10 minutes??? Her entire club scene is longer than 10 minutes alone. Although, it's definitely a featured role, Elaine Stritch was nominated in the leading category. Its certainly larger than a 10 minute role.
Some more cast recording thoughts: This recording play extremely well with repeated listening, unlike the recent NT Follies recording, which is pretty awful.
The male “Drive a Person Crazy” is one of my favorite standouts. The female version can get a little boring to me, and this new version is smashing.
The new “Tick Tock” arrangement is growing on me. I love how there’s a just a few touches that sound like a nod to the
GYPSY Film Happening Feb 9
2019, 12:32:41 AM
I think McCarthy would give us strong Tyne Daly as Rose vibes, and that’s not a bad thing at all.
I think most of the accents throughout the recording are wonky, but I’ve come to expect that from British cast recordings of American musicals.
Company London Feb 6
2019, 09:34:55 PM
Thanks for the info! I was curious how they worked it into this production. Very interesting that Tick Tock is cut with the understudy.
I can’t wait for the inevitable broadway transfer!!
GYPSY Film Happening Feb 6
2019, 09:26:19 PM
I’m not sure about McCarthy, but Palladino is perfect, as Mrs. Maisel is an absolutely stunning show.
As Jorge said, is there a more perfect Louise than Brosnahan?
Company London Feb 6
2019, 06:49:51 PM
Great pic. Can you confirm if the production begins with the Overture from the cast recording or not?
I have no idea, but I'd think there's more of a chance of getting a recording for this than there was for Fiasco's chintzy mostly piano Into The Woods.
Merrily has a full band, and some great new orchestrations/arrangements by Alexander Gemignani.
I would definitely welcome a recording of this production.
Company London Feb 3
2019, 10:14:33 AM
I’ve also noticed her keys seem a tad high. They’re not detrimental to the overall enjoyment of the score, and I’d assume Sondheim could’ve intervened in regards to it, as he was extremely involved with this production.
