Les Miserables- first preview review
Les Miserables- first preview review
#0Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/24/06 at 11:21pm
Just got back from the show, it was absolutely amazing!!!
Noticed a few changes in lyrics and orchestrations, nothing major. The whole show was so smooth, I couldn't believe this was just the first preview!!
My fav (and yes, I am biased) was Celia as Eponine, she just nailed it with the singing, the acting, you could see her heart breaking over Marius, just fantastic. Also really enjoyed Alexander Gemignani as Valjean, Norm Lewis as Javert, Gary Beach and Jenny Galloway were fabulous as the Thenardiers, Adam Jacobs as Marius may be my next Broadway crush, and Aaron Lazar as Enjolras really gave a great performance. Newcomer Ali Ewoldt as Cosette had a beautiful voice, loved listening to her. The ensemble in general was wonderful. Carly Rose Sonenclar, age 7, sang a great Castle on a Cloud, Tess Adams was young Eponine, and Brian D'Addario was Gavroche. Very impressive from the kids tonight!
Looking forward to many more returns!
Updated On: 10/25/06 at 11:21 PM
#1re: Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/24/06 at 11:26pmwhat about Daphne??
::bust a move::
#2re: Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/24/06 at 11:27pm
Also want to comment that the longest applause in the show went to Alex's Bring Him Home, just beautiful, he pulled it off and it was amazing.
Immediate standing ovation at the end.
#3re: Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/24/06 at 11:28pm
Daphne?
She is what I am most curious about...we all know the rest can pull it off.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
#4re: Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/24/06 at 11:28pmDaphne? Do I care to ask?
I recognize the addiction to being alive.
#5re: Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/24/06 at 11:31pmI'm pretty curious about Daphne as well.
#6re: Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/24/06 at 11:32pmI agree: What about Daphne?
MARGARET: "Clara, stop that. That's illegal." - The Light in the Piazza
"I'm not in Bambi and I'm not blonde!" - Idina Menzel
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#7re: Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/24/06 at 11:32pmDaphne was miscast, in my opinion. Just leave it there.
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Swing Joined: 10/24/06
#8re: Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/24/06 at 11:33pm
The show sounds amazing. I can't wait to see it.
How was Doug Kreeger?
#9re: Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/24/06 at 11:35pm
How did the audience respnd to her? Can you give a little more details, please?
Updated On: 10/24/06 at 11:35 PM
#10re: Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/24/06 at 11:38pmi thought daphne was a great casting choice. different enough to be different, i still hear a certain tone of power in her voice. breathy, sure. raspy, why not. but something about it appeals to me. daphne is a strong actress and i think it shows. the audience reacted fine to her. i agree, the show went so smoothly i couldnt believe it.
#11re: Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/24/06 at 11:39pm
>Daphne was miscast, in my opinion. Just leave it there.
I totally agree with you... IMO
#12re: Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/24/06 at 11:40pmThe audience was very responsive overall, most people seemed familiar with the show. Lots of applauding, cheering for the big numbers, I think Celia may have been the only one to get a bit of entrance applause when she first came on...
#13re: Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/24/06 at 11:41pmand it will only get better cannot wait to see this.
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ashley0139
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/3/05
#14re: Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/24/06 at 11:41pmI MUST see Celia in this role. I will do whatever it takes.
"This table, he is over one hundred years old. If I could, I would take an old gramophone needle and run it along the surface of the wood. To hear the music of the voices. All that was said." - Doug Wright, I Am My Own Wife
theminutepast
Broadway Star Joined: 2/1/06
#15re: Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/24/06 at 11:42pmCould you describe what orchestrations were different? I know Dreamed a Dream was supposed to be a little different. What about Gavroche's new song when he is dying?
#16re: Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/24/06 at 11:47pmHow did Celia Bolger get entrance applause? Isn't she in the ensemble as all previous Eponine's have been - in "Lovely Ladies," etc?
#17re: Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/24/06 at 11:48pm
I Dreamed a Dream wasn't very different, but Daphne's voice made it sound very strange.
Gav's new song was fine, but I was expecting Little People!
I don't think I can pinpoint different orchestrations, because they are so minor!
I forgot to mention the sets- Big barricade, moving stage, looked awesome! My only "set" complaint was that I could see people moving scenery on and off the stage throughout the entire show.
COOOOLkid
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/15/05
#18re: Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/24/06 at 11:54pmWhat song do they use for Gavroche's death? (Assuming it's used in some other parts of the song as well)
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-Family Guy
theminutepast
Broadway Star Joined: 2/1/06
#19re: Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/24/06 at 11:55pmI can't wait to see this show in January. I'm not surprised, though, that you could see people moving sets in the background. I've always noticed that with Les Mis. Thanks for the additional details though!
Tag
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/19/05
#20re: Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/24/06 at 11:56pmI'm fairly sure that the cast has always been (in the original & tours) visable upstage while setting up scenes before they revolve.
SahDu
Leading Actor Joined: 3/22/05
#21re: Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/24/06 at 11:57pm
I know this seems a bit random, but does Alex hit the high B flat at the end of Who Am I?
Thanks!
Updated On: 2/15/14 at 11:57 PM
theminutepast
Broadway Star Joined: 2/1/06
#22re: Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/25/06 at 12:00amYeah, they use the cast to try and block the audience from seeing crew setting up the set. But sometimes, such as the setting up of Empty Chairs, the crew is more visible. I don't mind. I kind of like to see how they do it.
#23re: Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/25/06 at 12:00amSo, I take it the changes to costumes and orchestrations etc are so minor that none of these elements will be eligible for Tony consideration - it sounds like this really is just a return engagement of what was on Broadway before - which is totally fine - but I wonder if it will even get a nom for best revival - it doesn't really sound like its even a revival - just a continuation...
neddyfrank2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/23/05
#24re: Les Miserables- first preview review
Posted: 10/25/06 at 12:02amThey have a new song for Gav?! They took out Little People?! Updated On: 10/25/06 at 12:02 AM
