Tall and Small Boys
- CJ-Rochester
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Re: Tall and Small Boys
Today's edition of Thommie Retter's periodic newsletter "In The Spotlight" features Alex Dreier. There probably isn't much new here, but it's nice to see all of this info about Alex in one place. It's also a great reminder of the awesome talents of Alex and so many of the other lesser known cast members.
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com ... ae52a2cb52
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com ... ae52a2cb52
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Re: Tall and Small Boys
You're right, Chris, there isn't a whole lot new there for those Forum members who've lived through the BETM Broadway days to the present. But you are also right that it's great to be reminded of the talents Alex possesses. He's a budding star for sure. I also think Thommie deserves kudos for the fantastic job he does with these "spotlights" of his. Well written and great pictures/videos and presented with the obvious pride of a teacher but, more than that, someone who very obviously cares about his students beyond just how well they can tap dance.CJ-Rochester wrote:Today's edition of Thommie Retter's periodic newsletter "In The Spotlight" features Alex Dreier. There probably isn't much new here, but it's nice to see all of this info about Alex in one place. It's also a great reminder of the awesome talents of Alex and so many of the other lesser known cast members.
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com ... ae52a2cb52
Best wishes to both Alex and Thommie going forward. They're two wonderful people who deserve all the good things life brings them.
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Re: Tall and Small Boys
Alex Dreier will be heading to Boston to play the role of Michael in the musical FINDING NEVERLAND at the American Repertory Theater, per this post on Shirley Grant Management's public Facebook. The show is directed by Diane Paulus, who won a 2013 Tony for directing PIPPIN.
I always knew Alex would play Michael someday. Congrats Alex!
Here is a photo of Alex signing his contract:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... 216&type=1
"Finding Neverland" begins performances at ART in the Boston area in July.
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/18 ... -15-Season
Paulus has a great track record of late, as her productions of "Porgy and Bess" and "Pippin" both moved to Broadway and won multiple Tonys.
I always knew Alex would play Michael someday. Congrats Alex!
Here is a photo of Alex signing his contract:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... 216&type=1
"Finding Neverland" begins performances at ART in the Boston area in July.
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/18 ... -15-Season
Paulus has a great track record of late, as her productions of "Porgy and Bess" and "Pippin" both moved to Broadway and won multiple Tonys.
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- CJ-Rochester
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Re: Tall and Small Boys
Alex will be in very good company in FINDING NEVERLAND at American Repertory Theatre this summer. The cast also includes these high powered stars: Jeremy Jordan, Laura Michelle Kelly, Roger Bart, and Carolee Carmello!
http://www.broadway.com/buzz/176166/jer ... y-theater/
http://www.broadway.com/buzz/176166/jer ... y-theater/
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Re: Tall and Small Boys
I'm moving to Boston in August - really look forward to catching Alex in the show!
UK/Ireland Tour
Billy: Lewis Smallman
Michael: Elliot Stiff
2nd American Tour
Billy: Giuseppe Bausilio, Michael Dameski, Ty Forhan
Michael: Griffin Birney x2, Cameron Clifford
Billy: Lewis Smallman
Michael: Elliot Stiff
2nd American Tour
Billy: Giuseppe Bausilio, Michael Dameski, Ty Forhan
Michael: Griffin Birney x2, Cameron Clifford
Re: Tall and Small Boys
Has anyone seen FINDING NEVERLAND yet? I saw it last week and all I can say is it needs a LOT of work.
Re: Tall and Small Boys
This Youtube video shows the clip from the Tony Awards, which gave FN a preview (introduced by Tina Fey).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzLQmZETrZ4#t=32
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzLQmZETrZ4#t=32
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Re: Tall and Small Boys
Here's an article featuring Alex Drier as one of the four boys in Finding Neverland:
http://bostonherald.com/entertainment/a ... _neverland
http://bostonherald.com/entertainment/a ... _neverland
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Re: Tall and Small Boys
Here's a new video of Alex Dreier doing a song & dance number, "Name in Lights", at a school talent show on Friday, November 14. Way to go Alex!!!
http://youtu.be/Lrc5y9pYYZo
http://youtu.be/Lrc5y9pYYZo