West End production of "Curtains" will stream online next week
West End production of "Curtains" will stream online next week
#1West End production of "Curtains" will stream online next week
Posted: 4/9/20 at 9:26am
Another one to the list! The musical will stream for charity, with a small donation required.
http://filmedonstage.com/news/102-broadway-musical-curtains-starring-jason-manford-will-stream-online
"Movies will make you famous; television will make you rich; but theatre will make you good." - Terrence Mann.
Updated On: 4/9/20 at 09:26 AM
#2West End production of "Curtains" will stream online next week
Posted: 4/9/20 at 1:39pm
I saw this live, and while I don't understand how DHP could ever win the Tony over Raul in this role (maybe Jason Manford wasn't any where near as good as DHP), it was an entertaining evening.
The fact that yet ANOTHER West End production is being streamed continues to frustrate me. I feel sorry for the actors & creatives involved in Broadway productions who never get to showcase their work to a wider audience because of (among other things), counterproductive labour laws/unions. Wake up and realise you're doing more harm than good to your constitutes!
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
Erzlump
Understudy Joined: 5/31/11
#3West End production of "Curtains" will stream online next week
Posted: 4/9/20 at 1:53pm
Does anybody know if the stream will be available for a certain time after the initial live stream? Don't think I can make it at that time.
#4West End production of "Curtains" will stream online next week
Posted: 4/9/20 at 3:58pm
Erzlump said: "Does anybody know if the stream will be available for a certain time after the initial live stream? Don't think I can make it at that time."
I believe it is just the livestream, but they haven't released much information on this yet.
"Movies will make you famous; television will make you rich; but theatre will make you good." - Terrence Mann.
nasty_khakis
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/15/07
#5West End production of "Curtains" will stream online next week
Posted: 4/9/20 at 4:33pm
Don't feel too sorry for them, they have a MUCH stronger union that ensures all parties involved are compensated fairly for any kind of recordings. My friend works at LCT and says anything recorded is a nightmare to work out and honestly needs to be in contracts before a show even starts, but they are working on more NTLive type models to make it possible.
And David won because it was a charming, warm, funny, old fashioned song and dance performance. He wasn't giving us anything new or mind-shattering but he such a throw back in a great way. Raul gave a very dark loud and angry performance and not enough people liked that production. I'm not dissing either because I remember I would have been happy either way but it was definitely an "apples vs oranges" types of performances.
#6West End production of "Curtains" will stream online next week
Posted: 4/9/20 at 5:41pm
I agree. I would have been happy either way. Hyde Pierce gave an incredible performance as did Esparza.
Just give the world Love.
#7West End production of "Curtains" will stream online next week
Posted: 4/10/20 at 4:33am
nasty_khakis said: "Don't feel too sorry for them, they have a MUCH stronger union that ensures all parties involved are compensated fairly for any kind of recordings. My friend works at LCT and says anything recorded is a nightmare to work out and honestly needs to be in contracts before a show even starts, but they are working on more NTLive type models to make it possible."
It is perfectly fine the unions are "strong" and take care of their members. But the fact is, Broadway productions can not be filmed and released and that hurts the whole industry, and the actors, in the long run. After a show closes, who is going to remember these great performances? That weekly paycheck is nice, but what is going to guarantee these actors their next job? I'm not saying they should release past shows from the archives, but these streaming rights should be in the original contracts everyone signs.
"Movies will make you famous; television will make you rich; but theatre will make you good." - Terrence Mann.
#8West End production of
Posted: 4/14/20 at 12:00pm
Streaming today (won't be available after the one-time stream)
"Movies will make you famous; television will make you rich; but theatre will make you good." - Terrence Mann.
Updated On: 4/14/20 at 12:00 PM
AuroratheGeek
Chorus Member Joined: 3/16/17
#9West End production of
Posted: 4/14/20 at 12:56pm
Has anyone in the US been able to pay for it? My cards have been declined and am wondering if that is the issue.
#10West End production of
Posted: 4/14/20 at 12:57pmI paid for it a few days ago but used the PayPal option and had no issue.
AuroratheGeek
Chorus Member Joined: 3/16/17
#11West End production of
Posted: 4/14/20 at 1:32pm
Hmm. Well, one of my credit cards apparently went through as I got a confirmation email. Here's to hoping it works out fine when they start streaming. Thanks!
#12West End production of
Posted: 4/14/20 at 2:28pm
I'm trying to watch but don't see any video... Is anyone able to see it?
#13West End production of
Posted: 4/14/20 at 2:29pmI did and then it just disappeared...
"I'm an American, Damnit!!! And if it's three things I don't believe in, it's quitting and math."
#14West End production of
Posted: 4/14/20 at 2:32pm
All I saw was a "Starting in 15 mins" screen and then it disappeared and now there's nothing to click on to watch.
#15West End production of
Posted: 4/14/20 at 2:33pmThe website is experiencing technical difficulties right now
"I'm an American, Damnit!!! And if it's three things I don't believe in, it's quitting and math."
#17West End production of
Posted: 4/14/20 at 3:37pm
DHP was so lovable in the role it's not surprising the Tony voters loved him!
AuroratheGeek
Chorus Member Joined: 3/16/17
#18West End production of
Posted: 4/14/20 at 5:56pm
So glad I was able to see that show again! It's such a fun show and a joy to watch. Though, I preferred the original production...
Pernigraniline
Chorus Member Joined: 11/12/11
#19West End production of
Posted: 4/15/20 at 4:55am
You're never going to beat the OBC for Curtains - even the supporting cast were stars. But for a UK tour it was phenomenal, they even built a replica of the proscenium of the Colonial Theatre Boston for no other reason than they could!
