Are most vocal selections pretty similar from what actual broadway musicians have to play? Aug 26
2019, 11:52:19 AM
PiPlayer, if I’m reading correctly between the lines of your question, and you want to be learning the actual piano/keyboard orchestral part from a show, know that many of those Piano/Conductor scores ARE available to anyone. Just make sure that that’s what you’re searching for wherever you typically get your sheet music.
Shine Like the Sun from 9 to 5 Simple Joys from Pippin Here I Am from Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Romeo & Juliet from Reefer Madness Carnaval del Barrio from In the Heights
I had such mixed feelings about this at the Public, so am looking forward to giving it another try. LOVED the music, and I listen to the London recording all the time (Dylan + new vocal arrangements = happy Judy), but I think the book went over my head because I mostly had no idea what was going on. It opened a few days after I saw it, so the reviews helped clarify a few things, but I still think I need to do some digging before going back.
Matilda not winning Best Score is a total travesty, for School Song, Quiet, Telly, and so many more reasons... but if you're defining an upset as a jaw-dropper for the audience, I find it hard to call it an upset when there was no way Cyndi Lauper was losing that award.
For me it's Changing Lives or It's Not About Me from The Prom. There are so many little witty references. Really everything that Leavel/Ashmanskas/Sieber/Schworer sing.
To be fair, though... whatever's being said online is being missed by an entire theatergoing demo. I like to use my 70-something parents as a gauge, since they regularly see shows and are consistent ticket-buyers, but don't spend any time reading about theatre online... and are definitely not on Twitter. And they had no clue whatsoever that the bathroom song they enjoyed at the Tonys last night was a parody of Be More Chill until I told them. (And even then I'm
Ain't Too Proud - A I think this was my favorite performance of the night... they did exactly what they needed to do to show off the energy of the show, and it was a visceral reminder of how much fun I had seeing it, especially that great finale with the whole cast & band. And what a pleasure to be able to hear the actual cast instead of the obnoxious audience members singing along around me!
The Prom - A- I thought it came off as high-energy and fun, and
I was surprised that The Ferryman won costumes (not that they weren't great costumes for the play, but you don't usually see "street clothes" with the Tony)... and personally I think Beth Leavel should've won, but otherwise nothing really surprised me.
I was happy to see Ain't Too Proud take choreography because it's just so nonstop (and flawlessly executed) through that whole production, even though I had Kiss Me Kate taking it on my ballot.
supersam1026 said: "Was at dress this AM, here are all the performances, please do not read if you do not want to know!! This is in the order they went.
Lot666 said: "pacificnorthwest said: "For a first-time experience I think it’s hard to go wrong with a classic musical, particularly a big, splashy musical comedy. Right now, that would be “Kiss Me Kate.” In other recent seasons, “Hello, Dolly!” and “The King and I” would be great choices."
While I respect your enthusiasm for this era of Broadway, I feel compelled to offer a counterpoint. I've never liked the
It seems to be clear that all of the shows are performing in the opening number in some capacity, so I'm trying to take any rehearsal tidbits with a grain of salt. (Like the Fates and their lanterns... don't know if that's for the Hadestown performance or the opening.) Exciting either way!
Pose2 said: "I disagree about "The Book of Mormon" being a love letter to theater."
How is it not? Almost every song is a take on other classic musical theatre pieces - Parker & Stone have been very open about the intentional admiration and homage.
I think Book of Mormon is the best choice, assuming the person wouldn't have content issues. It's hilarious, i.e. appealing, and very much a love letter to musical theatre, so an excellent intro to the genre.
I know the chances of this are nil, but I'd kill for a Choir Boy reunion. At least a cappella stuff would be cheaper than paying (instrument-playing) musicians?
Musicals most people hated, but you liked May 22
2019, 10:04:58 AM
Beetlejuice for sure. Had a great time and it was exactly the escape I needed on a Friday after a tough work week.
Going back a bit, Tuck Everlasting. I loved so many things about it, and I think it would’ve been better received in a less crowded season.
I am sitting here with my jaw on the ground that there are answers here other than ABSOLUTELY NOT.
So... absolutely not. Not in a jukebox musical, not in a classic musical, not ever. Ever! How is this even a conversation?!?! People paid money to see the talented actors on stage, period.
The *only* time when it's acceptable is when it's specifically called for by the show, like "No Time At All" in Pippin.
Personally I enjoyed all five Best Musical nominees... but think Hadestown should clearly win. I really didn't care that the plot was simple - it's really not meant to be a plot-heavy show. But it gets my vote because it's stuck with me the most. The other four were very entertaining, but Hadestown felt like art. If for some reason it doesn't win, I'm pulling for The Prom.
It's clear that Ben Brantley didn't like Hadestown for whatever reason... but it
