Comments on: JBB EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Dominic Scaglione, Jr. and Quinn VanAntwerp!

By: Jay

Jay — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:15:42 +0000

I’ve had the opportunity to see Dominic as Frankie Valli and Quinn as Bob, but never on stage together.

After reading this interview and the details on the diner scene, I need to see these guys perform together.

Thanks to all for such a great interview!

By: Pamela

Pamela — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:49:11 +0000

This is a fabulous article! I love how it captured the camaraderie and chemistry between Dom and Quinn, both on stage and off.So looking forward to seeing them as Frankie and Bob soon!

By: Audrey

Audrey — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:15:53 +0000

What a wonderful interview. Perhaps youâ€™ve done other co-interviewing – I donâ€™t recall at the moment – but this was fascinating. Just as they described the differing chemistry of various combinations, this interview was life imitating art because the synergy of both of them sharing was exponentially more interesting than 2 separate interviews.

As I read, I realized that I had seen each of them in their big finale, Dominic in Chicago and Quinn in Toronto. Dominic has a presence thatâ€™s undeniable and he uses it so well. When I saw Quinn in Toronto on the last day, I thought â€˜theyâ€™ better not let him get away. I was relieved when he joined the tour and thrilled when he came to Broadway!

In his show, “Uncharted” last evening, Russell spoke about friends asking him whether he got tired of several years with the same show (I believe his reply jokingly mentioned something about the joys of job security), but these guys have put a little spotlight on the ever-changing nature of their characters. Nothing cookie cutter about going out there on stage, even though it is over so many performances. As one actor organically causes another to evolve, then that shifts the interactions with others. Sounds like a big, artistic chemistry lab.

I have to say, it was surprising, to put it mildly, that there arenâ€™t a lot of rehearsals with new combinations of guys. Iâ€™m impressed with that immediate adaptability. (I guess itâ€™s called being a â€˜professionalâ€™ïŠ) They mentioned Jeremy being the first Tommy for both of them, a fascinating shared experience yet they each would have been playing opposite him from a different angle.

Now, I canâ€™t wait to seeâ€¦ the pull back in the ranting sceneâ€¦ or the pivotal moment when Dominic transitions to Frankie Valli AND the Four Seasonsâ€¦or the reality show (what a brilliant idea!) â€¦or â€˜from your mouth to Godâ€™s earsâ€™ on the movie gig.

Time to read this article again.

By: Tiggerbelle/Linda

Tiggerbelle/Linda — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:13:23 +0000

Great interview with two exceptional young men both on and off the stage. I saw Dominic’s last show in Chicago and Quinn’s last show in Toronto. These are two of the most memorable experiences I’ve ever had in live theater. It’s amazing these two actors have ended up on Broadway together. Can’t wait to see you on stage again soon.

By: Howard

Howard — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:53:49 +0000

Great interview, Susie and Dale. These days, I think it’s easy to take true friendship for granted. One measure now is to compare how many Facebook friends we have, so the connection between Quinn and Dom is indeed rare. Both fellows are in that rare contingent that will go the extra mile for others.

Scags, I’m not buying your being “a short-tempered Italian guy”…seriously, I can’t forget the humanity, patience and respect you always show me and my friends at the stage door and at various functions.

Now, Quinn, 3 manicotti and 4 meatballs with gravy at 3 AM and you retain that svelte figure??? Scags, has your mom published a cookbook yet..that’s a diet I need to follow…