Ann Reinking Has Passed Away Dec 14
2020, 06:46:15 PM
Devastating news. She and Gwen both died too young.
RIP legend.
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Netflix's THE PROM official thread/reviews/reactions Dec 12
2020, 04:13:21 PM
qolbinau said: "I just think if I went into every show expecting a Sondheim show I would quickly find myself becoming After Eight and hating everything I saw, so I manage my expectations accordingly."
Exactly. The Prom has a cute, catchy, and heartwarming score, I don’t think it’s meant to be groundbreaking.
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Netflix's THE PROM official thread/reviews/reactions Dec 11
2020, 11:46:44 PM
I really look forward to reading your thoughts, Jordan!
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Netflix's THE PROM official thread/reviews/reactions Dec 11
2020, 11:28:42 PM
little_sally said: "ljay889 said: "I really enjoyed this! Shockingly, think I enjoyed it more than on Broadway."
I felt the same way!
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I almost feel guilty admitting it, lol. The slight shift in tone for the film really worked for me.
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Netflix's THE PROM official thread/reviews/reactions Dec 11
2020, 10:22:17 PM
I really enjoyed this! Shockingly, think I enjoyed it more than on Broadway.
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Encores Will Present INTO THE WOODS Nov 18
2020, 04:10:54 PM
Katrina Lenk’s “Last Midnight” is fantastic. But I’d imagine they’d get a bigger name and Lenk is still attached to Company.
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Netflix's THE PROM trailer premieres 10/22 Nov 1
2020, 12:39:36 PM
I am quite impressed with how natural the vocals sound, they don't seem overproduced.
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Antonio Banderas set to direct and star in Company Oct 24
2020, 06:09:02 PM
SisterGeorge said: "ljay889 said: "Antonio actually sounds fantastic..."
Surely you meant to write that he "looks" fantastic (because he really does).But "sounds"? yikes.
I loved him so much in NINE, but time marches on.
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You do realize people can have two different opinions, right?
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Antonio Banderas set to direct and star in Company Oct 22
2020, 07:30:08 PM
A preview performance of the title number is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Qj2tL6jAdc
Antonio actually sounds fantastic, but my goodness, any time this number is staged with cheesy choreography, it ruins it for me. Thankfully Marianne Elliot uses the 70's styled orchestrations, while staging it without any ridiculous/cheesy choreography.
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Next Sondheim revival? Sep 21
2020, 10:59:38 AM
blaxx said: "
I would like for Company to actually open first,"
My thoughts exactly. Let's allow Company to actually open before we start planning the next Sondheim revivals. In addition to Company, we still have Assassins at Classic Stage to look forward to.
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Passion Jul 31
2020, 12:21:09 AM
CATSNYrevival said: "I liked Patti. It was only a concert. I would have liked to have seen what she could have done in a full production with adequate rehearsal time."
Me too!! And to be fair, she was originally offered the role in the original production, but chose to do Sunset instead, something she obviously regrets. Her vocals in the concert is probably the most unmannered I've heard her sing, along with her Lovett in Doyle's Sweeney.
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Why Did Len Cariou and George Hearn Play Sweeney Todd with American Accents? Jul 18
2020, 09:13:04 PM
The Distinctive Baritone said: "
George Hearn is the best of both worlds. Sondheim himself is rumored to have preferred Hearn’s performance over Cariou’s.."
Hearn is sooooo over the top on the filmed version, it's almost unbearable at times. Cariou's more brooding interpretation comes off frightening even through a cast recording.
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COMPANY musical (STEPHEN SONDHEIM) 1995 BROADWAY (BOYD GAINES, KATE BURTON, DEBRA MONK, LaCHANZE) Jul 13
2020, 07:47:21 PM
Hot Pants said: "ljay889 said: "Man, I don't enjoy the cheesy staging/choreography of the titlenumber. The Mendesand Elliotproductions did/doa much better job with the number. Sondheim has told Elliot that her staging of the number is actually how he always envisionedit."
Well know I’m even more interested in seeing Elliot’s version. Is there any footage showing this staging?
I agree that in the wrong hands, that number can com
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COMPANY musical (STEPHEN SONDHEIM) 1995 BROADWAY (BOYD GAINES, KATE BURTON, DEBRA MONK, LaCHANZE) Jul 12
2020, 09:17:49 PM
Man, I don't enjoy the cheesy staging/choreography of the title number. The Mendes and Elliot productions did/do a much better job with the number. Sondheim has told Elliot that her staging of the number is actually how he always envisioned it.
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OUR Hamilton Reviews Jul 6
2020, 11:24:25 PM
rattleNwoolypenguin said: "
but I was never compelled by it or emotionally engaged with it mostly cause it felt so stuffed with quickly passing historical events.."
What about the finale? I agree with some of what you're saying, but the finale always makes me choke up, whether I'm seeing it live or watching the film. It's such a beautiful moment for Eliza.
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RIP Nick Cordero Jul 5
2020, 10:06:48 PM
Horrific news. RIP.
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OUR Hamilton Reviews Jul 5
2020, 10:48:29 AM
I’ve seen this mentioned on social media, but don’t think its been discussed here. Was Leslie Odom Jr purposely performing with a lisp during the film? It’s not heard on the cast album and he doesn’t regularly talk or sing with one. His performance is amazing, but I’m curious.
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Why Are Sondheim’s Books So Expensive? Jun 29
2020, 09:01:38 PM
TotallyEffed said: "They are fully back in stock, you drama queens lol"
Lol! It was kind of sad seeing them out of stock, but it made me super happy that I have a sealed "Hat Box."
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Question about all the GYPSY revivals Jun 23
2020, 10:13:46 PM
A Director said: "I just watched Bernadette and Patti sing Rose's Turn. Bernadette was wonderful playing different levels. She was scary. Patti was angry from beginning to end, all on one level. "Stop acting Patti." With Bernadette, I saw a character. With Patti, I saw Patti doing a lot beginning acting crap. She wrestled the song to the mat and left it in a heap."
You’ve been bashing Patti on this board since the day you joined. It sounds like yo
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Question about all the GYPSY revivals Jun 22
2020, 08:30:13 PM
Jarethan said: "ljay889 said: "Jarethan said: "although the performances were collectively above par -- it was basically the same old production. "
LuPone's revival really wasn't the same old production, though. Laurents made several notable changes, enough that he was eligible to be nominated again for a Tony, and he was. He changed Chowsie and the lamb to stuffed animals, he cut the "pretend rape/attack" scene with the hotel
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