True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
#0True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 3:05am
I heard a rumor he is leaving TWS soon to be part of this movie. Anyone knows?
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Updated On: 6/28/06 at 03:05 AM
#1re: True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 7:11am
As much as I would love to see Spencer in the Hairspray movie, I just can't BARE to see him leave Wedding Singer. He is literally my favorite person in the cast! Maybe he could take a short hiatus, but then come back. The bride/groom dance in the opening number just wouldn't be the same without him! 
FosterChild
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#2re: True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 9:04amIt's absolutely true.
#3re: True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 9:05amHis last show in WS is Friday, FYI. I do believe he is rejoining the show after the movie is finished. Updated On: 6/28/06 at 09:05 AM
#4re: True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 10:20am
I do believe he is rejoining the show after the movie is finished.
Ooh, good. I never had the opportunity to chat with him when I was there last, and now I feel like I'm missing out. LOL
Roses
Swing Joined: 9/16/04
#5re: True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 10:45amCurtis Holbrook was also reportedly cast in the film. Loved him in ASU, he'll be great I'm sure
#6re: True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 11:53amThanks for clearing that up. bjh, he is a very energetic dancer, but im sure they will find someone as good, and maybe as cute! he is one of my favorite people in the show, but really ...i love everyone in it.
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#7re: True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 11:55amAfter HAIRPSRAY wraps up shooting, do you actually think THE WEDDING SINGER will still be around?
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
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mateo
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#8re: True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 12:02pm
hahaha munk
anyway, yes that is true.
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"I haven't left this building since Windows 3.1!"
"Celebrating a birthday this week: Rene Descartes is 412! Do you know who he is? Then why are you watching this show? You could probably get into college and even get one of those job things. As for the rest of us; Amanda Bynes is 22! Yay!"
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#9re: True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 12:44pm
considering the quality of the show, munk, no it should not still be around.
however, ticket sales have really picked up since the Tonys, so it may be around for a while.
#10re: True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 12:48pmThey've been hovering between 75-85% the past three weeks. Sounds pretty healthy to me.
#11re: True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 12:53pmActually, for a new musical with a semi-large budget? No, that's not healthy.
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#12re: True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 12:55pm
"Curtis Holbrook was also reportedly cast in the film. Loved him in ASU, he'll be great I'm sure "
YAY CURTIS! He was great in All Shook Up.
Good for him.
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#13re: True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 1:15pmI would love to see him in the Hairspray movie! I got a crush on him after seeing Wedding Singer in Seattle. I missed my chance to meet him at the opening party. Been kicking myself ever since. What a cutie.
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#14re: True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 1:22pm
Spencer is one of the finest (talent-wise and looks-wise - hah!) members of TWS's cast. Watching him is such a treat. He'll definately be missed, but I'm so glad he's got this opportunity.
Munk, the show has been doing pretty well lately. The last few performances I've been at have been almost completely sold out. Laura and a friend of mine also said that every now and then some weeknight performances have been sold out as well. As much as I love the show, I don't know how long it will be around. I'd bet it lasts through Christmas. Maybe Thanksgiving?
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#15re: True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 1:25pm
I never said it wasn't selling well.
75-80% is not bad - but for a new musical who needs to get out of the red ASAP, it's not looking good.
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#16re: True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 1:30pmI think the point is, producers have big pockets. No one's going to close a show whose audience keeps growing, week to week.
thevolleyballer
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/29/04
#17re: True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 2:29pmSpencer is fantastic -- honestly, one of the most energetic, spirited, fun, talented dancers I've seen. I constantly rewind and watch the Bride/Groom dance on my TiVo from the Tony Awards, even though it's cut grossly short. Honestly, though, I see him as being a great Nicest Kid in Town -- he doesn't look too old, and he's really not. Good casting choice. :)
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#18re: True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 2:31pmIt'll last through the summer, no doubt. But, we'll see how much it falls in September - that'll be the true test.
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#19re: True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 2:36pm
"Curtis Holbrook was also reportedly cast in the film. Loved him in ASU, he'll be great I'm sure"
Curtis was cast is the Hairspray movie. He was recently in Grease in Pittsburgh and in his bio it said he was starting work on the Hairspray movie in July.
~Sara~
#20re: True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 2:41pm
75-80% is not bad - but for a new musical who needs to get out of the red ASAP, it's not looking good.
What exactly "looks good" then?
I'm agreeing with Walt Summers - they're not about to close a show who's audience continues to grow week to week. The performance at the Tony's brought in a LOT of sales (their box office sales trippled that Monday) even if they didn't win anything, so I can only imagine that further appearances wherever could bring in even more.
#21re: True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 3:00pm
I saw the show last Wednesday and Tuesday and it was sold out, they were even selling standing room. The same about the Wednesday before, and those are suppossed to be the slowest shows of the week. TKTS didn't have tix for TWS either.
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
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Updated On: 6/29/06 at 03:00 PM
ErikInTheCity
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#22re: True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 3:02pm
His replacement is just fine. . .mmmmmmmm. . .
#23re: True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 6:01pmSpencer's replacement?? Who's stepping in when he leaves?
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#24re: True or False: The Wedding Singer's Spencer Liff in Hairspray Movie?
Posted: 6/28/06 at 9:50pm
Every performance was sold at TKTS at 50% last week...not a good sign for a show this early in its run...
