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CATS Film Adaptation Thread  Dec 17 2019, 01:12:27 AM

n2nbaby said: "
THIS close absolutely is unusual."

This is false. Every single film in both the The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogies had their effects finished either the night before or the day of their World Premieres.



CATS Film Adaptation Thread  Dec 16 2019, 01:14:42 AM

SeanMartin2 said: "Globefan said: "I wouldn't be surprised if the film starts to inform the stage productions going forward."

God, I hope not.
"

A declaration like this is incredibly premature.



Your Top 10 Shows This Decade  Dec 14 2019, 10:31:59 AM

Some of this list is going to be based solely on soundtracks, and said entries will be tagged accordingly (also, these are not in any particular order):
* American Idiot (soundtrack-based selection)

* Newsies

* Come From Away

* Annie 2012 Revival (soundtrack-based selection)

* Waitress

* Chaplin (soundtrack-based selection)

* Aladdin

* Hedwig and the Angry Inch Broadway Version (soundtrack-based selection)


Austin Durant will take over Ziegler in MOULIN ROUGE for six weeks; Burstein on Medical Leave  Dec 14 2019, 09:42:31 AM

Jarethan said: "MemorableUserName said: "Jarethan said: "Burstein is perfection in that role and as close as anyone comes to being the (admittedly sleazy)soulof MR. Headded a dimension that Durant did not (I do not have my Playbill in front of me, but I do believe that was the person who replaced him the last time I saw the show), and audiences will miss out on that extra dimension.
"

While I agree Burstein was wonderful, you really shouldc


The IN THE HEIGHTS Film Adaptation Thread  Dec 12 2019, 02:01:25 PM

To quote The Princess and the Frog's Mama Odie, "Dis gon be good!!!!!".

I'm an interesting case when it comes to being a fan of Lin-Manuel Miranda's work because I fell in love with In the Heights pretty much from the moment I first heard the music but can't stand the music for Hamilton, so of his two big productions, ItH is the one that I wish he got more recognition for.

Given my love for the show, though, seeing it come to life on the movie screen is


RENT Live on Fox  Feb 4 2019, 03:06:34 PM

colorsblend said: "I'm pretty positive Without You was in the movie. It's definitely on the movie soundtrack. Part of Goodbye Love was not in the movie, however."

I went back and checked, and you're right; Rosario (and Adam) recorded it for the film, but it was used as a montage overlay and so I'd forgotten about it being there.



RENT Live on Fox  Feb 4 2019, 09:49:36 AM
The evaluation of talent is totally subjective, and I don't personally care for Daphne Rubin-Vega as a singer and think she's horrible, especially in relation to the rest of the RENT OBC.

I also don't like many of the "featured players" in the RENT OBC Ensemble.

Others's mileage may vary, and that's okay.

Shifting things to a different topic, let's talk about Favorite Songs from the FOX production.

Mine are "Light My Candle" (because it's voy favorite song fro


RENT Live on Fox  Feb 3 2019, 05:06:59 PM
GeorgeandDot said: "Daphne Rubin-Vega is the original Mimi and was actually great."

I disagree.

She's the primary reason I struggled with the show as presented onstage long-form prior to last week and the release/broadcast of RENT Live.


RENT Live on Fox  Feb 3 2019, 03:57:26 PM

smallvillefan16 said: "I have never understood the OBC Mimi. She has one of the worst singing voices I've ever heard. It was actually the film soundtrack that made me fall in LOVE with Mimi's songs [and they are now my favorite from the show]. I've gone to watch clips of the OBC Mimi and... it's pretty ear-bleeding."

I'm so glad I'm not the only person who recognizes this.

Light My Candle became my favorite song from the show when


RENT Live on Fox  Feb 3 2019, 06:02:34 AM
Having had a chance to listen to some of the songs from the show again, I feel comfortable saying that, while not quite as perfect as the pairing of Adam Pascal and Rosario Dawson, Brennin Hunt and Tinashe make for a very good pair as Roger and Mini and are head and shoulders above the pairing of Adam Pascal and the actress who originated the role of Mimi on Broadway.

RENT Live on Fox  Feb 3 2019, 03:36:26 AM

darreyl102 said: "DigificWriter said: "I'm going to reiterate what I said earlier: a rock band does not go out and find a replacement lead singer "just in case" something happens to their regular frontman on the first night of a 2-night show, even if said second night is going to be preserved for release.

I also don't know what people are finding so egregiously bad about what we were shown, nor am I quite sure I * want * to know.

I'


RENT Live on Fox  Jan 30 2019, 10:55:17 AM

ccbway said: "DigificWriter said: "I've been trying to replay Valentina's songs back in my head to see if I can figure out why people have been complaining, and I still don't get it."

There were several instances where she was pretty off-key and her voice was weak.
"

I'm just not seeing it.



RENT Live on Fox  Jan 30 2019, 02:32:50 AM
I've been trying to replay Valentina's songs back in my head to see if I can figure out why people have been complaining, and I still don't get it.

RENT Live on Fox  Jan 29 2019, 11:26:56 PM

I'm going to reiterate what I said earlier: a rock band does not go out and find a replacement lead singer "just in case" something happens to their regular frontman on the first night of a 2-night show, even if said second night is going to be preserved for release.

I also don't know what people are finding so egregiously bad about what we were shown, nor am I quite sure I * want * to know.

I'd rather enjoy what we got instead of being bombarded with negat


RENT Live on Fox  Jan 29 2019, 10:09:07 PM

SonofRobbieJ said: "ccbway said: It's confusing to me that this seems to be a difficult concept to grasp. I was disappointed by the final product as well, but I understand the logistical and financial realities of the situation."

I would argue that FOX had a fiduciary duty to the estate of Jonathan Larson to protect the brand of RENT, to protect the brand of the actors it hires and to protect its own brand. It could have done so by hiring understudies who


RENT Live on Fox  Jan 29 2019, 12:49:57 PM

SonofRobbieJ said: "FOX made the absolute wrong call. The live 'concert' they did while the broadcast of the dress rehearsal was happening is what should have aired."

That's a matter of opinion.

FOX made the decision they made, and it's not anyone's place to say what they * should * have done.



RENT Live on Fox  Jan 29 2019, 12:05:38 PM

Still haven't read the entire thread, but I'm getting the feeling just from the last two pages of comments that at least 3/4 of the comments are going to be stupid.

Crap happens; FOX made the best of a bad situation that was beyond their control.

Regarding understudies, what legitimate and practical reason is there to put people on "standby" for what is supposed to be a one-night event for everyone other than those who were actually attending said event


RENT Live on Fox  Jan 28 2019, 11:28:14 PM

As an addendum to my earlier post, I've chosen to view what FOX gave us with Rent: LIVE as a 'dress rehearsal' for later this year when I get the opportunity to see the show on stage in person, so it's actually a good thing that I enjoyed the show in its long-form presentation as shown on FOX because it bodes well for what I'll get to experience in June.

The only thing I'm kind of worried about is that the cast I'll get to see in June isn't going to live


RENT Live on Fox  Jan 28 2019, 04:11:55 PM

Robbie2 said: "DigificWriter said: "This might be an unpopular opinion (I haven't read the entire thread), but I thought the show was fun as broadcast and enjoyed what we were given, which is notable because I've never really previously cared for the show as presented on stage long-form despite loving the music.

In terms of the cast, I thought they all did well and worked both individually and as a group, even though Vanessa Hudgens strikes me as being mor


RENT Live on Fox  Jan 28 2019, 04:01:53 PM
This might be an unpopular opinion (I haven't read the entire thread), but I thought the show was fun as broadcast and enjoyed what we were given, which is notable because I've never really previously cared for the show as presented on stage long-form despite loving the music.

In terms of the cast, I thought they all did well and worked both individually and as a group, even though Vanessa Hudgens strikes me as being more of a Mimi than a Maureen.

If/when a Cast Recording comes


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