James Snyder in Goodspeed's CAROUSEL

[Dollypop]

More fodder for the BWW attack dogs.

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James Snyder

[Dollypop]

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[Wynbish]

I've been impressed by his footage from Carousel.

[Dollypop]

It's an impressive production.

[Wynbish]

From what I have seen in footage, he was really good in Cry-Baby. Cry-Baby itself just was not that great.

[Dollypop]

Lots of people liked Cry-Baby very much. The critics didn't, though.

[chrisampm2]

I thought he was one of the bigger problems with the promising but ultimately mediocre Cry Baby. The talented leads were miscast. Snyder had no danger and was overpowered by Stanley, whose voice and essence were ill-suited for much of her material. Great choreography though.

[DottieD'Luscia]

The clip of James and Teal singing If I Loved You made me want to see this production. I wish there were more clips.

[FindingNamo]

Hey, former English teacher, what does "literally" mean?

Now he was literally in their laps singing of his character’s concerns regarding impeding fatherhood.

[Dollypop]

It means that the ramp that was built over the orchestra pit to represent a dock extended into the audience. He was virtually standing in their laps.

Now stop being so literal.

[FindingNamo]

So what does "in" mean?

[Dollypop]

It's the opposite of "out"

Thank you very much.

[FindingNamo]

I'm glad to know that "literally" is synonymous with "virtually."

[Dollypop]

And I'm glad to know that you're a prick.

[FindingNamo]

Perhaps writers should have no standards of grammar? I can't for the life of me figure out why you used to get so mad at your students.

[Emmaloucbway]

Snyder's "Soliloquy" was phenomenal. It was by far my favorite scene in that production. If anybody is planning on seeing Carousel, you should go! Snyder and Wicks were amazing!

[mallardo]

I've had a lot of respect for Snyder since I saw him in a dog of a musical called Dangerous Beauty a couple of years ago in Pasadena. The show was awful but he was terrific, great voice, great presence.

[perfectlymarvelous]

I hope James Snyder is able to make it back to Broadway eventually. I thought he was horribly miscast in Cry-Baby but I absolutely loved him in Fanny at Encores! a couple years ago...he has a really lovely voice and presence.

[Dollypop]

He didn't know he had that marvelous voice in him until after CRY-BABY. Can you believe it?

[Dollypop]

Goodspeed's CAROUSEL opens tonight. Wishing the best to James Snyder, Teal Wicks and the rest of the company. It's a glorious production.

[coryografer]

Another enjoyable interview, Dollypop. You know I always enjoy reading your articles. Jenn Gambatese is a friend of mine and I know the entire cast is having a fabulous time in Conn. this summer. The video clips I have seen look great. Thanks again for another enjoyable read. I feel that you always put your interviewee at ease.

[EricMontreal22]

While I can't see it wiping away any of my memories of the Hytner production on tour, I have to say, the brief clip posted here really made me wanna see this production, and I like Snyder's take on the character.

Somewhere, I can't find the comment now (it must be another thread) about whether it's too soon for a new Carousel on Broadway, I think if done right, it absolutely isn't. Didn't they have a production that ran in London for a year or so a while back, and was a minor success (though it didn't sound anywhere near as interesting as Hytner's and I remember hearing it had Woman in White style projected sets which seemed wrong for the show). So if it worked there in a so/so production, and London had Hytner's production just a bit before NYC...

[wickedfan]

The most recent London revival was a mess. Cheap looking sets and cartoony projections, the majority of the acting was very amateur and really took the material at face value making the entire show seem stupid (something Carousel definitely isn't). The only shining features were the Julie and the Louise.

[EricMontreal22]

Good to know, LOL. I do remember the photos looked pretty poor, but it did seem to run longer than I expected it would.

[DottieD'Luscia]

I forgot Jenn Gambatese was in this.

Eric, the Broadway revival closed in January '94, I don't think it's too soon for another quality revival.

[TheatreDiva90016]

James is one of the nicest people to work with, and his voice is as beautiful as he is.


Same with Teal. I'm just sad that she took the role and then has to leave to do J&H.