Parade, and Hoff, A Hit In LA
Christian Hoff outside the Mark Taper Forum
Pal Joey Special Correspondent Tom Barton saw the show during previews and had this to report:
The new version of Parade is terrific. I saw the third preview and they received an extended standing ovation. Christian is the third lead, prosecuting attorney Hugh Dorsey. It’s a very strong performance. The entire cast is wonderful, especially T. R. Knight of Grey’s Anatomy as accused killer Leo Frank. The performance was sold out.
This will be a very tough ticket.
Christian Hoff fans won’t be surprised to hear that the critics agree! The “Hollywood Reporter” states … Of special note in the splendid ensemble are …Christian Hoff as the unprincipled prosecuting attorney… ; the “Santa Monica Mirror” reports…Though Knight steals the show, the ensemble cast is likewise powerful, particularly Christian Hoff as Hugh Dorsey; and “Variety” says of Hoff’s performance…The prickly, unsympathetic defendant is at the mercy of relentless D.A. Dorsey (a superb Christian Hoff), his spellbinding gestures misdirecting attention from a parade of dubious circumstantial evidence.
Besides Knight and Hoff, the fantastic cast includes Lara Pulver as Lucille Frank, Michael Berresse, Charlotte d’Amboise, Davis Gaines, P. J. Griffith, David St. Louis, Curt Hansen, Deidrie Henry, Lisa Livesay, Hayley Podschun (Pal Joey), Rose Sezniak and Phoebe Strole. The show runs through November 15 at the Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles.
Cast members Christian Hoff, Michael Berresse, Phoebe Strole, T.R. Knight, Hayley Podschun, Charlotte d’Amboise and Lisa Livesay (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Carolyn | Oct 19, 2009 | Reply
Christian always gives it his all…in EVERYTHING he does! He deserves nothing but the best. Christian…if you are reading this… CONGRATULATIONS!
Howard | Oct 20, 2009 | Reply
What a great review. Have tix for this Friday night; can’t wait to see it.
Catherine | Oct 20, 2009 | Reply
Can’t wait to hear you take on the show, Howard!
priscilla | Oct 30, 2009 | Reply
Christian,
Sorry to miss seeing you in PARADE..Heard your performance is simply wonderful.. would not expect anything, but! always p
MH | Apr 12, 2010 | Reply
It takes a lot of nerve for that a–hole Frankie Valli to sue Christian Hoff and the original cast for trying to make a few bucks from their Jersey Boys association. Valli was a washed up has been before JB. Valli has made millions off the performances of those people. They created, shaped and gave life to those parts, and made JB much better. The JB investors, who succeeded beyond their wildest, should put a stop to this bullsh–.
rIcKer | Apr 19, 2010 | Reply
You are SOOO right MH. Christian is the MAN.
Paulo | May 26, 2010 | Reply
Christian is more than just The Man. He is an ICON!
Freebee | May 31, 2010 | Reply
Well I say he’s a LIVING LEGEND!