Sideshow Preference

[BS]

Posted: 1/28/15 at 2:00pm

How many of you preferred the original version and why.

[DCS]

Posted: 1/28/15 at 2:10pm

Having seen both versions multiple times, I guess the question is which version of the show itself do I prefer rather than also weighing the individual performaces. I think overall, I like the new version better because the characters are more fleshed out when compared to the 1997 production, which had more of a concept feel to it and the 4 leads didnt have as much depth. I also like some of the new character motivations and plot points better. In some ways it's like comparing apples to oranges since the 2 versions/productions are so different even though they are telling the same basic story. I definitely preferred some of the performances better in the original production, but again, it's hard to compare since the tone of the new version is so different and its performances definitely fit what the creators were trying to attempt.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 1/28/15 at 2:15pm

The new version though I do confess to missing some of the cut songs especially "Tunnel Of Love"

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 1/28/15 at 2:52pm

I have to agree with Roxy on "Tunnel of Love". It's a great song that I wish they could have figured out a way to make it work in this production. I know they used the music, but that annoyed me more being I wanted to hear the original lyrics. It was as if Condon was pacifying us. I for one didn't appreciate it. I feel the characters were more developed in the new production as well. We also learn the back story of the twins. I loved the original which had so much heart, but the revisal gave it the soul it was missing. As far as the casts go, well I love them both. The original cast was in your face and made you sit up and pay attention. This cast I found had tenderness and broke my heart more...especially when they sang "Say Goodbye to the Sideshow".