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Re: I Really Tried to Like Darren Criss

Nicole — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:42:32 -0000

Just something I really felt like sharing with you:

1) I went to see the show on the 4th of January, 8 pm.
2) Yes I am A Darren fan.
3) Most of the time I am very and I mean very critical about his acting, he disappoints me often in glee. Though in the last few episodes (3x17) he seems much better then before.
4) I kind of have to agree with you on the singing, he had to warm up in the beginning but overall Darren has an amazing voice and singing while dancing is found to be rather difficult, for example the breathing.
5) I thought he had an amazing chemistry with all of the actors and I thought he had an amazing timing which made the play very funny at certain points. The "your cute" giggle for example, but also the whole Old Ivy scene and lots of the interaction with Rosemary and But Frump
6) I totally agree with you on the other fans, it's a broadway show you should not be dressed in a Warbler tie nor the pink sunnies. That is practically forbidden during Broadway shows. However there were also a lot of fans who acted/dressed normally, myself included.
7) There was absolutely nothing wrong with Darren's dancing, the only thing is that it was a little less enthusiastic then Daniels. His timing was perfect most of the time and well I couldn't find anything wrong with it.

Also I would like to note that I am not an expert in anything that has something to do with broadway, I am just a normal person who enjoys Musicals.
And at last, there is a download link for H2$ just in case you wanted to see it:
http://goldenstarkid.tumblr.co...
here is his entire preformance :)

So that is everything I wanted to share with you guys :)
And just so I can be clear: I do not hate you if you don't like Darren, it's just that I disagree with you, nothing more.

Re: Drive Like You Mean It

Delsie Maidens — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:14:19 -0000

Preparation is also the key for a safe and sound road trip. Checking the breaks, tires, and several parts of your car before heading out is an assurance that you’ll be safe on roads. I like your perspectives, Katie. It wouldn’t hurt if we’ll avoid risks when driving outside. :D

Re: I Really Tried to Like Darren Criss

ann — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:19:09 -0000

i did not like this comment, darren criss is awesome is amazing and you are a a person who criticizes just to live, darren es lo emjor de lo mejor, guapo, agradable, cariñoso, amable, sexy entre muchisimas mas cosas bellas, él es el mejor y tu eres nadie como para darte el derecho de criticarlo de esa manera.

Re: Babies are Bad for Business

Auntie — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:23:12 -0000

You had it easy with nani. Me & your dad got the wooden spoons, clogs & hotwheel tracks! hen my friends say I was abused, I tell them no, I was CAUGHT! If Nani knew even half the stuff she didn't catch me on I'd probably be dead. That's an Irish mother for you..

Re: Drive Like You Mean It

Stelle Courney — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:30:56 -0000

Yes, discipline and control - these are the two most basic safe driving guidelines one should remember. Speaking or roads, personally, nothing will be as crazy as the road from Italy to Bolivia, just past Dracula's Castle, if I'm not mistaken. That's one of the craziest roads I've ever been to. It has some of the wickedest winds I’ve experienced, and the zigzags are abrupt and sharp.

Re: The Manliest Manly Man

Robert — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:55:04 -0000

Your not alone in your experiences, I was a panelist on a TV program discussing why there weren't any real men left in Atlanta, except for me. Since then I've worked with community centers and churches to teach young boys how to be gentlemen. But I am trying to make a profound change in this world.

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Re: I Really Tried to Like Darren Criss

Samuel — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:17:11 -0000

Exactly. he's been paid to be on Broadway, if you're a week with lack of sleep, because you're doing other things, whatever they are, you're being unprofessional and disrespectful to the audience, to the rest of the cast. If you have other priorities, or lack of time, you just say no. Better to be great at one thing that mediocre, as much, in a few.

Re: I Really Tried to Like Darren Criss

Fhhf — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:55:57 -0000

it doesn't matter what the hell an actor's been through. if you're being paid to sing, SING.

Re: I Really Tried to Like Darren Criss

SDT — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:17:56 -0000

More evidence:

-In an early episode Blaine sings to that kid he likes who works at GAP. And Blaine picks up a pair of pink sunglasses. These are Darren Criss' pink sunglasses! What other character gets to have his or her own personal stuff on the show as if it's part of the character? I know: None.

-It looks like for early picture releases, though it can't be confirmed, that Blaine is wearing Darren Criss' Univ. of Michigan t-shirt in a scene. Really? In Ohio even! Anyway, we'll see if that's true, but if so, it's too weird.

Re: I Really Tried to Like Darren Criss

ReviewsReviews — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:16:07 -0000

Aubry D'Arminio did an article at EW about Darren's performance. It's mixed, but points out some of the same flaws as are mentioned here.

I think all the positive reviews are pretty much just designed to play into the Darren Criss hype. In fact, I noticed that there were reviews saying how Darren was *going* to be awesome before the show, and then they are only mildly altered after to say he *was* great after the show. In other words, the positive reviews are the fake ones.

If the real Broadway critics come out, they will be brutal, but they might not even care because this one of those temporary fake Broadway performances where they just slot in a star long enough to suck money out of that star's fan base. In Darren's case, it seems like that's three weeks.

Re: I Really Tried to Like Darren Criss

Wow — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:11:10 -0000

Maybe you can use a "ladder" to get yourself to the second floor of an English language school.

Re: I Really Tried to Like Darren Criss

JulieStein — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:09:07 -0000

You forgot my favorite one! In an interview, Darren Criss says that he "texted" Ryan Murphy, "Hey, Animal is a great song," and then the next script showed up with Darren Criss singing "Animal."

Two things to be oberved: (1) At this point, he's new to the show. Why is he texting the executive producer at all? Who texts their boss? Why would he be so forthcoming with suggestions when he's so new? (2) Then Ryan Murphy made it happen right away.

Sounds like more numbers for the mathematic equation. ;-)

Re: I Really Tried to Like Darren Criss

Sarah — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:28:59 -0000

Just so you know, the choreography in this production was excellent and if you found it otherwise, it's because Darren can't dance.

Re: I Really Tried to Like Darren Criss

Ali — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:35:09 -0000

If you didn't like the show, then people have to respect that. I've read a few very positive reviews of Darren and H2$, but you cannot expect only good reviews.
What puts me off a lot is the comment about the fans because you make it sound like all his fans are like that. Let me tell you that from the moment it was officially announced that Darren was going to be on the show, a lot of his fans (especially his street team) have been giving out pointers on how to dress appropiately for a Broadway show multiple times and very much stressed on leaving the pink sunglasses at home. Also, a lot of pointers of behaviour in a Broadway theather have been given out.
I can tell you that a lot of his fans are embarresed over the fact that there are girls who still come to the show dressed this way and do not know how to behave themselves (they're especially discusted at those fans who leave the show halfway or before the end to go to the stage door). So do not write us all off as crazy teenagers.
As for the comments on Darren's performance: maybe you've caught him on an off-day. Everyone has those sometimes. I'm not gonna say that you're right or wrong because I haven't seen it nor have I seen his other performances to compare it with. But I've heard enough of live performances of Darren and you can always hear it very clear when he's rested or tired. But he can sing. He's not the best of the best, but this guy knows how to sing.

Re: I Really Tried to Like Darren Criss

Steve — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:27:39 -0000

And i'm assuming katherine was there too. She's too specific not to have been

Re: I Really Tried to Like Darren Criss

Ms vatter — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:25:57 -0000

I went to the show. I don't know what other article you're talking about, but this is what occurred at the performance i attended on January 6th

Re: I Really Tried to Like Darren Criss

Matt B — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:07:08 -0000

I like how you describe Darren's voice as "pure" like some kind of fresh baby Jesus. Also, as Katherine previously stated, she didn't see the show for Darren. And it's clear that anyone who goes to see the show FOR Darren is going to be in love with every single breath he takes whether it's a mistake or followed by an unsupported note.

If you're going to argue a point you may want to take a step outside your fandom and look around first.

Re: I Really Tried to Like Darren Criss

RealityCheck — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:41:33 -0000

Have you heard the clips of him singing? Yikes. Sounds AWFUL!

Re: I Really Tried to Like Darren Criss

MathNeedsToBeDone — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:17:45 -0000

Casting Couch evidence:

Ryan Murphy getting cuddly with Darren Criss and the famous "move bitch" clip.

He auditioned three times and didn't get it. Why this time? Hmm. He is an okay actor, okay singer, okay dancer. But he got the most amazing introduction to the show -- teenage dream with an amazing background choir! Compare that to what they did with poor Irish kid.

There is no other explanation for why a mediocre guy gets to be a super star over night.

Also, everyone in Hollywood knows.

P.S. - It bears noting that the producers of this Broadway show are lecherous men just like Ryan Murphy. You do the math.

Re: I Really Tried to Like Darren Criss

CredibilityControl — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:52:04 -0000

Actually, everything he or she said was absolutely correct.

Re: I Really Tried to Like Darren Criss

CredibilityControl — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:11:18 -0000

"I'm personally involved in the Darren/Starkid/Glee fandom"

You just lost all credibility.

Re: I Really Tried to Like Darren Criss

Me — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:43:34 -0000

I'm just scrolling through all these comments chuckling to myself.

Yeah, someone didn't like his performance. Big deal. There are tons of people who did like it. I realize a bad review can hurt you, but, and I don't know Broadway theater very well, I would think a bunch of good reviews will balance it out. (Again, I don't know theater reviews very well, so if I'm wrong on this, don't hate me!)

I am, however, angered by the fans who dressed up, cheered excessively, etc. It's extremely disrespectful.

Re: I Really Tried to Like Darren Criss

Brnigrlfl — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:20:54 -0000

Hmm well now that I watched the two new videos of darren criss performing the two big dance numbers. Have determined this review is for attention. Obviously its been a week so he I'm sure got better but from what I saw. Very impressive for only two weeks. The dancing was not close to how you described it. It was very good. So I'm starting to think you don't even go. Are you the same person whodidnt go to glee live and wrote a review and it fired for lying? I think with more time darren is going to be terrific.

Re: I Really Tried to Like Darren Criss

Guest1 — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:45:04 -0000

*sorry, I meant 5th graders not 5 year olds

Re: I Really Tried to Like Darren Criss

Johnpaul — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:44:43 -0000

Was this part of the article removed? I don't see it in the article.