How Is Max von Essen Doing As Che

[mjroberts972]

I don't know where to put this because I didn't want to start a new thread, but I just found some clips on Christina DeCicco as Eva on youtube.

Rainbow High: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNSjST9boIs&feature=channel&list=UL

Buenos Aires: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uly1uBBobbM&feature=channel&list=UL

A New Argentina: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdwjumfWaLg&feature=channel&list=UL

no offense to elena, but this is definitely a case in which the understudy is miles better than the regular.

[Rainbowhigh23]

Elena is gonna be a part of BA, Buenos Aires, Big Apple until Saturday so there was no "qual" from her tonight. Wonder's how Christina's sounded.

I'd feel bad for Max, too. He's a wonderful performer and so deserves to be seen. The star casting is going to do this show in.

[broadwaydevil]

I saw Christina (and Ricky before he got sick) at the matinee yesterday. I've now seen both Elena and Christina but have yet to see Max as Che sadly.

Christina is certainly technically better and has far better diction but she doesn't have a single "touch of star quality." I just never believed she was actually Eva Peron. She has no stage presence and never acted particularly regal. Even during "Don't Cry for Me Argentina," she looked like she stole someone's clothes and was playing the part of a powerful lady.

I wasn't an Elena fan but I could always believe she was actually Eva Peron.

[bwayphreak234]

I have audios from all three Evas (Elena Roger, Christina DeCicco, and Jessica Lea Patty). Elena Roger sounds the best IMO, but Jessica Lea Patty is pretty fantastic as well. DeCicco's voice does not do much for me, but she still sounds good.

[lenstersf]

Martin out sick again tonight. Torres played Che

[Rainbowhigh23]

"Feliz dia del amigo a todos!!! Hoy volviendo a Evita despues de mis "vacaciones"! Besos"

Translation: the QUAL is back!

[Wynbish]

She is QUALified to do some QUALity work. No QUALms about it.

[The Scorpion]

no offense to elena, but this is definitely a case in which the understudy is miles better than the regular.

Each to their own; those clips don't make me think 'Eva Perón' at all. More like Wicked.

[gabbym]

I agree...watch YouTube Patti LuPone performances from the original, or try to get the original Broadway score.

[Rainbowhigh23]

Each to their own; those clips don't make me think 'Eva Perón' at all. More like Wicked.

I got that feeling, too, listening to the clips. In the clip of "A New Argentina" Christina sounds very strong singing "He supports for he loves you!", but the rest of the clips did nothing for me. I really did not like her "Buenos Aires". To be fair, I'd love to see her perform as I've seen the wonderful Elena many times already.

[Kelly2]

"Each to their own; those clips don't make me think 'Eva Perón' at all. More like Wicked."

Agree. After all the raves for Christina, I expected much better. Glad I saw Elena.

[Rainbowhigh23]

Gosh, Christina is gorgeous in that picture.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

I liked the clips. She has a good voice. In a few years, she'll have a great voice. I'd be interesting in hearing Jessica Lee Patty. from RC in Austin, Texas

[Rainbowhigh23]

Here's Max singing "High Flying Adored" - and Elena's accent is delicious.


High Flying Adored | Max Von Essen and Elena Roger

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Max's singing is wonderful! Thanks Bud! from RC in Austin, Texas

[Rainbowhigh23]

I hope there are more clips out there! He does sound wonderful.

[boredroom]

Thanks so much for the clip. Max does sound wonderful!

[chrisampm2]

I think he makes a great Magaldi. But, as Che, that tremulous vibrato which leads him wavering off-pitch works less well for me than Ricky Martin. Neither of them is ideal, but I think Martin sounds better. Still, I;m glad he has his supporters.

[Emmaloucbway]

What days are Max going on for Che in August? Is he going on for Ricky Martin on August 10th? I'm not a Ricky fan, and would love to see Max in the role! I know I've posted things similar to this before, but I read earlier that he officially announced which performances he will be playing the role during Martin's August vacation.

[nicnyc]

Max is playing Che Aug 6th (8pm) 7th (7pm) 8th (2pm) 9th (8pm) 10th (8pm) & 11th (8pm)

[Emmaloucbway]

nicnyc: Great! That means I'll be seeing him!! Thanks for posting!

[wonkit]

I bought a ticket for the matinee on Wednesday, July 25. How do I find out who's in and who's out? (I'm going to see Michael Cerveris - I'm assuming he does all performances.)

[lenstersf]

Christina (Elena's alternate) plays the role of Eva Peron in every Wednesday and Saturday matinee. Ricky Martin should be playing the role of Che, unless he's sick.

[wonkit]

Thanks!

[lenstersf]

Oops...sorry. I just realized that Christina is on Wednesday evenings. So Eva will be played by Elena at the matinee.

[wonkit]

No problem. I guess I'm surprised at the number of seats available for the "original" cast at this performance -