Next Thing I Know, There Was Blood Everywhere (April 13)
that's got to be my favorite blog title ever...but more on that later.
first off, without harping on it, i just want to pass my love and thoughts to Sandy DeNise and her family. i will simply say, Sandy, we miss you and look forward to seeing you in New Haven. you are in our prayers and hearts.
ok, let's get you all caught up.
Rick Faugno has had his official first few shows as our Frankie alternate. he has gotten a great reception from the audience and i'm pretty sure i can say on behalf of the whole cast that we feel completely comfortable on stage and i'm looking forward to seeing how things progress with his scene work throughout the tour. but man oh man, what a powerful voice that kid has!
there was a fight in the audience the other night as well. i don't know the details of it, but i think some guy was getting to his seat at intermission and kind of hit some guy's kid and the father starts yelling at the guy...and then the other guy yells back...and next thing you know, one of the guys is throwing fists at the other. security was called, someone got ejected, and end of story.
more official news about the show: our last day at the Curran Theatre is Thursday, May 3 and the second National touring cast starts the very next evening on May 4. it's almost surreal because we do our show and the next day we don't have to go to work because a completely different cast will be there in our place...their costumes...our set. but we will all be there to support them at their final dress that afternoon and to, in a way, pass the torch to the next addition to this massive growing family. in any event, i truly hope our first row "regulars" will rush the show for their regular seats and celebrate with us as we say goodbye to San Francisco.
speaking of extended family; i want to give a "welcome" to Heather Ferguson, the female swing of the Broadway cast, who is here while Sandy is away. we had understudy rehearsal today, and Heather, fresh off an afternoon plane, walked into the theatre and onto the stage and jumped right into the mix. in any event, we are honored to have her with us and just hope that she'll bring good stories back to NYC about us.
Broadway Cares news: as most of you know, the Broadway and touring communities collect twice a year for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. We are in the middle of our 5th week of collecting, and i THRILLED to report that we have already raised over $150,000! And with about 12 more shows of collecting, as well as the benefit show at Club Fugazi next Monday, I don't see how we can't hit over $200,000. So for those of you in our audiences who have donated - thank you!
let's finish this week's blog with a fun story:
tuesday night, the show is going smoothly. no problems in the first act. good audience.
then, right before Charlie Collelo and Joe Long are introduced into the show, the person in the Joey track is to wheel on the "recording studio" table as Bob Crewe sets the microphone center stage. so because Courter is still learning the Joey track, Taylor Sternberg, one of our great male swings, is on. as he's wheeling the table onstage (about 8 feet long and about chest height), he puts is head down so he can gauge where the spike mark is for the table. but as he drops his head, the table leans slightly to the right, hits one of the steel stationary poles at the other end, and Taylor's face goes into the table.
from there, i see Taylor run offstage holding his face yelling for ice...and the next thing i know, there was blood everywhere. essentially, he bashed his nose and forehead into the table and ran offstage so it didn't happen on stage. the crazy thing is, we are all still trying to do our offstage vocals and get ready for entances, and i had to pretty much step over him so i would make my entrance.
long story short: our other swing, Erik Bates, was in costume within 2 minutes and he finished the show, Taylor went to the hospital and other than some bad swelling, was okay. he was out for both shows on wednesday due to doctor's orders, but was back in the saddle thursday for rehearsal and the show at night.
well, i guess we'll stop there. thanks to everyone as always for the comments and emails. and a special thank you to those of you who have sent all your wonderful wishes for Sarah and my upcoming wedding (17 short days!!!!!!).
first off, without harping on it, i just want to pass my love and thoughts to Sandy DeNise and her family. i will simply say, Sandy, we miss you and look forward to seeing you in New Haven. you are in our prayers and hearts.
ok, let's get you all caught up.
Rick Faugno has had his official first few shows as our Frankie alternate. he has gotten a great reception from the audience and i'm pretty sure i can say on behalf of the whole cast that we feel completely comfortable on stage and i'm looking forward to seeing how things progress with his scene work throughout the tour. but man oh man, what a powerful voice that kid has!
there was a fight in the audience the other night as well. i don't know the details of it, but i think some guy was getting to his seat at intermission and kind of hit some guy's kid and the father starts yelling at the guy...and then the other guy yells back...and next thing you know, one of the guys is throwing fists at the other. security was called, someone got ejected, and end of story.
more official news about the show: our last day at the Curran Theatre is Thursday, May 3 and the second National touring cast starts the very next evening on May 4. it's almost surreal because we do our show and the next day we don't have to go to work because a completely different cast will be there in our place...their costumes...our set. but we will all be there to support them at their final dress that afternoon and to, in a way, pass the torch to the next addition to this massive growing family. in any event, i truly hope our first row "regulars" will rush the show for their regular seats and celebrate with us as we say goodbye to San Francisco.
speaking of extended family; i want to give a "welcome" to Heather Ferguson, the female swing of the Broadway cast, who is here while Sandy is away. we had understudy rehearsal today, and Heather, fresh off an afternoon plane, walked into the theatre and onto the stage and jumped right into the mix. in any event, we are honored to have her with us and just hope that she'll bring good stories back to NYC about us.
Broadway Cares news: as most of you know, the Broadway and touring communities collect twice a year for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. We are in the middle of our 5th week of collecting, and i THRILLED to report that we have already raised over $150,000! And with about 12 more shows of collecting, as well as the benefit show at Club Fugazi next Monday, I don't see how we can't hit over $200,000. So for those of you in our audiences who have donated - thank you!
let's finish this week's blog with a fun story:
tuesday night, the show is going smoothly. no problems in the first act. good audience.
then, right before Charlie Collelo and Joe Long are introduced into the show, the person in the Joey track is to wheel on the "recording studio" table as Bob Crewe sets the microphone center stage. so because Courter is still learning the Joey track, Taylor Sternberg, one of our great male swings, is on. as he's wheeling the table onstage (about 8 feet long and about chest height), he puts is head down so he can gauge where the spike mark is for the table. but as he drops his head, the table leans slightly to the right, hits one of the steel stationary poles at the other end, and Taylor's face goes into the table.
from there, i see Taylor run offstage holding his face yelling for ice...and the next thing i know, there was blood everywhere. essentially, he bashed his nose and forehead into the table and ran offstage so it didn't happen on stage. the crazy thing is, we are all still trying to do our offstage vocals and get ready for entances, and i had to pretty much step over him so i would make my entrance.
long story short: our other swing, Erik Bates, was in costume within 2 minutes and he finished the show, Taylor went to the hospital and other than some bad swelling, was okay. he was out for both shows on wednesday due to doctor's orders, but was back in the saddle thursday for rehearsal and the show at night.
well, i guess we'll stop there. thanks to everyone as always for the comments and emails. and a special thank you to those of you who have sent all your wonderful wishes for Sarah and my upcoming wedding (17 short days!!!!!!).
posted by The Guter at 4/13/2007 12:38:00 AM
7 Comments:
Thanks for the update Eric. It's good to know that Taylor is ok after the accident. However, it's sad to know that you guys only have 3 weeks left in SF. What's worse is that I can't attend the last performance because of a midterm the next morning. However, I will be rushing during the last weekend, so I can say goodbye. And incase I can't catch you after the show, thanks for a phenomenal run. I've rushed the show 5 times so far and enjoyed every single moment. But more importantly, congrats to you and Sarah, I’m sure both of you will have a wonderful future together.
wow, such drama!
great job last night - i could not tell that taylor had just been injured.
from a proud "first row 'regular'" - it's going to be really sad when you guys leave - you guys will definitely be missed.
Eric.........I wish you could have heard your Mom screaming as she was telling me that her and Jeff were seeing you tonight as "Tommy".
Good luck and I know that you will be wonderful, as always!!! Can't wait to get your Mom's call after the play and to read your next blog about this experience. Michael and believe that you will be one of the 4 Seasons sometime in the future.
Love......Aunt Sha
in any event, i truly hope our first row "regulars" will rush the show for their regular seats and celebrate with us as we say goodbye to San Francisco.
You better believe I'll be there! Your last show & the new cast's first. And I'm rushing this Tuesday so I can see Rick. Yay!
I'm glad Taylor's alright!!!
A fight in the audience?! How could anyone possibly be in the mood to get in a fight during "Jersey Boys"?! Anyway, thanks for another great entry. This morning in the newspaper there was a full page ad advertising the extension of the San Francisco engagement with the new touring cast. I was very excited to see it, but I was also a little sad to think that you guys will be leaving! Keep us updated in every city you go to!
Oops! I forgot to put my name on the comment above!
yikes! sounds intense. i think brian and i are going to rush insanely early on may 3rd. we wouldn't dare miss you guys' last day!
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