OH! Before I forget again...
DR Dan (the Man) - David Burnham's Italian did sound a bit more "authentic", but I could tell he was taught it phonetically. It was a little too perfect, if you get my drift. -I used to coach opera singers from time to time, so...
However, I think part of the "fault" lies in the setting of the text. It's very by the book, and not colloquial enough - especially for Fabrizio's social station.
But, boy, was that high B-flat beautiful last night!
*David mentioned that he had just been on again this past weekend... And that he actually went on soon after the opening since Matthew Morrison was sick. And he announced last night that he would be singing a couple of more performance in September when Matthew Morrison takes his vacation... However... It was announced that Matthew Morrison would be leaving the show at the end of August... So...