Will the UK Amelie transfer to New York?- Page 2

[Alex Kulak2]

Posted: 4/9/21 at 11:53am

JBroadway said: "I don't love the accents on the CR, but I'm not surprised that it happened, considering everyone was b*tching about how the Broadway production "didn't feel French enough" - one of the sillier criticisms of the show IMO."

I agree, the show already feels far more French in the new version, regardless of the accents. Beyond the updated orchestrations, with the string and accordion-heavy instrumentation that's usually associated with the French aesthetic, the story is more playful and emotional, hallmarks of the storytelling seen in French art, especially in the original film.

[Fan123]

Posted: 4/9/21 at 5:50pm

Just with regard to Audrey Brisson's accent, I've heard her perform in other accent/s via streamed productions of other shows, so I'm not actually sure what her default English-speaking accent is. I assume that a French-Canadian would be able to emulate French-accented English better than most, but I don't know for sure.

[Owen22]

Posted: 4/9/21 at 6:49pm

What would be odd though, if indeed the British cast transfers, is the variety of accents if they do not use a French one.  The UBER sexy Chris Jared who plays Nino has a very thick Scottish brogue. Audrey, as stated, has a French Canadian accent, and the rest of the cast have accents from all over the UK.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 4/9/21 at 8:20pm

My biggest issue with the Broadway production was the artwork and the use of Phillipa Soo's decapitated head to advertise the show. I still think that was a significant factor in the show's lack of success. The UK artwork is a major improvement but still no one has really figured out how to market this show.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 4/9/21 at 9:07pm

They needed a name. She isn't one.

[henrikegerman]

Posted: 4/10/21 at 7:47am

Maybe, but not directly to Broadway.