by curlydaren on Oct 24, 2006

I am so excited about attending the screening of the "Pirate Queen", in Chicago, tommorow! I'm sure it will be a marvelous show, and I'm eager to sink my teeth into it! As much as u all are as well!

by K on Oct 14, 2006

Good luck Tim, we can't wait to see you in New York!

by Ann on Oct 12, 2006

Hey Sean, or should I say "Padraic"? Can't wait to see your performance on the 26th!! We all miss you at GID:) Good luck!

by DIanne on Oct 02, 2006

Obviously, I have been enthralled with your castcom clips. I will be in the audience on Nov 1 and am that I cannot hear the music prior. Always learn it before a show.Can't wait. Break a leg! Diann

by Michael Byers on Oct 02, 2006

congrats on the castcom John

by Colista on Oct 02, 2006

Absolutely wonderful! Thank you for this great idea and opportunity to share in the days leading up to opening night! I'm glad you didn't show more! It makes this Friday even better for us!

by Lindsey on Oct 01, 2006

Congrats to you two for all your hard work and time on this project. How special to see this all unfold! Have a great few days left before Oct. 3 and I look forward to seeing your show!

by David Moore on Oct 01, 2006

Best of luck John

by Bryan on Oct 01, 2006

Best Wishes to all involved in The Pirate Queen....Knock em in the aisles on Tuesday!!!!

by mar on Oct 01, 2006

Well hello from Kenmare on this wonderful day.Everything looks exciting and very happy in pirate queen land!Wishing you all the very best for the show.Cant wait to see it.This will be amazing.Neds.

by Michael Patrick Breen on Oct 01, 2006

BEST OF LUCK!BREAK A LEG! :-) Michael Patrick Breenin Los Angeleswww.MichaelPatrickBreen.com

by mary jo on Sep 30, 2006

I feel so part of this show through CastCom.I have been sharing it with everyone I know. It has been an incredible experience and thrill to see the passion of every single person involved. LUCK TO ALL

by ELAINE VAN OST on Sep 30, 2006

Have been enjoying the" dailies" from Chicago...what a really fabulous idea....I feel I am getting to know all of you...not just son Bill Youmans. Everyone we talk to loves the "Comcast idea..Mom

by GregInCalifornia on Sep 30, 2006

THANK YOU for all your hard work the past few years! It's all worth it, as you know! Thanks for sharing with us!

by BritishTheatreFan on Sep 30, 2006

A totally revolutionary concept, absolutely BRILLIANT, cannot wait to see it. Good luck to all, break a leg

by Lauren on Oct 02, 2006

OMG!! I cant believe that I'm going on wednesday!! GOOD luck opening night, you guys are going to blow the roof off.

by Tom on Oct 01, 2006

I cant believe that I will be at the premiere in Chicago on Tuesday!I am really looking forward to it, even if Im drving 200 miles to see it by myself

by Clare on Oct 01, 2006

As a descendant of Grainne O'Malley, I am looking forward with great enthusiasm to this musical.(My Mother is an O'Malley from Clare Island, Co. Mayo). I have long been a Granuaile history buff...

by Millie on Sep 30, 2006

GoodLUCK Steph! You 2 seem to have a tremendous chemistry

by Colista on Sep 30, 2006

With each castcom I get more and more excited! Can't wait to see this much anticipated show! Steph, you and Hadley look like a great team! See you next week!

by Moundfreek on Sep 30, 2006

So, microphone goes under the wig! I never knew! I'll save you Miss Block, hahaLooks like a grand time!

by Sarah S on Sep 30, 2006

You two are so funny! Steph, your castcoms just brighten up my day.

by Jade on Sep 30, 2006

It looks like the cast is having the most amazing time! I find it very neat how open and funny the caast can be with a video camera. I look forward to seeing how the play changes from Chicago to NY!

by Jaime on Sep 30, 2006

OMSJB! You two are just too much. Can't wait to see you!

by fumo on Oct 01, 2006

I hope your dreams come true - for their fruition will feed my enjoyment when I see the show on Nov. 3. I'm greatly enjoying castcom; especially the technical explantions. Looking for "sneak" views.

by GregInCalifornia on Sep 29, 2006

Your music

by bardolator on Sep 30, 2006

Love the insights we're getting from you guys (the comment about not knowing how to tell a story until someone is listening was spot on) and the joy you have for what you are doing. It really shows!

by mdvk on Sep 29, 2006

How I would love to work with Frank Galati. The sheer joy he shows when talking about this production is infectious!

by bardolator on Sep 29, 2006

I LOVE that we're seeing so many different aspects of this show via castcom! And I agree...there should be some sort of award...but it's such a new idea, there probably isn't one (yet)! THANKS AGAIN!

by THANKS! on Sep 29, 2006

THAT WAS BRILLIANT! PAUL'S THE MAN, A GENIUS! THIS CAST COM IS VERY EDUCATIONAL! IT SHOULD BE NOMINATED FOR A PBS/ ONLINE EMMY! WE LOVE THE TUTORIAL ATMOSPHERE OF THE CAST COM! EXCELLENT! GO PQ!

by KanneDo on Dec 29, 2006

Sandy, I wish we could come see you, Randall, and the show! Hope you are well and everything is going smoothly.Love,Your Cuz, Kelly

by Dave Beauty on Oct 05, 2006

Joe Harris ROCKS...

by aoifec on Sep 29, 2006

I want to cry when you tell me about your families and being so far away from home....thanks for giving up your time to the PQ!

by Philomena on Sep 29, 2006

Hello John

by LoopyMarie on Sep 29, 2006

You all are amazing to be doing what you are doing for this show. The intense labor that each of you puts forth is beyond my comprehension. But I cannot wait to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

by ded-eye dug on Sep 28, 2006

when, oh WHEN, will you show some of the scenic designs? I am waiting with baited (pirate) breath to see what you guys can do.Please show at least soem sketches. thnkasDug

by woody on Oct 04, 2006

YES! Bobbie Ann Dunn is Beautiful. If only she was single. Can't wait to see the show!

by Caprice on Sep 28, 2006

Thumbs up Eric!

by Divo on Sep 28, 2006

Hurrah! Finally Eddy Bowles has managed to get himself on Camera... I've only been waiting like WEEKS!! All the best to you all for your Previews :-) Lots of love from lil 'ole England Stephen x

by Sally McPartlin on Oct 04, 2006

Dear O'Scardino: So you traded your spaghetti and meatballs for corned beef and cabbage-gramma's probably turning over in your grave! Accolades and congrats on a job well done! C U soon! Cous. Sally:)

by Sally McPartlin on Oct 04, 2006

Dear O'Scardino: So you traded your spaghetti and meatballs for corned beef and cabbage-gramma's probably turning over in your grave! Accolades and congrats on a job well done! C U soon! Cous. Sally:)

by Sally McPartlin on Oct 04, 2006

Dear O'Scardino: So, you've traded your spaghetti and meatballs for corned beef and cabbage-gramma's probably turning over in her grave! ACCOLADES and CONGRATULATIONS to YOU on a job well done! S:)

by Cousin Rick on Oct 03, 2006

Dear Cuz,Congrats on what appears to be a great show! We are VERY proud of your efforts and accomplishments considering that you graduated from Montefiore! In any event we will see you soon! Cuz Ric

by David on Oct 01, 2006

Hey Peter! Great to see your face on Castcom! I had dinner with you and Mike Lobue in Marina Del Rey CA! Anyway, I'll be in Chicago for the show on Nov 11th! Dave

by Dick on Sep 30, 2006

That Peter Lamb is HOT!

by Patti on Sep 29, 2006

Good to see those gentlemen from Toronto giving their perspectives. Who knew Frank was so darn funny and thanks to Peter for thinking of all of us in Toronto!!!! Lots of love coming your way.

by Skeevers on Sep 29, 2006

Eugene Lee is amazing and hilarious. He sort of reminds me of the Wizard in Wicked. I would love to see him showing off some set models.

by Jean on Sep 28, 2006

Yes, Eugene very happy for you and it is a great time for Chicago Theatre!! Finally!

by Vinny G on Sep 28, 2006

oh my gosh.. he is awesome.. wow, and the bow, its great!

by CoxswainQueen on Sep 28, 2006

Love the bow tie. Love it!

by K on Oct 03, 2006

It was wonderful to see and hear you on cast com Tim! We miss you,and we'll see you soon!

by littlepamed on Oct 02, 2006

Timmy Kochka we love you!!!!!! Great hair honey xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

by Carrie on Oct 01, 2006

Hey guys! Thanks again for coming into Hooters! It was awesome to meet you all! You're all awesome! Break a leg on the 3rd! See you November 11th!

by Susan Gearou on Oct 01, 2006

I LOVE YOU DANIEL TORRES! I miss you! Can't wait to see u in the show! Tty soon! mwah!

by wisco on Sep 30, 2006

Glad to finally see Timmy on castcom, nice sweatshirt. Sounds like everything is going great, I can't wait to see the show!

by Carrie on Sep 30, 2006

Thanks again to you guys that gave me the pleasure of waiting on you last week at Hooters! It was awesome to meet you! Break a leg this week...see you Nov. 11th!

by Linda G. on Sep 30, 2006

Dear Chris Garbrecht---You are sssoooo cute, and I can't wait to see you, you big English lord-type---love and best wishes on opening night---Linda G.

by Jessica on Sep 29, 2006

Yes, more of the Irish dancers please!

by seoirsin on Sep 29, 2006

I enjoyed the 4 seconds you interviewed the Irish dancers. Can we see and hear more about them?

by mitz mitz on Sep 29, 2006

Nick, dont be silly...eat some carbs...ps. cannot wait to see you. mwah.

by mitz mitz on Sep 29, 2006

Nick, dont be silly...eat some carbs...ps. cannot wait to see you. mwah.

by St. Louis on Sep 28, 2006

Congrats to all the Irish Dancers. We are so excited to see you. Want to wish Kyle O'Connor a special congrats and we love you from all at Graham Academy!!!

by Carrie on Sep 28, 2006

Hi! all us IDers are super excited about the show. I'm a huge musical fan, too, so i really can't wait. Y'all should start a regular colum in IDM ;P Singers, don't give the dancers too hard a time ^_^

by bardolator on Sep 27, 2006

HURRAH! Those of us who read the novel _Grania_ were sad when we didn't see Ruari Oge on the cast list...what a great character! Glad to see he'll be included.Thanks again for these!

by Jean on Sep 27, 2006

Thanks guys great to see you all! It is going to be fabulous I'm sure, see you on the 3rd!!!

by Lynn Van Ost on Oct 05, 2006

yo yo you are my idol!!!! cannot wait to see you and this production in person. stay safe and stay in touch when you can. we love you and are proud of you!!!Love karen

by Sofia and Ella on Oct 04, 2006

Hi Bill! This is Sofia from Athens. Hope you have a good time in Chicago with your show.This is Ella and I think you were great too. -Sofie and Ella

by Lynn Van Ost on Oct 02, 2006

Hey Bill!You are great on video! Hope the show goes fantastic in Chicago and we hope to catch it when you get to NYC...good luck with the opening...will write soon again!

by bardolator on Oct 01, 2006

I'm not surprised he brought a passage of Milton in to read to the cast (to show how he understands the character of Bingham). Thanks for the wisdom you bring to the castcoms; I'm learning so much!

by Matt W on Sep 30, 2006

I said it once, and I'll say it again. I love listening to smart actors talk about their craft, and it seems like this show is full of them. I love getting to watch this before seeing the show in Nov!

by glory525 on Sep 28, 2006

Bill Youmans is incredible. Very excited for his new role.

by Eileen Hirsch on Sep 28, 2006

Ken, Congratulations on your success. We keep up with your shows through your Dad. All the best to The Pirate Queen'

by bardolator on Sep 28, 2006

I think the cast, crew, and creatives ALL come across as thoughtful and well-spoken. Thanks for mixing it up and giving us a taste of all the "angles" involved in mounting a show of this scale.

by Prof.Kevin on Sep 28, 2006

Jeff ---Love your work! My wife and I saw you in Urinetown and Beauty and the Beast. We also love that national commercial thats running! Our hearts go out to you and your family! Break a LEG! KD

by John on Oct 19, 2006

The dressing room looks great. I'm glad it was reasonable and you didn't pay 2 prices.

by Mark Bailey on Sep 30, 2006

How excited we are the production coming to life and we can't wait to see all of your hard work! It looks and sounds fantastic. All of your friends are so proud of you!

by Scott on Sep 29, 2006

Linda---Great to see you and congrats on the role and the show. We can't wait to see you in it when you get to NY!Scott Mikita

by Rose A. on Sep 27, 2006

Thanks for your insights to the role, very interesting. We have tickets on Nov 8th and we're just dying to see it! I hope we can offer some insights of our own for the big Broadway opening!

by GregInCalifornia on Sep 27, 2006

Thanks for the tour of your dressing room

by aoifec on Sep 27, 2006

love what you have done with your room! good work. how do you have time to do all of that and work?!

by John on Sep 27, 2006

Linda, From what little I have heard your voice here on castcom, how glorious! It would be nice to know how you are going to be able to carry this high tessitura for 8 performances each week?

by Stephanie Block on Oct 02, 2006

Block here again. Four of Kyle's Dad's friends from St. Louis and spouses will be there that night. Looking forward to your performance. ThanksHank and Lorraine Block

by Stephanie Block on Oct 02, 2006

Stephanie, we have been following castcom, enjoying it very much. We share the same last name and would enjoy meeting you after the play on Oct 28 and bring Kyle O'Connor as a surprise to him.

by mary jo on Sep 28, 2006

I want to hear the songs ... Love learning about actors, but now I want to see some of the show! Just a little please ....

by Prof.Kevin on Sep 27, 2006

Marcus --Thanks for sharing your approach to your character! Great thoughts about not playing the typical evil character.KD

by Shona on Sep 27, 2006

My husband and I are very excited to come see this show during the first week. Castcom has heightened this excitement!

by Lindsey on Sep 26, 2006

This was an awesome interview! Love hearing Marcus talk about how he's analyzing how to play Donal and how he came to realize he wanted to do shows. Very interesting stuff!

by Adam Grumbo on Sep 26, 2006

Marcus. You sound like you really love this job. I can't wait to see this. You are going to rock the house!!!!Very very cool!!!

by Christie on Sep 28, 2006

Yeah!! Have fun Stephanie!!

by cathy on Sep 27, 2006

hey stephanie, nice dressing room, love these videos !! great meeting you the other day and a big thnx for your gracious offer. let me know if you want those golf clubs. all good thoughts, xo, cathy

by Prof.Kevin on Sep 27, 2006

Steph ---Thanks for sharing the personal side of the actor! I really think this show is going to be your defining moment as star. Keep working! KD

by Shona on Sep 27, 2006

Thanks for being so personal with our family! My husband is in his first small theatre production of Beauty and the Beast. He has loved watching this production's progression on a much larger scale.

by Colista on Sep 27, 2006

Great to see you again Steph!So which family member is the little hairy one on your mirror?!!Looking forward to next week!

by Jean on Sep 26, 2006

Thank you Stephanie, that was great!! Can't wait to see you as "The Pirate Queen"!You'd be proud, I'm preparing by reading the book to find out more of Grania. You're terrific, take care!!!!

by Adam Grumbo on Sep 26, 2006

Steph, you're awesome. Cool dressing room dude!!! This is going to be something fantastic!!!!!Renee, beautiful children!!!

by benniek on Sep 26, 2006

This was great to see Stephanie. I must of missed the other videos she did.

by Cáit on Oct 06, 2006

Áine, go hiontach tú a fheiscint. Maith thú. Táimid go léir an-bródúil asat. See you at Xmas.

by Pheef on Oct 03, 2006

Jen! This looks amazing - and like tons of fun! Am super proud of you. I'll be watching for more of your updates - right on with the Irwin tribute! Go Jen! xo Pheefy

by Cristin Hubbard on Oct 01, 2006

Dear Cristin,You haven't changed a bit.I talked to your mom today,she is so proud.Ifound Grania She-King of the Irish Seas on eBay-my next read.So glad for you.Break a Leg.Enjoy! Suzanne Walshe-Cooley

by Aaron Keefe on Sep 28, 2006

hi christin- what fun to see you here!

by Christie on Sep 28, 2006

Brooke!!! lol!! You guys look like you're having a ton of fun!

by cathy on Sep 27, 2006

hey alexis, cute video and CUTE boots....keep those "puppies" !! hope you got the gambling websites..great meeting you the other day. let me know if you need anything, like cookies...xo, cathy

by aoifec on Sep 27, 2006

thanks cailini! keep up the good work. we love castcom in Ireland! we are watching!

by Jean on Sep 26, 2006

Thanks girls that was really fun. Most of us will never see a dressing room. You are all great!!Best of luck to all of you.Crisitin I will definitly be looking for the shawl, beautiful knitting.

by Sunkssd on Sep 26, 2006

Hey, Briana. Too bad they didn't give you a name in the seg. Couldn't miss you anyway. Very interesting behind-the-scenes-CASTCOM is great! Steve and I are watching. Love always, Sunkssd

by Lindsey on Sep 26, 2006

So it's safe to say at least the female ensemble members are big readers! Great to see what you guys take time out to do when you have a spare minute. Also, love the Steve Irwin tribute! :)

by bardolator on Sep 26, 2006

This was so much fun! Thanks for giving us a glimpse into what you ladies do off-stage! (Alexis, the boots DO look comfy!) And I love how many of you are readers (of *whatever*)! <3 Wendy

by Ashleigh on Sep 26, 2006

"Your best accessory is your cookie" That's classic and has become a family favorite already!

by Dee on Sep 25, 2006

Aine! finally more of you on castcom. Thank you, ladies! maybe we should send cookies next time... haha

by Caterwaul on Nov 06, 2006

hey John! C Fithian Williams here - happy to see you doing so well! I'm taking my hubby and son to Chicago Nov 10 to see your show - hope to catch up with you soon!

by Carrie on Sep 28, 2006

I can only imagine what a B'way show is like. But adding to that the undeniable energy that IS trad irish music, you've got something really amazing! thanks for your enthusiasm!

by bardolator on Sep 26, 2006

Okay, how much fun did the entire cast look like they were having toward the end of the video? Every clip I hear of the music just makes me look forward to Chicago more and more.

by Carrie on Sep 28, 2006

Can I have a pair of those dance boots? You'e putting so much thought into it, and there is so little experience in the Irish Dance world with this type of thing- i'm so very impressed! Thanks!

by Jean on Sep 26, 2006

What a huge job!! Thanks for giving us a glimpse into what it is like to dress the actors. The costumes look elegant!

by Prof.Kevin on Sep 25, 2006

Martin --Thank you so much for your commentary. Great explanations of what a costume designer must do for a show! Your attention to historical detail is awesome! Kudos to your work! KD

by Jade on Sep 24, 2006

Thank You SO much for this video, this is giving me so muchinformation on how much work it is to open a musical! Great job, i'm loving the costumes!

by David on Sep 24, 2006

The Creatives’ attention to details is what the Broadway audience wants - not actors doubling as musicians and dressed as if they work at Macy’s. The fine points in the Costume Design are outstanding!

by Susan on Mar 14, 2007

The show isn't open yet, but I sense at least a Tony nom. for costumes. Elizabeth's black and gold outfit was so gorgeous it took my breath away. Thank you for such beauty!

by Prof.Kevin on Sep 25, 2006

Martin --Love the commentary about the boots and the fabrics.Can't wait to see your artistic talents. I can't imagine how excited the actors must be to finally wear your costumes.

by LoopyMarie on Sep 23, 2006

These two clips were absolutely amazing. To actually see the fabrics, the designs, the prep work that goes into the clothing, to take the audience back centuries. Unbelievable. Thank you for this.

by bardolator on Sep 23, 2006

THANK YOU for this! I'm so excited that you're going to use farthingales...though I can't imagine how hard that will be to work around! The little snippets of costumes you showed look GREAT! <3

by Eric Nichols on Sep 28, 2006

It's wonderful to hear this interview with Boublil

by John on Sep 23, 2006

I am getting so geeked to see this show on the 6th!!!

by Lorie Kelly on Sep 23, 2006

Beautiful Stephanie! It's me,Lorie Kelly from Jill/YL,ca.I am coming tosee you on 11/3 in chi.

by CoxswainQueen on Sep 22, 2006

I knew that I loved their music, but I'm now falling in love with the creator's themselves!

by Bryan on Sep 22, 2006

The Music clips sound amazing!...It has been ten years since Martin Guerre!Ten years too many!!! When Will we have a cast recording? Looking forward to hearing the full score!

by Meg on Sep 22, 2006

Awesome to hear from you guys! It's all very interesting! I hope it's not TOO boring, it really doesn't sound like it!(love the accent, too, my grandma has a French accent also! :D)

by bardolator on Sep 22, 2006

GREAT idea!

by David on Sep 22, 2006

The behind the scenes reality of mounting a show of this caliber should be captured by PBS for broadcast. To see the collaboration of all of the Creatives in action would make an incredible special.

by Carrie on Sep 28, 2006

I certainly hope there is some 9/8 time music in this show! Julian sounds like you've got it all well under control! Can't wait to hear it all ^_^

by Carol on Sep 26, 2006

Julian, it was so nice to meet you and Hadley at Pacific Overtures. Best wishes to you both and every success for the show, which we hope to see in New York next April.

by David on Sep 21, 2006

Ariel fights, pyrotechniques, a lush score, a ‘boatload’ of actors, amazing sets, an exciting story – the Creatives' talent and effort is really going to enable some great performances. Lucky cast!

by Lizzy on Sep 21, 2006

Did we miss the preview of the set? We were looking for it at 4PM on Tuesday. Can someone point us in the right direction?

by Burt on Sep 21, 2006

To all of the cast who came all the way from Ireland to spend some time with us here in Chicago:Slainte!

by GregInCalifornia on Sep 21, 2006

Paul, best wishes for Chicago

by stephen on Sep 21, 2006

Briana, I love and miss you too. Can't wait to have you home. I Just wanted everyone to know that! Stephen (Her Husband)

by Lindsey on Sep 21, 2006

Paul, love you and your work! Looking forward to seeing pirates fall with style. Briana, good luck with everything! Nick, how cute are you? I'm sure all will be proud!

by Adam Grumbo on Sep 21, 2006

Nick seems like a really cool dude. Brianna, always awesome. and the FLY GUY!!!! YOU ROCK!!!!

by bardolator on Sep 21, 2006

How sad is it that, when I saw that Paul was in this one, I watched with the sound off at school instead of waiting 'til I got home? :D Woohoo-more net work! <3 Love seeing more of the ensemble, too!

by Dee on Sep 21, 2006

We're thinking of you all! Paul--keep up the great work in the flying AND keeping them safe! Briana--feel better!

by LoopyMarie on Sep 21, 2006

Thank you for working so hard on this incredible performance. Thank you for your sacrifices. And thank you for sharing your highs and lows with us. you all are absolutely amazing.

by musical enthusiast on Oct 29, 2006

Every bit of effort that all put into the production, shone so brightly on the 10/18 matinee! It was worth the rain to tell you so in person, ta for taking time. Continued success wherever you go.

by BroadwayLover on Sep 21, 2006

Oh my GOD! I want to make love to the CASTCOM!

by sara sessler on Sep 21, 2006

I love the castcom and I want you to show the ensemble......some gorgeous people in that cast like Tim Bish and Nick Adams.....look forward to seeing it in nyc!

by jarwat on Sep 21, 2006

I love technical rehearsals! For me the show stops beingsomething we worked on and becomes a story that we are telling in the most realistic way possible. I can't wait to see Pirates tech stuff live!

by singinsar21 on Sep 20, 2006

oh my goodness. i'm crying. this show is going to be PHENOMENAL!!!!!!!!!! i cannot WAIT to see it! ahhhhh yay for stephanie j block!!

by Meg on Sep 20, 2006

Wow! That sounds very difficult, but it's very interesting to hear about how techincal rehearsals work. For the crew is just as important as the cast!

by bardolator on Sep 20, 2006

Fascinating! I love all the info. we're getting...will have to pick and choose what to show at our next Musical Theatre Club meeting (it's all great stuff, but we have limited time, alas). Thanks!

by Dee on Sep 20, 2006

Elizabeth decorated the cake...that's ironic :D Thanks for talking to us, Hadley. Hope you all keep up on rest as best you can!

by Ace Bakery on Sep 20, 2006

We are so happy you liked the cake, Elizabeth decorated it. Happy Birthday!!!! From Ace Bakery.

by Scooper on Sep 20, 2006

Cudos to Castcom. My wife an I are scheduled to visit Chicago the week of your opening.We lucked out and got ticks for opening night.Would love to meet you all.My wife J.R. is sooo excited.

by Prof.Kevin on Sep 20, 2006

Hadley --Great explanation of a technical rehearsal! My students really like your insight from the actor's view! Keep up the good work! KD

by Moundfreek on Sep 27, 2006

Happy Birthday, Miss Block! I hope your special day was fantastic, looks like it was, haha!!

by johnskylar on Sep 27, 2006

Hey you, Happy Birthday...my wife and I cannot WAIT until you open in October in our city! We are very excited to see you and the cast do your thing on stage...GO GIRL. HAPPY B-DAY..better late,John

by Paula on Sep 26, 2006

StephanieCongratulations! As a real life decendent of Grania, I cannot wait to see the show! Bring her to life and tell her tale. God Bless You!!Paula

by defyit_17 on Sep 22, 2006

How come she is so amazing? And her mom is gorgeous! I can't wait until opening night and when I get to go see this amazing woman. Happy Birthday Stephanie J. Block!

by Rob Read on Sep 22, 2006

Happy B-day Steph - and Hey to your folks - your mom looks great.

by Bev on Sep 21, 2006

Happy Birthday Stephanie, a little late! Glad to see that you are doing well. Enjoying checking in with all of you on castcom.

by Marisa on Sep 20, 2006

Happy Birthday Stephanie!!! I know you're invincible, but please dont test it!!!!!!!

by Meg on Sep 20, 2006

Hope you had an awesome birthday Steph! So glad everything got to you on time and that you liked the cake!

by Burt on Sep 20, 2006

Today was the first chance I've had to view all the castcom videos - there is so much excitement and enthusiasm in the air! Happy birthday again Steph and see you Oct 3rd! (3rd row orch - stage left)

by Adjie on Sep 20, 2006

Awww, there was LOTS of cake - fabulous! Hope your day was perfect Steph.

by Aria on Sep 20, 2006

Dude, that's so awesome.Happy Birthday Stephanie...and go Blockheads!

by Jeff on Sep 20, 2006

Happy belated birthday to Stephanie from Liza and Jeff. We met you at Birdland. Thanks for that time. I love the castcom great idea. This is such fun following this musical this way to completion.

by johnbradley on Sep 20, 2006

Two Words: Simply Precious.

by T on Sep 20, 2006

Happy Belated Birthday, Steph! Can't wait to see you in Chicago!

by Prof.Kevin on Sep 20, 2006

Happy Birthday Steph!Best Wishes from LSCO Texans!

by LoopyMarie on Sep 20, 2006

Welcome back Steph, it's so good to see Invincible Steph celebrating another happy birthday.

by Colista on Sep 20, 2006

YEA! Happy Birthday Stephanie! So great to see you on your very own castcom! Can't wait to see you in Oct! BE CAREFUL!!Thanks Steph's mom!

by Mattie on Sep 20, 2006

The envelope Stephanie is holding when she says "packages" the oragne one is the one I sent her! I freaked out when I realized it. I'm so excited for the show but I don't get to go until November.

by Dee on Sep 19, 2006

this is my all time favorite castcom! thanks for sharing this with us, guys. and GLAD you liked the cake ;) flowers...music notes...same thing haha

by Aundie (Andy) on Sep 19, 2006

Woot!! Happy B-Day Steph!!!Great job Blockheads!!! Give it up for Andy!!

by bardolator on Sep 19, 2006

HURRAH! I mean, um, AHOY! THANK YOU for doing this for us! So glad the cake got there...and how much do we love Hadley and Marcus for wearing the Blockhead gear?! Arr! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

by Jade on Sep 19, 2006

YES this was the best castcom ever, I hope she enjoyed the cake,

by Adam Grumbo on Sep 19, 2006

OMG. that was awesome. Thanks for the great video. Hoped you had a great B-day Steph.Hadley and Marcus. YOU GUYS ROCK. You're freaking the best ever!!!

by Marissa on Sep 19, 2006

Hey! Happy birthday Steph! I can see my box! the white one at the bottom of the pile=]oh hi hadley, marcus, michael, and mama block!

by Alissa on Sep 19, 2006

Thank you so much for getting all of this on castcom - You've made lots of people's day!! :) Castcom is great!!

by Patricia on Sep 22, 2006

Hi John, you're looking great - hard work must agree with you! The excitment is really building up and we can't wait to see you

by Dennis Q on Sep 21, 2006

Jonny, your as handsome as ever.......can't wait to see ya'llDenny in San Antonio

by David on Sep 19, 2006

I look forward to the Creatives broadcasts and how they are bringing the show to life.It is really an educational experience. BTW, please extend the Chicago run. I only got tickets to see it once.

by dvs on Sep 19, 2006

This has been a wonderful experience. I am bringing a bus in to see the play and can hardly wait. Great Job!

by benniek on Sep 19, 2006

I am enjoying this so much with getting to see how a production comes to live.I can't wait to see it in the Spring when I will be in NY.

by Millie on Sep 19, 2006

All I can say is WOW! The bits of music and song put chills down the spine! Happy B-day Steph..you are the greatest and we are so proud of you. You have a fabulous team and a HIT on your hands-ENJOY!

by LesMisFreak on Sep 19, 2006

It's amazing to watch the production come together this way. The small clips of the songs that I've heard are so great! I want to hear the whole thing now, but I don't want anything given away.

by ELAINE VAN OST on Sep 19, 2006

This idea of doing a castcom thing every day is so great! I love the "immediateness" of watching all of you in the ups and downs of getting ready to present this show. It is very exciting!

by Sarah S on Sep 19, 2006

It is so amazing to get to meet all of the people involved in the show and to get to hear all of the details... I'm so excited to see all of you on Broadway in the spring!

by Prof.Kevin on Sep 19, 2006

To The Cast and Crew:Happy Talk Like A Pirate Day!Best Wishes,Introduction to Theater Classes at Lamar State College - Orange in Orange, TEXAS

by bardolator on Sep 19, 2006

Hope you guys got to stop working long enough to have some cake! ;-)Can't wait to see more....

by Aria on Sep 19, 2006

castcom, castcom, castcom, castcom, castcom, castcom, it's hard not to think about castcom, it's THAT cool.

by Zach on Sep 19, 2006

This is fantastic. My question is: When do we get to hear the songs? Will people be singing on castcom???

by John on Sep 19, 2006

I can hardly wait for the next episode. What a super idea to see a show being born.

by Dee on Sep 19, 2006

Castcom is brilliant. Enjoy your cake!

by Adam Grumbo on Sep 19, 2006

Yes, John. The castcom is a freaking brilliant idea. I love the behind the scenes.

by LoopyMarie on Sep 19, 2006

Just in case no one told you guys up there, today is National Talk Like A Pirate Day! We here at Pier 1 observe this holiday to the fullest extent! Enjoy!

by Abby on Dec 10, 2006

Thank you for such a great commentary! I am a Language Arts teacher in Kentucky and can not always capture the roles of the theater for my students. Your comments were very real and helpful! Thanks!

by Matt W on Sep 24, 2006

Frank Galati is so awesome. He seems so nice and like a director anyone would love to work with. I am so excited to see this show1 It seems like it's gonna be the next big thing!

by your most favoritest neph on Sep 23, 2006

UF I can't wait to see this. The castcom coverage is a fantastic idea! I take my hat off to everyone involved. Break a leg!

by John on Sep 19, 2006

This cast.com idea is fantastic. How this show is being put together is so interesting. I can hardly wait to see it; on Oct 7 I will be there.

by bardolator on Sep 19, 2006

Can't wait to see the next one! Be you guys doing anything special for Talk Like a Pirate Day (or, y'know, anything ELSE special that might be happening) today? ARR! (yes, that was pathetic!)

by LoopyMarie on Sep 18, 2006

I would be interested to hear from some of the cast how working on a 100% sung production is different than other projects. Is it harder on the voice? Does it take more energy?

by Jim Blasdel on Sep 18, 2006

I bring groups to NYC to see Bdwy Shows. I've got all my clients watching "castcom." Everyone is so excited about seeing The Pirate Queen coming together -- They can't wait to see it in NYC.

by Bryan on Sep 18, 2006

It's great to be so up close and personal with the Master Frank Galati. I'm a big admirer of all your work and looking forward to what I know will be a phenomenal production! Break legs!

by Vinny G on Sep 18, 2006

hey.. i just wanted to say i am loving this castcom idea. keep it up. its great so far, very informative.

by Di on Sep 19, 2006

Thank You so much for taking the time to do this for us! especially those of us not in Theatre, other than as an audience member. we get an Idea on how much time

by Prof.Kevin on Sep 19, 2006

Frank --Your commentary is wonderful for my theater students. It is great to have a guest lecturer if only for a couple of minutes. Thanks for explaining theater terms! Great job with descriptions!

by Fabio on Sep 19, 2006

I have not comments.I thinkit's a beautyful spectacle.Congratulation Castcom and you Frank.All the bestFabio

by greg King on Sep 19, 2006

boublil and schonberg are mostly always completely sung les mis was completely sung and so was miss siagon

by Journaler on Sep 19, 2006

Mr. Gilati, your commitment is remarkable. I'm getting VERY excited for this musical. Castcom is ingenious and makes me hunger even more for involvement in professional theater! I idolize you all!

by Broadway Fan on Sep 18, 2006

Thank you so much for this CastCom coverage. Frank Galati, you are great. Thanks also for the additional front lighting on today's speaker. Keep it up!

by Aria on Sep 18, 2006

Wow, I love the detailed explanation in this, it just sounds so cool and epic.

by ericjblock on Sep 18, 2006

be brave frank and crew. you are all doing fab. (i'm sure)...i know you are making musical theater history and it will be a spectacular when it is done..always remember that the heat is on in siagon.

by LoopyMarie on Sep 18, 2006

I didn't realize before this video that The Pirate Queen was going to be completely sung. Very interesting! This was a great clip, very informative. Hope you all have your coffee supplies stocked.

by Marley on Sep 23, 2006

I love you Daddy and I really want you to come home. I miss you! I hope you do a good job on the show. Love you, Marley

by Aria on Sep 18, 2006

Jonathan seems very into working on Pirate Queen, that's cool.Ha ha, nice dog, Randall, very nice.

by curlydaren on Oct 24, 2006

U were quite a force to be reckon with in "Wicked", and I'm sure you will be in "Pirate Queen", as well!Anway... I wish u all the best on the days of your birthday! Act ur heart our on stage! Peace

by Mollie on Sep 16, 2006

I am SO pumped to see this show. You guys are incredible. My thespian troupe is coming to see you guys sometime in October, but it's not soon enough! Keep updating and you guys rock!!

by Bonita Walker on Sep 15, 2006

Please bring the show to Winston-Salem, NC

by DENISE MARTIN on Sep 15, 2006

I THINK THIS WHOLE .CASTCOM IS BRILLIANT.I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING THE PROGRESSION OF PIRATE QUEEN FOR AWHILE. THIS IS A REALLY EXCITING THING FOR CHICAGO THEATER GOERS. BRILLIANT

by Prof.Kevin on Sep 14, 2006

Hey! Want to see more of Stephanie B. My wife and I were on the front row for her awesome performance in The Boy from OZ! My theater students can't wait to see the development of this show!

by David on Sep 14, 2006

Eugene, last week I took a shortcut during lunch hour and walked by the stage garage door while the sets were being unloaded. Wow! This is really BIG. I can’t wait to see it lit - I bet its awesome!

by Jeanna on Sep 14, 2006

I love Castcom and I love that the Pirate Queen is in my town! I hope (without spoiling anything) that they would show clips of the fights! I can't wait to see it!

by Adam Grumbo on Sep 14, 2006

Those guys sounded pretty busy. Sounds like a stressful time. Crunch time baby. Show is less than a month away.

by Sara on Sep 14, 2006

Sounds like these fight scenes will be really fantastic-- I can't wait. ^^ And the puppy is so cute!! :D

by aoifec on Sep 14, 2006

i like it! best wishes from your irish fans....

by nicool on Sep 14, 2006

I enjoy watching you and I hope to be able to see what happens next. Have tons of fun.Peace out!!

by aoifec on Sep 14, 2006

i like it! go n'eiri an t'adh libh...sp? lots of good wishes from ireland!

by Nicholas on Sep 14, 2006

Greetings from CANADA !!!! Thank you for bringing castcom to life - a brilliant idea! I am completely enjoying watching and learning about the show....... looking forward to seeing the end result!