to meet my husband who got the pen and got in the car to come meet us to give it to me. Also, Barbara realized that she had left her purse home with all of our tickets and all of her money!!!!!!! So, we drove back to her house to get it. Finally, at 4:15 we started out.we got back on the road.

Our road trip from there was uneventful until we got in the Hartford, Connecticut area where we ran into major road construction which held us up for about an hour and a half. We were very worried since we were afraid there would be more problems ahead. We were ok but, since we had booked a hotel, we thought we should call ahead to let them know we would be coming in late. Well, the person Barbara spoke to was not to pleasant about it and told us we had to call him back before 11:30 pm since that is when they closed down for the night. We called twice more before that time and finally were able to tell him that since they shut down we could not get there that night. We found out then that our rooms were on the third floor, no elevator, just outside stairs up the outside of the building, and no one to help us with our bags, including my 50lb dialysis machine. We could not see ourselves trying to get ours climbing up those stairs let alone a machine. So, we had to find a hotel on the highway for the night. We were only an hour and a half away by the way. The next day, when we arrived at the Admiral Inn to check in for Wednesday, we found out that they had cancelled both of the nights, instead of just Tuesday. And, they don't have bellhop service at all, ever. They would not refund our money, despite the fact they never had told us about any of this when it was booked. So, we went looking for another hotel and we found one almost across the road (near Clayhill Road lol) called "Meadowmere". We loved it there. Twice the price, but had everything , including a pub that had wonderful food. By the time we got setttled and had a bite to eat, we had to get ready for the Play. The Playhouse was five minutes walk. but we drove.

From the song "Open Every Door (which was only a little while after the opening) we were crying. It was so sad, beautiful haunting, emotional and Clay sang it from his soul. I know it was a play and he was acting, but it was coming from within him. I can't explain it, but you will know what I mean. On the funny side, some of the scenes with Clay reminded me of how he acted in Spamalot acting afraid, shy and all the expressions that only Clay knows how to get audience reaction. From there it got better. The whole cast was amazingly talented. Kaela was unbelievable, so great. The kids on the stage were right up Clay's alley and were very talented as well. I could go on forever about the play and Clay. No one wanted it to end and the audience showed its appreciation with its resounding applause and standing ovations. Clay is a true STAR, and I'm hoping to go again. Oh, we all went to the stage door and got his playbill signed.

Ogunquit is breathtakingly beautiful. The restaurants and cafes and little shops all around, and the ocean with rock formations from the mountains surrounding the beaches is a sight to behold. Loved every minute of our time there. LOVED LOVED CLAY AND THE PLAY.
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 12:11:24 AM
August 2 EVENING

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(Southern Belle @ Aug 3 2013, 03:35 PM)
Here is another recap I saw at the CB. It was posted by Mammat53---

V1st off i am NOT a good reporter/recapper. so i will post random thought and observations about last night.
got here at noon (ogunquit) BEAUTIFUL place and very friendly. i had NO tickets due to the fact that nothing awesome was coming up and i thought i might as well wait till i got here and save BO fees. staying at Studio East .(highly recomend)sp..anywho they told me they can purchase tix and get 20% off and no fees..got a very nice 9th row tix center for 52,00. decided to walk to playhouse..um mistake took wrong turn..1.5 mikes later realized i was in perkins cove..found some nice people going to playhouse got a ride..whew.
Packed house great seat..sat next to a former broadway critic,,told me as the show progressed that they had changed it up quite a bit and found the frolicking children distracting and annoying..i agree.She was also not fond of the narator..her opinion and mine to a point as her voice was shrill at points. on to Clay..he looked amazing and sounded fantastic! i was a tad disappointed that he did not sing more. alot of enemble numbers..which were awesome but no clay or he just stood there. i saw a lot of Sir robin in his acting.not a lot of lines but more facial/reacting acting. the song he sang whike chained on the ground was chilling and got a rousing applause. the elvis pharouh dude stole the show IMO..he was smoking hot!!!! and really brought the crowd to a WOW! he also got the biggest applause at the end.
Clay was awesome but the show was very short and not enough of him,
Going back to both shows..got a front row center and another 8th row tix this morning through hotel at 20% off.
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 12:12:46 AM
Aug. 2 EVENING

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(goodlife5 @ Aug 3 2013, 04:45 PM)
I was at last night's show as well as the first night of preview. I thoroughly enjoyed both shows but I thought that last night's show was dynamite! Yes Elvis was very well received and his part is suppose to gernerate that "King" energy. Clay received loud applause when he first appeared on stage, great applause after ,Close Every Door, and solid applause at end of the show. In my opinion, no one stole Clay's thunder . Clay was fully confident and in possession of Joseph last night, his voice was to die for and I was haunted by Close Every Door. The entire cast is truly terrific and all were very well received.

They have tweaked the show, the opening flows much better, mics have be adjusted, the pace is smoother, some costume improvements for Clay and other small changes. I sat among some local theater patrons last night and they were all thrilled with the show and thought Clay was wonderful.
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 12:13:38 AM
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(mommeagher @ Aug 3 2013, 11:04 PM)
My husband and I were at the show tonight...row g seats 9 and 11. Cheaper seats but great views! The theater was almost full with a very enthusiastic crowd. Of course, Clay was awesome in his role and in great voice. I think the pharoah and the brothers roles are more comedic in nature and therefore people are saying they steal the show. They are very good but Clay is the obvious star. "Close Every Door" is beyond amazing. It reminded me of the emotion in "Lover All Alone" but with more power. CAN NOT WAIT UNTIL TOMORROW NIGHT. It is worth every penny of this expensive excursion!
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 12:15:09 AM
August 3 EVENING

 
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(cindilu2 @ Aug 3 2013, 11:25 PM)
Most fun I have had in years. YEARS!!! The entire cast is outstanding and each of them deserve whatever amounts of applause/cheers they get. Most of them have much more rousing songs than Clay does - of course they get the rowdy applause. They also stay on stage longer and milk it (part of the staging of the show). Probably helps to make it seem like they have more/louder applause, but I don't believe for a minute they were getting any more respect or appreciation than Clay. Not from the people around me, anyway. Clay is the STAR of the show and everybody reacted accordingly.

IMO The role of Pharaoh is written to be a scene stealer, and this actor lives up to it. Funny as hell, charming and hot. The brothers are all wonderful and look like they're having the time of their lives on stage. Canann Days is the funniest part of the show, IMO, and this version of it is better than the DVD version (also IMO). "Ruben" is a freaking hoot, and he can sing. Keala is definitely different as Narrator and at first it seemed odd (given how use to Maria Friedman I am) but she was marvelous and had a great comic flair that I never saw from Maria (DVD Narrator). Loved her!!

And Clay absolutely knocked it out of the park. Vocally, he is unparalleled. Watching him sing to the kids at the start is just wonderful. He looks at each one of them individually, smiling and his eyes are just sparkling. His interpretation of the songs (both Any Dream and Close Every Door) is much more emotional and somehow more innocent than Donny's (and others I've heard) and it just makes them that much better for me. I love his change ups to CED and I had chills from the first note to the last. At the matinee there was an NJU and her three daughters sitting next to me and she had to show me her arms when he was done- said he gave her goosebumps!! There is so much of the play where Clay has no lines - he's only reacting to everything happening around him. That's a tough thing to do and he pulls it off very well. He doesn't have the flashy scenes that the brothers and Pharaoh do, but he is absolutely the heart of the show. In the scenes where he has to act, like when he accuses Benjamin, he does it very, very well.

One thing I thought was amusing - during the Potiphar scene, he gives Joseph a big stack of cash which Joseph then puts in his pocket. After he's taken away to jail, for however long (months? years?) he was in there, when he's 'freed' at the end of Go Go Go Joseph, he still has the cash in his pocket, lol. Not that I was checking out his front pockets in the white pants. Uhhuh.

Reading back briefly, I saw the report of the 'ex-broadway critic'. I was also told this story but there was an additional comment made by this 'critic' (not about Clay) that completely negated any credibility their opinion had for me. Whatever, honey. I also couldn't disagree more about the children. They were not frantic or out of place at all. This play is about telling the story to the children for heaven's sake. They are meant to be a part of it all.

I just had to add - I had row A (which is second row) and row B tickets today - left of center, and they are by far the best seats I've ever had for anything. LOVED!!! If you can get them, do it!!!
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 12:17:58 AM
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(Cherie @ Aug 4 2013, 11:36 AM)
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(Floridaiken @ Aug 3 2013, 04:25 PM)
Close Every Door OMG!!!!! Had me in tears y'all! So emotionally sung.
Real tears.... believe you me! The man is one helluvan actor!
I feel so fortunate to be seeing this and wish everyone could see it!


You weren't the only one crying. He was absolutely amazing on Close Every Door. The tears were running down my face through the entire song and even though I wiped them away when the song was over, my eyes kept leaking for awhile after. I kept telling my husband later on that evening that I would love to get my hands on a recording of that song exactly the way he sang it Saturday afternoon. It was perfection. He couldn't have sung it any better.

To be perfectly honest, I was worried that I was going to be disappointed because after listing to the little snippets that were posted the other day, I wasn't thrilled with the way he sang Any Dream Will Do. To me it sounded like he completely changed the melody and I wasn't liking what I was hearing. But Saturday afternoon, he sang it the way I've always heard it and I was very happy. There was one part in the show that surprised me so much so that I let out a little shriek. It was after Joseph's brothers took his coat from him, they picked him up and dropped him in a hole in the floor. I wasn't expecting it so it totally caught me off guard.

I also wanted to add that my seats were fantastic. I was complaining a little bit the other day because I was worried that being so far to the right at the end of the row, that I might not be able to see everything. But I was actually closer to the stage then I imagined and because of a raised platform that was there, my wheelchair was positioned so that I was much higher then the rows in front of me so my view of the stage was wonderful. It didn't matter to me that I wasn't sitting in the center. Where I was sitting was perfect. I don't know if there will be any Clack or not, but I'm thrilled that I was able to go just this one time and have the memories logged in my brain.
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 12:35:30 AM
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RHODE ISLAND FAN  Aug 4 2013, 07:14 PM

 Took the granddaughters ( 8 and 10) to see Joseph today. Incredible!! I cannot wait to see it again.

His voice gave me chills when he sang "Close Every Door"--picture the "chain" picture at the end of the song.

I felt as if I saw a lot of Sir Robin in Joseph--that same sweet innocence was there.

The show itself is fantastic--the music just has you tapping your feet. The kids loved it. We were in row W -way near the back, but still good seats. The place was packed except for the two rows in front of us-gave us a much better view, especially for the kids. It was perfect. He got enthusiastic applause for everything.

I also really love the narrator--can see why she was Tony nominated.


I'm not good at remembering details, but I always like to mention audience reaction. I heard someone say that they'd seen four other versions and that Clay was the best Joseph they'd ever seen. The ladies behind me said, "How did he not win?" I got in a short conversation with him and told them about "National Inclusion Project", etc. They found that it was mentioned in the program and were impressed. At the end they told me they just loved him as Joseph. Heard so many other random comments about how terrific he was. People just kept saying it over and over. Whenever I go to plays, I don't usually hear such enthusiasm! And I know that these were not diehard fans.



Got to do the stage door.  The usher mentioned it and I wasn't going to because I needed to get home and knew traffic going south on 95 would be horrible. But, the girls really wanted to. He appeared about two minutes after we got there. I had the girls move up to the front and I stayed back a bit. I know he loves kids (and my granddaughters were adorable in little dresses and braids--knew he wouldn't be able to resist). He was about ready to turn and go, but saw them and signed their programs. Sooo, they have autographs and I don't! LOL I could kick myself for not taking a picture, but I blame "the fog".



Have to say this is the best day I've had in a long time.

Clay Aiken is good for what ails ya, for sure!!!

Seeing it again on the 20th with my RI buddies and I just CANNOT WAIT!!

Just have to add how gorgeous he is from three feet away. Simply stunning!!

There really is an ethereal quality about him, isn't there!!   
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 12:36:46 AM
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copingincalif   8/3

 alright okay clay is awesome. Loved the entire cast. Matinee went well. Looking forward to tonight. Clay is large and in charge.
He stands during go go Joseph with chains on. Absolutely cant emphasize enough how good he is and how amazing that high register is. Wow.
I don't even know what to say. He sings the high stuff beautifully. We know he can do it but he has to sustain it throughout the show. Smooth as silk. Easy peasy. Very impressed. Not surprised that he can act of course. Lots of NJU in audience and they loved it. Standing O of course for him at both shows. At this evening show the person next to me had never seen the show and loved it. She is the aunt of actress Laura Flynn Boyle. Crazy world. Loved the show, loved him and I have no interesting the ticket sales. What I saw today was a full theatre both shows. Whatever. Lave at 430 am so Turning in. Hope others post reports too.
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 12:43:04 AM
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(emerson @ Aug 5 2013, 02:32 PM)
The theater is a wonderful venue...no bad seats.

Due to the generosity of a Clay Angel, I got upgraded to first row center. Some people may prefer to sit further back, but, you can literally touch the stage. At times, you could almost reach out and touch Clay. Chest hair, eyes, toes, wonderful facial expressions...I didn't miss a thing!!!

The cast was much better than I ever imagined for local theater. I really enjoyed the narrator and the brothers. After Clay...they were my favorites.

One of the brothers got very emotional and was crying at the end of Those Canaan Days....beautiful song....3rd only to CED and ADWD ...for me. Someone said it may have been because he had special family in the audience.

There were a number of young kids in the row behind me. One was cuddling a stuffed animal. Warmed my heart to see little ones enjoying Clay so much. Not a peep from them all night.

I wish Clay sang even more songs...but, I would "kill" to have a professional recording of Close Every Door. I have listened to the Donnie Osmond rendition for years....though I have never seen the play until tonight. I knew Clay would do an amazing job with it...but never imagined he would make it virtually impossible to listen to any other version again. I cried. Sigh.

Another emotional moment for me was when he was reunited with his"father". 

At stage door, I never imagined I would get my program signed...i don't scream out. Clay said he was done and started to walk away, then almost turned around as an afterthought and signed mine. I said "thank you so much. I have travelled from two different coasts to see you (sleep deprivation at it's worst...  ). Clay, who was very quickly walking away again, momentarily stopped in his tracks and said something like...WHAT? How did you travel from two different coasts??!? Embarrassing for sure. In my sleep deprived state, I totally baffled him. Hopefully, it gave him a chuckle. I was worried I would fall asleep during the play. WOW was I wrong!!! No way could I have fallen asleep during this phenomenal play!!! It is Clay at his finest. JMHO...but, he was brilliant. I love theatre Clay!!! Three more things...get to Joseph if humanly possible, I  that CV can get a good cellcert for those who can't make it, and just to hear CED!!, and, I just bought a ticket for the next show!!!! THAT is how powerful and amazing it was for me!! ps...Clay signed my program in green. I think he has also used gold and black.  
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 12:50:03 AM
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Floridaiken
I was at both shows today and I stood up to look around right before opening curtain and right before second curtain went up.
Place looked damn full to me both shows. Lots of applause for both Clay and the whole cast throughout. Third show for me so far and he just gets better and better. Best I've ever heard him. Voice is spot on and he retains it throughout the show. He's killin' it I tell ya! Just wrings the emotion out of every note.
Never expected this show to be so funny, but it's hilarious! Since I was a lot closer I finally noticed that the Pharoh was wearing blue suede shoes! That should give a clue as to what comes next. LOL. Front row tonight and front row both shows Sun. 

Had a lovely and relaxing Bday dinner with Coping. Just a perfect day!
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 12:53:10 AM
Couple of tweets at intermission:

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Andrea Creamer ?@andreacreamer 18m

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhmazing! @clayaiken IS Joseph. #intermission

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Katherine Ferreira ?@kfferreira17 20m
I just cried because of clay Aiken, oh my god... (this young lady tweeted earlier that she was going with her mom)
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 12:53:58 AM
Two more tweets from the girl who tweeted at intermission:

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Andrea Creamer ?@andreacreamer 9m
@OgunquitPH Joseph - Incredible! @clayaiken is sensational!! The narrator, stunning! @MatthewRagas... oh myyy! The remix was off the hook!


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Andrea Creamer ?@andreacreamer 7m
If you love theatre, you CANNOT miss @clayaiken in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at @OgunquitPH! Shows through August 25th
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Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 12:55:26 AM
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Katherine Ferreira ?@kfferreira17 pic.twitter.com/JlHgntKFs7

Katherine Ferreira ?@kfferreira17 love me my clay ???? #clayaiken http://instagram.com/p/cmux3EFowr

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? Sarah ? ?@sarahfarnham13 42m
@clayaiken You were fantastic in Joseph today in Ogunquit, Maine! My family and I were wondering if your long hair was yours or a wig?!
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Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 12:55:56 AM
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Becky Szymcik
13 minutes ago near Portsmouth, NH via Mobile
As usual, the Ogunquit playhouse has put on a superior production with Joseph and the amazing technicolor dream coat. Clay Aiken was Joseph and he was fantastic--perfect vocal range for this role. choreography was outstanding. not a week cast member in the bunch--in fact, an extremely strong cast across all roles.
As a Joseph fanatic, i have to say this was an exceptionally great production, and once again OP proves they deserve the name "Broadway at the Beach" because of the top notch production values. OP productions are often better than the national tours!
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 12:57:51 AM
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Ian Whalen @Ian_Whalen93
Never thought I was going to see Clay Aiken in my life, but he was actually a good singer... #TechnicolorDreamcoat

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Marci Anne
Wonderful show with clay Aiken Joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat — at Ogunquit Playhouse

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Jordan Martin
Omg. I've loved clay Aiken so much today — with Brenna Skye Costin.
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 07:36:18 AM
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Hannah Lilac ?@HannahLilacscoo 3m
Just saw @clayaiken in kennebunkport wish I got a freaking picture!

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Wesley Hodge ?@mhhmwes 4m
Yeah I just saw Clay Aiken
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: woodstock854 on August 06, 2013, 12:41:45 PM
Marilyn - Thanks for bringing all this over here!!!  It was a joy to read.  I absolutely loved watching the short You Tube videos of Clay at the stage door.  It sure brought back memories of past concerts, and made me want to go and see Clay again soon!  I am so happy for Clay that the play is going so well and he is getting great reviews. 
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: mrs. c. on August 06, 2013, 01:27:38 PM
Marilyn, been checking out pics and reviews, I so wish I could see this production!  It's perfect for him!
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013
Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 11:13:09 PM
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(cagney1950 @ Aug 5 2013, 08:14 PM)
recap

Vjm and I got tickets for Friday, August 3rd and Saturday evening’s performance. We barely made it to Friday night’s show due to (a) overly optimistic estimate on how long it would take to get there from the Philly area, and (b) stop and go traffic for nearly two hours going across Massachusetts. What we originally planned as a leisurely afternoon in Ogunquit before going to the play turned into going straight to the theatre after changing clothes in the restroom at the Maine Visitor Centre. We settled into our seats with ten minutes to spare. There was a lot of electricity in the theatre-we were seated in Row G on the side, great seats. Sitting next to me was a woman with her husband who were there on vacation. Small world, she graduated from the PA college where I work.

I had never seen the musical even though I love musicals and see a lot of local theatre. The play had a run in Lancaster’s Fulton Theatre that ended at the end of June. It got great reviews (more on that later). I thought the production at Ogunquit was first rate, really outstanding. Not a weak actor in the bunch. The dancing-amazing. I thought Clay did fine among such talented, experienced group with some areas that were truly stellar and other areas (in my opinion) he has room to grow. And I confident he will because that is his work ethic.

Clay’s voice was stellar-I am not sure I have ever heard it better. Close Every Door-I don’t think I breathed through the entire song. I was mesmerized. Vjm and I talked about this – there were many very good voices in the production but there is just something so very special and gorgeous about Clay’s – it just sets him apart. I found myself thinking that Clay’s voice is perfectly suited for the theatre (not that he should be limited to that). His emotional and physical connection to that song was superb while he was singing CED, just wonderful.

An area where I think Clay will continue to grow is his acting, particularly when the action does not directly involve him yet he is still on stage. A sports analogy for me would be the importance of moving without the ball in basketball. I don’t mean that Clay should be actually “moving,” more that his actions and reactions might fit better in the whole. Actually I saw some improvement in this the next night. He seemed more forceful in the scene with the brothers who were begging for mercy for the youngest brother. I so wish I could see Clay the last week. I suspect he will study his performance and continue to make adjustments.

It seems that the general consensus from NJU that I have gleaned from the reviews and the FB posts brought to the board is that Clay does fine and sings wonderfully but that the showstoppers involve scenes featuring the brothers and the Pharaoh who did get the louder applause on Friday night . (Clay got the loudest applause on Saturday). This is consistent with the reviews on Joseph from the Fulton. The reviewers focused on the brothers, pharaoh and narrator and mentioned Joseph briefly but positively for his voice. I just don’t think that the character of Joseph quite lends itself to fun, over the top moments as do some of the other characters.

On a more shallow note, I thought Clay looked very, very handsome. The play must be physically demanding on him. He is thrown down on the floor, pushed around, hoisted up over his brothers and passed around. I must imagine he gets sore.

I feel very fortunate to have had a chance to see Clay in this production. I wish I could see more performances.
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Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 11:22:03 PM
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Speaking with emerson - she says had lunch with the children who were eating MacDonalds and you spoke with boy who wears yellow and hands Clay his coat. You asked him what he thought of Joseph / Clay. He said 'OMG he is really funny. He's hytsterical.'
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Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 11:36:40 PM
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christina heath @AlwaysARusher31
@OgunquitPH Please post a video of Joseph please??
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Ogunquit Playhouse
@OgunquitPH
@AlwaysARusher31 In production right now! Will be up very soon.
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Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 11:37:38 PM
this is in response to some tweets to the playhouse about not having any more mugs or shirts

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Ogunquit Playhouse ?@OgunquitPH 15m @KlovesClay @canfly172 BUT! There will be a short video coming out soon with show highlights so hopefully that will ease the pain
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Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 11:49:06 PM
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Stephanie Leonardi This is great! LOL
Yesterday at 5:55am via mobile

Laura Nigro Hi Jen....any "Names" in this show?
Yesterday at 7:28am
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Jennifer Solomon Yes! That is Clay Aiken behind us and the narrator won a tony award this year. The show was incredible, go see it if you get the chance. We are going to try and go again, Brad loved it too!
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Laura Nigro I think he's great...would love to see this , will have to ck out OP, website.....ty....hope you and Brad are having a great summer...Em's in UNH musical theater camp this and next wk..."Willy Wonka" if you have any little peeps around on the 16th or 17th....
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Louise Lacasse I am planning on seeing this we are big talent show tv followers and love Clay!!!
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Jennifer Solomon Go! You will love it!
18 hours ago via mobile
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Post by: Marilyn on August 06, 2013, 11:50:42 PM
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Ogunquit Playhouse ?@OgunquitPH 7m @canfly172 @KlovesClay We ordered posters and are working on mugs and shirts. Stay tuned!View conversation Hide conversation


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Post by: Marilyn on August 07, 2013, 12:12:28 AM
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DaynaB62 @ Aug 6 2013, 09:53 PM)
Will try to sneak this in as I am normally a bit shy..... HI! And you're welcome. I was the one who asked at the SD, "Clay- Why no loincloth"? I had rehearsed that for hours :-) Having been a fan of Donny Osmond's from infancy & knowing he was rather modest, yet he worked out, ate carefully, rocked the loincloth for many years, and I am a hopeless romantic, plus I NEEDED TO KNOW WHAT HE WAS GONNA SAY! He did say, "Huh?! (c'mon- he heard me!) then muttered, " ain't nobody want to see that". I said, "You didn't ask US"! and he did say, "I asked mahself- that's all ah need to know". Now I need to know if you all heard him on that same stage door afternoon, did he later say, "you people won't be happy unless I perform in your backyard" ?? I saw two videos of this- the part with my question then the other comment, and I think it was a rejoinder to that conversation. A tremendous Aiken fog swept in immediately!

Someone upthread asked about the woman at the stage door that mentioned "your son". She was standing behind me with an index card that had a name, address and phone number on it. She told Clay that she was somebody's Grandma in the children's choir, he said "uh huh", as he went down the line, (completely obliterating an opportunity for me to ask another titillating question!) she continued, "-- and she has a younger brother who would be perfect for a playdate with your son". He said "oh really, ok", something like that, I think, then never came back to her.

Another asked if Clay speaks in the show, he does speak a few words to Pharaoh, in his normal voice, as he asks him to please re- explain the dream.

The wonderful Smitten2 and I were in town from Friday- Sunday to catch all 5 shows, and on Saturday night we headed to Ruby's Grill in York for dinner, where we heard Clay had been. Had a conversation with the waitress when she found out we were going to the playhouse & she said Clay had been there last Sunday. Mods, I want to play nice, is it OK to post what they said he ate there-- and who was with him?

PS. DO you people realize  how much time  Clay spends in this show in handcuffs, ropes, pinned to a bed, with chains, and on the floor?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Smitten2 and I said we were going to the Ogunquit playhouse and were asking about traffic. She said excitedly, "ooh you know Clay Aiken was here last Sunday!! I wouldn't know who he was, I was off that day, but "Rocky" told us."
I said, "We know he came here, that's partly why WE'RE here. I think I asked if there were Ruby's in NC and was it a chain she said no, and I may have asked what he ordered. She said, "Rocky will know". She left as they were very busy. I decided to ask her (when she came back) if Rocky was a manager or the owner, and on her own volition, she said, he's a bartender, want me to send him over"??? Uhh- yeah! So he did, and he proudly pointed to the booth where Clay sat, (we tried not to stare at it too much), and I asked if anyone bothered/ recognized him, he said just a few people, but he tried to shoo them away when he was eating. I asked what he'd ordered, and he said, "just a southern- type burger. And his Mother had the Pasta from Hell, and the baby had a cheeseburger"..... 
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Post by: Marilyn on August 07, 2013, 12:15:56 AM
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Kristen Rezuke ?@kerezuke 17m
Such an Amazing show #Joseph @clayaiken "This is how we do it on Egyptian Idol" ???? http://pic.twitter.com/O6SHQKD801
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Post by: Marilyn on August 07, 2013, 12:17:27 AM
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(Claymatron @ Aug 6 2013, 03:38 PM)
I just got an email from the owner of the Coast Village Inn in Wells, where I booked our rooms for our stay Aug. 20, 21 and 22.

Hello Bev:

It's Cynthia from the Coast Village Inn.

I have to tell you, this past weekend my mother, daughter and I went to see Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! I wanted to give you and your friends the heads up that you are in for a real TREAT! Not just Clay Aiken is good but the whole cast was engaging and mesmerizing. Intermission will come way too soon and you won't want it to end.

I look forward to your stay with us and I'm sure you're counting down the days until you get to see Clay, live, and on stage!

Take care,

Cynthia
How thoughtful of her to write and tell me this. Makes it so much more special to know Clay has the support of the local businesses, that means they will be recommending the show to their other guests. Put a big ol' smile on my face!!

That was so nice of her to do that!! Very cool!


Further to this, I wrote back thanking her for her note, and telling her we were looking forward to seeing Clay, even though we knew his character was more reserved and low key than some of the other cast members, he can sure sing up a storm.

She just wrote me back...

What I liked about Clay was that even though he had the leading role - he let the others 'take the stage'. It translated well to the audience, I think.
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Post by: Marilyn on August 07, 2013, 12:19:32 AM
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@AmyLillibridge 38m

Me and clay. #bffls #clayaiken pic.twitter.com/a1dlzWy2yT



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@clayaiken #greatnight #gogojoseph
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Post by: Marilyn on August 08, 2013, 12:06:14 AM
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(deemer @ Aug 7 2013, 09:02 PM)
Place is packed tonight. We're at intermission. Clay is in perfect voice. Land of our own freaking awesome  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 08, 2013, 12:06:54 AM
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From mercedes:

 
Intermission

Awesome!!!!!

The man is perfection!!! OMG!!!
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Post by: Marilyn on August 08, 2013, 12:13:08 AM
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@AmyLillibridge 38m

Me and clay. #bffls #clayaiken pic.twitter.com/a1dlzWy2yT



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Post by: Marilyn on August 08, 2013, 01:26:35 AM
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Clay Aiken ?@clayaiken
OMG! @kealasettle just taught me how to parallel park!!!
5:28 PM - 7 Aug 13


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Keala Settle ?@kealasettle 3m

@clayaiken baaahahahahaaaa!!! You were so GOOD!!
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Post by: Marilyn on August 08, 2013, 08:06:13 AM
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Saw Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat last night at the Ogunquit Playhouse with Christy Cole-Burrows. Great show and Clay Aiken made an excellent Joseph!
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Post by: Marilyn on August 08, 2013, 08:08:12 AM
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Egan ?@EgzStyle 16m
@clayaiken watching you at Ogunquit Playhouse right now- such a good show !!





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Post by: Marilyn on August 08, 2013, 08:11:49 AM
MERCEDES AT CV

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Hi guys! We're in beautiful Maine. Clay was magnificent and Ncwannabe will give you one of her super duper recaps.

I will share a silly conversation I had with the guard at the porta potty station this afternoon at the venue. I commented that I thought it was a great idea to have them set up outdooors because there were hardly any lines. The nice young gurard said they were set up for only the full house shows and all 'Josephs absolutely Sell out. They credited Clay and his Claynation. They are thrilled he's here and doing fantastic in the box office and happy he we are here for him. He was sweet and sincere.. It's a win for him. I can't tell you how many locals asked if we were here to see Clay.
They are all sweet and happy he's here and of course that we've(all of us and more to come)been around here too.
Seeing double,, it's getting late..
Show was more than what I expected,, see Ncwannabes future post.. She's good....
Nite. Nite. Ambien is working.........xOX
Btw.. We went to the piano bar and it was rocking tonight. We loved it
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Post by: Marilyn on August 08, 2013, 08:16:39 AM
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(ncwannabe @ Aug 8 2013, 02:05 AM)
Tidbits that I remember:

(This will be full of horrible typos and lack of grammar and caps and spelling cause I cant type kn this tablet for shit. Its a nightmare!!!)


When he first comes out, a giant book of Joseph slides to the side and he appears backlit through the fog. He begins to sing ADWD and he's looking at the childrdn as he sings it he looks at them suth such love and tenderness in his syes, with a smile playjng at the corners of his mouth. At the bridge of fhe song he steps forward and looks out and becomes distraught and emotional T what he is singing. He sort of sighs and then catches himself to coms back to the present and once again becomes serene and again smiles at the children as he finishes the song.

He smiles and shares a book with his father as they show that he is the favorite son. Joseph beams at his father, who clearly adores him they show them talking but you dont hear it as the narrarator is singing but you see jacob tell joseph to cover his eyes so joseph covers his eyes and his dad surprises him with the coat. Joseph shows wonder in his face at gstting the coat and thdy place it on him. He bdgins to twirl around with it and he is so gèeky and innocent and playfull as he does so, all conveyed perfectly thdough his facial expressions and body language.

He falls to his knees repeatedly throughout the show as he is first sold into slavery and when thrown in jail he gets manhandled qjite a bit. At one point he gets dragged across the stage on his knees (matinee) and his elbows and chest (evening).

CED was sublime both shows fhsre are a few notes he hits that are gasp worthy and are so classic clay. I was so impressed with his acting skills on this song. He is lying there, beaten and broken on the floor. His entire body shakes as he is crying he is sprawled sith his legs and arms akilter. When they first place the chains on his wrists the guard roughly pulls his hands out from under him so his upper body drops to ths floor. He begins to sing while his head is still down on fhe floor with his hair splayed all around. At the matjnee, when he raised his head while singing, his hair was in his face and since his hands were chained he couldnt push it back right away. So the hair wkuld blow up n fhen he finally buys in and this incredible smils lights and away frlm his mouth as he sang, until he could finally push it back as joseph in character.

In go joseph when the kids are singing to him to not give up he starts to look at them and he is taking it all in with a pensive look on his face but as it goes on he gains belief and this incredible grin comss out and it is like a beacon of light and his eyes twinkle and I swear that smile complstely transforms him. He stands up and pulls on his chajns and they bfeak free from his wrists.

Whsn potifers wife seduces him the choreography is fun. He finally sort of gets thrown down on his back over thebed with his head hanging over the side. Hd does tell us he "doesnt bslieve in free love" lol

When he is listening to the pharoh to try to interpret his dream he listens very intently and is rather amazes by the goings on of the dancers and whatnot. At the end of the pharohs song the dancers fall to the floof and lid fhre not moving. Joseph reaches down to the one female dancer and pokes her with his long slender finged as if to see if shes still alive, cute! When pharoh makes joe his number two and gives him the gold adornments, thd girls are gathef round him and cloy amd paw him. At one point they circle him and you lose sight of him and then suddenly he comes crawling out of the circld looking back at them as he sheepishly crawls away.

When the brothers come to get help and dont ddcognize him , joe is playing them. He tells them somethjng, and whdn they look away he sort of looks to the audience with a self satisfied laugh and a rathef smug grin. He rolls his eyes at them. And he glares daggers at them when he is listenkng to their tale of woe. Like if looks could kill! Lovd thd way he sings this part. So forcefull and powerf

He rides out on his golden chariot near the end. He gets off the charkot and is singjng ADWD again to thd childfen whdn he sees jacob approach. He only has eyes for his fathdr as he moves through the crowd to get to him. Hes singing lyrics something like seeing if what he thought he was seeing was real. Jacob has his head down and joe approaches him and lifts his head and grasps his hands ànd sings right to hkm looking into his face with such joy that he is seeing hisbeloved father again.

At the end of the song joe and narrorator are holdkng hands and singing toward each other and joe has a huge grin kn his face.

At the end of the megamix joe had his arm around narrator's neck and she would put her microphone in front of clay, sort of cutely sharing her microphone with him. When they have all taken their bows and its time tl leave fhe stags clY has a huge coat of colors on with a huge train sk as he leaves the bdofhers characters gather it up and clay walks backward off the stagd pulling them off as they hold onto the long coat.

I ABHOR TYPING ON THIS THING!! Soooooo sorry this is awful it has taken me hours to type this on this keyboard. AAAAARRRRGGGGHHHHHHH
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Post by: Marilyn on August 08, 2013, 06:52:25 PM
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Chris @ Aug 7 2013, 12:35 PM) *
Just got home from Maine late last night and want to go right back again. It’s beautiful there. We saw the show Saturday night and Sunday night. There was no show on Monday. We had such an incredible time. I laughed so much and cried and was just grinning from ear to ear. The show is fantastic. I have always loved Spamalot but this is so much better. Clay was amazing! We had great center seats so I saw all his facial expressions and just about died inside when he was being kicked and pushed and thrown into a hole. I don’t know what’s in the hole but it’s not that big. He’s on the brothers’ uplifted arms laying on their hands with his arms raised straight up in the air and they just jettison him into the hole feet first. I kept thinking he could be hurt because they just threw him in a flash and he was gone. Later they pull him up by his arms and he’s just fine. The second night I held my breath when they did it and still felt uneasy about his safety. Hopefully there are people in that hole who catch him.
The entire cast was first rate. We enjoyed everyone in the show. Our special favorites after Clay were Elvis, the brothers and the narrator. I could not believe that I was laughing through a bible story but it was done so well it seemed everyone enjoyed it a lot and had a great time.
During intermission we went to get some souveniers and the lady and man selling them asked us where we came from. We said Pennsylvania and the lady asked us directly if we came because of Clay. We smiled and said yes we did. She then told us that they knew of Clay but didn’t realize he had such a huge fan base that will travel to see him. She said the theater has never been this full and that Clay has the best fans. The man was very impressed how many people have flown in to see the show because of Clay. He said that never happened there before. Most people vacation there and come to see whatever is playing at the time. They were amazed at all the fans who travelled from across the country and Canada just to see Clay. They said he’s the biggest draw that they ever had and were very pleased at the attendance. I don’t have the exact figures but it looked 99.9% full for both nights
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Post by: Marilyn on August 08, 2013, 06:55:27 PM
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Amore welcomed Clay Aiken today for breakfast! He's AWESOME as Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Ogunquit Playhouse! He said of our seaside town, that before coming here, his home state of North Carolina was the the most beautiful place! He could be convinced that we are at least tied!!
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Post by: Marilyn on August 09, 2013, 01:28:17 AM
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Usher said its nearly a full house. I spy only 1 empty seats on the bb7 which is blocked view. The usher said "this is good!!"  
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Yes Clay was not at the talk back. Many of the brothers. Jacob &pontifera's wives and pharaoh were there
They said Clay was sweet and a regular guy one of the family. Says he is very funny and teases the brothers as a brother would. Later they were asked if they had to audition and they did. Pharaoh actor said he auditioned by video. Had been an Elvis fan when young and even had nickname Elvis. But now not as big a fan as one of the wives who reminded us Aug 15 death anniversary. She's big Elvis fan. On auditions they added that Clay didn't audition so only way he's not normal ( laughingly ).


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to elaborate on what one of the wives said. She said she saw Clay on idol when she was young and thought he'd be quiet southern boy. She said he's not - not quiet. He's funny and SASSY. She was surprised. The person who said Clay was sweet-- be said sweet twice was I think Judah be sings the calipso song--- oh no not be Benjamin's as straight as a bamboo tree--- by the way this particular actor is taller than Clay I noticed. Program says his name is Nicholas Ward  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 09, 2013, 01:28:50 AM
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Ogunquit Playhouse @OgunquitPH

Packed, I mean, PACKED matinee right now. Tweet us if you're here (during intermission/after show) & tell us what you thought of the showQUOTE
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Post by: Marilyn on August 09, 2013, 01:33:31 AM
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Interesting note about the matinee show today, is that Keala took a fall as she was stepping off the center stage steps and heading off stage. She did recover and completed the show but it was a hard tumble. At the talkback one of the actors noted that she was ok but whether she was or not she'd have to be the remaining shows as there are no understudies or swings to replace any of the actors.
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Post by: Marilyn on August 09, 2013, 01:43:28 AM
FROM FACEBOOK
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Brenda Seely
CLAY AIKEN was amazing today in Joseph and the technicolor Dream Coat!!! Sold out crowd at the Playhouse. Catch it if you can!!!!Music to die for!!!

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Going to see clay Aiken tonight in Joseph and the techno colored dream coat! Very excited!

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Paul Kit
Joseph and his crazy raincoat starring Clay Aiken — at Ogunquit Playhouse
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Post by: Marilyn on August 09, 2013, 08:18:37 PM
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ncwannabe

s mentioned, Clay wasn't there for the talk back. But it was still quite entertaining. It was basically the brothers and the female dancers plus the guys who play Pharoh and Jacob. They were very nice and engaging. Someone did ask (and it was totally appropriate) about what it was like to work with Clay.

They said he was great. One guy said that when he first heard it, he was a little apprehensive (my paraphrasing - not his word) just because they didn't know what he would be like. But he has fit in beautifully and he's part of the family. One said about how funny he is, another said he was sweet. One said he was sassy. And one guy said that they're all like brothers. Since they play brothers in the show, Clay teases them like brothers! He'll call them out on things. One girl said that she had seen him on Idol and thought he'd be this good ole country boy and all quiet and reserved. Said she was totally surprised by him and I think she's the one who called him sassy. One said Clay is just one of them - when they met him he became no longer Clay Aiken (in air quotes) but is just Clay - a part of their theatre family.

They were talking about auditions - they said they all auditioned but it could be in various ways or thru different channels. As they were explaining the process, they summed it up by saying "so yes, we all had to audition." Then one piped up and said "well, Clay didn't have to audition!"

We saw the guy who plays Pharoh later after the evening show as he was leaving and we were talking to him and started talking about Clay and he said they're both from the south so they have a connection and they get along great - as Clay does with everyone. He said Clay does well with handling fame, but says he's also not totally open and likes to guard his privacy and protects his son.

Clay did stage door for the evening show. There obviously wasn't one because of the talk back for the matinee.

Eta to add some answers to questions:

Debk - sorry to miss you! But yes, the stage door is easy to find. It's on the left side as you look at the theatre about midway down the building. And yes, the girl Elvis fan had his death anniversary date correct - and told us to mark our calendars.

As a side note - we saw Kaela later that evening in town and she said she was hurting a bit, but she's okay and the show must go on. She said the theatre didn't want her to wear her heels for the evening show (her tumble was during the matinee) but she said she told them that if she didn't get right back to wearing them again, then she wouldn't do it. And she did just fine in the evening show. We told her we loved her performance and she was extremely gracious in thanking us.

One other detail I forget in my recap. The brothers were teasing and taunting Joseph by stealing his book from him as he was reading and walking along. They would toss it to each other as Joe tried to grab it back from them and at one point they lifted him so he was parallel to the ground as this arms were outstretched in front of him reaching for the book as they held it just out of his reach.

Oops - one more thing. I saw someone asked if Clay sang the colors correctly. Luckily, he doesn't have to sing them. He's busy doing a LOT of twirling at the time!!!

I think that's it.  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 09, 2013, 08:19:57 PM
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deemer

he takes his golden cup and hides it in Benjamin's sack --this is just as he is going to do that -- then accuses someone of stealing, pretending to be sending Benjamin to jail for this. The brothers beg and offer themselves instead and the narrator says he realizes they are now honest men and then says don't you recognize my face? He reveals himself as Joseph, their brother and then hugs them and Benjamin. Benjamin is his only full brother, their mother Rachel (whom Jacob loved the most) had only Joseph and Benjamin. She died in giving birth to Benjamin (these last details are not in the play, they are from the Bible).  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 09, 2013, 08:22:19 PM
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(vjm @ Aug 9 2013, 03:36 PM)
Reactions from Friday, 8.3 and Saturday, 8.4

I don't know how relevant reactions are when they are a week after the event, but these thoughts have been rolling around in my brain, so I might as well post them

I LOVED the show and everything about the experience in Ogunquit. What a great weekend! My only regret is that I can't go back. I'd love to be there closing weekend. The theater is charming, the show is fun and energizing, the town is full of things to do, and with the exception of 2 curmudgeons at the gas station on Main Street, the people were friendly and helpful.

Highlights of the show, for me:

Close Every Door - Clay's delivery of this song is stunning, not just through his singing voice which defies my descriptive skills, but also through his inflections and body language. I have many favorite performances of songs by Clay over the years, and this one is among those at the top of my list. He connects so well with this song and you feel Joseph's anguish.

Go, Go, Go, Joseph - This is the song that keeps playing in my head. When the children gather around him with their luminaries (am I remembering that correctly?) and encourage him through this song, it just made me smile. What a thrill for them! Beyond that, though, they were very effective. They made me want to join in their cheers and pull for Joseph. My favorite line is "We read the book and you come out on top." Wouldn't it be great if we all knew that things would turn out well when we are in the midst of a situation that we can't imagine getting better? The children's voices were very sweet and sincere. I loved that scene!

Joseph in Egypt with his groveling brothers - I don't remember exactly why this was a highlight, just that it was. I loved the emotion in Clay's voice when he called out Benjamin, later when the told the brothers who he was, and especially when he was re-united with Jacob. I love the way he sings the word 'patricide.' I loved it all.


Stage Door Friday night - There was a young girl (11 or 12 years old, I'd guess) who was standing on the low wall on the side of the theater very close to the Stage Door and she was calling to her uncles, telling them where to stand so that they were most likely to get Clay's autograph. She was promising them that she'd get Clay to see them, and indeed, he did. The two uncles were the men with Down's Syndrome that others have written about. Clay was going through the line very quickly, signing as he went, but when he got to the end and saw these men, he put his arms around them for pictures and one of them kissed Clay on the cheek. I loved that Clay gave them special attention and that they were so obviously thrilled, as was the girl I assume was their niece.

Another tidbit - While Clay was moving down the line (I think it was Friday, could have been Saturday), a tall man in the back of the crowd yelled something like "Great job in Apprentice," to which Clay replied something like "Yeah, something else to lose." He was laughing a bit when he said it. I love that people recognize Clay for his role in TCA

Stage Door Saturday night - Some of the children from the cast came around to the Stage Door, were waiting excitedly for Clay him to come out, and strategizing how to get his autograph. One mother came over to ask her daughter why she didn't just get his autograph back stage, but the child was insistent that she wanted to get it in the crowd. A boy and girl were searching for a pen, obviously unaware of the stashed Sharpie. They found a pencil, but the girl said it wouldn't work on her iPad. The boy asked why she was getting her iPad signed and she said because she took it with her everywhere and it was 'current.' He just nodded. I moved out of their way to help the get closer, and apologize to the fans behind me who weren't happy with me for that. At least I stepped out of everyone's way. Sorry...... the kids were short and there was no way they'd get in otherwise.

The Brothers - They were great! Very funny, expressive and great performers!

Some miscellany:

Some thoughts on character of Joseph - Joseph, as a character, didn't hold together in my experience. Joseph at the opening didn't seem to be the same person as Joseph in Potipher's household who didn't seem to be the same person as Joseph in prison who didn't seem to be the same person as the Joseph who triumphed in the end. It could be the way the character was written, the way Clay performed the role, the way the director wanted the character to be portrayed.... I don't know. I'm not judging, just saying how the character hit me. I liked all of the Josephs, they just felt disjointed. If I over-analyze (as if I already didn't  ), I might think that it makes sense for Joseph to change given what he experienced, but that explanation just doesn't seem to fit, at least not to me. In the beginning, Joseph hit me as somewhat awkward, more of a bumbler than a dreamer, and I can see how some people saw bits of Sir Robin in him. In Potipher's household he seemed more of a match to the campiness of the show. In prison he was intense and serious, appropriately so, of course. In the end he seemed the most natural.

Promo pic - I wasn't going to share this tidbit, as that particular turd has been throughly stirred, but I decided to go ahead as the experience was genuine. Let me just say that I don't like the promo picture, but don't have any emotional reaction to it. It doesn't bother me, I just think it was a less-than-optimal choice for promotion. cagney and I were on the deck of a restaurant in town very late on Friday night and had a very friendly waitress who practically joined us for dinner as she wasn't busy. We talked about a variety of things, and eventually the fact that we came from Jospeh came up. There was a large poster for the show on the deck and she looked at it and made some comment about finding the picture to be ...... I don't remember the word she used, but it meant something like 'strange.' There was nothing mean-spirited about her comments, just her honest reaction. We told her that he didn't look like that in the show, and that the wig, in particular, was not like that. One of us (I think it was cagney showed her the chains picture and she was surprised and said it was much better. I had my playbill and showed her the picture of Clay in the cast bio section so she'd see what he looks like out of costume. She was, again, surprised. The bartender came over at some point and joined the conversation and made similar comments. She said that "even the gay guys" thought the picture was "over the top." Again, there was nothing mean spirited about her comments. Anyone who has been to Ogunquit knows that it is a very gay friendly town, and she was no exception. Obviously, this picture is not keeping people from the show. The great attendance has been commented on many times. It still has an effect on people's perceptions of Clay, though.

Hopes for Next Summer - I hope Clay goes back to Ogunquit. It's not easy for me to get there, but I'd go annually if he were appearing Hey, Sally Struthers is a regular there, maybe Clay will go back! cagney and I are already planning our next trip!

I hope everyone has as great an experience at the show as I did. It's among my best Clay trip memories
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Post by: Marilyn on August 09, 2013, 08:23:57 PM
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It may look like there are two different golden head-dresses, but really it is the same one. As his chariot comes out it moves into the light and the shot where he faces left and then faces right are really only seconds apart. I think as he tilts his head down the top just looks larger when he is in the light.

The other crown, as explained in earlier answer to your question, is from the scenes before, he has the headband with the blue jewels once he is chosen by Pharaoh. Some handmaidens come out and give him the neck piece and cuff pieces and the narrator puts on the headband/crown. But, after that they go to a song the brothers sing (sing, dancing, sing) and then when they come to Egypt, Clay comes out and his hair has been very neatened, he looks all pressed and neat. I don't know if he really changes his shirt or they just straighten him up, but his hair/wig looks great at this point. That is the scene the headband/crown pics are from.

BTW, in the scene with Pharaoh in the hard hat, the ladies keep grabbing Joseph(Clay) and telling how much they love him. They are really getting into it -- I think more embellished last night. One went down at his feet and grabbed his leg. They stare at him like adoring fans. LOL is he giving them hints? Or have they fallen too?
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Post by: Marilyn on August 09, 2013, 08:25:08 PM
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said Faye and Parker are 3rd row dead center ..this should be fun for Parker  




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Post by: Marilyn on August 09, 2013, 08:46:09 PM
WOW!! Listening to cellstream and Close Every Door was so very emotional!!
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Post by: Marilyn on August 09, 2013, 09:06:42 PM
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Sarah McCannon ?@SarahMcCannon 1m
After watching @clayaiken's performance of 'Close Every Door' I am BITTER that he came in second place on American Idol #rubenstuddard
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Post by: Marilyn on August 09, 2013, 09:18:56 PM
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Clay Aiken @clayaiken
Getting old SUCKS! Thank God for a patient and accommodating @OgunquitPH and an incredibly helpful and supportive (literally) cast.
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Post by: Tiffany on August 09, 2013, 09:22:57 PM
Neat there is a cellstream tonight. Wish I could hear.
Hmmm Wonder what he means by that. 1st time he tweeted during the show. I bet Parker is adorable watching his daddy.
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Post by: Marilyn on August 10, 2013, 12:37:31 AM
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CORABETH:

Well, I was 0-8 for Spam stage doors but now I am 1 for 9!

Where to begin...I brought my bluetooth keyboard with me but I'm still going to try to write in summaries. Please forgive ipad typos.

Astonished at how small the stage was and how they got so much to go on that stage. As Nan said to me after, it was like when we went to see 7 Brides for 7 Brothers at the Goodspeed Opera House and when we saw how small the stage was, MrNan quipped that we may be seeing 3 Brides for 3 Brothers. Hats off to the choreographer for an impressive job.

Invisible926 knew nothing about this production so it was fun to listen to her laughs, etc. since I knew it all. The entire cast is very talented Keala has a voice that booms to the back of the theater. She looks like a lot of fun in person. It took me a bit to get used to the way she played Narrator as I am used to the more theatrical and poised way Maria Friedman did it. I read recently that it is like the difference between how Hannah and Meryl played LOTL. If anyone has seen the animated Hercules from Disney years ago, she sang it like the female narrators from that movie. She waved at Parker a few times toward the end.

CED aside, I liked the second half better than the first. Clay doesn't have a lot to work with in the first half and he's trying to play an innoent and naive 17 year old and it's a lot of facial expressions. I was thinking after Act 1 that I didn't know if I like this role for him (which NOT saying that I didn't like him in the role). But Act 1 it isn't written very well for the Joseph character, IMO. I was extremely surprised at how physical a role it is in the first half. He gets hoisted in a prone position on two occasions. He gets dragged across the floor with a rope. I think that may be part of what he meant about this role being a stretch and outside of his comfort zone. I noticed that they did not dump him in a pit but pushed him off stage but at intermission when we found out PFA was there, we wondered if that was so not so scare him.

When he first walks out on stage, I couldn't help but notice that his big toes hang over his sandals. Those are some long ass-toes. *g*

CED-what can I say. He never sang on his knees, now we wonder if it is because it hurt his lower back. Joseph looks so despondent and defeated and it's really the only time in the first act that Clay really gets to act. The vocals were killer. KILL.ER I don't know how he sings so well laying there. I wanted to see it again as soon as it was over. He did have problems with the hair in his face though and a few times when he sang notes with P sounds, it puffed away from his face. The man in front of me said at intermission that he is surprised the director didn't make an adjustment to the wig if that is a problem.

The brothers do get more big rousing numbers versus Joseph's meaningful numbers so I can definitely see how the reviews focus on that. There are all good vocals and some very good dancers. The french farce scene just needed Rick Holmes and Tom Deckman to complete it I thought it went on too long though.

At intermission we found out about PFA being there and we had intended to go talk to the people in side orchestra second row to ask how their seats are because we have those seats on Sunday. PFA and Faye were sitting in third row center so we could sneak a peak without going anywhere near them (which we wouldn't have done anyway and it looks like people left them alone). He's blond, the curls are gone but his hair stil had some wave. Big cheeks and Clay's smile. Seems like a very happy kid. From our seats, I could see him in profile and stole a few glances in the last number. I found him looking at the child actors as much or more than he looked at Clay. It's a long time to sit there for a five year old We heard a child's voice a few times from the audience, I couldn't make it out but Topcat was much closer so perhaps she knows what he was saying. By the end of the show, he was sitting on Faye's lap.

I liked the second act much better for a variety of reasons. Pharaoh was very good, man has no body fat that's for sure. The golden hardhat is funny. Clay has the opportunity to finally do some acting versus mugging in act 2 and he seemed much more comfortable playing someone his age. He was really good in the grovel scene and as I told TC and Invis, pissed off Clay is still HAWT. His vocals were spot on once again.

I started to notice a possible physical problem during the Pharaoh scene. I whisipered to Invis a couple of times that he was walking stiff to me. She didn't notice but I noticed it and then couldn't stop noticing it. He was walking with one leg stiffer than the other but since I was the only one who noticed it, I shrugged it off as maybe the knee pads. I saw his tweet via text alert as we were exiting the theater. I'm glad there is no matinee tomorrow. Getting hoisted above people's shoulders a few times can't be great if your back hurts.

I found myself getting a lump in my throat in the Jacob reunited scene. He looks so happy and sad at the same time singing to his father, it was very, very moving. The funny thing is that I think Clay looks younger in the gold headdress than he did as young Joseph.

I felt he sang the end of the ADWD reprise and the end in a very pop way. Love me some pop Clay.

OK, you knew I couldn't do a recap without commenting on the costume, right? The white outfit obviously fits in the opening number although I have to say I prefer the traditional boots worn instead of the sandals. But it works. I actually didn't mind it for CED but that's probably becasue I was focused on the performance.

But, it is a poorer fit for the other scenes than I had even imagined. Any time he has to wear something over the white outfit, it either just doesn't work to being downright a bad choice in the Mrs. Potiphar seduction scene. He comes out in a white and black jacket which is too small when worn over the white shirt with longer sleeves. When she finally takes him off it, it's silly because there he is in his same old outfit fully dressed. That's a seduction? It isn't great with the gold either. He's also the absolutely only man in Egypy in long pants and a long sleeve shirt. It was out of place, IMO. And by that time, Joseph should be wearing a white and gold shelti, not a loincloth.

The gold cape over the white outfit reminded me of Super Joe! Here I come to save the daaaaay!!! But then he broke my heart when he found his father and all was forgiven.

He sang the very last note in what looked to us like a locked eyes with Parker. We turned to each other and said "did you see that!"

I'm glad Parker got to see the show and that we got to see him. I know he's very protective of him but I think he would be adorable on stage at Christmas. I wonder if he's musical. He was bobbing his head on one of the numbers.

And boy, you forget how much you miss that voice live until you hear it again.  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 10, 2013, 12:39:46 AM
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Apparently after the show - they (don't know who they are) lifted Parker onto the stage!
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Post by: Marilyn on August 10, 2013, 12:45:42 AM
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HIPPOGA

Quick note before I crash! I knew "something" was going on with Clay because the brothers just carried him offstage after they took off his coat of many colors and did not throw him in the hole as previously reported. He appeared to limp going offstage at the end of the first half. Shortly thereafter he tweeted his old age sucks comment. But those were the only hints that he might not be 100%. His voice was as good as I have ever heard it! There was explosive applause after CED. It was so full of emotion...words can't discribe completely this broken man prone on the ground and singing to his God. Lastly it did not look like he did the low "company bow" type at the end. That being said he was fine at the stage door and told us to get out of the rain. We said it wasn't raining anymore but he said his pen was wet so he thought it was!

Just don't anything else to add about Parker. I could not believe he was there and I felt such happiness knowing he would see his daddy on stage. Long wavy blond hair with soft childish features. Thin but not particularly tall I don't think.  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 10, 2013, 08:32:53 PM
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CAMEOCAT

I think Clay's back was bothering him. I saw him limping a couple of times in the first half, and when they changed the pit scene, I knew something was up. At first, I thought his knee was bothering him, but there were a few changes in the second half that makes me think it was his back. I saw him only land on one knee at one point when he was tossed to the ground, keeping his right knee up off the floor, When the Pharaoh makes him his no. 2 and he gets surrounded by the groupies, he didn't get down and crawl out from the circle of groupies like he did in prior shows. Later when the brothers are begging for mercy for Benjamin, Clay went down on one knee to place the golden cup upside down on the stage instead of bending over to do it. He did not pick it back up like he usually does to give it to Benjamin when he hugs him.

Parker and Faye were sitting in the row behind me in the center - I was sitting a few seats over to the right, so I could take quick sneak peaks every now and then, He looks very much like he did in those baseball dugout pictures we saw. He's slim and has longish curly/wavy blond hair. He was wearing a navy t-shirt, but I couldn't tell what the picture was on it. At the beginning of the show, he was waving to the kids on stage and smiling/laughing. H e had a box of Tic Tacs in his hand and was eating those from time to time. I never saw him react much to Clay at all, except that he seemed to really enjoy the coat of many colors song at the beginning. Every now and then he would say something to Faye and point to someone on stage - I could tell he was not pointing at his daddy, though. At one point, and I can't remember where, he let out a fairly loud squeal of laughter when it was relatively quiet during the show. He spend much of the second half in Faye's lap. I got the distinct impression that he is a busy boy who is not used to sitting still for long. He's adorable!

I got some pictures at stage door - Clay was wearing blue or dark gray V-neck sweater over a white tee with khaki shorts. I'll post them tomorrow.
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Post by: Marilyn on August 10, 2013, 08:40:00 PM
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I mostly wanted to share a NJU story from my last night..... A middle aged couple sat down next to me...they were season ticket holders. Not "Clay Fans" she said. They could not believe I had been there more than once. I had said while talking there was no words to describe the show...that you could not capture it that way.

And then the show happened.

Close Every Door happened. I could hear her gasping, if you will, as he sang. When he was done, I heard her say..AMAZING! she turned to me and said. "Goosebumps" At applause time, she was literally hooting and whistling. At intermission, she said something about that song..omg, goosebumps. Her husband said...the one in chains???!! So...get to the end... The husband says.....NOW I see why you went more than once. We are returning next week. THEN he says...After that...I could NEVER watch Donny Osmond in it!!


yeah..

he is that incredible...like nothing I have ever ever heard...he is a STAR!!!

And I feel

blessed...
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Post by: Marilyn on August 10, 2013, 09:12:56 PM
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This was posted by TopCat over at CC. Not sure it was brought over here. But it is adorable so it won't hurt to post it twice if it has!

During that last number when Clay locked eyes on Parker, Clay winked. Adorable! Parker laughed. When Clay throws his brother Jacob or is it Benjamin, there are so many brothers! Anyway, Parker yelled out, ha that was good! LOL
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Post by: Marilyn on August 10, 2013, 09:39:26 PM
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Post by: Marilyn on August 10, 2013, 11:37:57 PM
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"He's still not bending."

"He's dragging everybody off stage with his coat!"  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 11, 2013, 10:00:22 AM
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He was definitely hurting again tonight, and different members of the cast very subtly helped him around the stage. He didn't bend anything but his head again at the end, and was quiet and fast at the stage door, only signing a few autographs. We sat in a totally different spot in the middle and saw all the stage happenings that we missed last night. Once again, the voice was superb.
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Post by: Marilyn on August 11, 2013, 10:03:25 AM
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Summary:

Clay is obviously still injured but he seemed more relaxed tonight. The first half acting was more natural. No pit again and they were careful with him but he still got lifted and dragged. Once again, I caught myself looking like the Cheshire Cat during young Joseph's twirling his new coat while he sang.

-CED was just as brilliant. I remain amazed that he can sing so well in a contorted prone position or in an almost push up position. We did notice from our close seats that once he stood up in the scenes following the song, he never put his right heel down until intermission/

-Keala hit a clunker of a note but then saved it well. Since her character has a comedic flair, she finished off a huge glory note and then did a karate chop to her throat! I really enjoyed her tonight and after seeing this show twice, I find I like her interpretation better than Maria Friedman.

-Cocky and pissed off Prince Joseph is still hawt.

- I think the PSP (Palm Springs Pajamas) would be tolerable in the crown outfit if they gave him a gold shoes/boots or something. Stilll don't like the Chariot outfit, the cape/vest/belt thingie looks like a halloween costume. The cape just doesn't hang like a cape should. Maybe it's the stiffness of the material. But the performance in the outfit is very touching.

I bet he will be glad when the matinee is over tomorrow so that he has two days off We saw a massage studio behind the restaurant we ate at for dinner. He may just need to give it complete rest. But I'm sure he has earned the respect of his castmates for persevering.

He did stage door but I like how the crowd is appreciative of all the players as they come out the door.

All in all, tonight was easily my favorite of the last two nights.  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 11, 2013, 10:07:46 AM
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This is our first time watching Clay in Joseph, so can't make any comparisons btw shows. Our seats were front centre section right aisle. We were surrounded by season ticket holders that did not know much about Clay. We told them about Clay and his passion for his charity National Inclusion Project and how it all started and they were very impressed. The gentleman said he would make a donation to "National Inclusion Project".

We found out that the group of children are locals, one of the ladies we spoke to had a granddaughter who was going to be in the play on Sunday.

It was a great show and I think Clay's limitations may not be obvious to those who didn't know about it. We thought the cast were gentle and careful as they picked up and put him down. He lied on his back as he was dragged across the stage. I suppose that was a modified version.

He was lying on his right side and face down on the floor as he sang CED. He gradually lifted his head and shoulders as the song progressed. After the song, he relied on the baker and butler to stand up.

Overall a very entertaining and enjoyable show. Being on the front right was fun because we get to see the brothers dancing up close multiple times. They were so close I got spit on! And not to mention continuously being dangerously close to Clay! If you prefer watching the entire cast perform, further back in the centre would be great.

When he became pharaoh's advisor he switched gears and turned into a more confident Joseph. He was also very stern w the brothers. There was some really good acting there!

Stage door from what I can see, he signed for everyone in the first row
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Post by: Marilyn on August 11, 2013, 01:17:28 PM
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Family trip to a @clayaiken play. Don't tell @pennjillette



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@PaulMerrillWMTW @clayaiken He'll be great. Say hi for me.
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Post by: Marilyn on August 11, 2013, 01:19:43 PM
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alaina b @alainab94
@clayaiken @OgunquitPH saw the show Fri, wishing we had a recording of YOUR RENDITION of "close every door" ! No recording is as amazing
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Post by: Marilyn on August 11, 2013, 01:21:04 PM
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That reminds me that at the show yesterday the lady behind me said she&DHwere big fans of apprentice and that Clay played so well (said with enthusiasm) Never saw him in concert but really liked him on apprentice. She definitely enjoyed the show esp CED. Said she's going to come to Ogunquit theatre more-- she doesn't live far but didn't come there before. Nice to hear his Apprentice audience is checking him out in his other endevours  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 11, 2013, 03:23:08 PM
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LIbbyjust told me Clay seems to be moving much easier today.  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 11, 2013, 06:05:52 PM
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I just met Clay Aiken and got his autograph and he touched my hand!!!!
 
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Post by: Marilyn on August 11, 2013, 06:06:38 PM
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I asked the reporter guy how the play was

Paul Merrill ?@PaulMerrillWMTW 1m
@cpft @clayaiken @pennjillette Great!
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Post by: Marilyn on August 11, 2013, 06:22:15 PM
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about Clay's injury....a right knee or right ankle injury ??I'm sorry but that makes no sense to me. He's talking about the actors when he says cast, not an orthopedic cast. They literally do support him, they hoist him in the air twice and the places they put their hands makes a difference for an injured person and I noticed especially on Friday that they also were extra careful when they placed him down.

I saw three shows this weekend so here were my observations because I noticed he seemed hurt before he tweeted.

He was walking stiff on the right side on Friday. Also, When they dragged him with the rope, he was laying on the floor with his arms over his head (tied to the rope). However, he had both knees bent and as he was dragged he used his feet to help propel himself. He had to do that pretty fast. To me, that would be impossible with a knee injury unless he tried it and it hurt too much so the next two shows, he just got dragged with his legs straight out.

On Saturday, he didn't put his right heel down from the end of CED to the end of act 1. I have problems with my hip flexor muscles and when they really hurt, I cannot put my right heel down so that crossed my mind. He has always walked with his right foot out at a 30 degree angle and that puts pressure on the hip (which in turn puts pressure on the back).

He twists quite a bit during the early coat scenes and when he is on the bed with Mrs. Potiphar, he lifts both legs up with knees bent.

He didn't bow any of the nights, just nodded his head.

He never was on his knees for CED but today he got up farther than he did for the three shows.

I just hope he continues to feel better, he seemed a bit better this afternoon. Friday he seemed very distracted. If I had to guess, I'd say lower back or hip.

I believe the orchestra is under or behind the stage and the conductor can tell what is going on via a camera. The cast turns to the back of the stage during the acknowledgements during the time the conductor is usually thanked.  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 11, 2013, 06:24:19 PM
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For CED, Clay starts singing in an almost prone position with his face facing the floor. He slowly raises his upper body off the floor with his arms but his legs are still somewhat stretched out behind him. He never rises to his knees. It was quite moving. He was totally convincing as a beaten, hopeless man. We had goosebumps.

The butler and baker assist him when he finally stands up
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Post by: Marilyn on August 11, 2013, 09:08:19 PM
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He broke his golden cup when he bashed it down in anger tonight. One brother kicked the cup forward and another tried to kick the stem to front but it rolled back. They did the calipso dance carefully missing it. Then after reunion Benjamin picked up the two pieces and sent them out on calipso drum
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Post by: Marilyn on August 11, 2013, 09:10:47 PM
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The orchestra? It's in my recap. I talked to the house manager and the head usher after the Sunday, August 4 matinee. I wanted to talk to the director or someone else more important, but since I ain't nobody, that didn't happen. I did tell them I have directed many school productions and am presently putting together a community theater production and that I wanted to learn stuff. That seemed to work to some degree. I specifically asked where the orchestra was and what was at the bottom of the hole. They said the orchestra was in the pit. I saw several monitors on the sides and in the back above the lighting/sound board so the actors could see the director/keyboardist if necessary. I'm guessing another camera is on the stage, so the musical director can get his cues from them.

They said they weren't sure what was at the bottom of the hole but laughed and said it was "something." They also added that his contract states they can't hurt him and that they had practiced the pit toss many times so they could do it without hurting him. They were very nice people.
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Post by: Marilyn on August 11, 2013, 09:13:19 PM
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lilakahuna

I’m Home! A breeze going up to Ogunquit but a torturous ride home! I think for 1 hour on the highway I went 20 miles an hour! But that is all behind me!
I LOVE this musical! What great material! I liked it better than Spamalot too! Clay was magical with his singing. I am fascinated with how he pushes out that tone from his guts when he sings. He was a certain sound like no one else I have ever heard. What a gift. I loved every number especially Close Every Door, Cannon Days (lol) and Pharaoh (lol). I have to admit the brothers are wonderful with the harmonizing and Pharaoh is nice to look at and does a great Elvis. Put them all together with Clay and this production is not to be missed. Well worth the drive up. I did not realize he sang CED prone on the ground, almost flat! How does he do that??!!
Clay may need to prepare his body before he embarks on theater. He seems to have sore muscles or something and his wonky leg was prominent. He usually can hide it but when he is hurting it becomes visible. He did not move much at all during Go, Go, Go, Joseph. Maybe a trainer for a couple of months before his next show can work up his stamina. I feel bad for him when he is hurting’.
My seats were magnificent. After the musical I exited stage left ( side exit) and the stage door was right there! I squeezed in and Clay signed my program!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I took pictures of him too….I had the Aiken fog though when he first came out and started to shake! He is so pretty up close….I adore him. He is slightly golden…not pale. Adore.

I have photos of the stage door. I will post in a few min. after I up load them  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 12, 2013, 03:58:59 AM
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@clayaiken @OgunquitPH you and the whole cast were amazing last night anyway! sorry about your back! feel better
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Post by: Marilyn on August 12, 2013, 11:17:21 PM
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Anna G regarding stage door video August 10th, evening.

Clay asked DID YOU HAVE FUN twice, and if my visual memory serves me correctly, he looked at each girl individually and asked them each the same question. And similar to lilred above, it made me think 'how sweet was that of him', he made sure to ask each girl! Awww..... 

Rewinding a little bit to the beginning of stage door. My friend was the one who took the video with her iPad. THANK YOU HOPE! We brought her luminara candles and placed it on the barriers, they were battery operated candles with fake flames that looked real. My friend said similar candles (without the flame) were carried by the children in the play, so we were quite pleased to have brought her candles along. The candles caught the castmates' attention as they came out of the stage door. The first castmate (I am sorry I don't know their names!) said - 'Oh Clay would like that! As the castmates walked out of the stage door one by one, we cheered and clapped for them. It was really nice. The candles caught their eyes as they walked pass and it was fun to watch their reactions.

I was standing at the last spot behind the sawhorse barrier (to the right of lilred) and overheard the mom of the two girls saying they don't have anything for Clay to sign. A girl received a program from lilred and seeing the other girl didn't have anything, I offered her a poster. Then I thought of Clay (of course) and how he would put children first, so I asked them to come stand in front of us, so that Clay can get to them. They were quite far away from where the barrier was, on the left. The girls were very appreciative, they said thank you to both of us, for giving them things for Clay to sign. I realised then that they ended up standing in front of lilred to the left of me, and it was I that had asked them to come over! So I turned to her and apologised for not consulting her first! I am really glad lilred got something signed and it all worked out! Again, I am sorry for not thinking of you in my haste!

Clay came out and signed for everyone in the first row including the 2 girls of course. I have another small part to share which will shed some light on what happened towards the end of the back stage video. It's just a small part but would be fun to share with everyone and complement the video. Stay tuned
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Post by: Marilyn on August 12, 2013, 11:18:55 PM
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Anna G 8/10/13

Truth be told, it was hard to watch Clay on stage knowing he was hurt.   Especially when he walked slowly and attempted to do as much as possible within his limits. The word 'trooper' hardly justifies it, but I don't know what other word to use to describe his resilience and commitment to the show and fans. I believe the brothers lifted him twice and put him down, both times as gently as they can, it was obvious to those who knew because the bros were supposed to be filled with jealousy and rage and here they are trying to be gentle as possible. I do think they covered it very well, the gentlemen behind me didn't notice anything amiss, which made me think it could go unnoticed by the crowd which seemed largely 'not us'. After intermission, I thought he was a little more animated as he became the Pharaoh's advisor etc. and maybe because he did not have to be hauled away and manhandled so much, it was easier to watch. 

With apologies to the other castmates, I was there to stare ... er... watch Clay perform, so naturally paid minimal attention to the narrator and all the other wonderful actors on stage. Apparently one needs to listen to the lyrics when the narrator and actors sing to be able to follow the story! With my skewed perception, I cannot give you a bias free report of the entire show but I must say, even with my mind and eyes on Clay, I was able to break free occasionally and thoroughly enjoyed all the other actors, the brothers, Jacob, Elvis Pharaoh, the narrator... It was a fun to watch, hillarious yet touching show, I loved them all, they all sang and danced wonderfully, and Elvis was VERY Elvis and funny. Kudos to him. I blame Clay for standing on the right side of the stage when Elvis danced and sang a second time. Clay made me miss most of it because my eyes refuse to go left as I drowned in a pool of drool, melted and went to heaven. Sparkly eyes, eye lashes, toes. My friend and I squashed our fingers and held on for dear life. Can you blame an earthling for staring at a luminous, heavenly being dressed in white three feet away from your existence?

I do not know if Clay was more often on the right or left side of the stage but I don't remember wishing he would come more often to our side. On the contrary, we were more than content for the amount of times he was there. Quoting my friend, 'we got some and more'. BTW she got the winky doinky eye thing from Elvis towards the end of the show. Our crowd was more subdued on Saturday, maybe because there were not as many Clay fans but do give Elvis some cheer when he asks if we want to hear him a second time. He asks that after Clay says "I understand the part about the corns but not about the cows...". He totally deserves a big reception there. Our crowd was a little slow in reacting. Also, whoever sits in the front row centre, please play along with Elvis when he throws his hanky towards you after wiping the sweat off his face and later asks you to wipe the sweat for him. I know Clay fans are the best in playing along, he trained us well.  Crowd interactions makes the play so much more fun! 

In terms of voice, the casts were all great singers along with Clay. I have my fill of lower register from Clay and am truly blessed. He also sings really high in other songs, I think he really is both a tenor and alto as I had to strain to reach those high notes myself! CED was sung well, it starts with his face down, lying on his right side. When he sings it that way it pulls on the heartstrings, he gradually lifts his head and shoulders. But I thought if he had been able to get up and sing on his knees, kneeling in chains just like in the picture, OH MY wouldn't that evoke all kinds of emotions! It would have been quite a powerful scene and one to remember for sure as he belts it out at the end! I don't know if that is in the original script and have no idea if he was singing CED the way he did because of the injury. Like corabeth I think he did amazing singing the way he did propping his upper body up with his arms while he laid on his right side.

My favourite part was when Clay became Pharaoh's advisor. One funny scene was when he was trying to hint to Pharaoh, to appoint him as advisor, by singing a line 3 times and each with a different expression, each hinting until Pharoah finally got it and appointed him. In my opinion, his acting was spot on as Pharaoh's advisor and the scene where he turned stern on his brothers. His wide eyed stern face is to die for, and all the changes in facial expressions, he was totally into it. There was a scene where he threw Benjamin onto the floor in rage or false rage since he only did that I think to make sure the brothers had indeed repented. BTW he looked great in the golden headmast thingy and adorably with Egyptian style eye make up.

I have run out of words, and will leave still in awe that I made it to the one show and forever grateful for that. The 14 hours drive to get there and another 14 to get home was a breeze. Seeing Clay come out of the Book at the beginning, in the center of the stage in a cloud of haze alone was worth it. We no doubt saw a heavenly being emerge from there. There are no words to described. Must be the layers of white clothing he wore.   
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Post by: Marilyn on August 14, 2013, 12:13:28 AM
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Katherine Rice ?@KatherineMRice 1m
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Emma Strumpf ?@EmmaVictoria48 5m
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Emma Strumpf ?@EmmaVictoria48 just saw @clayaiken in Joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat. So Amazing!!!!
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Post by: Marilyn on August 14, 2013, 12:36:54 AM
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@clayaiken tix to 3 shows=$200 Gas for Maine trips = $60 Meeting Clay at stage door & getting his autograph tattooed on my ankle= PRICELESS!
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Post by: Tiffany on August 14, 2013, 12:55:16 AM
Haha Too funny! Love hearing he has new fans!  ;D Cindy/stilldreaming was there tonight.
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Post by: WilsonClaymate on August 14, 2013, 09:07:42 PM
Marilyn -- thank you so much for doing this.  I am loving all the report from those who have seen the show.  Also, since I have no idea about Twitter, I really love being able to read them all here and see what so many people are saying.
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Post by: Marilyn on August 14, 2013, 09:59:20 PM
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Post by: Marilyn on August 14, 2013, 10:05:45 PM
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Michael Arcidiacono ?@mikearcidiacono 23m @clayaiken both my fiancé and I are #unccgrads and are coming to see you @OgunquitPH tonight! @49erAlumni
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Post by: Marilyn on August 14, 2013, 10:06:38 PM
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A friend sat next to a mother of a child actor, and she said that the kids had played with Parker all week, and that Clay had played Butt Charades with them. Had to look that one up! Parker did shout out at the end when Clay looked down at him-so sweet.
Now, who else would have liked to have seen Clay play BUTT Charades?
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Post by: Marilyn on August 14, 2013, 10:22:58 PM
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Playbill Video ?@PlaybillVideo 4m Highlights From Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Starring Clay Aiken - Video http://www.playbill.com/multimedia/video/5...yNQ_ks8.twitter …
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Post by: Marilyn on August 14, 2013, 10:26:50 PM
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Clay Aiken stars in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT.
http://www.playbill.com/multimedia/video/5...ring-Clay-Aiken
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Post by: Marilyn on August 14, 2013, 10:29:21 PM
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Post by: Marilyn on August 14, 2013, 10:43:07 PM
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Without doing a full recap of last night's show, I will say that I loved CED. His voice at the end just went right through me. Quibble: I wish they would tie his hair back or something bc as someone else mentioned, when it falls in his face it billows out with each note and that sort of undercuts the mood. CED is so different in tone from the rest of the show. In some ways, it would make more dramatic sense for intermission to fall there. Go Go Joseph breaks the spell, but then I guess the first half would be too short. I also wish he wore the more elaborate golden headdress etc for the confrontation with the brothers -- I thought it would have made dramatic sense that he would want to show off to his brothers and it would be more of a disguise bc it hides his hair. Lol

Next to me at last night's show was one of the sponsors. He was loving the show. He whistled and shouted after CED. We were chatting after the show (not about Clay or the play, about restaurants) and he spontaneously said that he had already seen Joseph but came back again bc he liked it so much. He said that Clay has a great voice. So that was nice to hear.
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Post by: Marilyn on August 15, 2013, 12:04:42 AM
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People. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a fantastic show. Clay Aiken played Joseph. And he signed my ticket. #bestsummerever
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Post by: Marilyn on August 15, 2013, 12:05:42 AM
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Hey "Claymates"! Join the "Ken Dolls"! Follow @KenArpino (and then delete him on August 25th!) ;-) ha ha


LOL!!!
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Post by: Marilyn on August 15, 2013, 12:49:05 AM
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Aug 14 2013, 11:09 PM



 I saw the show again tonight. I was entertained last night, but I really enjoyed the show much more tonight. (Not having a headache probably helped.) Clay seemed more energetic tonight than last night. Perhaps he was on a twitter high. He was more forceful in the second act. I thought the seduction scene was more effective, too -- this time, he acted as if he could maybe think about becoming interested. Perhaps even remove a layer.

I took a short stage door video, but I am not sure I have a way to upload it.   
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Post by: Marilyn on August 15, 2013, 12:51:54 AM
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@clayaiken @korywithaK_18 @KenArpino you all are getting out of control. Do we have to do 2 shows tomorrow?!?!
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@korywithaK_18 @clayaiken @KenArpino ask Clay. He'll explain it all.
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Post by: Marilyn on August 16, 2013, 06:07:40 AM
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I was just catching up in the Joseph thread and noticed that lilkahuna posted some stage door pictures on 8/13 that include Kory with a K. Looks like he was signing autographs right along with clay. Kory signing They're in post 1723. You can see him clearly beginning with the 3rd picture. All of the brothers were good, but DH and I especially enjoyed Ken, (even before Clay made him famous)  Drew King who plays Dan, and Nathan Chang. Nathan is so expressive in his reactions to everything that is going on around him, making him really fun to watch. We actually walked toward the parking lot with Drew after the matinee yesterday, and I asked for his autograph. He was so cute, seemed embarassed that he didn't have a sharpie on hand like Clay, but was delighted by the attention. He looks like a very young Seinfeld. I told him he was adorable. uh oh, does that make me a cougar?  One thing I noticed about the brothers is that they all look like they really could have lived in the middle east. All eleven have brown eyes and wore brown or black wigs. Clay really stands out against them with his auburn hair and green eyes, and he is taller than most of them. I thought that added a unique element to the contrast between them.

I had purchased tickets in the far side of row BB for Wednesday's matinee. When we arrived for the Tuesday evening show we could see that those seats had very limited stage visibility, as others have pointed out, so we were able to upgrade to the same row, but at the right side of the center row. Our knees were only inches from the stage. There were several times that I could have reached out and touched Clay and some of the other actors. I was most tempted when his toes were within arms reach! My DH elbowed me and made a tickling motion with his fingers and I knew he was aware of what I was thinking! BUSTED! The most amazing thing was being able to look up and see Clay's eyelashes. They are very long! We could also tell that he wears some sort of padded vest under the shirt. He is literally drug from one side of the stage to the other, with a rope around his hands. For the matinee he was dragged on his back, and that evening he was on his belly. He may not do much dancing, but it is a VERY physically challenging role in other ways.  


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Encounter #1 = During intermission last night, my DH began a conversation with a 40ish couple who were standing nearby while we all waited for the lights to dim. Turns out they were from Boston and come to all of the Ogunquit Playhouse shows every summer. They both positively gushed about how good the show was. They said that they had never watched American Idol and were completely surprised at how good Clay was as Joseph. My DH mentioned that we had come from Houston to see it. They immediately assumed that we were related to someone in the show. DH soon disabused them of that notion, and pointed at me as the reason for this supposed insanity. I admitted that I was a claymate (I know that term is not popular with everyone, but I kinda like it, so chill.)  The woman immediately responded. "I can understand why!" They were eagerly awaiting the 2nd act. They said that this production was one of the best, if not THE BEST, they had seen in almost 10 years of playhouse performances! We didn't get a chance to talk to them afterwords, but I was able to glance at their reactions throughout ACT 2, and they were thoroughly enjoying it!

Encounter #2 = I wore my Joseph t-shirt today when we went into Portland. At the Enterprise Car Rental place, the girl asked if I'd seen the show. When I told her how great it was, she said she was hoping to catch it because she'd heard that Clay Aiken was very good in it. I told her she definitely should not miss it!

Encounter #3 = We took a trolley tour of Portland that went out to the light house at Cape Elizabeth. When we picked up our tickets, the twenty-something girl at the counter saw the shirt and volunteered that she was trying to get time off from her job to get to Ogunquit to see Clay Aiken. Again, I assured her that she would not regret it!

Encounter #4 = In the gift shop at the Cape Elizabeth lighthouse, both women cashiers remarked on the shirt, then proceeded to tell me how much they loved Clay on American Idol, how he should have won, how they had hardly watched the show since, and how much they would love to get down to Ogunquit to see him.

Overall, it was so much fun to have conversations with folks who still love him. It's apparent that the Ogunquit Playhouse has a very good PR dept. and is highly respected throughout the area. I think this gig is going to prove very beneficial to him!  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 16, 2013, 06:22:46 AM
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I was lucky enough to attend 3 shows, evening of 8/13 and both shows on 8/14. I wanted to share my thoughts about the scenes in the order that they appear. I've tried to mention things that I don't remember seeing before. If someone else has already made these observations, please forgive me for duplications.

First Installment:

Prologue - When Clay sings Any Dream Will Do, he comes out through the fog and sings first to the children around the stage. I didn't know until reading the program that a new group of child performers began on Tuesday night. They evidently have 2 sets of kids for 2 weeks each. So, I imagine that this group was especially nervous since it was their opening night. Clay smiled and made contact with each of them (There were 22 in all, 21 girls and 1 boy) then he comes to the front of the stage, near the Narrator just as he reaches the line... "I was left alone". There's a brief pause as he stares out over the audience with the saddest look on his face. He looks so completely heart-broken for that brief instant, then catches himself and becomes aware of the children and continues to sing.

Jacob's sons - While the brothers are off to one side, he is talking to Jacob about the book he is reading. He mimes being very excited about the book but tells his father that he doesn't know the meaning of all the words.

Joseph's Coat - He expresses such utter delight when he puts on the coat, twirling round and round, picking up the various sections and showing the fabric to his brothers, wanting them to share in his joy at the wonderful gift and completely oblivious to their jealousy. He is the picture of joyously sublime innocence.

Joseph's dreams - When he's interpreting his own dreams for the brothers and talks about the corn, being green and "rather small", their faces reflect that they're pretty sure he's not referring to their corn! 

Poor, poor Joseph - The hairy Ishmaelites are absolutely hilarious, shuffling across the stage with their sliding camel and wearing sun glasses. They are a little taken aback by the enthusiasm of the brothers wanting to sell their brother. The sheep falls from the ceiling and sometimes his legs come off as they fall, before they can rip him apart. It is quite comical!

One More Angel in Heaven - At the beginning the brothers are relaying the sad news of Joseph's death to his father. The minute Jacob goes into his tent, the tempo picks up and they are openly celebrating. They are absolutely gleeful about his demise. Their dancing and antics are very entertaining.
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Post by: Marilyn on August 16, 2013, 06:17:35 PM
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reflection on Joseph (continued) end of act I

Potiphar - When Clay appears as Potiphar's slave he is delivering a newspaper and a starbucks coffee and is completely serious. That is when Potiphar realizes he's a cut above the normal slave and reaches into a brief case to hand him a big stack of bills along with a promotion. That's also about the time he is noticed by Potiphar's wife. A bed appears and several slave girls are on the scene to watch Mrs. P's attempted seduction of Joseph. During the first 2 shows we saw, Clay was resisting, but obviously afraid of offending the lady. On Wednesday night, he actually hung onto his jacket when the slave girls stripped it off of him and tried to take it away. So when Mrs. P jumped on top of him, the jacket was between them and they had a little tug of war. I loved this interpretation much more, because he wasn't just saying "I don't believe in free love", he was actually doing something to defend his honor. 

Close Every Door - Earlier descriptions of this song have been spot on. However, it is such a dramatic scene that it almost doesn't fit with the rest of the show. In fact, on Tuesday night when he raised his head, the hair almost completely covered his face and it would puff out with every breath. It was slightly comical and very distracting and I heard a few giggles in the audience. They didn't last long because the power of Clay's voice replaced any other thought anyone might have had. I do wish there was a way to clip that hair back just a bit to keep so much of it from getting in his way. It all depends on how it falls because it wasn't nearly that bad for the Wednesday performances. I also think that the transition from all of the comedy numbers to such a powerfully dramatic one is a bit startling for theater goers who aren't familiar with the production. It did get the most applause because his performance is a tour de force!

Go go Joseph - I loved, loved, loved this scene. When the girls start singing after CED he is so incredibly beaten, then he very slowly starts to pay attention to what they are saying. Then the other cast members, dressed as go go dancers come out to add to the pep rally. He slowly stands up and they begin to make him believe that he can break the chains. He tenatively begins pulling on one, then pulls harder until he is free on one side. Then he does the same to the other one. The change in demeanor that takes place on his face and in his body language during this part is gloriously transformational. He slowly begins to believe what they are telling him. And the scene and act end with him standing tall and flashing that gorgeous smile. He is no longer beaten but ready to conquer the world! (or Egypt anyway)  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 16, 2013, 06:32:56 PM
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Clay is amazing as large and incharge Joseph. His voice and acting is spot on! Until I saw him sing the high falsetto part,I didn't understand it, but not I see that he is mocking his bothers and being haughty. For me, it really works.

Really? He's mocking them? Maybe that makes sense - now I'll have to listen again. I haven't been understanding how the falsetto part "works" either, and since I'm not going to see the show, any details and explanations of things is greatly appreciated!
Not sure exactly which lines you are talking about but when he is large and in charge  as the 2nd in Command to Pharoah, he is playing them (them = his brothers). They don't know it is him. In the Bible it says that Joseph was speaking to them through interpreters at this point and they hadn't realized he could understand them talking when they opined that they were paying for what they did to their brother. Of course in the play it is all in English with some explanation from the narrator, but the brothers do not know it is him yet. So, at this point he is going to give them a taste of their own medicine (a bit, he doesn't really throw them in jail, just threatens even though they sold him to slavery and he spent years in jail unjustly as well). He says they could be spies, then sings that their sad story has gotten him right here -- it is sung high so maybe this is the line you mean. In the performance his face shows no sympathy, he is showing mocking face. That one pic I had of him with the crooked smile is about this time. He is radiating mischief. When he says he's going to give them food and LOTS MORE BESIDE -- he is readying for giving them quite a scare!! After framing Benjamin by placing the cup in his bag (in the play we see him do this right behind the brothers' backs) and then "catching" Benjamin with the cup he throws Benjamin to the floor and accuses him. Clay is full mean in his look and stands very straight and haughty totally pretending to be a powerful angry man. He has a few times when his face softens as the brothers sing to blame them not Benjamin, but when he faces them his face is hard. Clay really shows the expressions in his face & eyes: angry - soft & listening - then hard and angry again. All through the calypso song, he is hard and mean when facing them, with his eyes like slits in anger. But then they grovel more, again taking the blame for Benjamin on themselves and Joseph softens and tells them Don't you recognize my face? Is it hard? Your brother who you thought was dead, Joseph, is me The brother in front of him kneels but he picks him up and hugs him and hugs the others, then goes over to Benjamin (his full brother -- only Joseph and Benjamin had the same mother, the wife Rachel that Jacob loved) and hugs him. In some shows he gave the cup to Benjamin, others not (and in one show I saw the cup broke so actually Benjamin picked up the pieces later). Clay is wonderful and, indeed, a little scary when he is mad. He even looks with anger on the audience when we wave our hands for Judah in the Calypso song, as if we are in trouble too. LOL.
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Post by: Marilyn on August 17, 2013, 12:18:35 PM
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I took some pictures last night at stage door with my mother's small camera - now she needs to find her cord so I can download and post them.......

It had been a full week since I saw the show last. Some things I noticed that was different:
Clay stayed down on his hands and knees for the entire CED performance - in the past he had stood up towards the end. I found the change very effective.
The Pharaoh asked for the person in the front row to wipe his brow again during the Megamix at the end - I don't recall him doing that before.
The confetti at the end was different. Previously it had been little rectangular pieces of tissue paper. Last night it was streamers.
Many of the guys from the show did autographs at stage door and stuck around longer than before.

As always, Clay was mind-blowingly amazing! And so was the rest of the cast!     
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Post by: Marilyn on August 17, 2013, 12:25:50 PM
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Sorry for my delay in posting my recap from last Sat. night's show -- visiting son, seeing parts of RI and out on the Cape, getting back home, etc.
 
We arrived at the Playhouse and parked easily -- went in the lobby area & waited to enter the theater -- the staff there are just so nice. Doors opened at 8pm. We found our seats -- very, very close but not much knee room for 2 tall guys -- they forced me to sit on the aisle. LOL yeah, right! The couple on the BB row in front of us near the wall asked for better seats at the intermission and were able to move. Also, the couple on the other end of our row moved, too. I think those seats on the far sides are too far over to see all of the stage.

Everyone was sorta milling around and Corabeth found me -- so good to see you again. Did get to see several more familiar faces in the lobby. I love doing that!

The play starts with children taking the stage and playing with hula hoops, balls, jump ropes, etc. Later the narrator, Keala Settle, comes out to begin the story and the children all sit down in sort of a semi circle. There is a big book at the back of the stage with the title of the play on it. It slowly opens and Clay strolls onto the stage, backlit as that pics show -- he looked so good! There he is! -- singing Any Dream Will Do -- looking into the faces of each of the children with that special sweet look he has for kids. My eyes tear up accompanied by a few sniffles -- It was so wonderful to see him singing again.

The brothers carefully lifted Joseph/Clay in the air and took him off stage this night -- no throwing in a pit. The outstanding Keala, narrator, keeps the story going throughout -- in her own style and with a great voice! Joseph is bought by Potiphar and his wife comes on to Joseph -- he is thrown on a small round sofa/bed and the wife kinda fondles Joseph's chest -- LOL. So funny to see Clay fending off the women -- He had his legs up bent at the knees. I wonder if this was due to possibly his back? Potiphar catches them and blames Joseph, of course -- and he's hauled off to the dungeon by a fierce looking guard. This guard drags him across the stage by a rope tied to his hands. Clay/Joseph was laying perfectly straight as he was being pulled though.

Clay is thrown in a "cell" and chained to the floor by the guard -- then the "pretend" spit on by the guard. CED -- How he sings that powerfully in a prone position is amazing -- and the song is so beautiful. Close Every Door just took my breath away. We were sitting on Row A, the 1st 3 seats and during CED, the kids are kneeling on the stage surrounding Joseph with their little lights. I couldn't see him at first -- then Clay raised up some on his arms and there he was with that worn and hurt look on his face. His singing takes my breath away on this song. After he finishes it, there were lots of clapping and verbal oohs and aahs (mostly probably from me LOL) I'm sure there were many OMGs popping into many minds in the audience.

Love the Pharaoh in his blue suede shoes and his Elvis character -- he does a really good imitation of the King! He wiggles and sings, wipes his brow & give his handkerchief to a lady on the 1st row. This guy is very well put togegther. Clay/Joseph interprets his dreams and he becomes #2 to Pharaoh after hinting & hinting about it. So cute. Wonderful scenario with Pharaoh and with the brothers again. Love the interaction of Joseph with Benjamin -- he was angry and forceful -- poor little young Benjamin. The brothers are all trying to distract Pharaoh's #2 guy but to no avail. Until finally Joseph reveals who he is -- then hugs them all! Jacob takes the stage from the right side aisle moving slow with his head down -- so sad -- Joseph takes his hands and the look on Clay's face, in revealing who he is to his father, is so tender and perfect. *sniff* How does he do that? I couldn't see Joseph's eyes but I bet they were teared up looking at his son.

Clay is really handsome with the better wig, the while linen outfit, and white sandals. One time he was close as about 5 feet from me -- his eyes were a glinting/shiny green. mercy <----my mercy........

The whole play was just wonderful -- love the brothers, the dancers, Jacob, Potiphar & his wife, Pharaoh, everyone did an outstanding job. I could have seen it several more times. Sure wish I could have.

Oh -- we went to the stage door and Clay finally came out -- thanking everyone and signing posters and programs. I stuck mine between two ladies and he signed it. yeaa! After he did that, I sorta drifted back out of the crowd to watch with my 2 guys. He looked great -- reddish hair -- Clay does seem to have a glow or something. Maybe it's just me. LOL He moved down the line like he was okay re: his back or his leg but who knows? I sure hope he is -- he has another 2 weeks as Joseph.

OMG describes it for me. OMG times 1,000 at least.  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 17, 2013, 12:27:37 PM
FROM 8/16

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Post by: Marilyn on August 17, 2013, 12:30:41 PM
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Red Report continued - 2nd act

Song of the King - When the Pharaoh appears he is wearing a 3/4 length gold cape that is closed at the front, so all you see is his head, his calves and his blue suede shoes. He stands there looking very solemn and kingly while the narrator sings about the crazy dreams and Clay is summoned from his jail cell. Then the Pharaoh says the line "The Pharoah is in the building" and throws the cape off to reveal the costume you see in the video. His Elvis impersonation is highly entertaining and his interaction with whatever front-row lady he chooses is always a hoot. I paid attention to the entire group on Tuesday night because there is so much going on. On Wed afternoon I concentrated completely on Clay and I'm so glad I did. Except for the part about understanding about the corn, he is off to the side of the action, but his reactions are comically brilliant. It's true that the scene is reminiscent of the Vegas scene in Spamalot, but for me that didn't make it any less funny. Here is a man who has been alone in prison in a strange country for a lengthy amount of time. Now he is brought into a chaotic scene of dancing golden cow heads, practically nude women with funny headdresses, shooby-doos and sha-la-las, and movement everywhere. Not to mention a king who is expecting him to interpret his dreams in the midst of chaos. It is apparent that his head is swimming and he simply can't take it all in. Just at the moment he appears to be figuring it out, something startling happens and he gets that WTF look again as he peruses the latest absurdity. I think I laughed more during this scene just from watching his reactions than at any other point in the play. This was the chance for Clay's physical comedic gift to shine. It's just a pity that most of the audience was paying more attention to "the king" than they were to Clay. If you're planning to see this more than once in the week to come, please keep your eyes on Clay for at least one performance.

Pharaoh's dream explained - In this scene Clay moves from consulting the Pharaoh about the plans, to the other side of the stage where he has suddenly become the newest Egyptian celebrity. The girls are all over him, wanting to touch him, and squeal over him, and adore him in every way possible. He is eating it up, but keeps having to leave all the attention to go back to his "job" with the Pharaoh. At one point, he actually drops to the floor and crawls away from the circle of adoring women. Through it all, you can tell that he really can't quite believe that his situation has changed so dramatically.

Those Canaan days - This one is a crowd favorite mostly because of Craig Laurie's delivery. He is superb as the jaded Frenchman. He knows how to instill laughter from the audience with the lift of an eyebrow or by simply pausing in places to get the expected laughing reaction.

Benjamin Calypso - This is such a catchy number and Nicholas Ward is brilliant in it. He tries so hard to get Joseph to give up his stern angry scowl with his comical antics, but Clay maintains the impression that he is unwilling to be moved all the way to the end.

Any dream will do finale - The play comes full circle with Clay appearing from rear center stage in his golden chariot, just as he first appeared walking through the fog. He smiles and greets the children gathered round before he spots his father in the distance. Jacob actually walks down the aisle on the right and Joseph walks to the edge of the stage to greet him. It is a very emotional reunion that you can see and hear in Clay's voice.

Reprise - The only negative thing I can say about the reprise is that it lasts 10 minutes and Clay is only on stage for about 3 of those. It is very very very high energy. They are really good at getting the audience involved. I think the reason Clay doesn't appear until the very end is because there wouldn't be room on the stage for that enormous coat and dancing. It is quite impressive and very clever the way they all latch onto the coat as Clay drags them off stage.
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Post by: Marilyn on August 17, 2013, 12:31:48 PM
From FB:

Baby blues??
 
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Just came back from Ogunquit, Maine! Saw my American Idol, Clay aiken starring in "Joseph & His Technicolor Coat"- WOW! He was as great as ever! We had super tix, 2 rows side of stage- could see his baby blues!!Great time!!

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Jim and I are here to watch Clay Aiken perform in Joseph and the Amazing Dream coat..can't wait.. know its going to be good. We have had two great days. — at Ogunquit Playhouse
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Post by: Marilyn on August 17, 2013, 12:33:07 PM
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I Chris ?@IChris @clayaiken @Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is now my favorite show. What a wonderful show, cast & music. Congrats to all!
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Post by: Marilyn on August 17, 2013, 12:34:51 PM
 
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Aug 17 2013, 12:33 AM




 Just got home from my first Joseph show and I haven't stopped smiling yet! The show was so much fun and the whole cast is really excellent - they are all obviously having a great time on stage together. It was so wonderful to see Clay live again, and from Row A I got to see him up close and personal! Close Every Door was riveting, and he was really into it - he looked a bit teary eyed while he was singing. I didn't notice any hair falling in his face during this song, but he does sing most of the song in a prone position - I have no idea how he can generate enough breath control and power from that position!

Years ago I saw a touring production of this show, with Debbie Gibson in the narrator role. After seeing Keala Settle (with her awesome Broadway belter voice) do this role, it is hard for me to fathom how someone with such a "light" (being nice here) voice like Debbie could possibly do this role justice!

Huge crowd at the stage door tonight. When the various brothers came out, they seemed thrilled to be asked for their autographs (none of them had pens to sign with!). Clay was adorable, but the crowd was big enough that he could only sign for those right in front.

I'd never been to Ogunquit before but I have to say that it is one of the most charming New England towns I have ever been to. I'll definitely want to go back again for a more extended visit. I'm already dreaming of Clay coming back next summer!!
 
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Post by: Marilyn on August 17, 2013, 08:02:02 PM
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Good morning from Ogunquit!

We had an incredible day yesterday! Met up with OKClayfan and Lulu in DFW airport for our flight to Boston. Gaymarie was booked on a flight two hours later, but luckily went standby on our flight and made it with 5 minutes to spare. They waived her $75 fee to move flights because her original flight was overbooked, too. The first of many fortunate things to come!

It was a beautiful day in New England. The car rental place gave us an SUV upgrade at no additional charge, so we rode in style all the way to the Meadowmere. Checked in and went in search of lobster! Walked all the way to Perkins Cove for lobster rolls. Such a beautiful town.

After getting back and cleaning up we had just a short walk to the Playhouse. First thing we saw were two pretty young things posing for pictures with the sign, standing underneath technicolor Clay pretending to hold his outstretched hand. We had to pose for a few, too, of course. Bought some Joseph souvenirs and made our way to our amazing seats. I was sitting 4th row center by myself, with the OK gals two rows ahead. I was sitting next to two local ladies on one side and a very spry older bald man on my left...more about him later.

The show is just so so good! I've resisted spoiling myself with any audio or video, which was really hard, but worth it. I won't attempt to describe the show itself, as others have already done such a good job with that. Perhaps describing how much fun the old guy next to me enjoyed the show,will give you an idea of how much fun it is. This guy was dancing in his seat all night. Any encouragement from the actors to clap along or wave your hands was enthusiastically complied with. Then, during the mega mix and ovation he was fist pumping so hard that Clay looked right at him and fist pumped right back to him with a great "hell yeah!" look on his face right at the guy. As soon as the light came up I said, "You got a fist pump from Clay Aiken!" He hugged my shoulders and said "wasn't that GREAT?!"

We are heading out to breakfast so I will have to break my recap into two parts. Later, I will describe our very lucky stage door and VERY exciting encounter at the piano bar!!!

{Feel free to post this recap wherever. If anybody wants a hint about the piano bar, find Gaymarie's Facebook. : ) }


Recap part 2:

We made our way to the stage door after the show. Gaymarie was sitting on the left side of the house so she grabbed a great spot right in front of the barricade. If anyone doesn't know Gay, she is a loud and proud Clay fan. Clay jewelry, Clay t-shirt, and even a Clay tattoo! 10 years as a fan and she has never gotten an in person autograph. The skin on her cellphone is a photo of Clay and that is what she asked him to sign. She politely asked him if he would sign with her silver sharpy, and he snakily responded "too many rules!", but of course granted her wish.

For anyone attending future shows who would like autographs of the brothers, be sure and bring extra sharpies! The guys were graciously signing but there weren't enough pens to go around. From my second row spot at the barricades I only got Kory (Benjamin) and Matthew's (pharaoh-remember this) autograph before Clay came out. I was happy and put my playbill in my sack with my souvenir coffee mug. Off we went hiking down route 1to the Front Porch piano bar. We thought about dropping our bags at the hotel but decided against it.

The piano bar was quite crowded. We couldn't get near the piano, but staked out some couches on the opposite side of the room near the bar. The ladies with me had wine and I was enjoying a vodka tonic. All of a sudden I noticed some attractive young men coming over to the bar who looked familiar. "Hey!" I said, "aren't those some of the brothers?" Sure enough, several of them had walked in. Well, the vodka tonic in me took over! I grabbed my playbill and Gay's silver sharpy and headed right over to them and asked for autographs. They were so great, and one said he recognized me, which I'm sure he did because he was down on the stage "groveling" right in front of me during that part of he show. I thanked them and told them how wonderful the show is and turned to walk back over to the gals. I was several yards away when I turned around and saw Matthew the pharaoh looking at me, with a sorta "what am I, chopped liver?" look on his face. I held up my playbill and hollered to him that I had already gotten his autograph at the stage door. He nodded and smiled, and I gave him a "we're good" thumbs up and walked away. I sat back down with the gals and in a minute or two we look up and he had come over to talk to us!! I swear to God, we did not bother this guy or stalk him around the bar!

We had a great conversation about this show and other things he's done. What he's doing next and hopes to do. He and Gay connected, because he'd lived in Louisiana. We warned him that we are on the front row on Sunday! He told us that they didn't find out that Clay was playing Joseph until right before rehearsals started. They were told in an email warning them not to bring nuts to rehearsal. He freaked out once because he forgot and asked for walnuts on a salad.

He was nice enough to take some photos with us. I have no idea how to post a photo on my phone to the message board. If anyone wants to grab the photo from Facebook, be my guest. He told us to eat at Amores, so of course we did today. Our waiter there said he served Clay, and how nice he was and how the kitchen staff were all nervous and asked to keep his ticket. After Amores, we shopped and took an hour long boat ride on a lobster boat. It was cool!

Another show tonight! Not sure how this weekend could get any better, but I'm ready to find out!

{recap can travel if you like}
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Post by: Marilyn on August 17, 2013, 08:13:06 PM
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Just another Saturday night at the theatre! @OgunquitPH with @clayaiken @KenArpino #itsshowtime #joseph #brothers4life
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Post by: Marilyn on August 18, 2013, 01:06:44 AM
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ug 18 2013, 12:09 AM

 Another amazing show tonight! We were in the second row center and we were unbelievably close!

The only thing of note that I can remember happened at the end when he sings while looking at Jacob. He really put a lot of emotion into it. So much so that at the end of the song when he is in front next to Keala, he actually teared up and couldn't sing part of a line. I don't think it was acting. Bill is leaving the part of Jacob, and perhaps that is what he was choked up about?

Won't be seeing it again until Friday night and then it will be over soon after! I will be so sad to see it end.   
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Post by: Marilyn on August 18, 2013, 01:09:40 AM
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One more week here in Ogunquit! Come out and see Joseph if you can! Already starting my separation anxiety with summer.
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Tiana Checchia Jones Yes he is! He's wonderful!
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Post by: Marilyn on August 18, 2013, 01:11:12 AM
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Post by: Marilyn on August 18, 2013, 01:12:29 AM
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Clay hair in CED ws a hot sexy mess thru the songs but vocals were so outstanding. After the song the were loud cheers and lots of whistles. The Audience really appreciates Clay after Go Go Joseph. After Go Go Joseph the Baker fixes Clay's hair to get it out of Clay's face. Clay was really having fun dancing and stamping his feet. He must be feeling better physically.
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Post by: Marilyn on August 18, 2013, 01:36:51 AM
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Aug 18 2013, 01:12 AM 

 Just got home from another show and wanted to mention a few things. First, the traffic in Ogunquit on a Saturday is INSANE. It's no wonder so many people walk all around town - it's faster to walk than to drive!

The theater was packed tonight and once again the whole cast was having a ball on stage. Close Every Door was stunning and got a great response from the audience. And the final Any Dream Will Do, when he reunites with Jacob was incredibly emotional tonight - much more so than last night. Clay had tears in his eyes as he was singing to his "father", who tenderly touches his face during the song.

I noticed tonight that 3-4 of the older girls in the kids chorus had head mics on. I assume they are the girls with the strongest voices - probably a good idea to mic them and then not have to worry too much about all the other kids (who aren't mic'd). At the very start of the show, the kids are sitting on the stage when Keala comes out. Their backs are mostly to the audience, but since I was up close I could see many of them well and they all have these "fake" smiles plastered on their faces (they were obviously directed to "smile big"). But when Clay comes out and starts singing and looking at them individually, I could see the "fake" smiles turn into real smiles - so sweet!

There were two guys sitting in the row behind me (Row B) who looked VERY familiar - I think they might have been Spamalot cast members. Did anyone else recognize them? I need to pull out my old Spamalot Playbills to see if I can figure out who they are! They sure enjoyed the show - every time I looked back they had big smiles on their faces!

I have more to share about the subscribers sitting around me, but I can't keep my eyes open any more.

Vertigo - it was so nice to meet you and your daughter! And of course wonderful to see cameocat, goodlife, mainenana4clay and others with no screen names!

One other tourist note: if you have time, go see the Nubble Lighthouse in York - it's beautiful and the restaurant right there (Fox's) has awesome lobster rolls!!   
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Post by: Marilyn on August 18, 2013, 03:52:51 PM
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Aug 18 2013, 9:13 a.m.

 Hi everyone, I am just getting around to posting from last night's show, I got home at 1 a.m. this morning. If you haven't had a chance to go see this production, run don't walk to see it, you won't be disappointed. Last night was unbelievable. The traffic on Saturday night in Ogunquit is crazy, so be prepared. We parked at the playhouse and walked, which I recommend for everyone. Nine of us ate at the Front Porch which is about a 15 minute from the playhouse and the food is excellent. They don't take reservations but if you call ahead they will hold a table for you for 1/2 hour. We called the restaurant at 5:00 and we met there at 5:30 and the table was waiting. A great restaurant to go to before the show. If you show your ticket to your waitress you get 15% off of your meal and their menu has so many items to pick from. We walked into a few shops on our way back to the theatre. What a fantastic place Ogunquit is. I have lived in Maine for many years and never been to Ogunquit!
Okay about the show, Clay is the "star" and was phenomenal. There were four of us sitting together about 9 rows back from the stage and right smack in the middle. The stage is fairly small, but they do a great job dancing and moving around and the children at the beginning and siniging during the show were great! On one side of us were Clay fans from Arizona, on the other side Clay Fans from Virginia and in front of us Clay fans from California. As you can imagin we had a great time talking to all of them. Everyone there was so enthusiastic and enjoying the show so much. When Clay sang Close Every Door from laying on the floor to barely kneeling, chained by his wrists in jail, it was mesmorizing and unbelievable. He has so much emotion when he sings and it comes through when he is acting and singing. He stayed in character the entire night and was especially animated and emotional when he sang to his father as some others have already posted.
All of the cast is so good and we all thoroughly enjoyed the show. I enjoyed seeing all the Clay fans too!
Afterwards we were able to get to the stage door and clapped for all of the cast as they came out and some of them stopped to sign autographs. When Clay came out everyone cheered and I was lucky enough to get my program signed, he comes out and goes very quickly down the line, I was standing in the second row, but was able to reach across and get it signed. After I got it signed I stepped out of the way, because Clay came back up through and some others were able to get theirs signed. I just hope that Clay does more of this and Broadway is always a great place for him, I guess I just want to see him singing "live" some more and I do hope that he is able to come back to Ogunquit. I am going to be watching 207 on Monday night at 7 p.m. on Channel 6 when they are interviewing him. I guess that I have rambled on enough......but this is really a great show!!   
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Post by: Marilyn on August 18, 2013, 03:57:56 PM
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Aug 18 2013, 11:46 AM

 Hello Ladies

I am going to attempt a recap of the show last night. Not very good at this so bear with me.

First thing I saw as we entered the front lobby was the sign - Standing Room Only) yayyyyyyyyyy

We had great seats for this show - Row bb center. I could literally touch the stage from my seat without stretching. (but I didn't touch anything or anyone - I swear) Wasn't easy because he was directly in front of me a lot. Been a while, but I had hot flashes. Starting at the beginning:

The children were playing on the stage and then when Keala walks out to a lot of applause the music starts and the children sit on the stage, all around her. She has a great and powerful voice. There is a book in the center of the back of the stage, with the title of the show. When Keala finishes her introductory song, all of a sudden the book opens and some smoke (fog) comes out with a backlight. Had to hold my breath as Clay walked out. - He looked amazing - it was like, please forgive me anyone who is offended, Jesus, himself, walked out. Was surprised how thin and fit he looked, as well as drop dead gorgeous. Then that voice - that glorious voice. That was my first hold my breath moment.

The brothers were wonderful and sang wonderfully. Their voices seem to blend together perfectly. They are also great singers, and very good actors, and dancers. I especially love Benjamin, (Kory). He was so darn cute and really talented and he just got to me. He happened to be right in front of me many times and his expressions were spot on and adorable.

I loved the way Clay played joseph. The first half, he was a young boy, a dreamer and totally unaware of the animosity that his brothers had for him. As the play continues, he goes thru a lot and becomes more sure of himself and more aware. The facial expressions he used many times were hysterical. He looked in awe at all the stuff going on around him - loved it.

The second time I held my breath was for CED. My goodness that man can sing and with such feeling. His voice went right thru me. AMAZING The hair didn't bother me that much. It sort of looked like he had been thru the mill and I thought it worked. The applause when he finished was deafening. Many stood up.

Then the amazing go go go Joseph. What a number and once again his voice rose above the others, even though the only line he had was Ahead of My Time. He did a few really cute dance steps also which surprised me. Oops have to go back a bit. When he received the coat from his father and put it on, he proceeded to do a series of twirls, with a big grin on his face. - so adorable

I attended this show with my hubby's cousin. She and her hubby live in Ogunquit. She is sight impaired which is why we got those wonderful seats. They go to every play every summer. When CED ended she was the first one out of her seat. She was clapping and shouting bravo bravo. She is not a fan. She does like Clay and watched Idol and voted every week, but lost touch over the years. I did take her to one Timeless show and she liked it very much. She said on the way out, We have gone to every show for years and this is, by far, the best show ever. She said, I'm beginning to see your passion. She said he was a skinny kid with a great voice then. He is so much more now. It made me feel so good to hear those things from her.

Of course, the pharaoh was wonderful, as usual and very funny and got great applause as well, as did Those Cannan Days with the brothers. Love Clay in the scene with his brothers groveling groveling groveling. He was so forceful and yet adorable at the same time. Loved the end when he revealed himself to his brothers and the hugging started. Loved when he gave the golden cup to Benjamin and they had their big hug. Very touching.

The piece de resistance was when he finally sees his father again, and sings to him. OMG he sang so beautifully and had tears in his eyes - real tears and when he touched his father's face, I nearly lost it. The third time I could not breath.

The ending mix up was astounding and the comradery he had with Keala was wonderful throughout.

Didn't even try for the SD last night. Had to guide cousin out of the playhouse which was a feat because it was so crowded. I am going to the final show so will definitely try then. I couldn't believe that when I finally had her safely out, the people were coming from the SD and it was all over. I thought it would take them a 1/2 hour to come out. They must have become very good at changing their clothes and removing make-up.

Anyone saying that Clay is not a good actor needs to go to hell. He was amazing amazing amazing. Did I say he was amazing
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Post by: Marilyn on August 18, 2013, 04:00:57 PM
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Aug 18 2013, 11:56 AM


 A few other things from last night. When the Pharaoh tossed his hanky to the woman in the front row, it went over her head and landed on the floor between Row BB and Row A. So when he came back to her and asked her to wipe his forehead, she didn't have the hanky. He made a joke about it, saying "oh, she already put it in her pocketbook" and then "it will be up on Ebay soon, that's Egyptian Bay". Very cute. He was sweating up a storm last night - I was surprised his Egyptian eye makeup stayed on!

When Clay and Keala are singing together (at the end of Act I and at the end of the show), you can tell they are having a great time together. They are both smiling like crazy. It reminds me of when he sings with Quiana - lots of love and appreciation in his eyes. It must be fun to sing with someone who can match your own voice in power.

Last night I was sitting by two couples who are subscribers, so it was fascinating to hear their comments. The one guy has been a theater director before (not at Ogunquit) as he mentioned shows he had directed, and he clearly knew a lot about theater in general. He was explaining to the other couple why the director might have chosen to have the kids on stage before the show started. At intermission they were all "oohing and ahhing" over Clay and someone pulled out the Playbill to read his bio aloud to the others. They seemed to know almost nothing about Clay, except that he had been on AI at one point. One woman thought he had won, the other guy thought he was a country singer. They were impressed that he had written a NY Times best-selling book and that he had been on Broadway in Spamalot. They were all really impressed with his first act performance, and the "theater" guy especially was gushing over his voice. Theater guy also said that he really liked the way the director had "reinterpreted" the show. At the end of the show they all commented on how emotional and touching the reunion between Joseph and Jacob (his father) was - theater guy even said he got a bit choked up watching it. It was fun to hear their conversations!

At the stage door, I noticed another fan giving "Kory with a K" a gift bag - he seemed so touched. (I think the reason people are focusing on him more than the other brothers is not just because he's the "baby" but because he's easier to recognize out of his costume - he's the only brother who doesn't wear a big wig!!)

There was an insert in the program listing their season for next summer - they'll be doing Grease, Mary Poppins, Smokey Joe's Cafe and then two other not-yet-announced shows. I wouldn't be at all surprised if the theater has talked to Clay about coming back again, and maybe even asked him what show he might want to do!


I truly never expected to enjoy this show so much. I'm not an Andrew Lloyd Weber fan (except for Evita), and this isn't the type of show I would normally like. But it is so well done and the whole cast is so talented and having such a blast - I had a smile plastered on my face all night (again). But you can never get enough Clay - I'm so thankful that I'll be able to go back for the final show.

And I have to do a shout-out to myheartsings, who I just dropped off at the airport. She lurks here all the time but never posts!

Just thought of something else. We parked at the Playhouse at 5 pm (so we could leave the car and walk to the restaurant - I highly recommend doing that!) and we saw many of the cast members walking to the theater (most of them seem to stay at the two motels right next to/across the street from the theater). We were thinking there might be some kind of dinner or donor event, since 5 pm is way too early for them to get there for an 8:30 pm show. But now seeing that there's a new actor going into the role of Jacob, I'm thinking they probably had a rehearsal with him  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 18, 2013, 04:34:36 PM
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ug 18 2013, 03:00 PM


 Hair was in order during CED !!! When Jacob gave coat to Joseph the hug that Joseph gave to his father Jacob was so endearing a genuine hug as a Young child gives to a parent clay facial expressions was so child like ! Gave his father a hug where Clay press his head into Jacob chest ! After CED loud clapping yelling & cheering from the audience I heard loud screening yay from men seats behind me ! !!!
Clay vocals perfection!!!!  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 18, 2013, 06:44:01 PM
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I just saw @clayaiken & company at ogunquit playhouse in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He was born to be on stage. No joke
 
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Post by: Marilyn on August 18, 2013, 06:45:42 PM
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Post by: Tiffany on August 18, 2013, 07:00:58 PM
Pretty pics! ;D
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Post by: Marilyn on August 18, 2013, 07:03:16 PM
DRESSING ROOM SHOTS:

WITH KORY GELLER (BENJAMIN)

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WITH KEN ARPINO AFTER CLAY TWEETED EVERYONE TO FOLLOW HIM UP TO 1000

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Post by: Marilyn on August 18, 2013, 07:04:19 PM
CLAY AND KORY EATING CARBS!!

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Post by: Marilyn on August 18, 2013, 07:09:53 PM
VARIOUS STAGE DOOR PICS

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Post by: Marilyn on August 18, 2013, 08:33:58 PM
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Bobby Cronin @bobbycronin
“Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.” - Dr. Seuss

 I'm going for the closing weekend, it's very #Bittersweet


Thanks so much for posting this. We were at the show this afternoon and I could see Nathan's face very clearly while Clay sang to Jacob. His eyes were swimming with tears, as were Keala's. I couldn't see Clay because Jacob was blocking my view, but his voice was filled with emotion. I have to say that all the brothers were very good, but I enjoyed Nathan most of all. He has the most expressive face and stays "in the moment" through every single scene. I got a chance to tell him after the show that he really stood out for me in the 4 shows I attended. He was very gracious and appreciative. Also, DH and I ran into Drew King, who plays Dan, as we walked up to the theater before the show. We had spoken to him after Wednesday night's show and he remembered us. He asked if we lived in the area and we told him we'd come from Houston to see Clay. He said that everyone loved Clay, that he was great! You can see Drew in the picture from this morning in front of the lighthouse. He's the 2nd one from the left. There was a very large crowd at the stage door so we stood back to watch. When Drew came out he stopped and gave me a hug! It was so sweet and unexpected. I didn't know at the time that he'd spent the morning with Clay and Zach. How many degrees of separation would that be?  I am so sad that today was the end of this wonderful chapter of our Clay adventure. But, I am so blessed to have experienced it. So, I'll just follow Nathan's suggestion and remember that wonderful Dr. Seuss quote. It just so happens that I'm a children's librarian and Dr. Seuss is my most favorite children's author! Life is good!

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Post by: Marilyn on August 19, 2013, 06:44:24 AM
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Grandma Jane
 Aug 19 2013, 01:46 AM

 Sorry, I'm late with this recap.

I attended 2 performances of Joseph on both Wednesday, Aug. 14, and Thursday, Aug. 15th.
My DH attended on the Evening performance on Aug 14th. He seems to mistakenly think that one of any show is enough.

If you saw a beautifully restored, light blue-green and white '55 Chevy driving around Kennybunkport on Friday, Aug 16th, that was us riding in our friends' car. They bought it 53 years ago to drive from Maine to San Francisco for a job, and drove it back again years later when they returned to Maine.

We felt like movie stars in that car. With the slow traffic it seemed that every other car waved at us or yelled that they loved that car. You should see his 1932 Ford. It was his Uncle's. I don't think Maine natives get rid of anything. LOL
.............
As usual, I want to begin by apologizing to anyone who was subject to a Grandma attack at Joseph. I do have a tendency to get excitable when it comes to Clay. ..maybe excitable is too small a word. Crazy..yep! that is the word. No, I wasn't the drunk lady in Vertigo's Recap, but I was crazy enough that people could have easily made that mistake.

Hi's and hugs to all the wonderful fans I met at the play and thanks to Toni and the other ladies that helped get my Playbill signed. I had to go to the back of the theater to get my walker and it took too long to get to the Stage Door, so I was always in the back of the crowd.

And special special thanks and hugs to Canfly who got so many cast members to sign my Playbill on Thursday, Aug. 15th, that Clay remarked that there were so many autographs that there wasn't much room for his. LOL

First some musings on the play:
You leave this play feeling so energized, excited and uplifted. Like a Clay concert at its best.

The video doesn't do justice to the sound of this performance any more than the Tried and True Live! Video

Keala was full of love for the children and Joseph. She was so caring of Joseph that she seemed like his guardian angel or guide and Joseph sought her direction at times. “At the end of the show where Joseph is reunited with Jacob, the line “Can I go back” in Any Dream Will Do was directed at Keala.

Matthew Ragas was so entertaining as the Pharaoh. He must keep his Elvis Pompadour hairstyle between the Matinee and Evenings performances, I saw him Stagedoor with every hair lacquered in place.

What did I think of Clay's performance:
I see fans are evaluating Clay's acting in this play. I was happy with his interpretation. I basically agree with Nanjeanne. But I think Clay had very little rehearsal time before the show started, but Clay's performance was evolving even in the 4 performances I attended. I feel that Clay was slowly getting secure with sections of his role, and when he didn't have to think, he naturally reacted much better to what he was saying. By my last performance there was far less of the Sir Robin foot shuffling.

In the scene where the brothers were grovelling, Clay stalks around with his hands behind his back and his chin lifted regally. On my second day at the Thursday, Aug 15th matinee, Clay, speaking behind his brothers lying on the floor at his feet, said, "I'll give you what you ask for..." and then rubbed his hands together before saying "...and more." with relish. In the evening, Clay threw his head far back and mimed a sarcastic laugh before saying, "...and more." He is trying different body language.

I think if Clay had a longer run to work on his character as Joseph, he would have it perfected as well as Sir Robin or the Man in the Chair.

I'm sure he practiced his songs like Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door, lying on the floor by himself many times, but the rest of the play had to be rehearsed with the other actors so he could play off their performances. The subtleties can't be developed by reading lines with just anyone and Clay only had a short time to rehearse with the cast.
Regardless, everyone in the theater saw his remarkable acting during his songs, especially in those two songs, and most were so overwhelmed by his performance that they seemed to forget about the rest.
I talked to the two women in the Dreamcoats, Boy, their Coats were professional quality. They didn't seem to be Clay fans but when I asked if they intended to get Clay autograph them they said that would be wonderful. But not being Clay fans they just milled behind the tight press at that the barrier. Clay moves very fast when he signs and he never saw them in the back and they drifted away disappointed. There were plenty of people at the Stagedoor who gave up after seeing the number of people there.

The Play:
Enjoy isn't the word for this play. It is right up there with the OMGod Performance of Unchained Melody at the Tried and True PBS Taping.
Everyone in the Cast is superb, the kids included, and left you in awe of their performances. The sound system is remarkable and the wall of sound they produce is stunning. And to hear Clay's voice raising so powerfully, just above the others every time he sang with any the cast throughout the show, was so impressive. His voice would sound so full above all the others, not overwhelming their voices but adding to the rich sound like a spice. People kept remarking that they knew about Clay from American Idol but didn't have a clue that he could sing like that.

Keala had a extremely strong voice that easily reached the back of the theater, but when they sang duets, Clay's voice definitely was stronger than hers.

I wasn't the only person over the top about the show. Take the well dressed 55+ New York City lady who pooh-poohed my seeing several shows in a row, (she asked if I had ever seen the show before-meaning Joseph in general) who started acting as wild as any teen age Claymate. After cheering loudly for Clay's song on the floor and dancing around with me during the oh so fun, energizing Go, Go, Go Joe Go-Go number, at Intermission shortly afterwards, she jumped up and yelled to her husband that she had to see the play again...and it wasn't even over yet. And he responded, "Oh yeah, we are going again!"

And the man at the Hotel in the next morning when I was printing my plane boarding pass who asked if I had gone to the play, and went on on and on about how he lived in NYC and went to Broadway Plays ALL the time and had never seen anything as good as this Joseph. When a lady asked if it was any good he raved about it some more and said that she had to hear "that song he sang lying on the floor." You would have thought he was Grandma Jane! LOL

That phrase was used by many people. They didn't even feel it was even necessary to say who "he" was.

Before one of the shows I was in my aisle seat early. An usher was standing right beside me doing nothing yet. I asked if Go Go, Joseph ran through her head every night when she tried to sleep. She laughed and said, " Yes, it does...but it's "that song he sings lying on the floor."

People kept talking to me, when we were waiting to have our tickets checked to be seated, about friends calling then and telling them they had to come, or they bought the tickets before they knew Clay would be in the play and whwn they saw he was appearing they immediately called friends who liked Clay so they wouldn't miss out.

One of the young waitresses in the Pub at the Meadowmere Hotel where we got our buffet breakfast couldn't wait for her day off to see the play and said she and her Mom were crazy about Clay, and she was full of questions about the show and Clay.

I talked to the manger??, owner?? of Jonathan's, Larry, about changing the number of people on our dinner registration. He asked where I was from and when I said the San Francisco Bay Area, he told me he had lived in San Francisco for many years. Later when we were waiting to be seated for dinner with our local friends, he came over an started talking to the four of us, asking where they lived in California. My friends explained that they had been our neighbors for several years but had been back home and living in the Ogunquit Area for years. They discovered that they lived in the same neighborhood of Wells.
The next day I went to dinner by myself between performances because DH was going somewhere with our former neighbors. Larry stopped at my table for a second to say he had gone to the show himself the night before and really enjoyed it. My solo dinner was a nice experience. The waitresses remembered me from the night before and all stopped by a few minutes to say hello and asked if my husband and I had enjoy the play. I was seated before the Restaurant was supposed to be opened because Bob Marley, the comedian, was performing at Jonathan's that night, at 8:00!, the very same time time as Joseph! Boy was there a mess of cars. ( my daughter keeps telling me it couldn't be Bob Marley but look at the the Jonathan's Twitter site. on the 14th there is a tweet about that show.)
Larry also told me that Clay had been in for dinner on Monday night. I thought that was curious at the time since the cast seems to party together for dinner on their day off. Now I think he took Zack to dinner at Jonathan's. It is a very nice restaurant and the food is great. Plus you get a discount if you are going to the Playhouse.

Little moments in the play:
When Clay finishes CED, there is someone sitting by the wing on the left side of the stage (stage right) completely covered with a tan blanket who sings a few lines with the children to encourage Joseph. I think it is Kory/Benjamin since the person is male and almost as small as the children.

When the children are singing to Clay after CED, their last lines are , “We read the book and your going to be fine,” as they point to Clay. This delighs the audience, the reaction a gentle laugh.

After Clay interprets the Butler's dream, the Butler turns around and Clay half turns to the audience and says, “But I've never been wrong before.” in a low voice and always gets a laugh.

I can't say enough about how much I loved this play. Every minute of it was wonderful and everyone on the stage was an amazing performer  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 19, 2013, 06:58:00 AM
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 Recap #4

Front row for our third and last show! So very up close and personal to Clay in some parts of the show, yet unfortunately obscured in others. It was hard to see him dancing with his new coat or down on the floor in chains for CED, but boy oh boy were our seats worthwhile when Joseph was first thrown down on the front of the stage about a foot away from our faces, and we were right under Pharaoh and Joseph's noses during the blueprint scene (what I would have given for a camera at that moment!). Speaking of the blueprint scene...Gaymarie remembered something that Matthew Raga told us at the bar on Friday night. Someone had mentioned how funny that was when Joseph turns the blueprint around, and he told us that that bit was Clay's idea. Isn't that cool?

Speaking of our friend Matthew; he zeroed in on OKClayfan during his big number, just like he promised he would. She is now the proud owner of a blue handkerchief with a sparkly golden "P" and lots of perspiration! He autographed it for her at the stage door, too. Gaymarie got a point and a wink from him from the stage, much to her delight!

I got wonderful photos of a bunch of the brothers and Clay at the stage door. Hopefully, Gaymarie's video will be on YouTube soon, as it is wonderful! We sat by a couple and their little girl, who wanted to get Clay's autograph. We let her through right after the show so she could run and get right up front. Her dad was back behind the crowd with me taking pictures of her while she got a bunch of autographs. He was so proud and thrilled for her.

We drove to Boston after the show and had dinner at the Cheers bar. The twitter photo of Clay and Zach showed up right as we sat down at our table. Perfect way to end our perfect weekend!!

Cheers!  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 19, 2013, 11:11:48 PM
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Post by: Marilyn on August 19, 2013, 11:21:31 PM
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snarkystripes
 Aug 19 2013, 03:01 PM


 Recap from Friday performance:

Unexpected moment
Husband and I were resting briefly on a bench in Ogunquit on Saturday. Another woman sat down next to us and we struck up a short, casual conversation.
Husband said to her: "Last night we went to the show at the Playhouse."

She says: "How WAS he?"

Genesis
Learned yesterday that in the Bible story, Joseph and Benjamin were actual brothers. The others were all half-brothers. Joseph and Benjamin's mother's name was Rachael and she died giving birth to Benjamin.
Also learned that after Joseph interpreted the butler's dream for him and the butler went on his merry way, the butler actually forgot about Joseph and it wasn't until two years later---when the Pharoah was having some dreams that needed interpreting and he was calling all kinds of magicians together to help him out---THEN the butler told Pharoah about Joseph. So Joseph actually was in the dungeon another 2 years after he originally met the butler. He was 30 when he met the Pharoah. He was 17 when his brothers sold him off.

Crowd
I mentioned previously that I ended up sitting 5 rows from the back on Friday night so I had a different perspective from many of the rest of you. The place really was packed. No empty seats around me at all. My feeling was that the crowd was very appreciative of good theater and knew a good performance when they saw one. When Clay made his first entrance the crowd roared with approval but quickly quieted down to hear him sing. That made my heart soar to know that they already appreciated his talents. At the end of CED they roared with approval once again. To be fair, they did this after many of the performances throughout the show, not just Clay. The one thing that set reaction to Clay apart was how they reacted when he first appeared.

Any Dream Will Do
I found myself a little confused by "Any Dream Will Do" and maybe someone else can clear it up for me. First off, when Clay walked out, he held his arms very close to his body, hanging onto his left elbow and really didn't use any gestures at all. Pretty much kept his arms down the whole time. This is one small area where I thought Clay could have been a little more expressive, such as when he sang "a crash of drums, a flash of light." The part I found confusing was at the end when he sang the last line..."any dream will...............................do." There was a pause after "will" but then I could swear I heard a brief chuckle or something before he sang the word "do" and then walked off stage. I was kinda like WTH wondering what I just heard. I was near the back so maybe someone else can shed light on this one. The crowd gave polite applause after that but I have to say this was the one time I wished it could have been a bit more. I also had hoped that Clay would have gotten down closer to the children's level...maybe it's because he couldn't?

CED
CED...what can I add that others haven't said. It was stunning. I've always marveled at how opera singers can project in all kinds of crazy contortions, lying down, etc. Clay was so incredible and the crowd obviously agreed.

5 STARS
The "grovel" segments...singing and acting were really great. I just loved how he pulled this off and the higher voice was spectacular. Fabulous. Singing to Jacob at the end was so tender and beautiful. Even from the back I could see it. (thank god)

Overall movement
I think Clay could have possibly added a little more movement at times into his role. He used his face very well to respond to what was going on around him, but I think there were some times when he could have gotten more physically involved. Maybe it's a reflection on his possible inability to do so, not sure.

Megamix/ sorta ovation
Ok, my husband I agree on this one. We felt cheated by the megamix and thought it cheated the performers as well and here's why. Because it's actually a performance segment, people were all seated and it really isn't CLEAR that when the performers come out at certain times that ....HEY! THIS IS THE TIME WE NEED TO RECOGNIZE THEM...and people SORTA do that, but they're wrapped up in the performance. Just.not.the.same. as if people were to come out one by one at the end and bow. I really really wish they had 1) done the megamix and then 2) just played some "go go go" music and then had the various players come out...starting with the kids, ending with Keala, then Clay. Everyone would then stand and I seriously think treat it differently. My husband was upset that when the guy who played Jacob/Potiphar came out, no one really clapped...the music kept cranking...and on it went. It was kind of a bummer. So we each agreed that we would have changed that.

Stage door
Just a great atmosphere. So many of the brothers came out first and you could tell they were tickled by the attention. I got 4 autographs, including Clay's. My first. Just special. Lots of people behind me taking pix/vids. Fun, fun.

Still the voice. Still the one.
He still amazes me. Distinctively stellar voice. No one can compare. I truly hope he has more opportunities to share it with all of us and with others. He was born to perform live. 
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Post by: Marilyn on August 19, 2013, 11:29:08 PM
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Also, here's another NJU report from Joseph. My neighbor went to see it--she's a season subscriber. Didn't really want to see Joseph since she'd seen it with Donny and she knew very little about Clay (except that her husband thought he should have won Celebrity Apprentice). She stopped by today and was very impressed with Clay.
Loved the show and thought he was great. She was also very impressed with him after reading the bio in the Playbill.  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 20, 2013, 07:31:06 AM
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Aug 20 2013, 12:25 AM Post #677 

I haven't done a recap of my shows from last week and since others have been pretty complete I'll just add some thoughts. I attended the four eveing shows Tuesday through Friday.

It did seem that Clay certainly felt better by Thursday. When we saw him on Tuesday he did CED lying on the floor pretty much the whole time. By Thursday he was able to finish on his knees. I'm not sure about Friday since my view was blocked by one of the children.

When Clay was taken to Egypt by the Ishmalites ((sp?) which by the way was one of the women, with the heavy pulling being done by Matthew who plays Pharoah). I believe Joseph was originally dragged across the whole stage on his back before his injury.. When we saw him he was being dragged/pulled stumbling but mostly leaning on Matthew's back. By the 3d time we saw it he went down on the floor about 3/4 of the way across the stage--we did see a little skin at that point  .

I thought the white outfit worked pretty well throughout the play, although he did do a lot of tugging on his shirt to pull it down. I heard somewhere that not only did he have knee guards but also some kind of back brace. When he came out on the chariot with the gold head dress and belted cape I thought it looked a little odd--I preferred the crown, capelet and cuffs he wore when he first became Pharoah's no. 2 (no. 2 again  ) The belted cape just didn't seem to fit too well and I thought the cape could have been fuller.

One of the touching parts for me was when he first came out and sang Any Dream to the children. I know snarkystripes said something about wishing he had gotten down to the children's level, but I'm not quite sure what she meant. It seemed to me that in every show he made eye contact and smiled sweetly at each child on the stage. His eyes just glistened with love looking at them. When he hesitated at the end of the song he was looking out at the audience and I thought it was to show he was caught up in thinking where the story would bring him-- a dramatic pause, which I thought worked. I'm not explaining it well, hopefully someone else can do it better.

Seeing Clay's face when he sees Jacob at the end is heartrending. I had good seats for all 4 shows, but I was disappointed that I didn't get to see that again in my last show since I was over on the left and Jacob totally blocked my view. I also loved Clay's interaction with Keala particularly a the end of each act. You can see the love and respect they have for each other. I also got a kick out of Keala's cheerleading efforts at the end of Canaan days to get more applause for the brothers though really she didn't have to do it in the last 3 shows I saw. The audience gave them a great ovation and of course the brothers, particularly Ruben, milked it for all their worth--but they deserved it.  Needless to say I loved the show. There was no weak link in the entire cast. I thought the children were great. It took a couple of shows for me to realize that only some of the children were miked, but they sounded very nice. The brothers were amazing. I don't know how they managed to do what they did on such a small stage. Their dancing was great as was their harmonies.

I enjoyed the megamix a lot, I don't understand one of the early reveiwers who didn't think it was necessary and clearly didn't care for it. I also suspect he didn't know that this is the way the show has always been done. I liked the way the participants left the stage. I can't remember the exact order, but when Clay leaves the stage after the other principles he has the brothers holding on to his cape (which is huge in the last scene) and he's pulling them with his hands gripping his cape off stage, the girls follow, clapping in rhythm and waving. The last couple of shows it seemed as though the whole theater was bouncing in rhythm to the clapping. It's hard to not feel energized and uplifted when you leave the show.

My sort of NJU story involves my cousin who went to Maine with us. She has been to a few concerts with me over the years and saw Spamalot. She enjoys Clay's voice but doesn't have any interest in seeing him (or for the most part anyone) more than once in a tour or play. Claire is from Brooklyn and has been a lover of Broadway since she was a teenager, so she's seen a lot of shows. Phantom is her favorite and I think over the years she may have seen it a couple of times. When she expressed interest in going to Maine she asked me to get a ticket for her for one show--Wed. night --so she didn't go our first night there. When the show was over she was saying how much she loved it--she had no idea what the show was like before attending. Long story short she ended up going to the next two shows with us. In the car I played my Broadway cd of the show with Michael Damian and then the one we have from the vault and she thought there was no comparison--in every way this production sounded better. She admitted that she never thought she would go to a show 3 nights in a row. To be honest her decision wasn't based entirely on Clay, although she said what a great voice he has. One of the things she's always liked about him is the emotion he displays when singing. She's always been an Elvis fan so she really got a kick out of that part of the show. She was very impressed with the whole production and thought it was great fun  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 21, 2013, 12:10:42 AM
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Sabrina Kaya ?@SabrinaKayaB 2m
Guys, it's Clay Aiken. Clay. Aiken. #clayaiken #joseph #ogunquit #thisisreallife @ Ogunquit Playhouse http://instagram.com/p/dQjpIxngPC/

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Post by: Marilyn on August 21, 2013, 12:13:28 AM
From FB:

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Sarah Reilly
So.... I was just 2 feet away from Clay Aiken and Meg and Kimmie got his autograph .... Its ok to be jealous.... lol

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Crystal Lapierre Crossman We got it!! She my post. We were there last week!! My daughter was so excited.

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Sarah Reilly It was a great show! Meg is so happy to get his autograph!! My phone died so no pics
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Post by: Marilyn on August 21, 2013, 11:20:35 PM
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 Aug 21 2013, 05:45 PM 


 Amazingly good ..Presidential performance!! Spoke with some of the actors after the show. They were all positively glowing. One said he found out just as he was tying his shoes. Another said he met with them at intermission. He and Barbara in the row near exit....for his wheelchair. Many of the audience stood and clapped when he was wheeled back in. Barbara came in earlier..and got applause. Everyone was waving at him. He saluted to the audience. Young girl next to me with some form of disability....right in front row. Even with the President in the audience, some of the cast, especially Elvis, gave the girl the most attention. She kept telling Elvis she loved him. She would wave at him and he would wave back. Made me so happy. A moment of inclusion at it's finest.

Much more later.....many NJU around me. All who had seen Donny production thought this was much better!!! When Clay was finishing CED...the older man next to me was sitting there with his mouth literally wide open in awe...and his hands ready to clap. He clapped very loud and for a long time.

Out of three 1st row performances, this was by far my personal favorite. Elvis handed the handkerchief to an elderly woman NJU two seats away from me. She was so excited. When she wiped his brow, she did it so grandmotherly like. It was really sweet.
 
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Post by: Marilyn on August 21, 2013, 11:21:31 PM
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Kerry Stockbridge What a nice man !! I didn't know that he was a Special Ed. teacher, he seems liken a very gentle person. He has been doing a great job as "Joseph" !! Come back to Ogunquit Playhouse again, Clay !!
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Post by: Marilyn on August 21, 2013, 11:36:39 PM
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Danielle Towle ?@danimotowle 51s
Watching @clayaiken as Joseph at Ogunquit Playhouse. That boy can saang!
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Post by: Marilyn on August 21, 2013, 11:39:37 PM
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Just got back from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Ogunquit Playhouse, starring Clay Aiken as Joseph. IT WAS FANTASTIC!!! What a treat!


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Had a great day today. Went to Oarweed for lunch in Ogunquit. Which was GREAT. Then to see Clay Aiken in Joseph and the Techicolor Coat. The show was VERY good and special guests in the crowd were George and Barbara Bush
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So today I met a president in Clay Aiken's dressing room. How was your day?


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Michele Freitag
So, how do you make a bad day better? Go to the Ogunquit Playhouse and see Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! Got to see three of my students perform: Laila, Anna, and Ali, along with Clay Aiken and an amazing cast. Bonus: two former presidents were in the audience, both George Bushes. Came home smiling and singing. Thanks for the invite Laila! The best part of all: all three students gave me big hugs. I really needed that.
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Post by: Marilyn on August 21, 2013, 11:42:12 PM
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Matthew Ragas ?@MatthewRagas 4m
Brad to Barbara bush about me "we don't let him wear a lot of clothes" Barbara "when he looks like that why should you" lol
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Post by: Marilyn on August 21, 2013, 11:45:20 PM
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It was so nice to see that former President George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush went to the Ogunquit, Maine Playhouse to see Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat this afternoon. What an honor for Clay Aiken, who played "Joseph", and the rest of the cast. They took pictures with the cast. What a memory they all will have, including the audience.
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Post by: Marilyn on August 21, 2013, 11:46:20 PM
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Clay Aiken in Ogunquit, Maine pic.twitter.com/LEWN7c1fGE

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Post by: Marilyn on August 21, 2013, 11:47:20 PM
From Twitter and she just started following Clay:

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Jenna ?@the___jen 1m

Just saw @clayaiken on stage in Ogunquit! Fantastic performance ...Close Every Door gave me chills!!
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Post by: Marilyn on August 22, 2013, 07:29:52 AM
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Several of the cast went out of their way to give extra attention to a girl with Down's Syndrome sitting next to me...most especially Matthew/Pharoah. She was having the time of her life...squealing and jumping up and down during the play. I thanked Matthew and said how sweet it was for him and the others to do. He said something like...I just wanted to make it special for her. I think Clay has had a lasting impact on some cast members when he speaks about inclusion. I love how he is always using his voice for inclusion.
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Post by: Marilyn on August 22, 2013, 07:33:08 AM
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I saw the show last Saturday and Sunday, and it is amazing. I'm so sorry the cellcert wasn't very good Saturday night, but I was doing my best to keep it connected. It seemed that no matter how I held the phone it would lose the connection after a few minutes. I spent all night trying to reconnect. But I'm really happy you had a good cert today!

Sunday I had front row seat 1, and it was wonderful! I was so close to Clay at times I could have touched his feet. (Yes, I did control myself!) At times he was standing right above me and his eyes were absolutely gorgeous! Nearly translucent at times.  I noticed he has added some perpendicular lines to his Egyptian eye makeup, has he been doing that other times? It really looks sexy!  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 22, 2013, 09:26:41 PM
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 Aug 22 2013, 09:10 PM


 Just got home from a very long, but fun day in Maine. I don't write very good recaps and I don't know how to make it red, but I'll try. We left at 6 a.m. and arrived in Wells at 9:30. We first stopped at a local farm stand and bought corn and wild Maine blueberries. If you've never had them, they taste completely different from store-bought blueberries and are a real treat. Next we stopped st Capn Hooks for steamers and lobster meat to take home with us. Then we headed to Wells Beach. We walked the beach and waded in the water until it was time for lunch. We ate at a place in Wells and had a lobster roll and fried oyster sandwich. Yum! Then we headed to Ogunquit.

Thank you to those who gave us the info that you could park at the Playhouse early and walk into town. The traffic in Ogunquit and heading north was horrible. We walked from the Playhouse to the Marginal Way. It was just a gorgeous day and the views were spectacular. Thank you Clay for bringing us to such a great place! But it was hot, so we were glad when it was time to go back to the theater. It was wonderful to see the sign "Standing Room Only" as we arrived! The place was absolutely packed. The announcer came out and said what a wonderful run it has been with Joseph with so many sold out performances. I do think the theater is very happy.

CED was stunning. I love the way Clay sings/cries this song! As others have said, it is amazing how he can sing with such power when he is lying face down on the floor. There was an adorable little girl sitting in front of us who was so upset for Joseph and kept asking her mother if he was going to be okay.

DH and I loved the play!! I saw Spamalot and I thought how similar Joseph was in the sense that the whole cast was just so excellent and had such a great camaraderie that you just left both plays feeling so uplifted. They got a standing O at the end which was so well deserved. I really liked Jacob, but I never saw the old one so I had no comparison. Someone gave Keala, Matthew Ragas and Clay beautiful flowers at the end. Somehow Clay didn't see her trying to hand them to him, so she had to throw them. It was very cute and they all looked really appreciative.

The Stage Door was fun, too. The brothers came out to lots of appreciation and they seem so sweet and really thrilled. I heard someone ask for Ken and she was asked if she were a Ken Doll.  Keala came out carrying her flowers and happily signed and then Clay came last. It was all over too quickly.

So wish I could go again, but I will have to live vicariously through those of you going this weekend. Have a blast everyone. We did!   
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Post by: Marilyn on August 22, 2013, 09:28:35 PM
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Aug 22 2013, 03:33 PM 

 Here's a little red. Probably stuf that's been posted but I'm now just noticing it because of being up close.

Keala has different shoes now. Didn't notice that before.

When Joseph's being sold off he says something like" no stop" when he's being dragged off. Judah also says to Joseph "it wasn't my idea I'm sorry"

During the go go Joseph part I noticed clay says omg. Also he didn't sing the last part. Not sure if its only this show.

Seriously I'm amazed at all the different view the theater has since each one adds something different to the show. If your seeing different shows defiantly change up your seats and seat in differnt areas cause you'll pick up things you didn't see before  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 08:27:03 PM
Aug 22 2013, 10:21 PM 


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Two shows complete! Now some more cast bonding :-) #smores #brothers4life
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 08:29:08 PM
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Aug 22 2013, 11:02 PM


 what a fun show!!!!

LOML and I are just amazed that he can sing CED prone. he did slide his hand in while he was down there and move his hair out of his face.

Such a talented cast! The brothers are great.

We were so close(4th row) that we were treated to views of the brothers under garments.

He looked scrumptious at stage door, we were back a bit but it was fun to see him work the line.
 
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 08:31:46 PM
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 Aug 22 2013, 11:15 PM

A more formal RECAP (now that I am back home at my computer and not trying to use my phone to type on)
Arrived in Ogunquit about an hour before the show....after a 4 hour drive from NW CT.

Went to the ladies' room to change from my comfortable driving pants...into something a bit dressier. Met one of the cast. She was a young lady who is 12 (tall...wears green in the play). She said she is also doing The Cat In The Hat play as well. I asked her how she enjoyed working with the cast. She said they were awesome. The adults (not sure about the kids) are all staying in one place and they all sit around every night cracking jokes.....and they are all very funny. (man, would I love to be an "Invisible" fly on the wall for those gatherings).

Inside the lobby, I spoke with a mother and her daughter. They were looking at the pictures on the walls of various actors who had performed there. I said I wondered if any of the actors from Joseph would make it up there. The mother said maybe Clay Aiken because he won American Idol....then she said something like, or did he come in second. I said I think he came in second, but, he seems to have done well. She agreed. Assuming they were NJU because she wouldn't have thought, for a minute, that Clay had won.

I had a first row center seat...which has both it's benefits and issues....but, mostly benefits. On one side of me was an elderly gentleman who had brought his mother. They were vacationing from MA for the week and he had seen Joseph before. On the other side of me was a young lady with special needs...definitely Down's Syndrome and possibly something else. I asked her if she was enjoying her vacation and she said she like the beach and brown. Her mother explained that she meant chocolate ice cream...but, she just calls it brown. Then, I said to the girl that this must be a great vacation with the beach, chocolate ice cream, and seeing a play. She seemed to agree. Her mother said if she bothered me to let them know. I felt badly that she had to say something like that. Her family (5 of them) had a summer cottage up in Maine....but, I think the girl was up for only a week or two.

The show started as with the speaker...and everyone knows by now that George and Barbara Bush were announced as being in the audience. They were sitting in the last row of the section on the right ...near the exit door....WC12 for George in his wheel chair.



The play was amazingly good ..A true Presidential performance!! I spoke with some of the actors after the show. They were all positively glowing and full of excitement. One of the brothers said he found out about the Bushes being there just as he was tying his shoes to go on stage. Another (Clay's young friend...Kory Geller) said the Bushes met with them at intermission (which we know). The intermission was super long. We were guessing that the Pres was taking the time to meet with the actors. Lots of secret service....anxiety provoking for me, as I was doing an illegal cellcert with the President and his wife in the audience!! I had visions of being escorted out by members of the secret service in front of the President ....but, all was fine. LOL...I told caperkeeper I was nervous, because I was kind of breaking the law. She said ...you weren't kind of breaking the law..you were breaking the law.  Thanks caperkeeper. Many of the audience stood and clapped when President Bush was wheeled back in after intermission. Barbara came in earlier..and got applause as well. Everyone was waving at the President though. He saluted back to the audience. It was surreal and exciting at the same time. The young girl sitting next to me was jumping up and down with excitement about the President. Yet, even with the President in the audience, some of the cast members, especially the Pharaoh (Matthew Ragas), gave the girl the most attention. She kept telling Elvis she loved him. She would wave at him, giggle, and he would wave back. Made me so happy. A moment of inclusion at it's finest. I would like to think that some of the attention was because Clay's devotion to inclusion has had an impact on some of those he has worked with.

At intermission, I spoke with various people around me and they definitely seemed like NJU. All who had seen the Donny production thought that this production was much better!!! When I asked the elderly woman, two seats down from me, who she thought did Joseph the best....she said Clay Aiken was definitely the best one. Her son said that the Donny Osmond production was very different. He said that the narrator pretty much sat in a chair and did not have the personality that this narrator has (everyone loved Keala), the kids weren't as involved in the Donny production, and, he was very impressed with how Clay played Joseph. He said that while Donny was always smiling ...even at times he shouldn't have been, Clay's acting was much better. I think he really liked Clay's voice, too. I quickly looked over at him when Clay was finishing CED...his mouth literally wide open in pure awe...and he had his hands ready to clap...which he did...very loud and for a long time.


After the play, I went out to Stage Door. I had already gotten an autograph...so, my plan was to take a couple of pictures if I could...see below...I only got 3 quick ones with my iPhone. First however, I spoke with some of the actors (see above)....and then personally thanked Matthew/Pharaoh for being so nice to the girl in the front row. He said something like ...I just wanted to make it more fun for her. What a really sweet guy . I know Clay would have been very, very happy to hear that comment.  
 
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 08:35:35 PM
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 08:40:16 PM
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 08:44:29 PM
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Aug 23 2013, 02:00 AM

 Posting on my phone so pretend its red. This is for the first part of our trip and the 8/21 matinee.

We parked where they told us to at the playhouse (we advised them that we were staying for stage door) and headed for the gift shop. Sad to report that the mugs are once again sold out. I bought a poster and ascertained that there would be tshirts available later that day. We did the whole "family reunion" thing in the lobby, grabbed a bottle of water, and headed to our row BB ( aka front row) seats. They were on the right side on the aisle, up against the steps to the stage. Never been so close in my life! But of course the pillars were right in front of us. So we knew we would be slightly obstructed, but the pay off of having clay close enough to touch was too hard to pass up. So we stayed put.

Cindilu2 had texted me to say former president Bush Sr. would be in attendance so we weren't surprised when secret service and Barbara sat down about 6 rows behind us. Then the man himself was wheeled in. So many people were taking pictures, until the secret service asked them to stop. The children took the stage to skip and jump and hula hoop. Is it bad that we found most of them quite obnoxious? In our defense, we were close. Really close. It reaffirmed Lindsay's decision never to have children.

Finally the playhouse representative came on and gave his spiel (which I did not find out of place or obnoxious at all). And then the lights went down and Keala came out and wheeeee! OMG. We were blocked a fair amount of time, because of the way the children and other actors were staged, sitting and or standing right in front of us. But I knew we would have an unobstructed view in the evening, so I was ok with it. When Clay came over to our side, I could have reached out and touched his feet. His white sandals were hideous. LOL. His arms and hands are so furry! His facial expressions are hilarious. There were certain moments in the play where he stood facing away from the action, but facing me. I was eating it up and no doubt grinning like a loon.

Close Every Door was amazing. How he sings laying prone like that is beyond me. You could see his chest just heaving at the beginning. He raised up on his hands and eventually his knees, but never raised his lower body off the stage. It was an extremely emotional performance and the crowd loved it. During Elvis I watched Clay. The way he reacted to the cow heads was hysterical. After the pharaoh finally chooses him as his #2 (Joe!) he turns away and puts his hands to his face and looks down....right into my eyes. Holy shit. Soon after that it was intermission, and we went outside to breathe.

The bell rang signalling the second act and we went back down to the seats. There was a long delay waiting for the president to be brought back in. We later found out that he was backstage with the cast.

I moved over to the second seat in from the aisle, to give my daughter a chance to have a better view. The children came up our aisle and man is it a tight squeeze for anyone to get up those stairs. We had our feet tucked under our chairs. I love Clay as the Pharoah. I mean I freaking love it. Those eyes of his are like laser beams when they catch you. He is pissed off and the combination of that and the eye makeup is killer. When he threw Benjamin to the ground right in front of me, I was in seventh heaven. I would like to Groundhog Day that moment for the rest of my life. Or maybe not, because I think my absolute favourite part is when he sees Jacob coming (up our aisle again) and he sings the reprise to him in such a tender, emotional way, with tears in his eyes. I had to lay across the next seat to the wall to see his face but that's ok. It was amazing. I was on my feet during the ending, clapping and screaming. What a show. I loved every actor (except maybe Potiphar because of the loin cloth - seriously too much shown of his body - ewwwwww).

We had a heck of a time getting across the theatre to the left side exit and the stage door. It was a good 3 deep by the time we got out there, but I held my poster over heads and he signed it. His hair was soooo short, looked like it was just cut. He was out and gone in probably 2 minutes.   
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 08:49:43 PM
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Aug 23 2013, 08:24 AM
 

Part two: Evening 8/21 plus Maine sight seeing

We had made plans to meet friends for dinner at the Maine Diner, which is located in Wells. It took a good half hour to get up there because of horrific traffic, but it was worth it. To die for seafood chowder and lobster pie. Unfortunately our friends didn't make it but we enjoyed ourselves and bought some souvenirs in the gift shop. Then, a quick check in at our hotel and back to the playhouse for another show!

This time the tshirts were available so Sue and I grabbed them. Our seats were centre row F which was killer. Couldn't have been better. It was such a different perspective, but much better to appreciate the play as a whole. There are not enough superlatives for the cast - they truly surpassed my expectations, which had been raised pretty high by reading recaps. Keala is brilliant. She cracks me up with her expressions. I didn't mention before that during the afternoon performance, on the line about the Pharoah being "right wing", she really played it right up to the president. It was hilarious.

Differences I noticed this show: Clay knelt down in front of one of the little girls during the opening number and sang into her eyes. It was so sweet. When they threw him down in the jail cell, his right arm seemed to be positioned very awkwardly, and looked really uncomfortable to me, almost twisted backwards. And when he hits the ground he hits it hard! Anyway, he sang without moving his arm for the first few lines and eventually got it into a better position to raise his head. The rest of the play just flew by. I thought I might cry at the end, knowing it was my last one, but I was just too caught up in the excitement of the finale for anything but cheering. Next thing I knew we were trying to get out to the stage door again, but we had worse luck this time than last. The crowd was huge. I held my program over heads and my daughter held out an Ogunquit Playhouse postcard (she is a post card collector). We both got them signed. It's impressive how he manages to catch everyone in such a short amount of time. I heard him snarking on Claymatron in the front row. Sue had already got Clay's autograph in the afternoon, so this time she positioned herself down at the end, hoping to get a picture with "the Pharoah". She was quite successful.  We hung around chatting with other fans and old friends until we realized that we were the last people left. Apparently, the door kept opening a crack and later we realized that Clay was probably waiting to leave. Ooops! So we trudged over to our car, the lone car up against the fence near the visitor's centre, and joked that if we sat there long enough maybe he'd walk by us. But we were good fans and drove away, but not before asking one of the employees where the nearest ice cream shop was. We were hoping to find frozen custard (something that doesn't exist in Canada) but when we arrived at Prego on Shore Drive, they were just closing. They pointed us across the street to a little ice cream parlour, which was really good. We stood out on the street (quite busy with pedestrians even at that hour) and caught up with FearOfH20 and playbiller for a while. We briefly considered taking the foot path to the beach that was prominently signed, but decided it looked pretty dark down there. So we headed to the hotel and crashed, setting our alarms for 6:30 a.m.

My NJU friend Sue really enjoyed the play. She was glad that we got to see it twice, because she said she caught so many more things the second time around. She loved Clay on AI2 and she saw him in Toronto for the Jukebox Tour, but since then she has not seen much except Celebrity Apprentice. She saw Joseph twice in Toronto with Donny Osmond, so she was quite familiar with the play, but she was able to explain to us the differences in staging, props, etc. She was absolutely giddy and thrilled that she got Clay's autograph, and she said Clay, as compared to Donny, played the part in a much more emotional way. She particularly was impressed with Close Every Door and the reprise of Any Dream Will Do, as sung to Jacob. She also couldn't get over how he sang some of the parts so high! But she had a blast and said she'd love to come on another Clay adventure in future.

So yesterday, we went to Amore for breakfast quite early, around 7:30 am. That is the perfect time to go because there was no one waiting in line, we just walked right in and were seated. What a gorgeous place, and a gorgeous area! Our waiter, Douen, was fantastic. The food was impressive. I was all lobstered out so I went with a waffle. We spent some time in the gift shop and bought a few things. We had a chat with the owner on our way out and told her we were Clay fans. She mentioned that Clay had been in the day before for an omelette. She said he chose his ingredients himself so she was thinking of calling it the Aiken omelette. LOL. She said they "talked food" and mentioned just how nice he was. We wondered whether maybe he might have rented a cottage in that area, because it's a bit out of the way but very ritzy.  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 08:59:41 PM
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Aug 23 2013, 06:01 PM Post #2207 


Artquest's Endless Recap
I went to the show on August 20th and the evening of the 21st. I had avoided most of the Clack and only seen some bits of the video of other productions, so I was a virgin. No, really! Well, mostly. Heh. The Mac Geezer and I had a ball with the show. So much fun in such a short time. Next to Clay, the brothers were my favorite part. I never tired of watching how they milked the script for every bit of humor and satire. I also thought Keala was amazing. Fabulous voice. Clay said he was fascinated and amazed by the choices she made. I think that's so interesting. She's a seasoned Broadway performer who knows so much. I bet he learned more from her than parallel parking!

The Pharaoh is such a hoot. And I love the stories about the extra attention he gave those kids with special needs. I'm sure he was that way before - people don't always need to be around Clay to pick up on kindness to those who need it. And he's amazing eye candy. I couldn't agree with Mrs Bush more. Hee.

And the brothers. OMG, so funny, so adorable, so vastly entertaining. I loved every minute they were on stage.

Now on to Clay: I just finished watching some of the parts of Donny Osmond's version. I think it's more than credible. There are even a few things I think he does better than Clay, but on the whole, Clay's version is more human, more touching, and in parts a little more accessible. Here's the deal.

The Joseph story has always been one of my favorites. It's got everything - sex, murder (sorta), conspiracies, psychic powers, and ancient Egypt in all its splendor. It's also got a great character arc as Joseph starts out as kind of an arrogant asshole, smug in his father's favoritism, and pretty annoying and condescending to his brothers. His years as a slave and his time in prison change him, mold him into someone else, someone who ultimately chooses compassion rather than revenge and is also wise and capable enough to be the architect of Egypt's survival. I can see bits of the smugness in Osmond's performance but not in Clay's. He's got a different take on the character (or the director did), where he's more oblivious than smug. I don't think it works as well, nor do I think it tells as good a story as the arc from ass to mensch. Just one woman's opinion.

I liked Clay's interpretation of the Man in Chair better. While it was certainly very close to that of the original actor, I found myself completely convinced. And as I've mentioned previously, there were long moments when I totally forgot that it was Clay on stage.

On the other hand, Clay has moments in Joseph that are simply brilliant, and much much more sophisticated and moving than the general shenanigans going on elsewhere on stage. His version of Close Every Door moved me to tears. It's ten times better than Osmond's or any of the other recordings I've heard. And his reaction to seeing Jacob again was pure gold. Tears in his eyes, love, devotion, all there to see. I probably shouldn't have been surprised, because anyone who can connect with a song's lyrics as well as he does shouldn't have too much trouble acting, but it still took my breath away. I think he can really build on the skills he already has. I think what he needs is a role of his own where he's forced to create a believable character, someone drawn up into flesh from the words on the page. I feel so strongly that he can do this, but I think he needs to be pushed. I also think he could use some work on movement. No matter how believable he makes a character, he sometimes still walks like Clay. I know he can get past this - he did it in Chaperone - but it needs his attention.

Mostly irrelevant - on Tuesday there was a miscue: When Potiphar was introduced, there was a rain of silver confetti. I was surprised, thinking it might have been more appropriate for the finale, but what did I know? Then on Wednesday, the ticker tape came down during the finale instead. I expect someone backstage pushed a button too soon on Tuesday. It happens. I'm saving my silver bits to go with the few gold bits left over from Spamalot. Is this a trend?

The End. Phew!  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:01:44 PM
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Aug 23 2013, 07:50 PM 


 Lynne ?@duckyislost 5m
OMG just drove by the Ogunquit playhouse & biggest line ever! Clay Aiken in Joseph & Technicolor Dreamcoat.

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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:03:19 PM
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Aug 23 2013, 09:21 PM



 Clay Aiken @clayaiken
The whole cast enjoyed some great homemade cookies c/o @redroses1944 Thanks!

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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:04:12 PM
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StageMgrBares ?@StageMgrBares 2m

People will donate for me to NOT take off my clothes at #Bwaybares2014 if I keep eating @clayaiken fan treats. No famine here @redroses1944
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:05:28 PM
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Aug 23 2013, 10:10 PM

 
Nathan Chang ?@NathanKChang 1m

Wow! The audience did a REALLY great job tonight ???? #gogogojoseph #immakougarforkory #numberonekendoll #claymatesaremyfavorates
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:06:44 PM
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Aug 23 2013, 10:35 PM 

Music2MyEars ?? ?@M2MEee
Crowd stage door @OgunquitPH .@clayaiken Eeeee dynamic show and crowd! #Joseph https://pic.twitter.com/hT8vyMrkyy

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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:12:03 PM
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dancermom2
Aug 23 2013, 11:33 PM

I didn't even try to get close. DH could not get a good shot either. He was too far back. We were in the middle  of the house and no way to get out quickly. By the time we got outside it was nuts!

The show?

Amazing.

Clay was totally totally OMG...he moved me to tears. CED is something that blew me away. How he can sing while flat on his face on the ground I do not know. One good thing is the hair didn't seem to fall in his face at all so we didn't get the poof the hair moments. The moment when he sings with Jacob...Any Dream Will do is another tear jerker moment. His voice? He was in fine voice...beautiful and oh man he does sing high in some parts. I loved listening to him. Keala was unbelievable. She has an amazing voice that matches Clay in power. They are a good combo and during the Mega Mix you could see them playing with each other and singing their hearts out. bigapple and I are both from Hawaii and we talked to her at the stage door. We had some local girl talk story going on which felt good.

 I have never seen this play before and it was so much fun. Mark loved the show. He was laughing and clapping right along. He really had a good time. Tonight Keala picked up a part of the dead sheep...a leg, that had fallen on the floor and stuffed it in her bra of her shirt. It was hoot.

Elvis is good. HOT!!!! The Brothers were amazing. Their vocals were dead on...they were all funny and engaging.

Kory is the cutest thing!!!!!!!!

The crowd was on fire tonight too. You could feel the energy in the room...

Ogunquit traffic is the royal PITS.  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:14:33 PM
"Joseph," stage door, evening, Aug. 22nd; capture by Scarlett.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k6sSWYbJOQ

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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:15:42 PM
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(Cotton @ Aug 23 2013, 11:53 PM)
He's on his stomach, facing the audience, hands palms down, kind of near his shoulders, chained at the wrists. At first you can only see his hair.
Then gradually he rises. Very slowly in stages. First a bit of his face, then the shoulders come up a bit, gradually he makes it to his knees, to standing at the end.

It's very powerful.
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:16:51 PM
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DisplacedNCgirl
Aug 24 2013, 12:20 AM


 Clay had the most incredulous, jaw dropped, WTF (mock disgust maybe?) look on his face tonight as he was looking at the lady in the audience when she wiped the sweat off of Elvis. (she was a little frisky). Hee. Cracked me up. I don't know if he did that the other nights as I probably was looking at Elvis and not Clay. Elvis asked "Joseph....are you OK?"   
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:25:15 PM
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iadoreclay
Aug 23rd12:29 AM 



 Absolutely the Best Show I have seen in a long time!!! I laughed so much and so loud I kept putting my hand over my mouth so I would not bother anyone. Clay Aiken can sing anything, he just is the best of the best singers. I had a wonderful time! The brothers were so good, great voices and Elvis is HOT HOT and HOTTER! Wow. The young kids were so cute and they sang really good also.

I was out there after the show waiting for everyone to come out, I got Clay's autograph. I am so glad I made this trip. I met DANCERMOM and Dancerdad, spoke to Ethyl and Alicia.

Got to get in bed, going sightseeing tomorrow and having lobster for lunch. Two more shows, and we were loud tonight. Wonderful is all I can say, and I loved it. Everyone was great entertainers but Clay is just superb nd to see him with the young kids is so sweet. I just love him, I am so glad I chose this weekend to come here.  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:26:15 PM
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(canuck2010 @ Aug 23 2013, 08:39 PM)
S.P.E.C.T.A.C.U.L.A.R!!!!!
tell us more!!!



I will when I can but for now, he's an amazing work of art, incredible in this role and I was overcome with pride. The whole cast is beyond amazing. Yaknelle has the most fabulous stage door video of Clay just beaming.

His acting was perfection. I have a shot of stage door crowd. Just wow.
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:28:37 PM
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2old4Clay
Aug 24 2013, 01:42 AM   


 1.) Yes...redroses1944 on Twitter is me
2.) Yes...name is Georgene Winkler
3.) Yes...sent homemade cookies..on Thursday..
4.) Peanut Butter Cookies
5.) Chocolate Chip Cookies
6.) Approx..10 dozen give or take a cookie....

I always list all ingredients....they are allergy free cookies. He eats peanut butter, I used extra crunchy JIF. I have sent cookies before....does Clay eat them...well, I haven't actually seen him eat one. But he could if he wanted too.

I did not expect a tweet about it, but appreciate the acknowledgement. It was my stress baking day last week...ended up with 14 doz cookies...was the highlight of my week to pack them up and send to Clay, even if he tossed them in the trash. There were certainly plenty for the cast....Sent one of my little poems with it too. Hope he got a chuckle out of it.

Each show gets better...the change ups are hysterical. Since my first show on Wednesday...Clay was more dramatic in staring down the lady in the front row that wipes the sweat off of 'Elvis' She went over the top with it and attempted to wipe his chest too, Elvis played it to the hilt, which brought the loooooooooooooong stare from Clay. The ladies husband was laughing a lot. Vocal duet with Keala in each performance gets crazier and crazier. It's turned into the competion that we have seen between him and Quiana. Clay did more 'dancin' albeit silly..the cast and audience were ON FIRE tonight!!   
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:31:04 PM
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Skimming quickly...that sounds so dramatic!!! For all three of my shows on the weekend of Aug 9-11, he sang the entire CED song prone on the ground, barely rising to his elbows. I am still in awe that he could get the power of that finale in such a position! (is that smut??!)
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The shows I have seen he remains on his hands and knees and finishes that last phrase and note in a lowered position, his body somewhat twisted in anguish. It is astounding that he can do that, when the song is finished he lowers his head and shakes with emotion
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:31:51 PM
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Kristin Jess ?@kickitykickball So many people there last night to see @clayaiken at the #joseph stage door. #loveit http://pic.twitter.com/DMGjicsCPe
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:34:25 PM
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ncsredclayrocks
Aug 24 2013, 10:18 AM

When I saw Clay do CED for first time I was transported--no lie. He didn't need any props at . all. The body language and despair were palatable. His singing awesome and yes he was prone most of the time only raising his head and later onto his elbows. I am one who didn't mind the "puffs" to the hair as it added to the drama and reality of the situation. He even had a drop of spittle on his lower lip on the last glory note. Dayum! He was convincing!!! (Almost killed me dead right then and there!)   
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:37:48 PM
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Aug 24 2013, 01:26 PM

 
Ken Arpino ?@KenArpino 56m
what a blessing this experience has been! A run full of sold out shows!! @clayaiken @kealasettle @OgunquitPH #kendolls #actorslife
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:39:02 PM
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Aug 24 2013, 02:23 PM


 
Ken Arpino ?@KenArpino 30s
Bfast w @Craig_Laurie. Lunch w @clayaiken @korywithaK_18 @MichaelWarrell. Hate that its almost over! #bros4life #icecreamnext
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:41:48 PM
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Aug 24, 2013 5:06 pm

Matthew Ragas ?@MatthewRagas 1m
Packing to leave Ogunquit and Im overwhelmed with emotions! Tonight show will be fun,tomorrow ill be an emotional mess. It never gets easier
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:43:31 PM
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dancermom2
Aug 24 2013, 07:23 PM



 Totally sold out including 14 standing room.

The Usher just told us that Clay has the highest gross for the Playhouse in its history
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:44:14 PM
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Aug 24 2013, 07:24 PM

Ken Arpino ?@KenArpino 1m

one last time! W @MatthewRagas #Couldntresist pic.twitter.com/B9iw0UO1x0

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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:45:53 PM
 
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Zach Dickerson ?@ThatFunnyGayGuy 3m

@KenArpino @MatthewRagas Git it boys! Have a great show!
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:47:38 PM
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Aug 24 2013, 10:59 PM Post #2302 


@NathanKChang 1m
Arianne came to the show today and LOVED @genejackets #friendship #gogogojoseph !!! http://instagram.com/p/da5C1DSY49/




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Nathan Chang ?@NathanKChang 3m
Arianne came to the show today and LOVED Clay! Hehe #friendship #gogogojoseph !!! http://instagram.com/p/da5C1DSY49/
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:49:30 PM
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DD ?@starfishy2000 14m
Photo: #GoGoGoJoseph @clayaiken @OgunquitPH http://tmblr.co/ZsYB2xtC4Sd3

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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:52:42 PM
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Aug 25 2013, 12:05 AM

 Tweet from Ken


@KenArpino: @clayaiken with our fav bro archie!! @apuette @cinnabonzjordan #brolove #greatnite http://t.co/lRLoZ4lIa2 
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 09:56:56 PM
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mustbeeme
Aug 25 2013, 12:41 AM


 Has anyone seen tickets for sale on the boards for tomorrow's show? I saw the show tonight for the first time and .... wow!!! I need to see it again! What made me think I could see it just once ....Especially since we are staying in Maine for a few days! 
I checked at the box office but they said tomorrow is completely sold out!!! 

Tonight during CED the guy next to me turned to his wife and said ...that must be a recording because nobody could sing like that and sound that good!!!  


Mustbeeme, did you set him straight?

I didn't need to.... Once Clay lifted his head and the guy saw that he was actually singing he said "oh I guess not"
Clay was laying there so still that it was hard to believe that he was singing !!! I don't know how he does it! He was amazing !!!  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 10:10:19 PM
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justluci
Aug 25 2013, 12:41 PM


 Hi everyone!

Hope it is okay to have it here were everyone reads. Here is what I posted at OFC!!


Back at home from a very long day of traveling. We got home after 2 am our time here, (4 in Ogunquit Maine time) I am so tired right now. only slept for a few hours. My daughter and I spent our last day in Boston yesterday. It is an amazing city.

Okay about the show, it was AMAZING like everyone says. I liked it even better after each show. Went to the first show on Wednesday...didn't had any tickets for that night but my daughter and I went to see where the playhouse was around 12.30pm that day and decided to buy tickets....they only had about 5 tickets left for the afternoon show and only on the last row, but I was so glad when we asked for the night show and the lady there said that they had 2 front row seats. So I bought one for me and my daughter who had one ticket for the next day switched her's for that night. (she only wanted to see one show) Well the tickets were more expensive so we had to pay extra. So when we got to our seats and the show started we could not believe how close we were ... we could touch almost all the actors and Clay of course. I kept looking at Clay feet, hands and his face every time he came close. It was an amazing experience for both of us being so close to them on stage. CLAY is GORGEOUS even more when you get close to him. 
We loved the show so much. Everyone are GREAT actors, They all sing and dance amazingly good. There is so much energy in everything they do. Clay is the most GREAT, FANTASTIC singer ever. His voice is so touch. I love his voice SO MUCH, so BEAUTIFUL...There is just something on his voice that no matter how good other singers sing no one is like him. Clay is so UNIQUE with his INCREDIBLE, BRILLIANT voice.

I went to the other 2 shows that I had the tickets for. I think I even loved the second and third shows more. It was so Great also to meet so many fans from the boards. So many from CV and others boards.

Was so lucky to have Clay sign all my programs at all my three stage door that I attended. I wish I was still there for the last show. I was also so Happy to hear from the people there when we were shopping that they never had so many people coming in to town to see the shows. This guy at a Gift store thanked us for coming from so far away to see Clay. He couldn't believe how many fans were there from so far away to see the show. CLAY. 

IT WAS SO GOOD. There is so much to say but I am not good at it. So I just say this.... It was SOOOO AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING.  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 10:16:58 PM
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Aug 25 2013, 01:48 PM 


Matthew Ragas ?@MatthewRagas 2m
Proud to give a little sweat for @includingkids and @clayaiken
#championsgalaauction
#bigmoney #sendakid pic.twitter.com/Fi05KiEPJW


 
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 10:17:42 PM
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Aug 25 2013, 02:00 PM
Ken Arpino ?@KenArpino 15m
Thank you Kingstons!! @OgunquitPH @korywithaK_18 @TheClamShack #egyptianidol #bennyandizzy pic.twitter.com/ZNqqRCYPnO

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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 10:25:16 PM
Aug 25 2013, 04:32 PM   

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Amazing guy! RT @MatthewRagas: Proud to give a little sweat for @includingkids and @clayaiken
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Clay Aiken ?@clayaiken 28s
I always think I know you folks well... and then you always find a way to take it to another level and amaze me again! I love you all.

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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 10:32:09 PM
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Aug 25 2013, 06:22 PM 



Ken Arpino ?@KenArpino 4m
On the road again. Always hard to leave @TCND01 #brothers4life

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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 10:33:34 PM
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Matthew Ragas ?@MatthewRagas 2m

I'm almost to 300 followers thanks to @clayaiken




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Matthew Ragas ?@MatthewRagas 1m

Sitting at the airport in Maine, Saints are on tv winning, beer is served, headed to my next gig. Life is sweet!
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 10:35:35 PM
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canuck2010
Aug 25 2013, 08:24 PM


 Hi there. I'll write a few of my crazy, disjointed recaps when I get home to my computer. I do just need to say that today was up there among my most memorable Clay moments. I was sniffling, the cast was crying, Keala was choked and had tears, none of the cast wanted to leave the theatre, Clay got a standing ovation after CED , which was incredible and the brothers did after TCD's.

I'll never forget this show, this theatre or this town.

Also, huge standing " O " and roars at the end of the show.

It was just amazing.   
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 10:36:54 PM
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Tiana Jones
4 hours ago near Ogunquit, ME via Mobile

Well holy hell. That was pretty much incredible. So lucky.
Greg Purnell ! ?

Brian Harrington What

Anne Otto Travel safe Lovely!!!

Tiana Jones Amazing closing show. Just insane.
Michele Jones Safe travel home!! { }
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 10:38:23 PM
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Aug 25 2013, 09:15 PM
Matthew Ragas ?@MatthewRagas 23m
Wow! Just jumped 35 followers! #claymates are nailing it!

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Matthew Ragas ?@MatthewRagas 23m
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 10:39:17 PM
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Ken Arpino ?@KenArpino 15m
Thank you Kingstons!! @OgunquitPH @korywithaK_18 @TheClamShack #egyptianidol #bennyandizzy pic.twitter.com/ZNqqRCYPnO
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 10:39:52 PM
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Nicholas Ward
Last Joseph is in 10 minutes. I can honestly say from the bottom of my heart. This has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life. To my cast and crew. I love you all. Lets make some magic people!
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 10:40:21 PM
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Ken Arpino ?@KenArpino 5s

Off 2 begin the next adventure! Stay tuned for my adventures with the national tour of Mamma Mia! #tourlife #wherearemybrothers
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 10:40:52 PM
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Colby Kingston ?@cskingston 7h
Last performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!! So much love to this amazing cast! @OgunquitPH
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 10:41:58 PM
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jasr9203
Aug 25 2013, 10:08 PM


 This is a quick recap. lots of disjointed thoughts- it was just amazing.

His performance of CED was Tony worthy. Superb, had tears running down my face. Also had them during Any Dream Will Do. Keala was very emotional and when she started to lose it during the last Any Dream Will Do , so did I. She grasped both his hands and was visibly emotional, fighting back tears. He seemed to be a bit emotional too, although we know he fights it. As he left the stage he did the salute for us. It was largely a not just us crowd- and they gave him a standing O after CED, and deservedly so.

I am so glad we made the trip. To see him appreciated by the NJU, and his peers was so heart warming. And to see that kind of admiration- well its about damn time. That story is truly a reflection of his own life. Except sadly his own fathers didn't value him. But he has found lots of people who do. And when Keala crowned him today, well it felt like he finally got what he was robbed of ten years ago Such a talented man and it made me happy to see it really acknowledged with such enthusiasm by the audience and his peers.

That man will win a Tony one of these years I just feel it.   
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 10:46:25 PM
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Long drive home....but, so worth the trip. I wouldn't have missed it for anything in the world. Went with my BIL and two SIL's....who were blown away by both the play and Clay.

My BIL was not expecting anything special...initially a tag-a-long. Wow...was his mind changed!!!!! He thought Clay was amazing!!! One SIL saw in the program about Clay's book....she is buying it. I told her to buy the audio...it is so much fun to listen to Clay tell his story. The other SIL could have moved to a better seat, but, she decided at intermission to stay near the left exit seat she had...so, she could get Clay's autograph. At the end of the play, I literally saw her running out the exit door to get to stage door  ...I didn't even know she liked Clay....but, she does NOW. They wanted to find his fan club  oh no....they will be confused by the lack of activity at the official fan club. Both SIL's...."he is soooo cute".

I saw the play twice at the beginning and twice at the end. It was very interesting to watch the evolution of Clay as Joseph. By tonight, he had totally mastered the role beyond anything anyone else in the history of Josephs will ever match.....BOTW/Solitaire (sorry Constantine, etc. etc.). I honestly believe he reads the boards and saw artquest's comments on movement. I thought there was a difference in this last show (as I was looking at his movement and expressions more than the previous three shows). As jasr mentioned, I, too, noticed Keala getting very emotional and grabbing on to Clay's hand with both of her hands. She was also emotional when the brothers finished their song. I was  all night.....very emotional final show. ETA: my SIL commented on something similar to what jasr mentioned....that some of the story was similar to Clay's own story.

There just aren't enough adjectives to describe this play....and Clay's role in it. While my one SIL was waiting to get Clay's autograph...I stood back and waited to compliment the other actors and get their autographs. This is where adjectives come into play....you were awesome, fabulous, amazing, I told each actor. Then the next actor came along and I said that he was fantastic. Finally another actor came along.....and with tons of excitement and a big smile on my face...I said "you were awful".  WHAT?!?!?? I meant to say awesome. Was it sleep deprivation? all the driving? stage door anxiety? a senior moment?    My SIL started laughing. I was horrified...but, started laughing a nervous laughter and quickly said "I meant awesome". Seriously, who tells an actor....on the final night of the play's run....that they were awful  ? My SIL tried to make me feel better by saying that she didn't think he heard me. God...I sure hope he didn't. It all happened so quickly.

Anyway....stopped for a quick lobstah fix before leaving Maine. Saw the tweet from Matthew (the one who had been so sweet singing to the girl with Downs Syndrome on Wed afternoon) about inclusion.... ....and then I saw the tweet from Clay    . He loves us!! I almost squealed like a teenage girl... right in there in the restaurant. I felt like I did after I saw his very first concert.....super fangirly. All I can say is that something really BIG is on the horizon for Clay Aiken.....and I will be here.....always and forever.

 WOW....My SIL posted on her FB "Having fun being a Claymate seeing Clay Aiken in Joseph and The Technicolor DreamCoat...at Ogunquit Playhouse". Then she posted a huge picture of her autographed playbill on FB and said "Amazing Performance". Her FB friends are all saying they love that play...and they love Clay Aiken!!! These are not fans I know about!!! NJU are starting to come "out of the closet" (I feel momentum building).....and this past month, I have had the time of my life. THANK YOU CLAY AIKEN!!!   
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 10:47:44 PM
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Brightstar
Aug 25 2013, 11:18 PM


 What a great weekend! So much fun with friends in an absolutely gorgeous area and 3 amazing shows. Each day's show was better than the last, and tonight's was spectacular-- the humor was a little funnier, the sad parts even more poignant, the rousing songs even more lively and OTT, and the love and emotion among the cast palpable and brimming over. Keala appeared emotional from the first song, but she was able to rein it in and carry on. However, during the scene where Jacob and Joseph reunite, she couldn't hold back the tears. She discreetly wiped the corner of one eye and then the other, looked at the children, and slightly shook her head as if to remind them to stay in professional mode and not cry (which they tried valiantly to do, singing with sad attempts at smiles and quivering chins). Many of the brothers were trying to hold back tears as well. How could we in the audience possibly hold it together?

And I was really proud of the audience. As a group we gave the cast overwhelming love and appreciation. They won't soon forget this night.

It was a magical end to a magical month. I'm so happy for Clay and each of the actors to have had what seems to have been a wonderful, inspiring, loving, growing experience together. I'm sure Clay had a blast with his "brothers", sharing, teaching, mentoring, and just hanging out and having fun together. I hope, and I believe, there were lasting friendships made. Clay has the rare ability to bring love and build a family in every project he joins. I feel lucky to just be an onlooker.  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 10:49:53 PM
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dksfriend
Aug 25 2013, 11:33 PM


 Just a quick recap now - more tomorrow when I'm (hopefully) feeling less emotional. Someone else already said this, but I feel like today was one of my favorite Clay fan moments ever. That theater was positively bursting with love and affection, among the audience members (plenty of whom were "not us") and especially among the cast members on stage. Every song had a little something "extra" tonight as the whole cast went all out. And the audience responded with overwhelming appreciation - truly an amazing afternoon of theater. Keala was clearly still struggling with a cold/allergies, which especially affected her upper range. But she kept plowing through and at the end I think she just threw all caution to the wind and went for it. She was in tears during the Joseph/Jacob reunion scene at the end (as was the non-Clay fan lady sitting next to me), and when she and Clay were singing they were just beaming at each other - at one point it looked like she mouthed "thank you" to him. I also just remembered that she took a picture (while on stage) early in the first act, at the end of "Jacob and Sons" - I hope she'll tweet it.

The stage door was amazing too, mostly because of all the attention being lavished on the other cast members. They all seemed so thrilled and excited to sign autographs and thank people for coming. Three of the "brothers" even took a picture of themselves with the stage door crowd behind them. I was very close to Clay when he came out of the stage door - all I could do was stare at his gorgeous eyes and blindly stick a program out (not mine) for a signature. When Clay was done signing, many people still hung around the stage door area - I think none of us wanted it to be over. It was nice to finally meet the lovely canuck in person, and to thank her for her constantly positive presence here on the board.

When I got home and read Clay's tweet, thanking us for once again exceeding his expectations (paraphrased), I burst into tears. I'm so thrilled that I got to attend three shows, but so sad it's over. (Rumor has it that those who weren't able to attend will be happy, eventually.)
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 10:58:44 PM
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@MatthewRagas: Damn almost to 400
Followers!!! Thanks claymates!!!
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 10:59:26 PM
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apuette
13 hours ago
Dressing room 4 nailed it. Love you boys!! @caseygarvin @manchair5

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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 11:00:19 PM
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@KenArpino: 1st day of Mamma Mia school. Hoping Joseph fam gets home safe today #checkthattourschedule #summerisover
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 11:11:47 PM
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Keala Settle ?@kealasettle 54s

Holy cow. What a summer camp. @TheClamShack @OgunquitPH @CovenantHouse @clayaiken .... ...i need reality to come back tomorrow afternoon...
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Post by: Marilyn on August 26, 2013, 11:18:00 PM
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SPECIAL MOMENT IN TIME.

It all started with a tweet "News of how I'm planning to escape this Southern summer heat.... Coming your way shortly.Thus began a new adventure with Clay. ., Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
There was a such. a flurry from fans to find out .what Clay meant and it didn't take long for us to ferret out he was going to Maine.

Then the Ogunquit Playhouse made the announcement that Clay was going to star in their production og Joseph..
Fans immediately started buying tickets and making plane and hotel reservations but in truth we had no idea of how amazing this new adventure would turn out to be.

The first show was July 31st and the pics and recaps and the stage door was incredible. The reviews were terrific and gave Clay kudos for his portrayal of Joseph and of course that one of a kind voice. The crowds were filling up the playhouse the town fell in love with him, Everywhere we went , restaurants and quaint little shops were all talking about how great he was and how thrilled they were.he was there and pictures and poster's were everywhere.

But there was so much more...

Clay shared with us some remarkable pictures, not only with some town,s people but also the cast member's..Ken and Kory and Alex and Matthew, we followed them and Clay in turn followed us...who woulda thought that and then they began to tweet and .
post their pictures of their down time and sharing wonderful moments with us. All thanks to Clay and his opening up that door.

Over too soon..yes but never have I experienced such a warm feeling..it was as if Clay and gang gave us the gigantic warm hug and in all this time I believe with my heart that no matter where Clay goes next, whatever he has in store for us, this will always seem the most special to me.

It started with a tweet by Clay and ended with another one from him,,,

" I always think I know you folks well... and then you always find a way to take it to another level and amaze me again! I love you all."

There really are no adequate words to describe how very special Clay Aiken is but I do believe that the world is soon going to find out.

THANK YOU CLAY for sharing this adventure with us..for making it happen and for loving us back. You are the amazing one always and forever

Warm hugs back to you from all of us.and for sharing this special moment in time.
The future lies ahead and what a future it's going to be/
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Post by: Marilyn on August 27, 2013, 07:08:46 AM
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dksfriend
Aug 26 2013, 08:47 PM 


 Random tidbits from the final Joseph show yesterday:

- During the opening "Any Dream Will Do", Clay knelt a few times to look more closely into the faces of the kids. He didn't do that last weekend, so I hoped this meant that his back/hip/knee/ankle/whatever was feeling better as of yesterday!

- All of the songs were extra boisterous last night - the brothers especially were practically bouncing off the stage during every number.

- Yesterday I was back in Row S (I was in Row A for my first two shows) and what do you know, I noticed that this show actually had sets/scenery! Somehow, during the Pharaoh's Song (from my Row A seats) I never looked up higher than the Pharaoh's abs or Clay's face, so I never noticed the Sphinx in the background! It was actually nice to see the whole stage. I also really liked being able to see so much of the audience - the standing ovation for Clay (after CED) was quite impressive.

- During the Act I finale, Clay did some vocal change-ups (during the "ahead of my time" bits) that sounded great. I only wish that Keala had been in better voice last night so they could have done more of those vocal gymnastics together. And yes, the big roar you hear (on the cellcert audio) is when Clay did some extra (and very cute) dancing during this number.

- During the Pharaoh's Song, instead of just tossing his hanky to someone in the front row, he walked down off the stage and took the hanky to someone sitting several rows back. He said something like "this is going to a special recipient tonight". Does anyone know who he gave it to? (He did later toss another hanky to someone else in front.) Clay did some exaggerated reactions to that whole bit. In fact, I felt like he and Matt/the Pharaoh had a lot more interactions during that song than when I saw it the previous weekend. When Clay sings the third "who this man might be I just don't know", he leaned real close and sort of shouted it in Matt's ear!

- The "new" Jacob was fine, but not (in my opinion) as good as the original Jacob (Bill Nolte) - Bill had such a deep, rich bass voice and an almost "regal" presence that the new guy lacked.

- During the Joseph/Jacob reunion scene, everyone on stage was looking very emotional. All the brothers were hugging each other, which I don't remember happening before (although from my Row A seat, I probably just had my eyes locked on Clay....)

- During the remix, Judah (calypso song man) shouted out "We love you Ogunquit"!

 
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Post by: Marilyn on August 27, 2013, 07:10:07 AM
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2old4Clay
Aug 26 2013, 08:49 PM


 All the shows I saw from 8/21 to the finale he never got to his feet until the baker and butler came out. He stayed down leaning on his hands. Yesterday I thought he stayed at the lowest level then what I had seen previously, it was quite dramatic. He finished with his head hung down quite low with his body trembling with sobs. He stayed that way during the standing O he deservedly received. It took my breath away. I hope we have the video of the final CED.   
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Post by: Marilyn on August 27, 2013, 10:16:37 PM
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SueReu
aug 27 2013, 02:12 AM 


 This was absolutely, without a doubt, the best Clay trip I have ever experienced - a trip full of firsts, from my first time in New England, to my first time eating Lobster #blech, to my first time seeing Joseph, to the first time I've had actual celebrity sightings. Fabulous food (except said Lobster), wonderful friends and the bestest singerman on the planet - what more could anyone want?

We got to Ogunquit on Thursday, but didn't see Joseph until Friday evening. We spent the day in Kennebunkport, home of our first celebrity sighting. We saw Laura Bush taking a walk with Jenna & baby (and a couple of secret service guys). That was pretty wonderful seeing them taking a stroll and enjoying a beautiful day. Friday night was my first time seeing Joseph - at all, ever. We were in Row T and unfortunately couldn't seem very much (too many big heads, including mine. I'm tall and I always scrunch down - unfortunately, others don't.......). The sound was a little off - it was difficult to hear the solo singers where we were sitting, but the ensemble songs came through loud and clear. I'm really glad I went so that I could get a feel for the play itself before I sat much much much closer for the next two (more on the play itself later).

Saturday was spent walking Marginal Way and then a search for coffee. We ended up at Caffe Prego for coffee AND gelato. While finishing up our chat, coffee & calories - we spot a group of extremely talented singers & dancers, especially the tall one with the green hat...... (EDITORIAL COMMENT: Ken, it's not #icecream - it's #gelato). We then went to dinner at The Roost, which was absolutely wonderful. I wandered out into the parking lot to indulge in my single vice and who do I spy standing in the parking lot? Why the #babybrother of the aforementioned talented group of singers & dancers, waiting for a ride. Who should pull up to pick him up? Why the tall one, with the green hat. Cute moment, when Kory got into the car, he also put on a green hat - I have christened them The Bobbsey Twins. In case people don't get my code, the green hatted one would have been Clay......

I'll spare you the rest of the trip - Salem & Boston Massachusetts were two more stops along the way and I loved every second of this trip.

On to the play......

I'll just post about them all:

Kelea: I thought she was wonderful! I'm not usually drawn to female singers, but I thoroughly enjoyed her voice and her personality on stage. I thought her bringing comedy to the role of the Narrator was fabulous. I guess she was having issues on Friday night, but I sure couldn't hear it (but then again, the sound was mixed a little loud for the orchestra, so the solo artists - mostly Cay and Kelea - were difficult to hear). She definitely engaged the audience and made them feel they were part of the entire journey.

The Kids: I felt the kids absolutely added to the overall effect of the play - the mixture of "old" and "new". They looked like they were having he time of their lives!

The Brothers: What can I say that hasn't already been said? They were all outstanding! Their voices blended perfectly and you could tell that they were an extremely close knit group. Their dancing was amazing! As an aside, we sat next to the dad & aunt of one of the brothers - for those who have seen the play, he was the solo dancer during Those Canaan Days. They were so incredibly proud of him! He has just been cast in his first role on Broadway - he will be in Bullets Over Broadway, I believe in 2014. All of them were incredible. They got a standing ovation after Those Canaan Days at the closing show - I wish I had photos of the their faces. They just soaked it all in - they gave so much, I'm thrilled that I was part of giving it back to them.

The Pharaoh: Matthew did an incredible job - so high energy, so into the Elvis Persona, and so easy on the eyes...... I'm not sure who she was, but at the last show he announced that there was someone special in the audience and he left the stage to hand his blue sweat rag to a lady in the audience, in about the 4th row (he walked right next to us - the man was truly GUSHING sweat LOL!!!). I don't think she could have been any more embarrassed - it was great! I didn't notice that ALL of the people on stage had on blue shoes - that was a really nice touch. He also did a great job dragging Clay around the stage as a hairy ishmaelite (and drinking red bull).

The Rest: Every person on that stage was so talented and they all looked like they were having the time of their lives. Their joy was infectious and just rolled out over the audience and pulled us all into the story and the fun.

The Best: Clay did a stunning job as Joseph. He has a voice like no other person on this planet - it fills the theatre. CED during the last show was unbelievable and other worldly - a well deserved standing ovation. He put his ALL into that song. I also want to make a comment about his lack of movement. I noticed during the second show that I attended that he had on a back brace. Not just a lower back brace, but a brace that went up to the small of his back. I would imagine that it would impair his range of motion. It also looked like he did not have it on during the final show - which may explain why he knelt down and got eye to eye with the kids during the Any Dream Will Do (which was so incredibly sweet) and that he threw in a few more dance moves during Go Go Go Joseph. ADDING - I loved it when the brothers turned him in his coat! The show on Saturday night was particularly funny - Clay did a great job twisting his body around. His facial expressions and his body language were spot on - whether he was being sweet & naive Joseph, slave Joseph, imprisoned Joseph or Pharoah's #2. He played each stage of his journey incredibly well. The role of Joseph is understated, while insanity swirls around him. He just doesn't have the same types of songs that the Brothers or the Pharaoh do - but I felt that he was most definitely the star and the character who held the entire show together (along wit the narrator).

I want to add that, while I loved the entire cast - especially that Clay Aiken guy - the play itself was just meh for me. Some fun and catchy songs, but I felt that overall the play is somewhat disjointed. I doubt I will ever go see it again - as a matter of fact, I'm sure that I won't. I've seen it played to perfection three times now, I can pretty much guarantee that all else will pale in comparison (sorry Ace & Diana).

I'm tired. This probably doesn't make any sense whatsoever - so I apologize now!

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Post by: Marilyn on August 27, 2013, 10:23:56 PM
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Ken Arpino ?@KenArpino 34m
Who thinks I should figure out how 2 fit @korywithaK_18 in my tour suitcase? @clayaiken #luvthebaby #missmybros



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Matthew Ragas ?@MatthewRagas 7m
@KenArpino @korywithaK_18 @clayaiken yeah put clay in your suitcase lol


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Craig Laurie ?@Craig_Laurie 14m
@KenArpino @korywithaK_18 @clayaiken Hell, you could fit him in a carry-on

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Post by: Marilyn on August 27, 2013, 10:25:31 PM
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kwhite1022
 Aug 27 2013, 09:41 AM

 My 40th Birthday present from hubby or as I like to call it, the best Clay adventure, I’ve ever had!! I have to say thanks to my wonderful hubby who not wanting to have to buy me a 40th bday present jumped on the "go to Maine to see Clay" train faster then most clayfans! He was the one who instantly demanded I buy my closing night seats (row F dead center!) as soon as they were available, even though at that point the plans weren’t really in place for me to go......soooo glad he made me jump, those were amazing seats. From there it was trying to enable other clayfans to join me in my adventure, and while it took some convincing my travel buddy (ashleysgram) did cave and decided to go. We were also supposed to have Claysweetea and her travel buddy join us, but as you all know Claysweetea was unable to make the journey due to vertigo, I’m so sorry we didn’t get to have her with us, perhaps on the next adventure. I do think her lovely traveling partner took lots of pictures and rocks, and other lovely treats to bring back to her, and I’m so happy there is clack for her to get a chance to experience the sights and sounds of the show.

Took two planes, and a car rental to get to Ogunquit, but we finally arrived. Beautiful weather and breathtaking views, and amazing food. Had the best clam chowder at the pub at the Meadomere (sp?) then off to the play!! Now, I had not watched or listened to a single thing....a first for me. I also did not look at prior runs or movies of the play so I really had no prior knowledge of what was about to happen. We had Row I dead center for our first show on Saturday night, amazing seats as well. When the music started and Clay walked out bathed in the Son of God lighting, I about lost it......man does he look amazing in white, and that wig in person is AMAZING and he was just breathtaking. As he came down towards the front, I finally took my eyes off his beautiful face (which was a mistake!) because I was then transfixed by a cut in his shirt that revealed skin and chest hair.....it was hard to look away from. Why is that more sexy to me then the amazing (and it is amazing) body of the Pharaoh??? Love the music and his facial expressions were great....eye rolls really made me laugh. Then came CED, I had heard talk about him being on the floor, but I guess I didn’t realize he was flat out on the floor. How he does that song like that is beyond me...and really if you haven’t sung Im not sure you can comprehend how hard that would be. I love that the song builds, and his portrayal of the emotions were spot on for this song IMO, and what can I say about the vocals, none better and yes Im biased...but if your reading this on here, you probably are too!! FLove the brothers and even on stage you can tell they are a close knit bunch. The ending scene with Jacob about made me cry, and I’m not a crier, but Clays face in that scene is beyond amazing. Overall, I could not have asked for more and was so glad I had gone.

Fast forward to the clayfan brunch the next morning at the Cliff House, and its just one more amazing part of my time in Maine. Met old friends from past adventures, and made some new ones (waves to DisplacedNCfan) food was yummy and the view there was spectacular....we loved it so much we came back there after the closing show for dinner and ate in the dining room with the view of the ocean....not too shabby I have to say!!

On to the closing show. I was so excited because now I know what to expect, plus our seats were even better! I could tell Keala (Sp?) was emotional right from the start, and in the end she’s the one who got my water works going. You could tell the brothers hamming it up even more, but it only made it even better, it didn’t take away from the show. How Clay kept a straight face in some of the scenes is beyond me, cuz they were trying to get him to crack. I think only Keala was able to break through when at the end she grabs his hands. By then she was an emotional mess and quite a few of the "kids" were as well, which just made me lose it. Vocally I felt he was even better then the night before, CED was worth the trip alone. I don’t know why but the final scenes with the eye makeup and him being all forceful and yelling "guards seize him" go right to my girlie parts! The final bows were bittersweet but a lot of fun. I was able to get up on the side at stage door to be above the crowd and get pictures, some of the best I’ve ever gotten of him....so no autograph but Ill take my pictures.

In the end I want to say thank you to my hubby for this amazing gift. To my travel partners Ashleysgram and Audrey, thanks for make a great trip even better by adding your color into my world. A special thanks to Claysweetea for all you did to help make this happen, and for sharing Audrey with us, I only hope we all can get together again someday. To Clay, I may not always have the words to describe the fun or beauty you bring into my life, but as you are indescribable, so to is the journey I’ve been on for the last ten years. Here’s to ten more!

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Post by: Marilyn on August 27, 2013, 10:28:09 PM
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canuck2010
Aug 27 2013, 10:26 AM


 Kwhite - your post made me cry. I dont' remember being to any Clay event before that made me cry. Brightstar said that it would be kind of sad on Sunday and I said, "OH NO, not me, I'm excited for the future" WRONG!!!!!! I blame those people on that stage. When you see tears in grown men's eyes and you know someone you love caused it, Yer done.

I got home so late last night but it was worth every travelling moment. Having downloaded the whole audio from the last show, I listened to it over and over and cried some more as I relived every scene.

Friday night, Yaknelle and I were the last out of the theatre and we finally exited out the opposite door to try to go behind the theatre to the stage door but we were stopped by one of the children who said we couldn't go there but she insisted on escorting us all the way around to the proper place and up the side of the crowd until we reached the far left side. We had a perfect view and that is where Yak got her wonderful stage door smile. We had been told he wouldnt go past the barricades to do autographs but amazingly he sure did and everyone on that side got lucky. That was also where they exited to leave so I talked to many of them and they were all so sweet.

Kory's cousin was standing there and his wife went EEEEEEEEEEEEEE when she saw him signing autographs. I told them I'd tweet a photo of him signing and they were all excited. Ken, my favourite said they would be all teary eyed on Sunday but they were having a blast. Saturday I was able to chat with Keala a bit and I told her how happy we were that she was so successful in her fund raising for Covenant House and she stopped and said "Thank you all so much, we talked about what happened (with Clay's fans) all night as we slept on the pavement and we told the kids and they were blown away'. That made me smile and I felt really good about having helped a little bit.

I didn't see anyone mention Clay exiting the final curtain call - HILARIOUS look on his face as though he truly WAS pulling the whole cast on his coat, much more pronounced and funny than the other shows as he looked toward the audience when he grimmaced. Too funny.

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Post by: Marilyn on August 27, 2013, 10:40:24 PM
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susandavis
  Aug 27 2013, 11:12 AM
Work is overrated and so is Kansas weather............. mid nineties and going up for a week....... have I mentioned that I LOVED Maine?

I am still on a trip high though.

This might have been my favorite Clay trip ever. How do you take 6 women, a car that seats five and not have any 'issues'? I hope one of the picture taking maniacs I was with will share a picture of our travel arrangements and 'the junk in the trunk'.  We had so much fun, saw so many wonderful sights, shopped a lot, ate a lot and every night finished with stupendous entertainment. Thanks to my travel buddies, you are the funniest, nicest and most patient women I know. 

I managed to get through the last show without crying mainly because it was more like a rock concert. Loud, energetic and just plain perfect. I got teary eyed at the final stage door when one of the brothers looked at us and said to someone who thanked him, "No, I want to thank you. I have never played to such great audiences. This has been such a great experience." That's a little paraphrased since I am senile but it was the most amazing comment and to see the joy on all the actors faces as they signed autograph after autograph and posed for pictures long after stage door was over. Right in the middle of that came 'the text' and the squeals just sort of went from one group to the next. The best tweet ever.

CED was perfection at the closing performance, I sure hope something surfaces on that.

Kaela was a soggy mess the last 10 minutes of the show. She just held on to Clay so tightly and he sort of had to sing on his own. Someone said he saluted us as he left the stage but I missed it.

I would go back to Maine in a heartbeat, hell if I was rich I would move there in the summers.  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 27, 2013, 10:54:40 PM
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dancermom2
Aug 27 2013, 11:29 AM

Ogunquit, Maine. I couldn’t even spell it for a while without looking at it at the same time. Now I can spell it as easily as I can spell Honolulu. Where the heck is that I asked myself. As I looked it up…and as I was buying tickets to a show somewhere I never knew existed before I was like whoever thought I would travel to Maine?? Bigappleforclay and jc4aikenheart you all were so much fun to travel with to Maine along with my DH. DH was joking that he was traveling with his three sister wives.

Ogunquit: a magical place. I am so happy I got to know you. It has been an amazing, wonderful, exhilarating, fantastic weekend. Good friends, Clay, an amazing show, Clay, and a visit to a beautiful, scenic, friendly town and Clay. The drive up took 2 hours more than I thought it would due to traffic. We screamed when we crossed the bridge into Maine. We screamed when we went by the Playhouse and saw Clay on the billboard. And then we hit something that is ubiquitous to Ogunguit…the traffic into town on Highway 1. We hit that darn traffic every single time we drove to our hotel from the Playhouse side of Ogunquit which was so many times I lost count. It’s due to an insane intersection that was total chaos. If ever there was a place that needed a traffic light that was it. The only other two things I would fix in Ogunquit are that they need a municipal parking lot because we found parking was a royal pita and the cell service just sucks. I had calls that failed and text messages that failed. It was a miracle the cellcert on Sunday worked!!!!

One of the wonderful things about this trip is that we really got to know Ogunquit. We did touristy things. We went to Perkins Cove, walked the Marginal Way, saw Nubble Lighthouse and York. We walked through Ogunquit which is a quintessential artsy sort of Southampton kind of town. We went to the beach and put our feet in the ocean. There was no way more than that was happening because it was FREEZING!!! We ate at some places that Clay ate at..Amore, the Front Porch and Barnacle Billy’s at sunset. We met a lot of really nice people who worked and lived in the town and had some of the best food!

The Front Porch was wonderful for dinner. And I think it was there that we realized how much the town is protective of Clay. We had a wonderful waitress. She told us Clay ate there and that we in fact had just missed him…but she didn’t want what she knew posted on public places since they didn't feel it was for public consumption. She liked Clay and said he was a really great guy. After the show we came back to see the piano bar…and she came out and talked to us on the sidewalk for a while asking us what we thought of the show. We decided against going up and squishing ourselves into the crowd. We told her he was amazingly wonderful and told her she should go. She said she wanted to but I don’t think she could afford a ticket and at that point it was sold out anyway. Jc4aikenheart wished we had an extra ticket to give her. I don’t think I met one person at any of the restaurants or places we visited that said one bad thing about him. I don’t expect everyone to love him…but there was a lot of respect.

The ocean up in Maine is gorgeous. The Atlantic actually looked blue!!!! My crazy husband decided he wanted to take sunrise pictures and went out to the Marginal Way at 4 am in the dark with a flashlight and headlight. He said it was spooky because there was no one else there. Who else would be so crazy to go out there in the dark?? He wanted to set up on the rocks closer to the ocean and climbed as far down as he could near the edge. Slipped on some moss covered rocks and then splashed in a tidal pool and decided he was close enough. That was one really great thing about this trip, he had a wonderful time photographing the scenery and I had a wonderful time being with great friends and seeing Clay. I still have the Clay grin on my face and the songs from Joseph are swirling in my head.

The play? I had never seen it. I never had the urge to see it. I didn't watch any video or listen to anything so I was a Virgin for the first time in my decade of following Clay. I was blown away. Clay was amazing. Clay’s vocals were pure and full of power. Clay’s acting got better every show I saw. There was even a change from Friday to Sunday. Closing night performances are something I never ever want to miss. The show was very emotional and they all cut loose. I am amazed that Clay didn’t break character although I think everyone was trying to make him break character. The house was full of energy and love on the stage and the audience gave appreciation for a truly amazing performance by Clay and everyone in the production. When Clay got his standing O the roof almost blew off I think. And at the end when he comes out with his coat at the end of the Mega Mix the applause was deafening. It reminded me of Spamalot when we blew the roof off the Shubert! Mark gave it the highest honor when we got back home: he told Chris and Alli that they should have come with us and seen it because they would have really enjoyed it because of how much fun the whole show is to watch. He has the songs going through his head too.

I don’t know if you all heard over the cellstream but sitting behind us the row had a family of one of the kids in the show. The father was so funny when he realized we were Clay fans. He turned to his wife and said we found them…Claymates!!! He was so appreciative of us and of Clay. He told us that the day before Clay had come to the kid’s production of the Cat in the Hat. The kids in the show also put on other shows as part of their summer camp. He sat in the orchestra with his bucket hat on. Every time the kids put on a show the brothers would come out to support the kids and watch.

Keala is a sweetheart and a local girl from Hawai’i. It was wonderful to talk story with her and give her some love. And the brothers? They are one huge talented group. And I love Kory. He is just the cutest guy!!! They deserved a standing O for Cannan Days. The final stage door every time anyone came out – it didn’t matter who it was got a rousing applause and hoots and appreciation and love. It was sad to see the moving truck when they were breaking down the set. But all good things must come to an end. I think all the people in this cast of Joseph will be friends for life.

While we were all milling around after Clay went back inside Clay’s tweet came though on my phone. I read it and burst into tears. It is the sweetest thing I think he has ever said to us. I wanted to tell him no thank you Clay…thank you for a journey that has brought me wonderful friendships and has taken me all over the country to places I never would have gone but for you.

Thank you so very much Alisafan, for arranging and coordinating the brunch. It was sooooo much fun to just have time to sit and talk in a gorgeous setting of the Cliff House to old friends on the Clay trail and to meet some new ones! Genlovesclay…your DH is a keeper. He was the only other husband at the brunch besides DH. We all even had name tags thanks to Alisafan’s daughter who made all 50 of them for us. The views from the Cliff House of the ocean are to die for. Oh and if you are ever in Ogunquit go to that Sunday Brunch there. OMG! The food is delicious and there is such a wide variety of choice. One of the best brunch buffets I have been to outside of Honolulu.

What can I say? This was a Technicolor weekend that was pure magic. The combination of Clay doing amazing things on stage, the friends, and Ogunquit created synergy that made it one of the best Clay trips I have ever taken. I would go back to Ogunquit in a heartbeat.

DH needs to work on pictures but just before we left he got super busy at work and he had to do some work over the weekend too. I asked him to please work on his Clay pictures…and his Ogunquit pictures.  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 27, 2013, 11:15:03 PM
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GimmeClay
 Aug 27 2013, 03:11 PM

 I've never seen this play before and tried to stay unspoiled, although I cheated a little, listened to his high voice very briefly and Close Every Door several times.

As everyone has reported, the play was amazingly good. I watched the movie when I got home because I was curious to see how the different directors interpreted it. The play was so much better. I'm not biased either. Youtube has the entire movie up. Jayme McDaniel's version told the tale with more heart and the characters, particularly the brothers, had more personality. In the movie, they seemed to be a backdrop as the camera was focused on the narrator. The pharaoh in the movie sings like Elvis but doesn't move his hips, at all. Matthew's version was a hoot and a crowd pleaser. Pharaoh doesn't wear a hardhat in the movie either and no blueprints scene.

I think the audience member that emerson talked to that said Clay played the role with more emotion was spot on. Joseph/Clay made me care about him. Even while laughing at the deviousness of the brothers, I still felt Joseph/Clay's hurt at their betrayal. I agree with the reviewer who said he didn't play Joseph boastful and full of himself, but as shy and humble and wanted his brother's acceptance. He plays vulnerable, innocent, gentle, and caring very well. His pain in "Close Every Door" scene is palpable. When the brothers embrace Joseph/Clay as their long lost brother, it rings so true and seems so real because it is. They've really become close and like brothers. I also shed a few tears when Joseph/Clay saw his father again. Clay's voice so tender and sweet and touching his father face was quite moving.

I heard a few clips that had the high voice and wasn't a fan until I saw the play. Clay's high voice works because he is singing his anger and it adds drama to the scenes. When he is singing "Who can it be" to the Pharaoh, again you can hear the angst in his voice while he is trying to get his point across to the pharaoh. It just worked and his voice soars.

There was an interview before the play started where Bradford Kenney, the executive artistic director, said they needed a Joseph who would be a fresh appealing centerpiece of the production and they needed someone warm and genuine to pull it off. Well, they found all that in Clay and he brought it. I'm proud for him and so happy that he was surrounded by such a wonderful, talented group of performers who welcomed him as one of their own.  
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Post by: Marilyn on August 27, 2013, 11:22:39 PM
 
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Aug 27 2013, 05:02 PM


 My traveling buddy, jojobugs, and met a funny NJU from Portland in the restroom line. We saw her again as her and her husband were sitting behind us. She was telling us that 4 of her friends had seen the play, 3 loved it and one didn't because she didn't like kids. I asked at intermission if they were enjoying themselves and they loved it.

We admitted we were Clay fans and husband was impressed that we were there. I told him we had just come from a luncheon with 50 fans. The play was starting and I heard him telling his wife "They went to lunch with 50 fans, 50 of them are here, isn't that something?" I didn't tell him that was not all of us.

We also sat next to one of the girl's grandmother and during intermission mom was telling us that the kids had to audition for a part. I think she said she had to go back 3 times and out of 67 kids, they chose 18 and then later they added 4 more to bring the number up to 22. Some of them switched out, but her daughter was there for the entire run. This was her first professional gig. She is the girl in red on the right in the photo with Clay that Suereu posted. Clay touched her cheek during "Any Dream Will Do" and mom said she's not going to wash that cheek.  
 
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Post by: Marilyn on August 27, 2013, 11:33:12 PM
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Desertrose
  Aug 27 2013, 05:44 PM

 Most of what I wanted to say has been said already. Clay's voice was perfection in all of my five Joseph's. As far as his acting, his expressions, his movements, he got better and better with each subsequent performance. The love in the playhouse was palpable. It was so obvious to me that the cast had become an instant and close family. I could feel the love and support that they had for each other. Even with Clay being injured, his part was still very physical. I watched them being very careful with Clay when they were carrying him around and when they put him down. I kept holding my breath when they dragged him accross the stage.

The grandmother of the little girl, whose face Clay caressed, when he sang "Any Dream Will Do" was sitting behind me. When the little girl's mother brought the grandmother to her seat, I got to talk to her. She told me that the children had to go through multiple auditions, with some being eliminated along the way, to be on the show. She was very happy that her daughter had made it through all the auditions, and stayed all throught the run of the show as some of the children were switched out.
She said that the children loved Clay, but did not get to interact with him as much as they would have liked because Clay had his private dressing room and the children were outside in the white tent. But she did say that Clay went over to the tent several times, and brought Parker to play with them. She said that now that Clay had caressed her daughter's face, she probably would not want to wash it for a long time. I could understand that

At one of my shows, there was a mother with her two daughters, who was quick to tell me that they were there for a birthday, had bought the Joseph tickets without even knowing that Clay was going to be in it. She said that when they bought the tickets, they could have chosen any seat that they wanted. I told her that they had lucked out when they found out that Clay was starring in it. She quickly corrected me, told me that they were AL fans and that Clay was good for Broadway, but that Adam was both Broadway and Concert.

You all would have been proud of me. I just smiled sweetly at her, did not debate the issue, but did clap and cheer for Clay as loud as I could. I also introduced Lucia, who was seating behind me, and mentioned that she had come all the way from Brazil just to see Clay. I also mentioned that we had someone come all the way from New Zealand. When they were leaving they said for me to have fun with my friends, but said nothing about the show, or if they had liked Clay's performance.

This was the very best Clay trip for me. I am so glad I "caved!" I was not going to go because of the expense associated with going to the Gala, but it was worth every penny and more! I so wish that all of you could have been there. I am definitely not an impulsive person by nature, I gave it a lot of thought before I caved. But I do empathize with those who for different reasons could not attend.

The show was fantastic, getting to see fans I knew and getting to meet new ones was great. Vertigo and her daughter, Sadie, were just wonderful and so helpful. Alisafan did a great job on the brunch.

Sunday, after the last show, last stage door, we were lingering in the stage door area, Keala and some of the cast were also lingering like they were reluctant to go. I went up to Keala and told her that I was sad that it was ending, but was glad that I had watched five shows. Her eyes filled up with tears and she gave me the biggest warmest hug. She was so warm, so real. She told me with tears in her eyes that without "us" they were nothing and that she was really grateful for "us," the people who came to the shows. Then she gave me another big hug. By that time we were both crying. I just love Keala.

Went back to my group, then Clay's tweet came on our phones, and we were all crying again. So much emotion, so much love! Really good loving cries. So happy and grateful to be a fan of this man, and a member of this fandom.
 
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Post by: Marilyn on August 27, 2013, 11:54:30 PM
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Keala Settle ?@kealasettle 8m
ATTN ALL @clayaiken fans & #JOSEPH supporters, thank u so much 4 making this summer a fantastic one!! #Ogunquit #heybird
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Post by: Marilyn on September 01, 2013, 07:47:43 PM
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PermaSwooned
Sep 1 2013, 05:52 PM

THE VERY LAST RED REPORT ABOUT JOSEPH.....OR WHY I THINK THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST THINGS THAT CLAY HAS EVER DONE......FOR CLAY!!!! IMHO

My last show was Thursday evening 8/22, and it was awesome!!!! There was a huge difference between the show Tuesday nite (which was great too) and that Thursday nite. Clay was pogoing with the brothers during the whole "red, yellow, purple, etc." sequence after getting the coat, and dancing much more. There was more eye rolling, and breaking the 4th wall a bit during the Pharoah sequence. He was just having a great time. I know by all reports that he got stronger with each of the last 3 performances, but Thursday night capped it for me, so I have to be happy with that.

For this show, I was sitting in seat G2, the right hand aisle seat. That was a GREAT seat, actually, and gave me a different perspective. This was the first time I saw Keala take the cell phone pic of Jacob and the brothers and then stuff the phone in her bra. If you watched the show a zillion times, I think you would notice new details every time. There's just that much going on on stage. SO fun.

So, before the show started, a middle-aged guy came up the aisle with a bunch of younger guys, and they filled up the rest of my row. I was chatting with Clayann who was sitting across the aisle from me, and so this gentleman asked me if I was visiting Ogunquit. I said that I was, and I asked him if he was as well. He said, no, he had lived there for 30 years. He asked me if I had come to see Clay, and I said that I had. He asked me where I was from, and I told him I had come with 4 other friends from Southern California. He said he just couldn't believe how many people had traveled such a distance to see Clay in this show. I noted that Clayann was from Dallas, and pointed out Lucia down the row from us, who had flown in from Brazil. He was just amazed.

He said that he had been a big supporter of the Playhouse for many years, and that they had never seen anything like this. They were all blown away. Plus, he said that everyone was so nice!! (Yes, yes we are!!!)

I was doing my very best to seem like a normal person, and not a crazed fan, so I told him how much I was loving Ogunquit and the area. I told him that the reaction from virtually all of the other fans who had traveled there was the same. We loved the Coastline, harbor, the beaches, the architecture, the FOOD, the friendliness of the people....everything!!! He told me several other places I needed to explore on future trips, because I told him I wanted to bring back my husband so that he could explore with me.

He told me that next time, I needed to come and stay at one of his Inns. He and his partner owned several in the area, and he showed me their ad in the program. Cool!!! I told him where I was staying and how much I loved the location, and he told me which one of theirs was the closest to where I was staying this trip.

THEN....he told me that one of his perks of his alliance with the Playhouse was that he got to pick up the stars of the show and transport them to Ogunquit!! So he told me that he had picked up Clay, Faye and Parker at the airport in Boston and driven them up to Maine!!!!!! He told me that Clay was such a nice guy and very friendly. He said his mother was very charming. He said that Clay had a lot of questions about the area and was very chatty. He went on AT LENGTH about how adorable Parker was. AT LENGTH!!! He said he was just one of the cutest little boys he'd ever seen, and that he and Clay were so great together. He said that he was incredibly polite and well behaved. The drive from Boston to Ogunquit is 1.5 to 2 hours depending on traffic, and he said that most little boys that age would have been cranky and whiny on a drive that long, but he was chatty and happy, and pretty easily entertained. He went on some more about how adorable he was and how Clay seemed like such a good Dad. eeeeeeeee

Y'all would have been proud of me....I did not tackle him and demand to know if he had gotten a picture with all of them. I was quite calm!! But I ate up his description anyway!

Then it was just about time for the show to start. He said he had seen the show in Boston with Donny Osmond and loved it, so was excited to see what this cast did with it.

He and his group laughed and clapped and were having a great time throughout the first half. When Clay finished "Close Every Door" I could here them exclaiming "WOW" "Incredible" "That was phenomenal", and clapping enthusiastically and yelling "Bravo". I was like a proud Mom!!!

My seatmate did a lot of shmoozing at intermission. He's well known in the community, evidently and a lot of people came up to talk to him. When we were back in our seats, he told me that he had really enjoyed the show years ago in Boston, but that this production totally blew it out of the water. He said that Clay was really great, but that the whole cast was really fantastic as well. He said it had so much infectious energy, it just seemed like everyone on stage was having the time of their lives! Yes, yes it did!!

He said that maybe Clay would become the next Sally Struthers for their Playhouse. This only makes sense if you know that Sally Struthers came to play there years ago and fell in love with it. She comes back to appear in a production every year, and does other fundraisers and publicity for the Playhouse. She is like the Queen of that theater. He said that the Producers there would give anything to have Clay come back and be a regular....but at least come back. He said they have never had this kind of attention and reaction for any other star, and that it had been (at that point) one of the most successful productions they had ever had!

So, here, for me was the kicker. He said that he would be driving Clay back to Boston when the run was over, and that he couldn't wait to hear what Clay had to say about his stay in Ogunquit. He wanted to know if Faye and Parker had enjoyed themselves. He wanted to know if Clay enjoyed himself. He said that Clay had arrived on the Saturday before the show debuted, and that Saturdays in Oguquit could be pretty crazy with people all over the streets and lots of traffic. (Yes! And during the week as well, but I'm sure weekends are worse). Clay looked out at the crowds and the traffic, and said...."I can see I'm going to be spending most of my time here in my room". My seat buddy said, "He really doesn't like crowds, does he?. He was really freaked out." No. Clay doesn't like crowds, not even small ones, and he hates not having any privacy.

BUT, he didn't stay in his room, did he? That Playhouse, and that cast, and the whole town and all the resaurant owners and staff, and everyone who went to see the show, treated him like a star, but with open arms and hearts as well. Clay let Parker play with all the kids in the show. He and his Mom and Parker went out to local restaurants. HE LET PARKER SIT IN THE AUDIENCE TO SEE THE PLAY!!! Knowing that there were fans there who would know who he was. When they left and Zach came to town, they tweeted and hung out with the "bros" and got into the whole Twitter contest mode, etc. He went to the same local restaurants multiple times (he went to Amore Breakfast every other day....the day before and day after I was there!). The cast had game nights and potlucks and trips to the Clam Shack. They went out afterwards to local restaurants. They had bonfires!! And Clay went to all those things. He let Zach tweet a picture of the two of them with Zach's arm around him (and a lobster). That special, magical place made him feel respected and liked. He was welcomed everywhere he went, and that the whole place was excited to have him there. He could go out with friends and family in public and no one bothered him or chased him. All of his reviews were good. No one wrote snide articles about him (not counting the wig and coat stories before the show started). No one asked him intrusive questions. He had a very nice print article with the local media and a GREAT, GREAT TV interview. As far as I know, no one posted a picture of Parker.

After all the crap that Clay has been through, it must have seemed like Heaven (or as many of the cast said, like the best summer camp ever)!! In this experience, he learned he did not have to be a recluse for the rest of his career. That it was possible to have a life partially lived out in public. That he could tweet without it reaching the tabloids. That being Clay Aiken COULD be fun.

So, I'm hopeful this acting gig will lead to bigger and better things. I think it will. But, in my heart of hearts, I do hope he is able to go back to Ogunquit. I would surely go back to see him there, because I've rarely seen him so happy.

And because I thought that the whole Ogunquit experience was pretty darn magical too.

THE END!!!!!!!!
 
Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat RECAPS, PICTURES
Post by: Marilyn on September 02, 2013, 01:38:32 AM
GRRRRRYUMMM- this is what I saw through my viewfinder!!!

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Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat RECAPS, PICTURES
Post by: Tiffany on September 02, 2013, 09:57:49 AM
I saw that one on facebook. Very nice! Gahhh ;D :P

Loved that last recap! If he ever works in Maine again I am so there! And cute to hear about how Parker was to the driver.

Title: Re: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat RECAPS, PICTURES
Post by: Marilyn on September 02, 2013, 02:52:41 PM
I saw that one on facebook. Very nice! Gahhh ;D :P

Loved that last recap! If he ever works in Maine again I am so there! And cute to hear about how Parker was to the driver.

Who's facebook? Its my picture- I took it, and did not post it anywhere other than on the two boards!!
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Post by: Tiffany on September 02, 2013, 03:43:46 PM
Claynation group and a few people would just get it from there.
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Post by: Marilyn on September 02, 2013, 10:35:13 PM
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Matthew Ragas @MatthewRagas
Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened. -Dr. Seuss... Words we actors must live by. But I still miss my Joseph family.
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Post by: Marilyn on September 02, 2013, 10:38:12 PM
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PermaSwooned
Sep 2 2013,


I'm trying to work sporadically on my Maine photos. I was so happy to be able to travel to Maine this summer. It was the only New England state I had not visited, and it is now BY FAR one of my favorite places in the world. It had been on my bucket list for some time, but one of the reasons I had friends to travel there with was because Clay Aiken was there starring in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Thank Heaven for Frequent Flyer miles!!! The play was SO awesome, Clay was awesome, the whole cast was awesome, Ogunquit was awesome....it was just one of the best trips ever!!!

So, I had already heard that Clay came out to the stage door after every performance to sign autographs and greet the fans. I collect "character" bears, and had been given a "Joseph" bear a while back. The perfect thing to take for him to sign!!! We were going to more than one performance, but the first night i couldn't get anywhere close to the front of the barricades through the mob outside, but my friend zakaroni got a signature. The next night I did better, but zakaroni got right in front, pulled me up into her spot, held my purse, and shoved me forward at just the right time!

Several of the cast members had commented on the bear, but when Clay got there he was more concerned about the logistics of how to sign it. I was trying to stretch out one of the panels of the coat, and he was trying to help me hold it, so we were holding hands for a while. lol

He finally got it signed, but he took a very critical look at it and pronounced it unacceptable. So, he picked up the opposite panel and signed that one as well. When he looked at it, he said "That'll do!" and then moved on.

My friend artquest was trying to get video of this encounter, but someone stepped in front of her at the last moment, however I saw a picture that another fan posted, and there I am holding the bear. He signed it right after that shot was taken.

So, I loved every single thing about Maine (except the heat while I was there). I got to travel with some dear friends, and while I was there I saw probably 100 friends I have made over the years who had come from as far as Brazil and New Zealand. I got to see a great show with the most amazing cast ever. I took lots of wonderful pictures and ate a lot of GREAT food. I'm looking forward to another trip, because I definitely want to go back there with my husband. And, I have a very unique souvenir.

And that's what I did this summer!!!