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Christian Hoff in Vogue
Christian Hoff is featured in the “People are talking about…Theater” section of Vogue magazine’s November issue! And if the picture isn’t enough to whet your appetite, here’s a sample of Adam Green’s article:
“This month…a rarely seen classic returns as Pal Joey gets its first Broadway production in more than 30 years. ….[I]t features a magnificent Rodgers and Hart score….and a thoroughbred cast, led by Jersey Boys’ Tony-winning charmer Christian Hoff as the musical theater’s great all-American heel.”
“Christian is sexy and rakish and funny and all that, but he also has a wonderful, anachronistic courtliness” says (Richard) Greenberg (who revised the story for the revival). “How lovely for the audience to discover that within this driven, grabby, self-scuttling character there lurks a gentleman whose decency and tenderness come as a surprise - even to him.”
Adam Green concludes that “…Hoff…seems poised to become a star.”
If you want more, you’ll just have to buy the magazine!
WABC-7’s “Broadway Backstage” TV Special
WABC-7’s “Broadway Backstage” TV Special Will Spotlight All My Sons, Pal Joey, Shrek and More
By Andrew Gans
23 Oct 2008
As previously announced, Tom Wopat, who is currently playing Billy Flynn in the Tony-winning revival of Chicago, will join WABC-TV news anchor Michelle Charlesworth to host WABC-7’s “Broadway Backstage: Fall Preview.”
…On The Back Nine of Life - Part II, by Howard Tucker
Part I of Howard Tucker’s article proved to be quite popular. So, without further ado, I give you Part II.
REALIZING A BROADWAY DREAM ON THE BACK NINE OF LIFE….THANKS TO AN E-MAIL FROM CHRISTIAN HOFF (Part II)
By Howard Tucker ( howardtucker3 at aol.com)
“Hoff” to My Wonderful Two-Year Ride and Quasi-Celebrity Status Myself around the August Wilson Theatre
I posted a comment about my meeting with Christian on the Jersey Boys Blog (www.jerseyboysblog.com) and lo and behold, I received an e-mail from him within a day thanking me for the remarks. “How could it possibly help your career?”, I asked. He responded that, regardless, if I’d taken the time to write it, he’d take the time to thank me. (Besides, prophetically, he told me one never knows who reads the Blog, and I think I benefited from that as much as anyone. Please read on.)
Christian Hoff To Appear On “Ugly Betty”
Christian Hoff will appear in this week’s episode of “Ugly Betty”, which airs on ABC on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 8:00 pm (EST). According to TV Guide, “Wilhelmina (Vanessa Williams) engages in some kinky behavior with the new district attorney (played by Broadway actor Christian Hoff).” ”Weapons may be implemented,” warns Williams. And Christian thought he had sizzle in his new role as Joey Evans!
UPDATE: And sizzle, he did!! In case you missed the show, you can watch Christian’s appearance on this video - be warned - it’s a side of Christian you’ve never seen before!!!
UP-UPDATE: Christian reveals in his exclusive Pal Joey blog interview that “they have left it open for DA Blackman to return using his powers of persuasion!”
…On The Back Nine of Life - Part I, by Howard Tucker
In February of ‘07 I had the great fortune of attending the launch party for Christian Hoff’s audio book “Tell Me How You Love The Picture” (that’s another article in itself!). An added bonus to meeting Hollywood Producer Ed Feldman AND the original Broadway cast of Jersey Boys, was meeting Howard Tucker. Howard is a wealth of information on show biz history, an avid Broadway fan, a great writer, and a good friend to many. I am glad to have Howard as a contributing author on this blog, and in the following article, you will come to know why people love him, and why people love Christian Hoff. Thank you, Howard, for your continued support and friendship!
REALIZING A BROADWAY DREAM ON THE BACK NINE OF LIFE….THANKS TO AN E-MAIL FROM CHRISTIAN HOFF
By Howard Tucker ( howardtucker3 at aol.com)
Background
Through the 1960’s, my favorite group was indeed the Four Seasons. I was a “Jersey Boy”, born in 1951, growing up in Clifton. My father grew up in Newark, almost around the corner from Frankie Valli. I am a CPA and bank examiner by trade, but had always been a huge fan of Broadway, having seen hundreds of plays. My only indirect Broadway involvement, if you will, was being able to trade some life experiences with comedian Jackie Mason, whom I met through a mutual friend. That didn’t always work out, as Jackie and I both enjoyed being the center of attention!
Pal Joey Stars “Tell It Like It Is” In This Video by Broadway.com
Tuesday, October 7th was Press day for Pal Joey at the Roundabout Theatre Company’s rehearsal hall. Broadway.com was there to document the event with this great video. Watch the fun with the Pal Joey stars - Christian Hoff, Stockard Channing and Martha Plimpton. The video was produced by Paul Wontorek, with interviews by Kimberly Kaye; shot & edited by Jason Dickerson.
Click here to view the video in a new window.
A Word About My Pal, Christian
Exclusive to the Pal Joey Blog
Rick Elice
When theater folk get together over a glass of sherry and reminisce about the actors who most influenced them, those whose sensitivity, artistry and command of craft transformed and energized not only their own lives but the very life of the American theater, it’s likely that one name comes to mind: Harvey Fierstein.
But would it be fitting for a “Pal Joey” blog to boast of any actor before enshrining the guy who plays the title character?? Certainly not.
Which is why we gather electronically to this place to honor our very own Christian Hoff. I say “our very own” even though Christian is a SoCal kid with blonde curls and surfer looks — traits that he disguised for the past four years during his spectacular Tony-winning turn as Tommy DeVito in that little number called “Jersey Boys.” In theory, there couldn’t be a guy less right for Joey, a Broadway heel of the highest order. But Christian defies theories.
He’s been honing his chops since he was a kid in Hollywood, and it shows. There isn’t much this classic triple-threat star can’t do, and the excitement at watching him do it as “Joey” is palpable up and down Broadway. Because Christian has that rare combination of magnetism, danger, audacity, instinct, and, I’ll say it, sex appeal, that goes to the heart of what an audience wants to see. And, as for the off-stage man, anybody who’s ever met Christian knows that he is the definition of class, a good, solid, upright, forthright husband, father, friend and colleague.
A hero who plays a heel. What a great Broadway story!
RICK ELICE
Rick Elice is the Tony-nominated co-author of Jersey Boys.
Pal Joey is back!!!
Although previews for Roundabout Theatre Company’s fall presentation of Rodgers and Hart’s Pal Joey aren’t set to begin until Friday, November 14th (at Studio 54 on Broadway), I can’t wait to start talking about it. With an all-star cast including Tony Award winner Christian Hoff as Joey Evans, Tony Award winner Stockard Channing as Vera Simpson, and Tony Award nominee Martha Plimpton as Gladys Bumps, this limited run engagement is certain to be a smash hit!
