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firecracker
Number of posts : 4965 Localisation : In the COOKIE Jar! Registration date : 2007-04-04
| Subject: Re: Clay News! Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:53 am | |
| Abrahammy that is terrible! You should have talked to Clinque and try to work that out! I would be so upset if I paid and couldn't read his blogs. His blogs are actually the only reason I re-up. I haven't been able to enjoy the presale perk for tix because he has not come close enough to me for me to go the last two years. I must admit when I read the words "He Blogged!!" I nearly break my fingers trying to get into the site fast enough I only offered to PM it to Lau because I know people at The Clay Board do that for people who truly cannot affort to join. I know it seems crazy to me to spend $38 just so I can read the occasional little blogs but I can't help myself | |
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firecracker
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| Subject: Re: Clay News! Tue Jan 15, 2008 5:35 pm | |
| There is a really cute interview at this site. Just go down a little and click on Clay's pic on the left side "Clay Offers Idol Advice"
http://www.nj.com/entertainment/celebrities/index.ssf/2008/01/no_feet_of_clay.html | |
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firecracker
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| Subject: Re: Clay News! Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:10 pm | |
| Awesome interview!! - Quote :
- AmericanIdol.com
Our Exclusive Interview with Clay Aiken
Even with a grueling rehearsal schedule for his upcoming role in the Broadway show SPAMALOT, Clay Aiken conveyed nothing but high energy and endless enthusiasm during his interview with americanidol.com. This certainly isn't due to him getting a lot of rest these days, however. As Clay so bluntly put it, the rigors of Broadway are "kickin' my butt!" With the debut of SPAMALOT on Friday, his schedule will only get busier. The show will run once a day from Tuesday to Friday and then twice on Saturdays and Sundays! As Clay relayed, having to put together all the acts of singing, dancing, playing piano, and speaking in an accent is more than he ever expected!
This is not to say that Clay isn't enjoying the whole process. On the contrary, he is completely fulfilled by the experience and constantly amazed by those around him who do this on a regular basis. According to the popular singer, once you do Broadway, you can do pretty much anything. Clay is also astounded by the level of talent that has surrounded him during rehearsals. By the end of the day, they have filled his head with so much information that he has trouble remembering his own name! Clay admits that he was warned about the challenges he would face by another "Idol" alumnus, Fantasia Barrino. Thankfully, he is nothing but pleased with the result. He says that the show is "atypical of a musical," calling it a performance that's filled with "silly nonsense," which is what makes it so hilarious. Clay feels that he has really spread his wings by taking part in this, as the show doesn't even involve that much true singing. In fact, he admits that the one "big song" he performs is actually "talked sung."
Despite his participation in this farcical play and some guest stints on shows such as "Scrubs" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," Clay is reluctant to tout his comic abilities. As he joked to us, the only thing comical about him is that he is "funny looking." All kidding aside, Clay was quick to say that he doesn't think of himself as the complete marketing package, like Carrie Underwood or Chris Daughtry might be. Explaining further, he said that he knows he's "not this hip, cool radio guy," but he embraces the strengths he does have and enjoys pursuing things that will play up these qualities. In fact, one thing he thinks he would really excel at is hosting his own daytime talk show. While he doesn't want to pursue this to the point of missing out on other great opportunities, he did admit that this certainly something at the forefront of his mind. However, he realizes that this could be a long process and, as he said, sometimes it's best to "let go and let God."
Clay also discussed two things that are very close to his heart-his charities and his fans. What's interesting is the fact that the two are not mutually exclusive. In fact, his fans have helped to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for organizations in which Clay is involved. The Bubel/Aiken foundation, formed by Clay, helps to include kids with disabilities in things like summer camp and sporting events. He also works closely with UNICEF to raise awareness about poverty stricken areas around the world. As Clay mentioned, his fans were the ones that helped raise over $100,000 in the ten days he spent in Mexico recently, helping those who were devastated by floods. They also helped to raise approximately $250,000 during his time in Afghanistan last year.
"Claymates," as his fans are often called, can expect something huge in return for their loyalty-a new album by Clay! While his last album was something that was desired by others, Clay says that this album contains music that is definitely desired by him. It is also the first time he is having one producer help him to put out the entire album. The result, he says, will be an album of original material that is consistent in its sound and its message to his fans-look for it to hopefully be released this May. | |
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Badger
Number of posts : 392 Registration date : 2007-07-24
| Subject: Re: Clay News! Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:29 pm | |
| Ha, I just read that over on the Idol site! I'm glad he got a chance to clarify that his remarks about being so sore that he couldn't get off the toilet or that he thought Monty Python was a person were not meant to disparage the show or to imply that he didn't enjoy his experience. | |
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firecracker
Number of posts : 4965 Localisation : In the COOKIE Jar! Registration date : 2007-04-04
| Subject: Re: Clay News! Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:37 pm | |
| Gosh, I would think anyone who knows Clay would know his comments were snarky and I am sure said with his usual giggle But I agree, I am so glad that this wonderful interview was put on the AI site. I hope a lot of people see it! | |
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aerwin
Number of posts : 716 Registration date : 2007-04-06
| Subject: Re: Clay News! Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:29 am | |
| Did Clay dye his hair lighter? Or is it just that pic? How long is he going to be in Spamalot? My son is going to NY this summer and I am sure he will see that show. | |
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firecracker
Number of posts : 4965 Localisation : In the COOKIE Jar! Registration date : 2007-04-04
| Subject: Re: Clay News! Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:54 am | |
| Hi Aerwin! Yes, Clay dyed his hair lighter. Maybe for Sir Robin in Spamalot?? I love it though, as you can tell from my Avi and Location Clay's run in Spamalot ends sometime in May, I guess so he can start promoting his new CD and do a summer tour. Sorry your son won't get to see Clay in the role, but I bet he will LOVE Spamalot! I think teenage boys really "get" Monty Python! | |
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firecracker
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| Subject: Re: Clay News! Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:55 pm | |
| EEEEKKKK! I just saw promos for tomorrow's ET and Clay will be on it telling people what really happened with the Newsweek interview!!! YAY CLAY!!!! I am so glad he is speaking out on this! I am so tired of this shit and so is he!!!!
BTW, in the promo he LOOKS GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!! | |
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firecracker
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| Subject: Re: Clay News! Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:42 am | |
| You can watch a great clip of Clay backstage at The Shubert talking about Spamalot, his debut and about not watching AI. He is simply adorable in this clip!
Roving Reporter Clay!
Great People Article and photo of Clay as Sir Robin!!!! SO cute!!
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20172215,00.html | |
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firecracker
Number of posts : 4965 Localisation : In the COOKIE Jar! Registration date : 2007-04-04
| Subject: Re: Clay News! Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:40 am | |
| Tonight is the KNIGHT! Break a leg Clay! - Quote :
- http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/arts/2008/01/18/2008-01-18_clay_aikens_big_knight_on_broadway.html
Clay Aiken's big knight on BroadwayFriday, January 18th 2008, 4:00 AM
Clay Aiken debuts as the cowardly Sir Robin in the hit musical 'Spamalot.' Pop singer, how-to author and now, Broadway hatchling, Clay Aiken debuts Friday as Sir Robin in "Monty Python's Spamalot," the squirrely musical spoof of the Arthurian legend. Aiken is the latest in an ever-expanding roster of "American Idol" contestants who've leapt to Broadway. The list includes Fantasia ("The Color Purple"), Diana DeGarmo ("Hairspray"), Frenchie Davis and Tamyra Gray ("Rent") and Josh Strickland ("Tarzan"). In the past couple of years, Aiken has fielded offers from other Broadway shows but passed because he was either busy or not very interested. He chose "Spamalot," he says, "because it's completely different. A lot of the stuff seemed, for lack of a better word, boring." "Spamalot" is anything but. "It's the silliest thing on Broadway," he says, adding that it felt like a good fit even if Robin doesn't warble all that much. "I have a part with minimal singing," he says. "My big number is a Noel Coward-style patter song." He goes on to say that most people would have expected him to do something more traditional and with more shots for solos. His powerful pipes are, after all, his claim to fame. The show's humor pulled him in. "It appealed to me," he says, "in the same way that it appeals to audiences." Aiken credits fellow "Idol" alum Fantasia with playing a part in bringing him to Broadway. "Seeing her in 'The Color Purple' helped me decide to do this," says Aiken. "I was blown away. She said she was enjoying the experience." Aiken has been relishing working with legendary director Mike Nichols. "He knows so much you have to be a sponge around him," he says. "He's the funniest person I ever met, so dry and wise." He's even appreciated the rather bizarre visualizations and motivations Nichols uses. "He was trying to teach me to react to something," says Aiken. "He said, 'Imagine if you came in and we said, 'Every fifteenth performance, we cut off a toe.'" Audiences will find out tomorrow if the tip actually helped, and they'll see the new bits of music and jokes "Spamalot" writer Eric Idle has added for Aiken. "It's just a touch here and there," says Aiken. Songs have been modified to better fit his voice. Aiken can take comfort that he's not the only new kid on the stage. Hannah Waddingham, who played the Lady of the Lake in the London production, starts Saturday in that role at the Shubert Theatre. "I've kind of gotten past the whole audience-makes-me-nervous thing," Aiken says, "but this is the first time I've danced. I'm kind of a little weirded out about that."
Having his fans, those notorious Claymates, in the audience could ease his mind and let him know he's among friends. "They're coming out in full force," he says. "They'll be in the house." And so will Clay - through May 4. When Fantasia's spotty "Purple" attendance record comes up, Aiken declares he's not using her as a role model when it comes to showing up for performances. "I plan," he says, "on making them all."
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Lau
Number of posts : 339 Registration date : 2008-01-09
| Subject: Re: Clay News! Fri Jan 18, 2008 11:48 am | |
| - Quote :
- You say you NEED to find it. If you just want to read it I could maybe PM it to you
I'm late getting back to you on this, firecracker. Thanks, but I was just going to read it if it was online, no need to sent it. Tonight's the big night. I saw the ET interview also. Clay definitely has the jitters. And that's to be expected. What is also to be expected is that it will take him a little while to adjust to the show, cast, timing, etc. I know his fans will be thrilled to see him in this role tonight, but other people might not be as kind. If things are posted on the Broadway World Boards, they need to be taken with a grain of salt. This is an established show that's been running for a few years. There isn't a person alive who can step into an established show and do everything perfect the first time. Or even the first few times. It takes time. He'll be fine though. - Quote :
- When Fantasia's spotty "Purple" attendance record comes up, Aiken declares he's not using her as a role model when it comes to showing up for performances. "I plan," he says, "on making them all."
I'm glad to read the press is acknowledging Fanty's attendance record issues. She was given way too much slack. I heard she was good, but IMO, she had to take the days off in order to keep up her ability to perform. Its a grueling schedule. Hopefully, Clay will be up to it. | |
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firecracker
Number of posts : 4965 Localisation : In the COOKIE Jar! Registration date : 2007-04-04
| Subject: Re: Clay News! Fri Jan 18, 2008 2:28 pm | |
| Yes, there are a lot of reports and articles about Fanty missing a TON of performances and people demanding refunds because of it. I just never liked anything about that girl. I can't put my finger on it. I also cannot stand her shrieking style of singing. | |
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aerwin
Number of posts : 716 Registration date : 2007-04-06
| Subject: Re: Clay News! Fri Jan 18, 2008 2:34 pm | |
| Clay won't do that. I betcha. Fanty is kinda unreliable. | |
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Sky
Number of posts : 1260 Registration date : 2007-04-06
| Subject: Re: Clay News! Fri Jan 18, 2008 4:05 pm | |
| I never liked Fanty either..................... | |
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firecracker
Number of posts : 4965 Localisation : In the COOKIE Jar! Registration date : 2007-04-04
| Subject: Re: Clay News! Fri Jan 18, 2008 4:23 pm | |
| Clay Spamalot promo!! So cool! Diane Sawyer was suppose to be there tonight but Clay asked her to wait because he is so nervous!! Poor baby She is probably going to be there tomorrow night! Some Claymates could hear him at dress rehearsal and said his English accent in talking and singing was wonderful!! Oh what I wouldn't give to hear him | |
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firecracker
Number of posts : 4965 Localisation : In the COOKIE Jar! Registration date : 2007-04-04
| Subject: Re: Clay News! Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:01 pm | |
| Clay's mom and brother are there and this quote from a fan there just thrills me!! - Quote :
- The crowd is enormous. Lined up around the block......both ways. More than any other theatre that they can see.
Also, they have people outside the theater selling programs and they are being mobbed. One program seller said he never saw anything like it! Broadway meet Clay Nation! | |
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firecracker
Number of posts : 4965 Localisation : In the COOKIE Jar! Registration date : 2007-04-04
| Subject: Re: Clay News! Fri Jan 18, 2008 9:06 pm | |
| EEEEKKK!! What a night for Clay and Clay fans! Everyone said he was amazing! Did 3 types of British accents for the 3 characters he plays. Sang, danced, acted and played piano! Standing o's, lots of cheering and TONS of media there. The media rushed the stage at the end!! So maybe I will see some pix!! Hundreds waited for him at the stage door. Cops had to be called for crowd control!! Press was outside 5 rows deep! What a freaking awesome night for Clay!! I am so happy for him! Thousands of fans on the boards. 125 in The Clack House Chat. It was crazy! ET and GMA was there so I am thinking we will see some segments on those shows. I am dying to see video of the crowds outside The Shubert Theater screaming for him and calling his name. He was signing Playbills as fast as he could! EEEEEEEEE I feel like a proud mama!! | |
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frazzle
Number of posts : 1426 Registration date : 2007-04-04
| Subject: Re: Clay News! Fri Jan 18, 2008 9:21 pm | |
| YAY for Clay and his proud FC mama! | |
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firecracker
Number of posts : 4965 Localisation : In the COOKIE Jar! Registration date : 2007-04-04
| Subject: Re: Clay News! Fri Jan 18, 2008 10:15 pm | |
| Some press pix of the curtain call!
http://www.broadway.com/gen/general.aspx?ci=536203
Some great pix of Clay signing Playbills after the show!
Broadway Baby Clay!
Getty Images | |
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Lau
Number of posts : 339 Registration date : 2008-01-09
| Subject: Re: Clay News! Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:22 pm | |
| Sounds like a fun night - thanks for posting the links to pics firecracker. - Quote :
- The crowd is enormous. Lined up around the block......both ways. More than any other theatre that they can see.
That happens before every show on that street - there's like 4 major shows going on in a very small narrow block. I saw Phantom of the Opera a few months ago which is next to Spamalot - I couldn't believe how packed we were waiting to get in. There actually ends up to be 4 lines - 2 for Phantom and 2 for Spamalot. They wind you around and then head you in! Bway shows seem to have a thing for having people line up and wait to get in. And then when you get to the door, they tell you, come on in, come quickly! So why the line???? I think they do it to show off "oh look, we've got a big crowd!" I've done it myself - I see a big crowd going into a theater and I figure it must be a good show! | |
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firecracker
Number of posts : 4965 Localisation : In the COOKIE Jar! Registration date : 2007-04-04
| Subject: Re: Clay News! Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:39 pm | |
| So far all 3 of Clay's shows have been completely sold out. Hope it continues that way for awhile. Clack Unlimited has some awesome vids of the crowd at the stage door waiting for Clay to sign their Playbills and programs AND some had him sign cans of Spam! They were really showing him the love! Tonight the Knights of Nieeee sang Invisible! Stage door last night! Tearing up at his ovation! You're welcome Lau! I will be bringing lots of info here! ETA: Crowd waiting for Clay to come out tonight! So cool! | |
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frazzle
Number of posts : 1426 Registration date : 2007-04-04
| Subject: Re: Clay News! Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:45 am | |
| Any reviews of Clay in Spamalot? | |
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firecracker
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| Subject: Re: Clay News! Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:13 am | |
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firecracker
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| Subject: Re: Clay News! Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:49 pm | |
| Clay will be on The View tomorrow, and The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet on Thursday. | |
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Badger
Number of posts : 392 Registration date : 2007-07-24
| Subject: Re: Clay News! Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:05 pm | |
| Actually, the only time you're supposed to dress up is for Opening Night of the show and then you're supposed to go all out with the gowns and jewels and tuxedoes.
It was fun to see how Diane looks when she's "dressed down" though. | |
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