I loved Sheridan in the production when I saw it in 2016. I look forward to seeing it again in the broadcast. The only real complaint I had about the production was including Temporary Arrangement. The number really doesn't add anything and it was only weakened by the staging and choreography. I was surprised they decided to keep it.
The stage on the Broadway production was extremely deep, and the back portion of it was cut out end to end with a hidden staircase leading up from the trap room to the stage level. The actors used this enterence a lot, as opposed to just entering from the wings. It gave a very unique dynamic to the production, especially at the beginning of “Tradition”, when we watched the entire ensemble slowly rise out of the back of the stage, climbing the stairs.
Heartbreaking, but unsurprising, especially after Colony closed. At least they're planning to reopen. I wonder if Triton will be next.
Jellicle CATS? How about Cringeworthy CATS Oct 20
2018, 12:39:11 PM
It was an interesting creative choice for the beginning. "Where's my purse? I thought I put it over there. Is it there? Where can it be?"
I loved the original staging and choreography! It was like watching a cinematic montage that eschewed any forced romanticism or sentimentality that may come with too much realism in its staging and design. I thought it was a perfect fit for the score. Scenes like Good Night and Thank You, I'd Be Surprisingly Good for You, Peron's Latest Flame, The Actress Hasn't Learned the Lines You'd Like to Hear and of course, the iconic Don't Cry for Me Argentina were
People complain about the Disneyfication of Broadway, about Broadway turning into Vegas... but jeez, this is straight-up Branson, Missouri, level stuff.
And it wouldn't be Broadway without it! At least these two names will provide a bigger draw than Home for the Holidays did. This one may even beat Home for the Holidays' highest weekly gross potential of 6.19%, though they might need a "Youtube Sensation" to get them there.
It's revamped because it's the original staging and not the boring revival staging based on the somewhat boring film adaptation, but it includes the boring "You Must Love Me" from the somewhat boring film adaptation because you can't produce Evita anymore without adding something boring to it. Apparently, they needed to make it just a bit more boring by slowing down the tempo for Buenos Aires.
10-15 years ago, Tina would likely have been an exciting Eva (I love her recording of Live for the One I Love from Notre Dame de Paris), but I really think they need someone younger for the part.
It was VERY uncomfortable when the three suiters sing "Drive a person crazy" to Bobbi and it suddenly becomes a song about blue balls. It was a little bit "rape-y" which is definitely NOT a good thing - especially today.
Actually, that sounds entirely appropriate, ESPECIALLY in today's society. The Kavanaugh hearings made it clear that "rape-y" behavior is normal and should be expected. If it makes people feel uncomfortable, then i
WICKED 15TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Oct 16
2018, 08:38:54 PM
Even in a concert format, I don't think she sounds good. And there's no way she could handle the vocal range or comedy of Glinda.
"There’s Kim (Emily Bautista), an innocent Vietnamese village girl turned prostitute — both virgin and whore — who doesn’t get to speak until she catches the eye of a white American GI, as if it’s not till then she matters or even exists. She’s so selflessly, slavishly devoted to him, even after he leaves her, that she kills herself over him. She has to die; as far
It surprises me because that video was 12 years ago and her performance in Hairspray only served as evidence that she doesn't plan to sing outside her scoopy Idol Xerox-pop LA studio style. If she performs more Broadway-legit for the concert, it could be a pleasant surprise, but so far, t
