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OPENING WEEKEND
Friday, September 19, 2008
Performance 8:00pm edt

Attending:

alizehl, claymelia2, Clayngel, ClayReno +1, GrandmaJoan + 11 Pink Ladies, Justclay12 +1, Sue4AllYouDo, Claygal,
zippy888, clayheaven, mimisan33, papasan33, Robyn428 +1, Fab4Clayton +1, Kwiltro, clayfanincalif, barr7,
Gotclay, insnoqueen, KentuckyClaymate +2, Linluvsclay, Colmaclay, ShirleyGov1 +1, claysweetea +1,
BobbiSpecial, Clayseal1, strollynn63, Saasy4242 +1, Shycon, JNLPreciousClay, Cutie4295, Okie4Clay

Saturday Sept 20 begins at Post # 381
Sunday Sept 21 begins at Post # 602

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Recent Posts · 07/10/09 12:04 PM

Thank you everyone for all the pictures and recps from last night and today. (Friday and Saturday). I loved reading evrey minute of everyone's experience. And, the pictures, are well... WONDERFUL! So many wonderful picture takers in this fandom.

Melissa, you letter to Clay is beautiful. I know he will be very moved. And, I was moved seeing those pictures of him hugging you last night. That moment.. priceless.

Recent Posts · 07/10/09 12:04 PM

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:37 am GMT Post subject:

Good Morning from New York!! EEEEEEEEEEEEE!! I am here already!! Waiting for my shuttle at the airport but wanted to pop in and tell y'all the brochures for Spamalot that are in all the stands at the airport now have the pic of Clay and other's in Spam coming out of the holy grail cup... like the pop up advertisement pic that was posted yesterday. He is front and center and a weeee bit larger than the others.

In Red above it...the print is : Now with International Superstar and then bigger in yellow CLAY AIKEN!!!

WOO HOO!! I love him!! and I love NY and Spamalot!! They treat him well!

Recent Posts · 07/10/09 12:04 PM

Hello from the Millinium Hotel on 44th Street. Thanks so much to the person who recommended this place and posted about the discounted rate. Not much time left before I (we) see Clay again as Sir Robin!!!! Can't wait. I saw "Spamalot" on Wednesdat night and it just wasn't the same without Clay. I did love seeing Sir Lancelot and Herbert again.

Got some autographs of cast members. Only me and a five year old boy there at the stage door asking for autographs. I didn't see Clay at the stage door as someone else did the night before. What a difference tonight at the stage door will be. I'll try to call Tiggy and to take pix.

Fab4Clayton

Recent Posts · 07/10/09 12:04 PM

Woo Hoo!!!

Thanks guys for starting the reports. Sitting over here on my tiny little island, not being able to get over for this trip ( although I was lucky enough to see it, ahem......5 times on closing weekend

)..

Have fun everyone going and keep us informed about EVERY SINGLE thing you can, however insignificant it may seem to you!

Recent Posts · 07/10/09 12:04 PM

I'm wearing my Clay Spamalot tshirt today in honor of Clay's return to Broadway! Will be waiting anxiously for news and pictures! So excited to see our Official Spam daily thread return - thanks Joy2talk2U!! Have fun everybody who is attending....take pictures, take notes....send Clay kisses from us!!!

Recent Posts · 07/10/09 12:04 PM

Ah the memories! I was there in March and get to relive it all again tonight! Can't wait for the reports!!!!!

Recent Posts · 07/10/09 12:04 PM

WOOHOO! I can't wait for the reports to start coming in.

Recent Posts · 07/10/09 12:04 PM

I cannot wait for the first reports to come out tonight....I won't be going for quite awhile...(October and November)....but I am psyched about tonight...

Kim H

Recent Posts · 07/10/09 12:04 PM

Thanks Kayleigh...now strap that camera to your head, ready for the next sighting please!!

Recent Posts · 07/10/09 12:04 PM

Adding this sighting to the Official Spam II thread.....thanks claycrazzy12.....

Recent Posts · 07/10/09 12:04 PM

I was sitting outside at Juniors in Nyc and at 1:30 Clay wearing a dark blue north carolina hoddie walked by with Jermone! He looked great! My brain didnt process it in time to take a picture! Just wanted to let everyone know! Love, Kayleigh

Recent Posts · 07/10/09 12:04 PM

http://www.broadway.tv/blog/tag/spamalot/

IT'S CLAY DAY!!! Give the sight some hits and add a comment.

Recent Posts · 07/10/09 12:04 PM

Great photo from that site, LALady.......!!!!!!

Recent Posts · 07/10/09 12:04 PM

Are we excited folks???!!!!!!!

Recent Posts · 07/10/09 12:04 PM

I went to see Spamalot last night, to evaluate the show pre-Clay Return.

The new king, who recently joined the cast, plays the role as a more goofy character. The comedic timing on a few of the jokes was a bit off, as he didn't give the audience time to laugh. In addition, he talks a bit fast, so some of the lines were not discernible. But, overall, he gave a good performance. I liked his "I'm All Alone" performance very much.

David is back as Patsy...I love him!

The outgoing Sir Robin did a nice job, particularly on "You Won't Succeed on Broadway." The actor who played Sir Robin did not flip up the back of his tunic, when he sat down at the piano. He played the piano quite well, and included a section from the song "I will Survive." He enunciates very clearly and talks slower than Clay. He's smaller and more "bouncy" than Clay. I feel Clay plays the role with a stronger English accent, more comical, and as more of a "chicken."

The Knights Who Say Ni joke was that he was the father of Sarah Palin's daughter's baby. His exit line was, "I have to go now and check on my AIG stock."

Sir Galahad did a great job, particularly in the role of Prince Herbert's father, and his presence seemed to outshine Sir Robin, as a starring character.

The Lady of the Lake was a smash with the Diva song. She doesn't have the operatic voice, like Hannah's, but added her own spin. There was a line in the song, where she said they were going to replace her with Britney Spears, rather than Posh Spice. During the part, where they are searching for the Grail, she somehow incorporates part of Rihanna's umbrella song...ella...ella...ella.

The peasant seat was B101 last night. There are a lot more lines from the cast, speculating on what the meaning of B101 is. The peasant brought onstage was an older man, who was completely surprised.

As has been mentioned before, the "Idol of My Age" and "Spam Spam Wonderful Spam" singing parts were not in the show. I expect that those will return tonight.

During the "Run Away" song, the girls in the chorus seemed to be grabbing Sir Robin's butt more, so we (and Clay) should be looking forward to that.

I think Prince Herbert got a new wig.

Overall, the show was excellent, and the audience was enthusiastic, although there were no standing ovations, even at the end. The cast is so good, and the show is so colorful and energetic. It's almost exhausting to watch. The orchestra was full. I'd put the mezzanine at 25% full. I couldn't see the balcony, other than to see that here were people up there.

There were 5 people at the stage door. The King signed autographs, and Tom Deckman and Bradley Dean came out while I was there.

We spoke with one of the cast members, who said that the cast was very happy about Clay's return. He said they'd been at about 60% in sales, since Labor Day, and that the expectation is that Clay's return will increase sales. He said that tonight is close to being sold out, and that sales are good for the first weekend and next week.

That's all folks!

Recent Posts · 07/10/09 12:04 PM

Fab4Clayton, I've already shined up my cell phone waiting for your call! LOL! Have a blast and I'll see a lot of you there tomorrow!!! My mind is already there!

Recent Posts · 07/10/09 12:04 PM

Thanks for that recap imsnoqueen! Heres a pic to whet our appetite - just because!!!
Tiggy - have fun honey. Shame I cant sit next to you again but great meeting you and Claylily the first time!!

Recent Posts · 07/10/09 12:04 PM

Thanks, Kim, for that great pic of Clay! Gosh, he's beautiful! Gahhhh!

I can't go to NY this time, so will be attending vicariously through the posts of others.

Recent Posts · 07/10/09 12:04 PM

This is the second time I won't be able to see Clay in Spamalot...but I'm excited nonetheless! Hope everyone who goes has a great time, and I can't wait to see all the reports, recaps, and photos!

Recent Posts · 07/10/09 12:04 PM

Thanks, Kim! It was fun sitting by you last time around, too. I'll do some clapping just for you tomorrow!

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