A little part of me died

August 21, 2006

The revival of Pirates of Penzance was a staple in my musical theater repertoire as a young girl. Not only a funny show and fun to pretend I could sing along with the soprano, but it had two handsome pirates in thigh-high leather boots with luscious perms.

Though Kevin Kline's charisma has a certain pull, my girlish crush fell on Frederic, played by Rex Smith. Those earnest eyes, the tiny ponytail, the way he over-enunciated each and every word with those pouty lips. I had forgotten about his capacity to make me swoon until we saw the play in Park City, prompting me to re-watch Amanda's copy of the Joseph Papp production.

But where is Rex now? I think I heard he was doing more shows on Broadway, maybe even a Tony nomination or two. Hmm, let's wander over to his official website . . .

Is there anything sadder than this?

Comments

chitarita 2006-08-21 04:07:00

Aw, that is sad. At least I have memories of seeing him in “Pimpernel” to try to replace that Remax business card image with….

Sarah K 2006-08-22 21:22:00

That’s pretty scary, I’m sorry for your loss.</></>I must say about that revival, however–Linda Ronstadt as Mabel? I mean, I love her, don’t get me wrong…but I think she should stick to traveling “to the beat of a different drum.”

fantasticterrific 2006-08-23 04:40:00

Well, as Socrates once said:</></>“Justice will be served,</>and the battle will rage.</>This big dog will fight</>if you rattle his cage."</></>Oh wait. That was Mr. Keith.</></>I’m sorry for your loss…almost as sorry as I am for the irrelevant misquote.

fantasticterrific 2006-08-23 04:43:00

ps I have a luscious perm.</></>-ft