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yesiam
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Posted: 8/25/2009 at 5:48 PM
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I think Neil Patrick Harris may know a thing or two about musical theatre, but I could be wrong. But seriously, this is epic. I love this guy.
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Snotty
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Posted: 8/25/2009 at 5:51 PM
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Location: limbo
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He is both legendary and awesome. He's Doogie Howser, MD. If that doesn't qualify you to be a judge on Idol, I don't know what does.
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T.J.
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Posted: 8/25/2009 at 6:05 PM
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Location: Doing an Awkward Elbow Dance.
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It seems that going from a fairly popular sitcom on a major network to gest judging on a crap-tastic reality show is a step forward for Niel. I don't hate the guy. I think he's a great actor. I just don't know what he's doing judging a reality show. Also, can anyone tell me if Niel is actually a singer? Or is he one of those what the fuck does he know about singing judges?
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azurebird
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Posted: 8/25/2009 at 6:07 PM
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Location: Where I'm supposed to be
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This is the first positive news I've heard out of this next season of AI. I've loved the guy since his Doogie Howser days.  He does have some Musical Theatre background, he played 'Mark' in the musical Rent, as well as Sweeney Todd...among others. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miZJ_r9oS6A
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T.J.
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Posted: 8/25/2009 at 6:19 PM
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Thanks. Now that I know his background, it does sound awesome.
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Studio 57
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Posted: 8/26/2009 at 4:40 AM
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Neil has a serious background in musical theater. Not only that, he starred in Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog, and his voice is outstanding. If you haven't seen it, you should check it out. He also hosted this year's Tony Awards, closing out the show with a tour-de-force song and dance number that's a must-see. Adding him as a judge to a singing competition is a no-brainer - except in the case of AI, where it is hysterically inappropriate. Why? Because Patrick sings nothing BUT musical theater, which the judges use as the kiss of death on AI. When a judge on AI calls a performance too "Broadway," or "theatrical," it means one or two of two things: 1) They didn't like it. For some reason, they seem to think it's a pejorative to apply those labels to a singer. 2) They mean it as a synonym for "too gay." So, now they'll have an openly gay musical theater performer, whom, presumably, they would slam to the ground if he were a contestant. Beautiful.
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strawman
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Posted: 8/26/2009 at 7:31 AM
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Location: not kansas
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Studio 57, I agree with most of that, except I don't think AI the people know the meaning of "too gay". Lambert &; Noriega maybe toned it down a bit for TV, but has anybody seen Seacrest and Doogie in the same room together at the same time? I though they were the same person.
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Codez
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Posted: 8/26/2009 at 8:44 AM
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Location: Canada
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Four Words: Dr. Horrible's Sing-a-long Blog
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Lighten Up
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Posted: 8/26/2009 at 11:01 AM
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I concur. Dr. Horrible, watch it - love it!
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manlambda
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Posted: 8/28/2009 at 3:09 AM
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Location: Maryland
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Add to the fact that has boyfriend is also a Broadway star. They make a smoking hot couple.
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