COME FROM AWAY Previews

[icecreambenjamin]

I just listened to the cast album and I didn't care for it.  I'll be seeing the show in a couple of weeks, and maybe I'll like it more then, but it sounds pretty corny on recording.

[CT2NYC]

macnyc said: "The cast album is on iTunes now in case anyone wants to relive the show!

Also on Spotify!

 

[macnyc]

i didn't like the music that much either, before seeing the show. I had seen a YouTube video of the opening number, and didn't care for it. But seeing the show, and experiencing how well the score is interwoven with the action, changed my mind.

[Ragged Tear]

icecreambenjamin said: "I just listened to the cast album and I didn't care for it.  I'll be seeing the show in a couple of weeks, and maybe I'll like it more then, but it sounds pretty corny on recording."

When I saw the show last month (just before the album was even announced), the score was far more enjoyable than I had expected, and I thought I might enjoy the CD, but I absolutely love the recording. I can't stop listening to it, over and over. I hope seeing the show helps you appreciate the recording as, literally, a record of the show.

[SeattleTraveler]

sabrelady said: "I was reading in an article  that Bev Bass gave Jen the actual flight jacket & wings she wore on that day. Not sure if Jen is wearing that jacket ( tho that was the intent) cos of sizing et all but  they probably r using the wings. Nice that an actual piece of the day is actually on stage"

Jenn wore it in the final performance in Seattle. It has a red liner. I wouldn't be surprised if it's too hard on it to wear it day in and day out. Maybe for opening night? I actually wondered if it's now in Gander. Thought I might have seen it in a display case in the background of some footage somewhere.

[MichelleCraig]

The album also hit Apple Music today, too. Looking forward to hearing it this weekend.

[uncageg]

It is also on google Play. It is listed as explicit.

[cam5y]

Probably because of "STFD." 

[HSky]

The F word is also used when Kevin 2 yells at the lady on the plane. 

[ghostlight2]

"Jenn wore [Beverly Bass' jacket] in the final performance in Seattle. It has a red liner. I wouldn't be surprised if it's too hard on it to wear it day in and day out. Maybe for opening night?"

You are probably correct. Costumes are usually "built" and quite frequently there are two sets for matinee days. Some parts of costumes are bought,  but even they are often adapted, either to reinforce them, add sweat pads, add elastic vents to improve flexibility, velcro for ease of fastening them, etc. Easier to make them. I wouldn't think Colello would wear it opening night. It's too risky. You stick with the costumes and props you've been working with. Closing night? Sure, why not?

"[ Come From Away's OBR ] is listed as explicit.

Well, Oz drops an "F" bomb, and others do as well, I guess. I never really noticed. I remembered Oz's because it's funny.

 

[Bettyboy72]

Beverly Bass was in the audience tonight as well as a lot of Newfies who waved little flags during curtain call. The Newfies also raided the merch booth buying up lots of stuff. They were all so sweet. 

This show I believe will be a hit because it is a perfect antidote to the troubling times we are in. It may not be the most sophisticated but it's timing is very right. I loved it and the audience did too. It celebrates what is good about people. 

[qolbinau]

icecreambenjamin said: "I just listened to the cast album and I didn't care for it.  I'll be seeing the show in a couple of weeks, and maybe I'll like it more then, but it sounds pretty corny on recording.

 

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I agree I can't say I'm falling for it the way I did hearing some other recordings recently (e.g., Bright Star). Can anyone recommend any particularly favourite/stand out tracks?

[Debra Ritter]

My daughter downloaded Dear Evan Hansen the moment is was available in Itunes.  We love it and I would highly recommend that one. 

[LizzieCurry]

qolbinau said: "icecreambenjamin said: "I just listened to the cast album and I didn't care for it.  I'll be seeing the show in a couple of weeks, and maybe I'll like it more then, but it sounds pretty corny on recording."

I agree I can't say I'm falling for it the way I did hearing some other recordings recently (e.g., Bright Star). Can anyone recommend any particularly favourite/stand out tracks?"

If the first song didn't hook you, I don't know if I can be of any help. The exit music/jam session is pretty great, though.

[HSky]

I'm personally fond of the "Me and the Sky", "Stop the World," "38 Planes (reprise)/Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere" sequence. I've been repeating those the most from the NPR stream and suspect going forward, my iTunes number of plays will bear that out.

There's also something about how well the feelings of feeling adrift or lost are captured in "Costume Party" and "Something's Missing" that gets to me.

[qolbinau]

Ok thanks, I'll take another look. Sometimes it takes a couple of listens I think to get hooked in. I remember listening to next to normal the first time and thinking 'meh'. It has since become one of my favourite shows. The same could be said about Passion, Pacific Overtures etc.

[HSky]

It might also be a show (like The Great Comet was for me until I saw it at ART) that benefits from seeing it staged because part of the show's magic is how the cast of 12 captures so many characters. Also, it's nonstop on stage including the underscoring under dialogue with the way things segue, so despite the fact it isn't, maybe think of it as closer to a sung through piece when listening. A few of the songs ("Me and the Sky" and "Stop the World" are two I can think of) have slight changes to give them defined endings for the recording rather than transitions.

[Hairspray0901]

I've been listening to the cast album all week. Bought it on iTunes yesterday morning. I love all the songs but standouts for me are "Me and the Sky", "Wherever We Are", "Somewhere In The Middle of No Where", "In The Bar / Heave Away" and "Screech In". 

[CT2NYC]

HSky said: "It might also be a show (like The Great Comet was for me until I saw it at ART) that benefits from seeing it staged because part of the show's magic is how the cast of 12 captures so many characters. Also, it's nonstop on stage including the underscoring under dialogue with the way things segue, so despite the fact it isn't, maybe think of it as closer to a sung through piece when listening. A few of the songs ("Me and the Sky" and "Stop the World" are two I can think of) have slight changes to give them defined endings for the recording rather than transitions.

I couldn't agree more. The combination of the music and the staging creates an extremely visceral experience. The effect is greatly diminished when you separate the two.

 

[ACL2006]

That's something that's truly remarkable about this show. Spoke with Sharon Wheatley at the stage door after I saw the show on Feb. 26. She said in the beginning it was very confusing constantly switching roles and took some time getting used to. She said everyone plays at least 12 different characters throughout the show. It's remarkable how a simple costume alteration & a change of accent flows so seamlessly.

[NJ_BroadwayGirl]

I've been listening to this a bit since it came out on NPR and now digitally and I that having seen the show makes a big difference. I saw it two weeks ago and can enjoy and appreciate the cast recording much more knowing what the plot points, transitions, and character changes are. A few songs standalone but most really benefit from being able to picture the action on stage. 

[HSky]

I can't even fathom how much more complicated this show must be for the understudies because doing one track alone has so many changes and there are only 2 males and females listed at the moment. 

[ACL2006]

completely agree about the understudies. There's only four of them & each of them covers 5 different "tracks". I have no clue how they're able to learn each track with each one having so many various roles & accents.

[SeattleTraveler]

Not only roles and accents, but each movement of a chair or prop is unique for each character so that the object will be ready at some future point, sometimes for a different actor's use. It all happens in a way that appears effortless, but there are so many moving parts they each have to keep track of, it's crazy. 

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

I have no idea what show I saw, but I guess I'm in the minority - I disliked it.  A lot.

An incredibly monotonous score, weak performances, clueless direction, no dramatic tension at all.  I'm all for original musicals, but this one was rough.  Jenn does sound fantastic during her solo - but the song is trite and unmemorable.  

Nothing about the show resonated with me emotionally either - none of the stories or characters were developed enough for me to care about any of them.  The audience (which was clearly highly papered) ate it up.  I, on the other other hand, couldn't wait to get out of the theater.

[sabrelady]

"The audience (which was clearly highly papered)"

Please explain your knowledge of this as it has appeared to be selling well.

I understand it didn't float your boat but to accuse the FofH of using seat fillers is not acceptable unless you know FOR certain ( and i don't mean a few comps- I mean your phrase" highly papered"