Four nights ago, on October 27, that most haggard of Theater Queens, Seth Rudetsky, gathered together the cast of the 2004 Actors Fund Concert Version Of "HAIR," for a reunion virtual performance. Now, I tried getting tickets, back in 2004, but was, of course, shut out, due to its costing some $300.
A cast recording was released, and I was horrified, to discover, upon hearing it, that Annie Golden, then in her fifties, was given the honor of singing my favorite "HAIR" song, "Frank Mills." I heard Annie in interview, and even she questioned the idea of an older woman singing a song that should be sung by a young girl.
Annie's version was forgettable. She could not exude the innocence and vulnerability needed to perform the song. "Frank Mills," short as it is, is a complicated and demanding song to sing, as it requires so much of the performer, and few have been able to match Shelley Plimpton in the Off Broadway and Broadway original.
But Allison Case, back in 2009, did the best, and most correct version I have heard, next to Shelley. And, oh, of course, yours truly, who has been doing it on September 12, in front of the Waverly, since 1978.
So, Seth, why not get Allison, Shelley, or myself? If you are going to do "HAIR" right, the right Crissy is needed to sing this song everyone loves.
Which proves how dumb you actually are, Seth!
Get a face lift!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To prove it, here is Allison performing the song. Listen, and learn!!!!!!!!!!!!
Most Haggard of Theater Queens lol
ReplyDeleteVictoria,
ReplyDeleteSo glad you liked it.
Like Mr. Mrianda, another one who
is full of herself.
ReplyDeleteI meant "himself." But, in a way, "her" fits!!!!!!!!!!!!!