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Good Vibrations at the Vassar Powerhouse Theater/New York Film and Theater

First Stop:

Vassar College and New York Stage and Film's Powerhouse Theater
Workshop Presentation
July 29-August 1, 2004
Poughkeepsie, NY

Playbill

 

Justin's bio from the playbill

Justin Guarini, JAN

Justin is proud to be making his NYSAF debut! In a former life he played TV's lovable (or laughable, depends on who you ask) mop-topped runner-up on "American Idol, Season 1."  A hit national tour, an album that should've been named "Contractual," and an Oscar-winning movie (HA!) later, Justin is extremely pleased to be involved in such an awesome production.  His theater credits include The Mystery of Edwin Drood, The Little Prince, Pirates of Penzance, Taming of the Shrew, Once on This Island, and a Mindy Sterling Production at The Groundlings theater in LA.  Many thanks to my amazing fans, Cabana 56, and Mr. Bubbles. Look for the new album in 2005.

Official Powerhouse Theater Website

 

Fan experiences
(click the screen name for the full review)

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JerseyGirls4Justin

Of course I'm a bit biased, we all are, but I have to say that Justin not only held his own in this production, he glowed. He exuded a presence...an aura....charisma whatever you want to call it, he has it....no question. The thing I was most pleased by was the fact that the numbers that featured Justin were all the BIG dance numbers.....singing & dancing is what he was born to do & the choreography was tight! He really showed what he was made of & I was in awe.

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2&Fro

Justin's dancing is phenomenal. Even when he's just standing in the chorus and just tapping his foot or snapping, he still stands out because he puts some extra "oomph" into it. I don't think he's even aware that he's doing [it.] It's like the music is welling up out of him and causing him to move. He never looks like he's just copying dance moves he learned. It's very much from inside of him and completely mesmerizing.

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JsHanes

After the show the number of fans waiting to see him was even bigger than the previous times….most of the other cast members walked out prior to Justin and we all cheered for them and they looked so stunned...it was so wonderful to see their pleasure at our acknowledgment of the wonderful performances they had given...some began to cry again and thanked everyone so much…and then came Justin….

Breathtakingly handsome as always, and willing as always to give his all to each and every fan….many have posted about these wonderful moments  ..and it is a joy [. . .] interested….making the ‘shy ones’ feel comfortable...drawing them out (yes he did...in itself to simply watch him with his fans….so attentive, so warm [. . .] )….loving and funny with the little ones…willing to sing ‘happy birthday’ [. . . .] Willing to check out a 'healing toe', lol! 

 

A Little Taste of the Show

Surfin' USA:  "Jan's" entrance in the show.  Imagine Justin leaping from the wings onto the stage in a wetsuit.  Click here for an audio clip.


Fan Blend by KathLuvsTheIdols

Next Stop:

Eugene O'Neill Theater, Broadway, New York, New York
  Justin was announced as a member of the Broadway cast but left early in rehearsals to pursue another project. 

 

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picture credits:  dustygrl, imaginee, jgluvsjg