The Official Musical Theatre Thread

[Alexia Dark]

As far as I know, there isn't one yet, and if there is, the search function doesn't work, so sue me.

I like Wicked, Beauty and the Beast, and Les Miz. If you like a musical, talk about it.

Simple, right? Begin.

[Bastila]

A musical thread yeah!
I love Wicked, we will rock you, Mary poppins, Phantom, Beauty and the Beast, Mamma Mia, Chicago, Women in White and more, too many to remember.

But at the moment I love Wicked more then anyother one.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c206/TimeForce/pic1-lge.jpg

[Alexia Dark]

You know, I've never really liked the Act II dress. It's too frilly, and the corset changes colors.

[Bastila]

really, I liked it, I like her hat, was funny when she walks into the ball and she starts dancing lol.

What is this feeling is one of my favourite songs, its funny and a good song.

[tzarinna]

I went to NYC on a class trip in HS o so many years ago. We saw Singin In The Rain and 42nd Street. I was so amazingly impressed by Singin in the Rain,I ranted out about it for a few years and was hoping to catch it in Atlanta while I was there. They brought their own water since Ga was going through a water shortage.
Spring Awakening is awesome,if you're going up to NYC it's really worth seeing. http://www.springawakening.com/ Try not to get seats on stage if you're not into being so close to the intense sex and masturbation scenes. :csad: I'm going up to see it again in Feb. :up:

I saw Beauty and Beast a few years back that was pretty awesome.
But my favorite of all time is The Lion King,when the actors came out all majestic in their costumes and the music just sank me in,yeah the tears welled up. :O

[Bastila]

Lion King has a great starting when i saw it again I sat in the stalls just for the starting.

[tzarinna]

Yeah it's an amazing beginning.

[PhoenixSparrow]

Cool! A muscial thread!
Well, my favorites are: The Phantom of the Opera, the Producers, Wicked, We Will Rock You,Mary Poppins, Whistle down the Wind, and Women in White.

[Alexia Dark]

Spring Awakening seems a little too intense for me. I don't think I'd ever like a musical based around so much sex.

[tzarinna]

Yeah I was suppose to sit in the stage not knowing what was in store,luckily I was late and had to sit in the general audience. Whew.
The music is great and the cast is so young which also has me super impressed.

[Charlie No-One]

I enjoyed Hairspray, Little Shop of Horrors, Wicked, Rent, and Dreamgirls.

[Darthphere]

I saw Rent on DVD, does that count?

[Alexia Dark]

In terms of quality, no. I've never actually seen the musical either, and have only seen the movie once or twice (I lost it :cmad: ), though I've heard many, many people say that the movie doesn't even come close to doing the stage version justice.

[GoldenAgeHero]

i honestly don't like musicals, they agitate me like no other.

but i don't mind hearings songs from disney animated films tho.

[Spider-Gamer]

i honestly don't like musicals, they agitate me like no other.

but i don't mind hearings songs from disney animated films tho.
Why do they agitate you? :huh:

[Charlie No-One]

In terms of quality, no. I've never actually seen the musical either, and have only seen the movie once or twice (I lost it :cmad: ), though I've heard many, many people say that the movie doesn't even come close to doing the stage version justice.

I actually heard the opposite. They say it worked better on film than on stage. And after seeing both, I have to agree. It works better on film. Plus Mimi sucks on all the stage versions I have seen.

[GoldenAgeHero]

Why do they agitate you? :huh:

they just do. and they really come off as cheesy.

[tzarinna]

I was in Oliver! :yay:







in a HS production. :csad:

[Alexia Dark]

I actually heard the opposite. They say it worked better on film than on stage. And after seeing both, I have to agree. It works better on film. Plus Mimi sucks on all the stage versions I have seen.

Hmm. Interesting. I need to see it again. And I'll definitely see it on stage if I get the chance.

they just do. and they really come off as cheesy.

Then what you need is a serious musical. Listen to something from Les Mis, preferably Bring Him Home, Who Am I? or The Confrontation (is that what it's called?) and you'll see that there are more touching sides to musical theatre than just cheesy, upbeat popish numbers.

[Dew k. Mosi]

I really enjoyed Into the Woods.

http://web.mit.edu/mtg/www/2003/SUM/pics/img_0147-lg.jpg

[Charlie No-One]

I hate Cats. That musical needs to ends...right now. It sucks.

[Alexia Dark]

Those are certainly... interesting costumes.

2 students from last year's musical theatre program did 'Agony', parts 1 and 2, for their exams. It was hilarious.

[tzarinna]

Damn, how could I forget that I saw Cats here in DC.

[Spider-Gamer]

Damn, how could I forget that I saw Cats here in DC.
Maybe you were trying to make yourself forget. :cwink:

[ComicChick]

i saw Rent on film first, and then i saw it on stage, which is the only play i've ever seen. i think both are equally great.

they can convey some things better on film than the play, and i really liked how they had most of the original cast in it, and used props from the original play and things from the late Johnathan Larson's home.

the play was also great. it was uptempo and high energy and i really liked how simplistic the backgrounds and how great they worked. it seemed like all they did was set up tables for la vie boheme and that was pretty much it.

i wish i could see dreamgirls on stage, like a dvd of when it was on broadway back when it won the tony's.

i bought the book wicked, but have yet to read it, is it worth looking thru?

[Charlie No-One]

The book is great.

[Alexia Dark]

But there's also that element of 'they're singing out of nowhere' that's more realistic on a stage.

Whether or not to read the Wicked book is complicated. It's a very long, often boring, and very quirky book, but it deserves to be read by every fan of the musical.

[Dew k. Mosi]

Those are certainly... interesting costumes.

yeah the picture is from an amateur production. I can't show the Broadway version. The Wolf is anatomically correct

[Spider-Gamer]

yeah the picture is from an amateur production. I can't show the Broadway version. The Wolf is anatomically correct
Interesting...:wow:

[BRUTAL]

My fav has and shall forever be...

http://foxsports.razorgator.com/images/musical/sweeney-todd.gif

[Alexia Dark]

What they said :eek:.

[Alexia Dark]

My fav has and shall forever be...

http://foxsports.razorgator.com/images/musical/sweeney-todd.gif

Ooo. I've heard of it many times, but I've never heard a song or read a synopsis.

[BRUTAL]

Ooo. I've heard of it many times, but I've never heard a song or read a synopsis.

:woot: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweeney_todd)

Click the woot...

[Alexia Dark]

:woot: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweeney_todd)

Click the woot...

Wow. That is so ****ed up, it might be pure genius.

[BRUTAL]

That it is, can't WAIT for the movie :woot:

[Alexia Dark]

I hope Johnny Depp surprises me. I can imagine the tone of his voice and the creepy look in his eye behind the barber's chair without even needing to try. I hope he brings something unexpected to the role, rather than a reprise of Secret Window in a barber shop.

Will it be a musical? Or just a film adaptation?

[Charlie No-One]

Musical.

[Alexia Dark]

Can Johnny Depp sing?

[Charlie No-One]

I guess. He is training his voice.

[Alexia Dark]

I hope he has hidden talent and learns really fast. One of the biggest complaints I hear about the movie version of The Phantom of the Opera is that Gerard Butler's voice wasn't good enough for the Phantom, though I disagree; he just wasn't given enough time for voice training. I personally think he has the sexiest singing voice I've ever heard, he just needs to work on it some more, to sort of smooth it out. I also think that the voices of the main characters were the best things about the film. The direction and the cinematography, and even some of the sets were what was wrong with it. And the cut lyrics and changed lines and so forth.

Ok, a heck of a lot was wrong with it, but I blame it on Schumacher.

[Charlie No-One]

I enjoyed it, but after seeing it on stage, I have to agree with you. Have you seen Dreamgirls yet?

[Alexia Dark]

A secret: I've never seen the stage version of Phantom either, but something about the movie just didn't feel right to me. Especially once I found out about a cut song that would've made a huge difference (No One Would Listen).

No, I haven't seen Dreamgirls, but I will if I get the chance, or I'll at least rent it at some point.

[Spider-Gamer]

I hope he has hidden talent and learns really fast. One of the biggest complaints I hear about the movie version of The Phantom of the Opera is that Gerard Butler's voice wasn't good enough for the Phantom, though I disagree; he just wasn't given enough time for voice training. I personally think he has the sexiest singing voice I've ever heard, he just needs to work on it some more, to sort of smooth it out. I also think that the voices of the main characters were the best things about the film. The direction and the cinematography, and even some of the sets were what was wrong with it. And the cut lyrics and changed lines and so forth.

Ok, a heck of a lot was wrong with it, but I blame it on Schumacher.
A lot of people blame Schumacher for many things. :o

[Alexia Dark]

Especially Bat-Fans. And they every right.

[Bastila]

i bought the book wicked, but have yet to read it, is it worth looking thru?

The stage show is soooo much more better then the book, I read a lot, and I got bored some part into it, but the stage version is amazing and so much more better, its worth seeing and worth the money as well, I have seen it twice now and I want to see it again.


Also anothe musical i like is The Producers, anyone else seen it? I have never laughed so much though a show its so funny.

[Charlie No-One]

I thought the book was better. The musical was amazing but I think the book touched upon somethings that were very interesting.

[Bastila]

I thought the book was better. The musical was amazing but I think the book touched upon somethings that were very interesting.

Well yeah there was a lot more depth I would say and more school life with them growing up, also did you think the show made some good changes like the end and the connections to the lion, scarecrow etc, but there was this part where I got bored which was when Elphie stayed at this house or castle when she first made her broom fly, I found that bit a dull.
But the stage ending made me smile she didn't deserve to die, and when Fiyero came to get her and they walked off, and when Glinda took charge and put Madam away and the Wizard left. All though it was sad as they couldn't tell Glinda that Elphie was alive

[Charlie No-One]

I liked some of the changes like the connections, but I liked the book ending better. It meshed better with the rest of the story.

[Bastila]

I liked some of the changes like the connections, but I liked the book ending better. It meshed better with the rest of the story.

Really, it made me sad knowing that she isn't really wicked and stuff and I thought she didn't deserve it, so the stage ending made me smile and feel happier and the fact that you notice how most shows end happy as well lol.

No one likes a sad ending.
Reminds me a Producer song lol.

[Alexia Dark]

'Meshed better'?

She just suddenly died in an accident, almost out of nowhere. Just 'I'll save you!', BLAM! and she's gone with no resolution.

[Charlie No-One]

That is what the sequel was for. Also, the stage ending had them leaving Oz through the Deadly Desert. In the Oz mythology, that is impossible because if you touch the sand you die. The book respected what was written before it.

Don't get me wrong though, I loved the show.

[Bastila]

'Meshed better'?

She just suddenly died in an accident, almost out of nowhere. Just 'I'll save you!', BLAM! and she's gone with no resolution.

I know Aren't they in a kitchean and Dorthey comes in and spills water on her by accident, I was like thats it, I was like that sucked lol, thats why I liked the show when she came up I was like yeah!! she was good and didn't deserve to die, and plus water doesn't kill her, was a rumore lol, unlike the book, but yeah I liked the show more.


Anyone read son of a witch, I got to buy it. Is it any good?

[Charlie No-One]

I have it but haven't read it.

The Witch goes to burn Dorothy and drops her broom on herself. The fire spreads to her dress. Dorothy puts it out to try and help.

[Alexia Dark]

I just heard on an entertainment news show that The Lord of the Rings musical is moving to the West End... even after it flopped in Toronto. What were they thinking? I wish them all the best, I haven't seen it myself, but I have to wonder if it's a wise move.

[Alexia Dark]

That is what the sequel was for. Also, the stage ending had them leaving Oz through the Deadly Desert. In the Oz mythology, that is impossible because if you touch the sand you die. The book respected what was written before it.

Don't get me wrong though, I loved the show.

I don't recall it specifically saying that they're going through the desert...

[Charlie No-One]

She said something on the lines of "We have to leave...go through the desert...."

[Alexia Dark]

Hmm. Well, it's no worse than 'the Munchkins misidentified me as a witch'(from the book), or 'That's right, you take that one road the whole time' (musical).

[Enite]

On a random side note, I've been in quite a few musicals... I am currently starting rehearsals on Little Shop of Horros in which I play Orin the Dentist.

I was Motel Kamzoil in Fiddler on the Roof
King Sextimus in Once Upon a Mattress
and Chorus for my freshman year musical Grease!

~Chase

[Alexia Dark]

Cool. I've not seen any of those, but I've heard of them. I really want to get into musical theatre as a career, but I have so many doubts about my capabilities.

[Spider-Gamer]

Cool. I've not seen any of those, but I've heard of them. I really want to get into musical theatre as a career, but I have so many doubts about my capabilities.
Why do you think you are not capable? :huh:

[SapphirePrima]

I've only seen the Lion King. Which I loved! :) I live in the suburbs of Detroit so I don't get to see to many Musical plays. :(
I watch the View and Good Morning America too much, I've seen the cast from Tarazan and Mary Poppins and they both look really good.
I've seen Rent and loved it. I hope they do a tour soon. I heard the whole Hairspray album and can't wait for the movie. I want to see Wicked too. I hope they do a DreamGirls tour too.

[Alexia Dark]

Why do you think you are not capable? :huh:

An inexpressive face, a bad case of stage fright, a weak middle range, a voice cracking problem, and a whole bunch of other voice-related problems.

[C.F. Kane]

My Mom loves musicals, so I grew up listening to a lot of Broadway. In high school I was Lewis in Pippin, one of the ball players in Damn Yankees, Motel in Fiddler on the Roof, and the Baker in Into the Woods. Right now I'm working on a theater degree with a music minor, and hoping to become an actor.

And yet I don't like listening to musicals nowadays.

[Superman79]

My faves:

Fiddler on the Roof (I played Tavye in both High school and college :D)
Guys and Dolls
Phantom of the Opera
Damn Yankees
Wicked
Les Mis
The Scarlett Pimpernel

[Bastila]

I just heard on an entertainment news show that The Lord of the Rings musical is moving to the West End... even after it flopped in Toronto. What were they thinking? I wish them all the best, I haven't seen it myself, but I have to wonder if it's a wise move.

I do not want to see it, not a fan and as its coming to thw West End, it means the Producers is going :csad: I love that show lol.
But Laura Michelle Kelly is in it, and shes a great performer, she is the orignal Mary Poppins, I love that show lol.

Anyone I love this song from the Producers, King of Broadway.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da-bHlN8ZPU

[PhoenixSparrow]

^ yea i love that song too!
I just have to say, I really really hate Les Mis and Fame!!!!! :(

[PhoenixSparrow]

Can Johnny Depp sing?


Well, he sort of sung in cry baby. lol But he was in a band before acting aswell, so he'll probably just need a little training.

[Bastila]

^ yea i love that song too!
I just have to say, I really really hate Les Mis and Fame!!!!! :(

Oh Fame how I want my 2 hours of my life back I really hated Fame, and also Les Mis, I found it boring I thought it would have been better then I thought off.

[Alexia Dark]

Well, he sort of sung in cry baby. lol But he was in a band before acting aswell, so he'll probably just need a little training.

So was Gerard Butler, and they didn't give him enough time.

Oh Fame how I want my 2 hours of my life back I really hated Fame, and also Les Mis, I found it boring I thought it would have been better then I thought off.

Boring? Huh. I only have the soundtrack, but I love it.

[Bastila]

So I am going to rent, Rent as I have never seen it

So is it any good? Just never seen it really so what do you guys think about it, if you have seen it?

[ComicChick]

So I am going to rent, Rent as I have never seen it

So is it any good? Just never seen it really so what do you guys think about it, if you have seen it?

i loved Rent. I saw it last February. I wish I could've seen the original cast performing it, but the cat was good.

I found it very entertaining. I love the music of Rent, regardless of the play. I think the lyrics are wonderful. It's a shame Larson died the night before the show premiered.

[Bastila]

i loved Rent. I saw it last February. I wish I could've seen the original cast performing it, but the cat was good.

I found it very entertaining. I love the music of Rent, regardless of the play. I think the lyrics are wonderful. It's a shame Larson died the night before the show premiered.

I heard about that, was a long time ago now, (Sort of) Is a sham and must really suck as well.

[Franklin Richards]

So I am going to rent, Rent as I have never seen it

So is it any good? Just never seen it really so what do you guys think about it, if you have seen it?

No day but today!!!


You'll love it!

:up:


:thing: :doom: :thing:

[Bastila]

Well, it's being sent to me now, hopefully get it tomorrow, can't wait to see it, sounds good.

I watched the trailer as well.

[ComicChick]

I heard about that, was a long time ago now, (Sort of) Is a sham and must really suck as well.

on the dvd, there's a little section in the features about him and how rent came to be.

he poured his heart into that piece (almost literally), and he died alone in his apartment, the night before it went on.

it was very sad.

[Bastila]

Well I was bored and since I'm in a Wicked mood I made this.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c206/TimeForce/wickedwallpapaer.jpg

[Alexia Dark]

That's pretty. The make-up really suits her, more than it does any other Elphaba, I think. On everyone else, it looks uneven or greasy.

[Cyrusbales]

I went to see Blondel, as someone I worked with on a film last year was in it, got free tickets, so was cool, pretty good, some nice referecnes, but the best bit was my freinds part, lol.

[Bastila]

That's pretty. The make-up really suits her, more than it does any other Elphaba, I think. On everyone else, it looks uneven or greasy.

Thanks, but I agree. Kerry Ellis took over the role now shes gone.
As Kerry is great I saw her in We Will Rock You and Les Mis but her being green she doesn't look that good it makes her look greasy and also she puts on this terrible English accent (Kerry is scottish) and its sounds just to fake as well. I think she should just do an American Accent really.


Oh another musical I love is Mary Poppins, and its better then the film and funnier, the kids are actaully annoying (unlike the film where there good) Mary Poppins has like a dark side which is funny, shes so nasty to the kids and I love it.
I love the Practically Perfect as well.
I saw it when it first opened in London Laura Michelle Kelly was Mary Poppin she was amazing I meet her as well lol Shes a cool person.

A clip - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZWOmSq-pYw

[C.F. Kane]

WHY DO PEOPLE LOVE WICKED SO MUCH!?!

:huh:

[Phoney Bone]

On a random side note, I've been in quite a few musicals... I am currently starting rehearsals on Little Shop of Horros in which I play Orin the Dentist.

I was Motel Kamzoil in Fiddler on the Roof
King Sextimus in Once Upon a Mattress
and Chorus for my freshman year musical Grease!

~Chase


Orin is such a great part - Don't screw it up!

BTW, I also am a big musical theatre person.

[Phoney Bone]

WHY DO PEOPLE LOVE WICKED SO MUCH!?!

:huh:I don't know. I hate it. Probably the only musical I can't stand. Personally, it's a big piece of ****. And I love Idina and Butz and everyone in the cast.....I just think Wicked is an over-glamourized stupid show. It's reall really not that great. I'm also a big Baum purist, and I don't know why they couldn't just adapt one of his backstories for the musical. Because now I have people in chorus telling me about the history of The Wizard of Oz according to Wicked, and I have to set them straight with the REAL backstory.

Hate it.

[Dangerous]

True, theatre sucks.

[Phoney Bone]

Nope, it mostly rocks. There's a few that stink, just like any other genre. And it's pretty lame that you come in here trying to be cool.

[C.F. Kane]

True, theatre sucks.

No it does not. You're just watching the wrong plays.

Later this month my university's theatre department is putting on a play where an old woman gets half her face melted off with an electric stove after she gouges out a 12-year-old girl's eyes. This is live on stage.

How is that not awesome?

[Cyrusbales]

I went to see an invite only performance of 'The fighter' written by and starring Peter Cadwell, the independant described it as 'one of the best five plays in London of the year' and it's the most mindblowing piece I've ever seen! Which makes me even hapier that I'm working with Peter at the mo! Not to mention him being a really cool dude!

[Bastila]

WHY DO PEOPLE LOVE WICKED SO MUCH!?!

:huh:


As its great, its about love, friendship, poltics and more good songs, story, music is cool, good acting, lines some of them are funny.
Set is amazing, costumes seeing people flying well sort of.
Two strong female characters as well.
And I just love it, have you seen it?
I read the book before the show, show is better.

Going to see Spamalot next month then Avenue Q.

[Erzengel]

Don't be Stupid, be a smarty come and join the Nazi Party.

[Franklin Richards]

Ave. Q is GREAT!

Here's my favorite song!



Princeton:
Say, Kate, can I ask you a question?

Kate Monster:
Sure!

Princeton:
Well, you know Trekkie Monster upstairs?

Kate Monster:
Uh huh.

Princeton:
Well, he's Trekkie Monster, and you're Kate Monster.

Kate Monster:
Right.

Princeton:
You're both Monsters.

Kate Monster:
Yeah.

Princeton:
Are you two related?

Kate Monster:
What?! Princeton, I'm surprised at you! I find that racist!

Princeton:
Oh, well, I'm sorry! I was just asking!

Kate Monster:
Well, it's a touchy subject.
No, not all Monsters are related.
What are you trying say, huh?
That we all look the same to you?
Huh, huh, huh?

Princeton:
No, no, no, not at all. I'm sorry,
I guess that was a little racist.

Kate Monster:
I should say so. You should be much more
careful when you're talking about the
sensitive subject of race.

Princeton:
Well, look who's talking!

Kate Monster:
What do you mean?

Princeton:
What about that special Monster School you told me about?

Kate Monster:
What about it?

Princeton:
Could someone like me go there?

Kate Monster:
No, we don't want people like you-

Princeton:
You see?!

You're a little bit racist.

Kate Monster:
Well, you're a little bit too.

Princeton:
I guess we're both a little bit racist.

Kate Monster:
Admitting it is not an easy thing to do...

Princeton:
But I guess it's true.

Kate Monster:
Between me and you,
I think

Both:
Everyone's a little bit racist
Sometimes.
Doesn't mean we go
Around committing hate crimes.
Look around and you will find
No one's really color blind.
Maybe it's a fact
We all should face
Everyone makes judgments
Based on race.

Princeton:
Now not big judgments, like who to hire
or who to buy a newspaper from -

Kate Monster:
No!

Princeton:
No, just little judgments like thinking that Mexican
busboys should learn to speak goddamn English!

Kate Monster:
Right!

Both:
Everyone's a little bit racist
Today.
So, everyone's a little bit racist
Okay!
Ethinic jokes might be uncouth,
But you laugh because
They're based on truth.
Don't take them as
Personal attacks.
Everyone enjoys them -
So relax!

Princeton:
All right, stop me if you've heard this one.

Kate Monster:
Okay!

Princeton:
There's a plan going down and there's only
one paracute. And there's a rabbi, a priest...

Kate Monster:
And a black guy!

Gary Coleman:
Whatchoo talkin' 'bout Kate?

Kate Monster:
Uh...

Gary Coleman:
You were telling a black joke!

Princeton:
Well, sure, Gary, but lots of people tell black jokes.

Gary Coleman:
I don't.

Princeton:
Well, of course you don't - you're black!
But I bet you tell Polack jokes, right?

Gary Coleman:
Well, sure I do. Those stupid Polacks!

Princeton:
Now, don't you think that's a little racist?

Gary Coleman:
Well, damn, I guess you're right.

Kate Monster:
You're a little bit racist.

Gary Coleman:
Well, you're a little bit too.

Princeton:
We're all a little bit racist.

Gary Coleman:
I think that I would
Have to agree with you.

Princeton/Kate Monster:
We're glad you do.

Gary Coleman:
It's sad but true!
Everyone's a little bit racist -

All right!

Kate Monster:
All right!

Princeton:
All right!

Gary Coleman:
All right!
Bigotry has never been
Exclusively white

All:
If we all could just admit
That we are racist a little bit,
Even though we all know
That it's wrong,
Maybe it would help us
Get along.

Princeton:
Oh, Christ do I feel good.

Gary Coleman:
Now there was a fine upstanding black man!

Princeton:
Who?

Gary Coleman:
Jesus Christ.

Kate Monster:
But, Gary, Jesus was white.

Gary Coleman:
No, Jesus was black.

Kate Monster:
No, Jesus was white.

Gary Coleman:
No, I'm pretty sure that Jesus was black-

Princeton:
Guys, guys...Jesus was Jewish!

Brian:
Hey guys, what are you laughing about?

Gary Coleman:
Racism!

Brian:
Cool.

Christmas Eve:
BRIAN! Come back here!
You take out lecycuraburs!

Princeton:
What's that mean?

Brian:
Um, recyclables.
Hey, don't laugh at her!
How many languages do you speak?

Kate Monster:
Oh, come off it, Brian!
Everyone's a little bit racist.

Brian:
I'm not!

Princeton:
Oh no?

Brian:
Nope!

How many Oriental wives
Have you got?

Christmas Eve:
What? Brian!

Princeton:
Brian, buddy, where you been?
The term is Asian-American!

Christmas Eve:
I know you are no
Intending to be
But calling me Oriental -
Offensive to me!

Brian:
I'm sorry, honey, I love you.

Christmas Eve:
And I love you.

Brian:
But you're racist, too.

Christmas Eve:
Yes, I know.
The Jews have all
The money
And the whites have all
The power.
And I'm always in taxi-cab
With driver who no shower!

Princeton:
Me too!

Kate Monster:
Me too!

Gary Coleman:
I can't even get a taxi!

All:
Everyone's a little bit racist
It's true.
But everyone is just about
As racist as you!
If we all could just admit
That we are racist a little bit,
And everyone stopped being
So PC
Maybe we could live in -
Harmony!

Christmas Eve:
Evlyone's a ritter bit lacist!


:thing: :doom: :thing:

[Bastila]

lol, that was funny.

I saw some perfomances they did on TV over here advertising a song where they go
''it sucks to be me'' which was funny.
I can't wait to see it looks great.

[Phoney Bone]

It's a wonderful show - A lot better than Wicked. :p

[SpideyLad]

WHY DO PEOPLE LOVE WICKED SO MUCH!?!

:huh:

Well from what I've seen of it, it actually looks rather good...

DAMN YOU ALEXIA :cmad:

[Bastila]

It's a wonderful show - A lot better than Wicked. :p


Well when I see it, I'll let you know which I prefere lol

[Darren Daring]

Wicked is the bestimist:up:

[tzarinna]

I got my ticket to see Spring Awakening on Broadway. :up: Yay,Duncan. :yay:

[Bastila]

Well started watching Rent, but got kicked off watching as my parents wanted to watch TV and I like watching films in the biggest tv in our house which is the one in the living room, jeez they wanted to watch Big Brother at first they where like Rent looks crap and they heard some songs and where like sounds good.

But yeah so far its been good up to the part where there is a riot at Maureen is it, gig and its cool I like the seasons Of love song and the one about Rent.
And the song Angel done was funny,
Also the Muarenn tango song was really funny I loved that part.
The moon song was weird lol.
But I can't wait to see the rest.

I have a feeling that someone might die as well, trying to think who though?

[ComicChick]

Well started watching Rent, but got kicked off watching as my parents wanted to watch TV and I like watching films in the biggest tv in our house which is the one in the living room, jeez they wanted to watch Big Brother at first they where like Rent looks crap and they heard some songs and where like sounds good.

But yeah so far its been good up to the part where there is a riot at Maureen is it, gig and its cool I like the seasons Of love song and the one about Rent.
And the song Angel done was funny,
Also the Muarenn tango song was really funny I loved that part.
The moon song was weird lol.
But I can't wait to see the rest.

I have a feeling that someone might die as well, trying to think who though?

i really liked rent. my fave songs were light my candle and seasons of love. i wont ruin it by including my faves from the second half of the movie.

the second part is the better part of the movie i think. there's more depth. the first part is good too, but it seems like there is more in the second half.

let me know how you like it. and after it ends, watch the alternate ending and see which you prefer

[Phoney Bone]

I love the Tango Maureen. I'm actually pretty much a sucker for any musical song that's tango-themed....They're just so awesome.

I sang "One Song Glory" for an audition once. I did pretty damn good, best I've ever sang probably......Didn't get the part though. Because I'm **** at dancing, and I was auditioning for "CATS", haha.

[ComicChick]

I love the Tango Maureen. I'm actually pretty much a sucker for any musical song that's tango-themed....They're just so awesome.

I sang "One Song Glory" for an audition once. I did pretty damn good, best I've ever sang probably......Didn't get the part though. Because I'm **** at dancing, and I was auditioning for "CATS", haha.

one song glory is a good one. i could hear that on the radio. i think that's why i liked rent so much. the songs and lyrics are great and they sound like stuff you could hear anywhere.

i have Out Tonight as one of my ringtones. i think it's my fave from the movie.

[Franklin Richards]

La Vie Boheme!!!


:thing: :doom: :thing:

[Phoney Bone]

Haha....La Vie Boheme rocks so much....Okay and every girl I know likes "Out Tonight". I just liked almost seeing Rosario Dawson's vagina in that scene.

[Bastila]

i really liked rent. my fave songs were light my candle and seasons of love. i wont ruin it by including my faves from the second half of the movie.

the second part is the better part of the movie i think. there's more depth. the first part is good too, but it seems like there is more in the second half.

let me know how you like it. and after it ends, watch the alternate ending and see which you prefer


I agree just watched it. I was sad when Angel died he was a great character as well.
Take me or leave me made me laugh Maureen is a flirt lol and again the Tango scene was great.

The restuarant scene was good and the song they sang as well.

You know this DVD here had nooooooooo extras at all really sucks!
You know I think I will buy it, I did rent it so the DVD has some like deleted scenes and commertry.

So what soundtrack should I buy Broadway recording or Film???

All in all the show was good, good stroy, deep in places as well.
Good to see so many different characters and well different types of people and how Love can be so many different things as well.

I wish I saw it when it was on stage over here.

[ComicChick]

So what soundtrack should I buy Broadway recording or Film???

All in all the show was good, good stroy, deep in places as well.
Good to see so many different characters and well different types of people and how Love can be so many different things as well.

I wish I saw it when it was on stage over here.

you know to me, the broadway and film versions arent that different, because all but 2 people are in the film.

Daphne Rubin Vega was Mimi in the play, and while she's ok, i prefer Rosario's vocals on some of the songs, particularly Out Tonight. She was pregnant so she wasn't available to do the movie.

Freddie (forget last name), the original Joanne felt she looked too old for the part and didn't want to reprise it. Tracie Thoms who plays Joann in the movie was Renthead and auditioned for the play many times, so I'm glad they cast someone who knew the role and appreciated this.

I learned most of this from the extras on the dvd. If you can find a copy that has them, check it out. The documentary on Johnathan Larsen was poignant and great.

The deleted scenes have a couple songs that were excluded, and the alternate ending i mentioned. Some people picks sides over which they prefer, but I like both endings.

the movie ending makes it seems like a real movie, while the alternate ending brings them back to the stage singing Seasons of Love with the empty spot where Angel was, and then he comes across the stage slowly, resuming his spot for the end. its really sweet when his hand lingers on collins'.

i think they say on the commentary that they they used the original ending instead of the alternate one because the alt ending pays respect to the play, but it makes the movie seem like a play, like none of it happened. the movie ending leaves it open

[Bastila]

you know to me, the broadway and film versions arent that different, because all but 2 people are in the film.

Daphne Rubin Vega was Mimi in the play, and while she's ok, i prefer Rosario's vocals on some of the songs, particularly Out Tonight. She was pregnant so she wasn't available to do the movie.

Freddie (forget last name), the original Joanne felt she looked too old for the part and didn't want to reprise it. Tracie Thoms who plays Joann in the movie was Renthead and auditioned for the play many times, so I'm glad they cast someone who knew the role and appreciated this.

I learned most of this from the extras on the dvd. If you can find a copy that has them, check it out. The documentary on Johnathan Larsen was poignant and great.


Did you see it when it opened at all? I would have loved to see it.

I watched the other ending on Youtube, and I liked it, it brang it back to the stage like how Rent started out and it matched the opening to the film as well being the same setting as well.
And I liked it when Angel walked on stage as well, I prefered that one.

I must try to find the extras online or that documentary you mentioned.
Sucks that on our DVD we have not that much extras.
But I really did like the film, I may have to buy it now lol.

[tzarinna]

A commecial for SA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiPL_myk9WA)
Duncan talking Spring Awakening (http://www.myfoxny.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=2159794&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=5.2.1)

If anyone is interested in a sample of the music and the drama. ;)

[ComicChick]

Did you see it when it opened at all? I would have loved to see it.

I watched the other ending on Youtube, and I liked it, it brang it back to the stage like how Rent started out and it matched the opening to the film as well being the same setting as well.
And I liked it when Angel walked on stage as well, I prefered that one.

I must try to find the extras online or that documentary you mentioned.
Sucks that on our DVD we have not that much extras.
But I really did like the film, I may have to buy it now lol.

no i didn't see it when it opened. would've loved to or would love to find a video of it or something *COUGHbootlegCOUGH* lol

and i only became aware of the greatness that is Rent in 2005. i saw it about 2 weeks after my nephew died, so the whole No Day But Today thing really stuck with me.

i bought the dvd on amazon. check there first, sometimes their dvds are much cheaper than other places

[Bastila]

no i didn't see it when it opened. would've loved to or would love to find a video of it or something *COUGHbootlegCOUGH* lol

and i only became aware of the greatness that is Rent in 2005. i saw it about 2 weeks after my nephew died, so the whole No Day But Today thing really stuck with me.

i bought the dvd on amazon. check there first, sometimes their dvds are much cheaper than other places

Yeah I will, I really like it when they sing no day but today.
I would like to have seen it on stage, I found some 10th anniversary vids, but that was the orginal cast singing the songs mostly, I would love to see some real old footage.

Yeah Amazon forget that site exsits lol always use play.com.
Sorry about your nephew, my condolences.
I wished they would bring it out on stage over here again, even a tour, but hey the DVD will do for now.

Anyone seen We Will Rock You?

[ComicChick]

Yeah I will, I really like it when they sing no day but today.
I would like to have seen it on stage, I found some 10th anniversary vids, but that was the orginal cast singing the songs mostly, I would love to see some real old footage.

Yeah Amazon forget that site exsits lol always use play.com.
Sorry about your nephew, my condolences.
I wished they would bring it out on stage over here again, even a tour, but hey the DVD will do for now.

Anyone seen We Will Rock You?

havent seen WWRY

but Rent did go on tour around the time the movie was released. wasn't the original cast, but it was good.

that's how i was able to see it, i saw it last February. and i liked in the movie how they used props from the original broadway production, like the white bucket angel plays on for example

[Bastila]

havent seen WWRY

but Rent did go on tour around the time the movie was released. wasn't the original cast, but it was good.

that's how i was able to see it, i saw it last February. and i liked in the movie how they used props from the original broadway production, like the white bucket angel plays on for example

Really cool, I was reading some trival stuff on IMBD like that, like Marks scaff as well or something like that.

Women in White was a good musical funny as well, that was here for a couple of years, now Spamalot is there, I am seeing that next month looks funny.
I brought the soundtrack to Rent, listening to it now. I did like the 'Rent' song at the start was cool.

[Franklin Richards]

La Vie Boheme is the best! Of course Seasons of Love. What's the one Mimi sings. HowOOOOOL tonight!!! That one rox!


:thing: :doom: :thing:

[Bastila]

lol the Hoowwwwwooooool song lol I did like that then when the guy is like ''leave me and my guitar'' lol.

La Vie Boheme is a great song and part of the film was cool when they where like ''sisters'' ''brothers'' and ''we're close'' lol those people's faces.
Poor Mark had no one though lol.

[SpideyLad]

Anyone seen We Will Rock You?

I'm seeing it in February.

[batboy99]

i wanna see we will rock you but as far as musical films,i cant wait for hairspray

[theShape]

Phantom of the Opera is where it's at. I've seen it 8 times on Broadway over the years and I'm seeing the new Vegas version this summer. The music is so beautiful and compelling, and the role of the Phantom really is the best role you could have on Broadway. The actors that play him are so vocally talented, it amazes me.

It never gets boring to me whenever I see it.

[batboy99]

ive only seen it once,when i was 8 i think lol i still remember it though,i remember the candy tasted like crap lol

[Bastila]

I'm seeing it in February.


I've seen it lots and Peter J is the leading man he is a great performer and I nice guy meet him loads, his so cute and great.
WWRY is funny, great songs cool story, your have fun!

[theShape]

This is all I have to say:

http://www.reallyuseful.com/rug/img/uploads/McGillinJoseph162x245.jpg

http://www.reallyuseful.com/rug/img/uploads/McGillinSolo162x245.jpg

http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/images/news_images/6213.jpg

http://www.truenorthevents.com/images/phantom.gif

http://youtube.com/watch?v=VvOIqDlkDCI
http://youtube.com/watch?v=WRUAtr3B6Zs
http://youtube.com/watch?v=q_Djp5-FQRw

[SapphirePrima]

i wanna see we will rock you but as far as musical films,i cant wait for hairspray

yes, I am too excited for this one

[Kaboom]

man of la mancha!

[Kaboom]

fiddler

[Bastila]

Hair spray!! i cant wait to see that.

I saw Phantom at London very good. My little sister loves it.

[Franklin Richards]

So I went to a funeral recently and I was suprised at the song that was played. I bawled like a baby. Here it is.


ELPHABA
I'm limited:
Just look at me - I'm limited
And just look at you -
You can do all I couldn't do, Glinda
So now it's up to you
(spoken) For both of us
(sung) Now it's up to you:

GLINDA
I've heard it said
That people come into our lives for a reason
Bringing something we must learn
And we are led
To those who help us most to grow
If we let them
And we help them in return
Well, I don't know if I believe that's true
But I know I'm who I am today
Because I knew you:

Like a comet pulled from orbit
As it passes a sun
Like a stream that meets a boulder
Halfway through the wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you
I have been changed for good

ELPHABA
It well may be
That we will never meet again
In this lifetime
So let me say before we part
So much of me
Is made of what I learned from you
You'll be with me
Like a handprint on my heart
And now whatever way our stories end
I know you have re-written mine
By being my friend:
Like a ship blown from its mooring
By a wind off the sea
Like a seed dropped by a skybird
In a distant wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you:

GLINDA
Because I knew you:

BOTHI have been changed for good

ELPHABA
And just to clear the air
I ask forgiveness
For the things I've done you blame me for

GLINDA
But then, I guess we know
There's blame to share

BOTH
And none of it seems to matter anymore

GLINDA ELPHABA
Like a comet pulled Like a ship blown
From orbit as it Off it's mooring
Passes a sun, like By a wind off the
A stream that meets Sea, like a seed
A boulder, half-way Dropped by a
Through the wood Bird in the wood

BOTH
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
I do believe I have been changed for the better?

GLINDA
And because I knew you:
ELPHABA
Because I knew you:

BOTH
Because I knew you:
I have been changed for good.


:thing: :thing: :thing:

[Bastila]

Oh thats For Good, I love that song, great lyrics and that part of the show was so sad, I had like tears in my eyes, its a great song.
I like the line '' You'll be with me Like a handprint on my heart''

Its a great song, about friendship.

[theShape]

Hair spray!! i cant wait to see that.

I saw Phantom at London very good. My little sister loves it.

Cool. I've never seen Phantom in London, though I hope to within the next few years.

[Charlie No-One]

Is the original cast still in Spring Awakening?

[ComicChick]

This is all I have to say:

http://www.reallyuseful.com/rug/img/uploads/McGillinJoseph162x245.jpg




what's your favorite Phantom song(s)? I saw it on dvd a couple months back, but havent seen it on Broadway.

I think my favorite is Think of Me. and maybe Music of the Night

[SapphirePrima]

OMG my school is doing High School Musical for the Spring Musical this year :(

[theShape]

what's your favorite Phantom song(s)? I saw it on dvd a couple months back, but havent seen it on Broadway.

I think my favorite is Think of Me. and maybe Music of the Night

That's a tough one.

Every play has a showstopper. You know, that one song that really stays with you after the show is over, and the one that's always advertised with the play. But the great thing about Phantom is that it really has several showstoppers. The collective work of songs is just SO good that it's hard to choose.

But the songs I like the best are Music of the Night, Point of No Return, All I Ask of You, and Masquerade. My favorite parts of the show are the Mirror (when we first hear the Phantom), the All I Ask of You reprise (Phantom on the angel) and the end (Down Once More...).

Those are probably my favorite parts of the movie as well, though they are not as effective in that film as on stage. I can't leave out the Overture, because every time I see the show it gives me chills.

If you enjoyed the movie, you'll really love the show. :up:

[ComicChick]

That's a tough one.

Every play has a showstopper. You know, that one song that really stays with you after the show is over, and the one that's always advertised with the play. But the great thing about Phantom is that it really has several showstoppers. The collective work of songs is just SO good that it's hard to choose.

But the songs I like the best are Music of the Night, Point of No Return, All I Ask of You, and Masquerade. My favorite parts of the show are the Mirror (when we first hear the Phantom), the All I Ask of You reprise (Phantom on the angel) and the end (Down Once More...).

Those are probably my favorite parts of the movie as well, though they are not as effective in that film as on stage. I can't leave out the Overture, because every time I see the show it gives me chills.

If you enjoyed the movie, you'll really love the show. :up:


i forgot about "ll i ask of you". i really liked that one too. great lyrics:up:

[Dark Phantom]

How could I have missed out on this thread?!:wow:

I love musical theater! love it to death! I'm a thespian in my highschool and I love Phantom!

POTO all the way fellow phans. Raoul is such a fop.:ninja:

[Dark Phantom]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=VvOIqDlkDCI
http://youtube.com/watch?v=WRUAtr3B6Zs
http://youtube.com/watch?v=q_Djp5-FQRw

Oh my god! finally! I've been waiting to see some videos of Hugh Panaro. I saw him twice on Broadway in 2004. That was my Phantom crazed year. To me he was the best Phantom on stage since Michael Crawford. He never gives the same performance twice. Always something new and exciting he conveys in the character.

[Bastila]

My little sister is mad about Phantom she saw it last week here, it is a cool show, so much happens.
Point of no return is amazing, great song and I like that part its cool.

[theShape]

Oh my god! finally! I've been waiting to see some videos of Hugh Panaro. I saw him twice on Broadway in 2004. That was my Phantom crazed year. To me he was the best Phantom on stage since Michael Crawford. He never gives the same performance twice. Always something new and exciting he conveys in the character.

Yeah, I saw him 3 times back when he was Phantom. I really enoyed his performance because he had such a strong, commanding voice, yet it could be so soothing and gentle as well, which is exactly how the Phantom's voice needs to be. You can see the power of his voice in the Youtube videos I posted. He's definitely one of the best I've seen.

The reason Gerard Butler's voice didn't work in the movie version was because he sort of had the commanding part down, but he really lacked the gentle, beautiful aspect that is what makes Christine get involved in all of this mess in the first place. Also, it didn't help that the guy just screamed the notes he couldn't hit. Now, I don't blame this on him, because he really did the best he could with no prior training, but he was just miscast.

[Phoney Bone]

OMG my school is doing High School Musical for the Spring Musical this year :(

I'm so sorry. My chorus has to perform a song from it for the annual Arts Celebration thing. I'm also probably gonna be in it over the summer. I'm just accepeted it as in inevitability.

[Charlie No-One]

I get to go to New York for four days in April. I get the chance to see two shows.

Which two, out of these, should I see?

Wicked- saw it already but loved it
Avenue Q
Spring Awakening
Evil Dead
Mary Poppins
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Those are those ones I am thinking about. I am thinking Wicked is a must...

[Erzengel]

Last year I saw

Tarzan
Evil Dead
The Producers

[Bastila]

I get to go to New York for four days in April. I get the chance to see two shows.

Which two, out of these, should I see?

Wicked- saw it already but loved it
Avenue Q
Spring Awakening
Evil Dead
Mary Poppins
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Those are those ones I am thinking about. I am thinking Wicked is a must...


Ok if I was you WICKED! love that show to bits and Mary Poppins as I have seen it here loads and its so much better then the film, Mary Poppins is funnier and mean towards the kids, great moments in there as well, ang Gavin Lee who was Burt here first in the West End is playing Burt, and he was great.

[Phoney Bone]

I get to go to New York for four days in April. I get the chance to see two shows.

Which two, out of these, should I see?

Wicked- saw it already but loved it
Avenue Q
Spring Awakening
Evil Dead
Mary Poppins
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Those are those ones I am thinking about. I am thinking Wicked is a must...

I thought Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was closed? If not, then defienitly that.

If you're a fanboy or girl, Evil Dead.
Avenue Q definietly, no matter what other one you see.

[Charlie No-One]

It might be. I really wanted to see Avenue Q...but I am only allowed to pick one. My family gets to pick the other....and so I have to decide between Wicked and Avenue Q.

I heard that Wicked was going to tour again. Anyone know if this is true?

[theShape]

It might be. I really wanted to see Avenue Q...but I am only allowed to pick one. My family gets to pick the other....and so I have to decide between Wicked and Avenue Q.

I heard that Wicked was going to tour again. Anyone know if this is true?

If you saw Wicked already, you should give Avenue Q. a try now.

[Phoney Bone]

So I've just gotten into "Jesus Christ, Superstar", and really badly wanna play Judas one day. I'm rocking "Heaven on their Minds" on my Myspace right now.

[Dark Phantom]

Yeah, I saw him 3 times back when he was Phantom. I really enoyed his performance because he had such a strong, commanding voice, yet it could be so soothing and gentle as well, which is exactly how the Phantom's voice needs to be. You can see the power of his voice in the Youtube videos I posted. He's definitely one of the best I've seen.

The reason Gerard Butler's voice didn't work in the movie version was because he sort of had the commanding part down, but he really lacked the gentle, beautiful aspect that is what makes Christine get involved in all of this mess in the first place. Also, it didn't help that the guy just screamed the notes he couldn't hit. Now, I don't blame this on him, because he really did the best he could with no prior training, but he was just miscast.

I agree. I tried so hard to like Gerry's voice. He had his moments, but as you said there needs to be some gentle and softeness to the Phantom's voice. I loved the film, but looking back at these videos on stage and listening to the original cast album, there were missed opportunities. For example, I wish the Phantom's mask was a little bigger, the disfigurement was better, and Schumacher should have used a darker color scheme for the Phantom's lair. I always imagined this black/blue color scheme for the lair, but the gold filter was okay i guess. The list goes on, but i make so many excuses for it so i can forget about the mistakes in my mind.

Another good Phantom which everyone in London praises is John Owen Jones aka JOJ. He has a nice soft, crystal voice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14GjfVJ8_zo

btw, in my highschool we're doing Cinderella for the road show. I play the king :woot: . Today we toured around the elementray schools in our town, it was pretty cool. Tomorrow night we do our last performance, so wish us luck.

[Bastila]

It might be. I really wanted to see Avenue Q...but I am only allowed to pick one. My family gets to pick the other....and so I have to decide between Wicked and Avenue Q.

I heard that Wicked was going to tour again. Anyone know if this is true?

Check on it site www.wickedthemusical.com (http://www.wickedthemusical.com).
But see Wicked lol.
Avenue Q I am seeing that this month. So can't really comment on that, but you know Wicked I have seen, (Got to see Idina in it as she did it over here!) So and thats great nad you get to see it on Broadway!
If you go lol.

[The Original Bamfer]

Ah, home. :D

[Majik1387]

Randomness but I'm happy.:D

In our contemporary Ensemble class(Basically a Broadway chorus class) we're singing A Rent Medley and a medley consisting of songs from The Producers, Avenue Q, Spamalot, Aida, Boy From Oz,, Snset Boulevard, Lion King, Wicked, Urinetown and Hairspray.:D

An I got the solo of 'I Go To Rio' and I understudy 'Run, Freedom, Run', 'One Song Glory', parts of 'La Vie Boheme' and more.:D

Okay, random happiness spent.:)

[The Original Bamfer]

That's very cool, Majik. Congrats on the solos! :up:


I'm currently working on my eleventh show, Once on this Island. It is truly one of the best shows, in my opinion, ever written. If anyone's interested in hearing about it (If they don't know of it), I'll gladly post more information about it.

It's tied as my favorite show, alongside Sondheim's Into The Woods.

[Majik1387]

I'm more a fan of Sondheims Sweeney Todd.:)

I've sang Tobias' solo 'Not While I'm Around' before knowing the show, then when I saw it, it became a top 5 fave of mine.

[The Original Bamfer]

I've never seen all of Sweeney Todd, but it is fantastic. I think we can agree that pretty much whatever Sondheim touches is gold.


I've done two of his shows:

Into The Woods
A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum

[Bastila]

I'm more a fan of Sondheims Sweeney Todd


Oh you've seen that? Whats it like? Would love to see it.

[Phoney Bone]

I'd love to be in "Urinetown" one day. A local group performed it in my town earlier this year and it was phenomenal, and hysterical. Good job on the "Run, Freedom, Run" solo. Do you get to hit the high notes??

[Majik1387]

Oh you've seen that? Whats it like? Would love to see it.
Yeah. As for what it's like, it always depends on who directed it and what they were going for. But the one I saw was a small cast with an equally smaller set; 2 portable scrims and a platform, which later gets a barber's chair. Since it was such a small set, the actors were not that far from you. I was in 2nd row, and Sweeney, Anthony and I'm sure other ensemble were inches from the first row.
But as for Story, it's pretty simple with a little bit of complications, but that's usual in a Sondheim show. The music is really great, but as a nother Sondheim trait, you have to really listen to the words to understand the characters.
I'd love to be in "Urinetown" one day. A local group performed it in my town earlier this year and it was phenomenal, and hysterical. Good job on the "Run, Freedom, Run" solo. Do you get to hit the high notes??
Yes, I'm the only one who's able to hit them out of the guys.

[theShape]

I agree. I tried so hard to like Gerry's voice. He had his moments, but as you said there needs to be some gentle and softeness to the Phantom's voice. I loved the film, but looking back at these videos on stage and listening to the original cast album, there were missed opportunities. For example, I wish the Phantom's mask was a little bigger, the disfigurement was better, and Schumacher should have used a darker color scheme for the Phantom's lair. I always imagined this black/blue color scheme for the lair, but the gold filter was okay i guess. The list goes on, but i make so many excuses for it so i can forget about the mistakes in my mind.

Another good Phantom which everyone in London praises is John Owen Jones aka JOJ. He has a nice soft, crystal voice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14GjfVJ8_zo

btw, in my highschool we're doing Cinderella for the road show. I play the king :woot: . Today we toured around the elementray schools in our town, it was pretty cool. Tomorrow night we do our last performance, so wish us luck.


Yeah, the Phantom movie had the oppurtunity to be so great. All of the elements from the play seem perfect for a movie, and they have been in past films, but this film just seemed to miss the point. It really did.

I just wish they chose someone who had been in the play before to play the Phantom...someone with the experience and range. It would have helped the film greatly, IMO.

[Phoney Bone]

Yes, I'm the only one who's able to hit them out of the guys.

Rock on man!

[Alexia Dark]

I'm in a special vocal class at school that focuses on solo work and theory (aka what I was hoping choir would be in the first place... ) and my teacher was talking about doing a field trip to Toronto. I'm going to try to convince him to take us to see POTO. We're performing the medley for it in May. I'll have to look up the dates and do some begging/threatening/blackmailing in the next while.

[theShape]

I'm in a special vocal class at school that focuses on solo work and theory (aka what I was hoping choir would be in the first place... ) and my teacher was talking about doing a field trip to Toronto. I'm going to try to convince him to take us to see POTO. We're performing the medley for it in May. I'll have to look up the dates and do some begging/threatening/blackmailing in the next while.


Good idea. Here's to hoping your teacher goes for the idea.

[Bastila]

I'm in a special vocal class at school that focuses on solo work and theory (aka what I was hoping choir would be in the first place... ) and my teacher was talking about doing a field trip to Toronto. I'm going to try to convince him to take us to see POTO. We're performing the medley for it in May. I'll have to look up the dates and do some begging/threatening/blackmailing in the next while.

Hope it works POTO is great!

[Bastila]

Well I saw Spamalot this week, and it was great.
So funny great songs and it was funny. Especialy if you have seen the Holy Grail.
Great show.
Next up Avenue Q in under 2 weeks.

[SpideyLad]

Well I saw Spamalot this week, and it was great.
So funny great songs and it was funny. Especialy if you have seen the Holy Grail.
Great show.
Next up Avenue Q in under 2 weeks.

Damn you.....I want to see that

Seeing We Will Rock You on saturday.

[Bastila]

Really? I am seeing it in March for the like million time lol.

Peter Johanssen who is the male lead is great, his cute and a great performer as well and I have meet him loads a great person and nice as well.
just a fan of his really lol.
The Band are great as well, and the villain is funny scary in some parts.
Scaramouche (character) will have you laughing all the way though.

Hope you have fun!

[C.F. Kane]

I just found out that my university is doing a production of Urinetown for next year's season. I'm a theater major. Should I be happy?

[SpideyLad]

Really? I am seeing it in March for the like million time lol.

Peter Johanssen who is the male lead is great, his cute and a great performer as well and I have meet him loads a great person and nice as well.
just a fan of his really lol.
The Band are great as well, and the villain is funny scary in some parts.
Scaramouche (character) will have you laughing all the way though.

Hope you have fun!

I just got back today from having seeing it, and I loved it......and I want to see it again.....

Any news of a DVD or something? I know they're eventually doing a UK nationwide tour....

[Bastila]

I just got back today from having seeing it, and I loved it......and I want to see it again.....

Any news of a DVD or something? I know they're eventually doing a UK nationwide tour....

lol, glad you liked it I am seeing it next month.
Well this is not going to be a tour as its not closing, but a DVD is a rumor I would say, I could see WWRY you as a film would be cool.
Did you like the whole set in the furture thing and the GAGA's etc its funny.

[SpideyLad]

lol, glad you liked it I am seeing it next month.
Well this is not going to be a tour as its not closing, but a DVD is a rumor I would say, I could see WWRY you as a film would be cool.
Did you like the whole set in the furture thing and the GAGA's etc its funny.

I did hear a tour rumour a while ago. I loved the entire thing, even if about 99% of it is sexual innuendo :oldrazz:

I might actually have to buy the soundtrack...

[The Original Bamfer]

One week left, come tomorrow! :eek:

[Bastila]

Oh I saw Avenue Q last night, I loved it.
Was really funny and the puppets where great.
I liked the racist song, the internet is for porn, It sucks to be me and Schadenfreude.
Someone from the orignal Broadway show was in it, Kate Monster was her chacarter.
Also the CD I ordered tonight lol.
Great show I did like it, would like to see it again as well.
Small threatre, it was in.

Purpose.

[tzarinna]

I saw Spring Awakening over the weekend. It has grown tremendously.The way the actors presented their characters,they have really owned their roles since the last time I saw them off Broadway in June. :up:
I was much more emotional this time around. The audience was more responsive,folks returned to their seats after intermission. I recall a few people did not return when I saw it over the summer. It may have something to do with the lovin and minor nudity right before the break. :woot: :huh:
One senior lady had seats on the stage and she got a nice mooning,man that ass was pasty white but it sure was cute. :cwink:She actually came back for more. :wow: :up:
Now when I listen to the soundtrack, 4-5xs a day, it just takes me back. *sigh* I'm going again.

[winky]

I found this animated movie in the Dollarama:

"The World of Hans Christian Andersen"

Some really great music, and a real pschadelic edge to it -which is great if you like musicals.

Looks like a really old work -probably 60s or earlier; the picture quality is rather poor, but a great story, nevertheless.

Here's a few verses from one of the songs:

Soaring like zephyr where the robins fly
Up above the clouds so high
Flying in a manner that is fancy-free
In a cotton-candy sky

:word: :word: :word: :woot: :word: :word: :word:

[Dark Phantom]

Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber announced on his video blog that he will pen a sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, the longest-running musical in Broadway history.

In a taped message, the Tony-winning composer says, “I’ve made a decision today that I will do The Phantom of the Opera sequel. And I have met with a couple people today who have persuaded me to do it, who I will not reveal, but it’s a very exciting day for me. . . It’s going to be very exciting, and I can reveal that it will be set in New York.”

Lloyd Webber had previously written "The Heart Is Slow to Learn," a song for a Phantom sequel. That song was unveiled to the public at the televised London concert celebrating Lloyd Webber's 50th birthday. Kiri Te Kanawa performed the ballad. The composer later dropped the idea of the sequel and chose to collaborate on the musical The Beautiful Game.
At one point Lloyd Webber had been working on the Phantom sequel with writer Frederick Forsyth. When the sequel did not come to fruition, Forsyth later released the novel “The Phantom of Manhattan.” Lloyd Webber did not mention during his video statement whether the sequel would be based on the Forsyth work.

The winner of seven 1988 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Phantom of the Opera became the longest-running show in Broadway history on Jan. 9, 2006. It surpassed Cats' record-holding run of 7,485 performances. The musical at the Majestic Theatre recently celebrated its 19th birthday on Broadway Jan. 26.
The musical, based on the Gaston Leroux novel, has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and is directed by Harold Prince. Lyrics are by Charles Hart (with additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe) and the book is by Richard Stilgoe and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/106421.html

ok, this pisses me off!!! I've heard bad reviews about the Phantom of Manhattan novel. Why is Webber doing this? Completley destroying a beloved musical doing great on Broadway? If anything he should make a prequel!!! The original story has no where else to go for a sequel. Why not make a broadway show out of the book by Susan Kay? That would make the most sense. It would be the Phantom's "Wicked" if you will.

[Charlie No-One]

Little Shop
Little Shoppa of Horrors
Little Shop
Little Shoppa of Terror.

[Majik1387]

Watch them drop
Little Shop of Horrors
Oh, oh oh, oooooooohhhhhh

[Machx72]

Wicked was pretty bad ass...

So is The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee... That one had me laughing harder than I've laughed in years.

I was in Seussical the Musical too, a while back. That show is awesome, if done right.

[Charlie No-One]

Little Shop is my favorite musical. I love the ending...too bad they changed it in the movie.

[theShape]

Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber announced on his video blog that he will pen a sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, the longest-running musical in Broadway history.

In a taped message, the Tony-winning composer says, “I’ve made a decision today that I will do The Phantom of the Opera sequel. And I have met with a couple people today who have persuaded me to do it, who I will not reveal, but it’s a very exciting day for me. . . It’s going to be very exciting, and I can reveal that it will be set in New York.”

Lloyd Webber had previously written "The Heart Is Slow to Learn," a song for a Phantom sequel. That song was unveiled to the public at the televised London concert celebrating Lloyd Webber's 50th birthday. Kiri Te Kanawa performed the ballad. The composer later dropped the idea of the sequel and chose to collaborate on the musical The Beautiful Game.
At one point Lloyd Webber had been working on the Phantom sequel with writer Frederick Forsyth. When the sequel did not come to fruition, Forsyth later released the novel “The Phantom of Manhattan.” Lloyd Webber did not mention during his video statement whether the sequel would be based on the Forsyth work.

The winner of seven 1988 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Phantom of the Opera became the longest-running show in Broadway history on Jan. 9, 2006. It surpassed Cats' record-holding run of 7,485 performances. The musical at the Majestic Theatre recently celebrated its 19th birthday on Broadway Jan. 26.
The musical, based on the Gaston Leroux novel, has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and is directed by Harold Prince. Lyrics are by Charles Hart (with additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe) and the book is by Richard Stilgoe and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/106421.html

ok, this pisses me off!!! I've heard bad reviews about the Phantom of Manhattan novel. Why is Webber doing this? Completley destroying a beloved musical doing great on Broadway? If anything he should make a prequel!!! The original story has no where else to go for a sequel. Why not make a broadway show out of the book by Susan Kay? That would make the most sense. It would be the Phantom's "Wicked" if you will.

Yeah, after hearing this, I was outraged. I just don't understand why he's doing this to himself. It can't be for the money, because the guy doesn't need it. So why?!

Okay, the man has created some pretty successful musicals. We know that. But Phantom is his baby. His gem. The most successful musical ever produced. He has to realize that a sequel can never be has good, no matter how good it is. In fact, it will probably suck without the classic music and story, it'll get bad reviews, and close within months, only tarnishing the Phantom name.

I just don't like this at all. But in other news, I'm going to see Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular in July!!!

[ghosthorse]

My favorite musical.

SPIRIT STALLION OF THE CIMARRON.

Flicka.

[JP]

Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber announced on his video blog that he will pen a sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, the longest-running musical in Broadway history.

In a taped message, the Tony-winning composer says, “I’ve made a decision today that I will do The Phantom of the Opera sequel. And I have met with a couple people today who have persuaded me to do it, who I will not reveal, but it’s a very exciting day for me. . . It’s going to be very exciting, and I can reveal that it will be set in New York.”

Lloyd Webber had previously written "The Heart Is Slow to Learn," a song for a Phantom sequel. That song was unveiled to the public at the televised London concert celebrating Lloyd Webber's 50th birthday. Kiri Te Kanawa performed the ballad. The composer later dropped the idea of the sequel and chose to collaborate on the musical The Beautiful Game.
At one point Lloyd Webber had been working on the Phantom sequel with writer Frederick Forsyth. When the sequel did not come to fruition, Forsyth later released the novel “The Phantom of Manhattan.” Lloyd Webber did not mention during his video statement whether the sequel would be based on the Forsyth work.

The winner of seven 1988 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Phantom of the Opera became the longest-running show in Broadway history on Jan. 9, 2006. It surpassed Cats' record-holding run of 7,485 performances. The musical at the Majestic Theatre recently celebrated its 19th birthday on Broadway Jan. 26.
The musical, based on the Gaston Leroux novel, has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and is directed by Harold Prince. Lyrics are by Charles Hart (with additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe) and the book is by Richard Stilgoe and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/106421.html

ok, this pisses me off!!! I've heard bad reviews about the Phantom of Manhattan novel. Why is Webber doing this? Completley destroying a beloved musical doing great on Broadway? If anything he should make a prequel!!! The original story has no where else to go for a sequel. Why not make a broadway show out of the book by Susan Kay? That would make the most sense. It would be the Phantom's "Wicked" if you will.

:o I think Webber needs to stay away from musicals period. I find all of his shows thoroughly boring.


Little Shop
Little Shoppa of Horrors
Little Shop
Little Shoppa of Terror.

My favorite musical EVER. :heart:

Shing-a-ling
What a creepy thing to be happening
Look out, look out, look out, look out
Shang-a-lang
Feel the sturm and drang in the air

[Alexia Dark]

So, the Phantom trip is probably not happening... we need 13 more people, and I'm broke, so I can't go. I don't get paid until the end of the month, and the cheques are due just before then.

In other news, I'm auditioning for Les Mis: School Edition at my local professional theatre. It should be interesting. Also, I heard that the Musical Theatre Program at my school (which I LIVE for) is doing Into The Woods next year. I'm already sort of familiar with it. Oh, what kind of monologue to do... and what song for that matter. I want to play the Witch (haha, my fav. actress's dream role), but you see, my choir director, whom I have worked with for almost 2 years and know pretty well, might ot let me. He's convinced himself that I can only be a legit soprano and nothing but. It infuriates me. I showed him an audition peice for Les Mis that goes down to a low F and he's like 'that's too low for you'. How the hell would he know? I've never sang a song in his classes that goes that low. For people's information, I can comfortably go down to an E.

I'm really worried that he'll type-cast me and make me someone stupid... Rapunsel or chorus...

[Majik1387]

My old high school was the first to perform Les Miserables in the entire nation I found out day before yesterday. :)

I felt proud because it was the first show I worked on when I joined the theatre industry.

[Majik1387]

My old high school was the first to perform Les Miserables in the entire nation I found out day before yesterday. :)

I felt proud because it was the first show I worked on when I joined the theatre industry.

[Charlie No-One]

Little Mermaid: The Broadway Musical

http://disney.go.com/theatre/thelittlemermaid/index.html

[Bastila]

^
Really it's going on Broadway first, you know I am still waiting for Hair spray to come over here lol.

[The Original Bamfer]

Once on this Island needs a revival... soon!

[theShape]

I went to Avenue Q this past week and really enjoyed it. The current Broadway cast is excellent. I highly recommend going.

[Charlie No-One]

I wonder how they will pull of Ariel's tail in the show. Will she sit on a rock or what? I am interested.

[Bastila]

I went to Avenue Q this past week and really enjoyed it. The current Broadway cast is excellent. I highly recommend going.

I saw that in London in Feb I think its a great show loved every min, and so funny as well i liked the two bears which where bad like saying 'get drunk and buy beer' they where funny.

And next week it is back to seeing Wicked yeah!!!!

[SpideyLad]

I saw that in London in Feb I think its a great show loved every min, and so funny as well i liked the two bears which where bad like saying 'get drunk and buy beer' they where funny.

And next week it is back to seeing Wicked yeah!!!!

I wanna see Avenue Q, and Wicked...

Apparently, I might be seeing another musical or opera with my music class again this year. The teacher is currently thinking it over.

[Bastila]

I wanna see Avenue Q, and Wicked...

Apparently, I might be seeing another musical or opera with my music class again this year. The teacher is currently thinking it over.

Keep bugging her about it lol.

[redmarvel]

I can't believe Phantom is coming back to T.O. - it was good and all, but I don't know if that's the one I'ld pick to play again. I would probably choose something new.

[Bastila]

I can't believe Phantom is coming back to T.O. - it was good and all, but I don't know if that's the one I'ld pick to play again. I would probably choose something new.

Who did you play in it last time? And what else is out there that you want to be in? Thats what you got to think of.

[redmarvel]

Well, the gals in that show are too wimpy... they have no spunk or spirit...

"Oh no, I'm in trouble, I need some man to rescue me"

bleh

I'ld rather be the Wicked Witch in the Wizard of Oz - at least she had spirit (even if she did get herself killed by a kid who couldn't even keep control of a dog)

[Bastila]

Well, the gals in that show are too wimpy... they have no spunk or spirit...

"Oh no, I'm in trouble, I need some man to rescue me"

bleh

I'ld rather be the Wicked Witch in the Wizard of Oz - at least she had spirit (even if she did get herself killed by a kid who couldn't even keep control of a dog)

You know I so agree with you, when I did Drama at College, I never went for wimpie characters, strong ones.
And being the Witch is better :up: lol and who says the witch like is dead lol.

[SpideyLad]

Keep bugging her about it lol.

The only things we get here in Newcastle are crappy Operas....We saw The Marriage Of Figaro last year, and it nearly killed me:(

[redmarvel]

Spider-Man the MUSICAL

http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270552

[Bastila]

^
I know how cool, I will some how have to see that, a super hero musical, I wonder how they will pull it off.
And why type of songs there have and how they will do without any CG.

[Erzengel]

^

Spiderman, Spiderman,
Does whatever a spider can
Spins a web, any size,
Catches thieves just like flies
Look Out!
Here comes the Spiderman.

[redmarvel]

Spider-man, spider-man, radioactive spider-man

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqvKOOP_GG8

[redmarvel]

I just hope it's nothing like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGznlVLGHvk

The music is slightly better on this version...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMcCt2Ag4Sg&mode=related&search=

[Machx72]

Lmao... I'm not really a big fan of Jack Black's at all, but I thought this was hilarious:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL6WVKo86Go&mode=related&search=

[Bastila]

^

Spiderman, Spiderman,
Does whatever a spider can
Spins a web, any size,
Catches thieves just like flies
Look Out!
Here comes the Spiderman.

You got a point there lol.

[tzarinna]

Well I'm happy to announce that "Spring Awakening" has been nominated for 11 Tony Awards. :hyper: I'm so proud. :woot:
Congratulations Duncan and Steve!!!! :yay:

[JP]

That wasn't really a shocker. It was to be expected that they'd get a lot. :p

[tzarinna]

Have you seen it?

[JP]

Not yet. I'm seeing it over the summer. I have the OBC recording though.

[tzarinna]

Nice. :up:
I saw it when it was off broadway. People actually left during intermission. :csad: :down
I'm going to come up and see it again for the third time. :yay: It's so moving yet funny and light hearted.

[Bastila]

Well I'm happy to announce that "Spring Awakening" has been nominated for 11 Tony Awards. :hyper: I'm so proud. :woot:
Congratulations Duncan and Steve!!!! :yay:


Wow that alot, whats the show like, seen a trailer thing, but over all if you seen it any good?

I need to see a show, last one I saw was last month Wicked, I miss not seeing a show lol.

[JP]

Hairspray is always great. :D

I'm seeing Mama Mia on Sunday as a mothers day gift to my mom... but I'd much rather see Hairspray again. :(

[Bastila]

I liked Mama Mia, was good.

I want HairSpray to come to the West End is was going to, but I got the sound track and its great, but looks like I'll be seeing the film first.

[tzarinna]

Wow that alot, whats the show like, seen a trailer thing, but over all if you seen it any good?

I need to see a show, last one I saw was last month Wicked, I miss not seeing a show lol.

I've seen it twice and I'll be going again next month,hopefully. :yay:
I saw it when it was off broadway at the Atlantic Theatre. It was still new on the scene and I think it was a bit much for some,including myself. There's some nudity and it's recommend for mature audiences,so no little kids.But the second time I saw it the audience was more receptive,I think the cast has really owned their characters. I was moved to tears the second around and much more laughter. :up:

http://www.springawakening.com/

Full Story Description

SPRING AWAKENING takes its inspiration from one of literature’s most controversial masterpieces – a work so daring in its depiction of teenage self-discovery, it was banned from the stage and not performed in its complete form in English for nearly 100 years.

It’s Germany, 1891. A world where the grown-ups hold all the cards. The beautiful young Wendla explores the mysteries of her body, and wonders aloud where babies come from, till Mama tells her to shut it, and put on a proper dress.

Elsewhere, the brilliant and fearless young Melchior interrupts a mind-numbing Latin drill to defend his buddy Moritz – a boy so traumatized by puberty he can’t concentrate on anything. Not that the Headmaster cares. He strikes them both and tells them to turn in their lesson.

One afternoon – in a private place in the woods – Melchior and Wendla meet by accident, and soon find within themselves a desire unlike anything they’ve ever felt.

As they fumble their way into one another’s arms, Moritz flounders and soon fails out of school. When even his one adult friend, Melchior’s mother, ignores his plea for help, he is left so distraught he can’t hear the promise of life offered by his outcast friend Ilse.

Naturally, the Headmasters waste no time in pinning the “crime” of Moritz’s suicide on Melchior and expel him. And soon Mama learns her little Wendla is pregnant. Now the young lovers must struggle against all odds to build a world together for their child.

:hyper: :heart:

[Alexia Dark]

A girl in my class went down to NY to audition for Spring Awakening last weekend. She apparently did very well, and might have a call back. I can't believe she actually did that. Go to another country for an audition, I mean. As much as I would love to run away to NY, that's not happening any time soon.

So I auditioned for Les Mis last week, and I got a callback for this Tuesday. Here's a funny story about this:

Another girl in my class, who had been in these 'highschool project' productions before, told me that people who were getting called back would be contacted on Monday night. Well, Monday night came and went. No call. So I got anxious and nervous and sad and wondered what the hell I did wrong (I had a conversation with the volunteer in charge of the auditionees; she told me I was 'fantastic, a power-house', so I know I didn't suck).

Then, frustrated but willing to swallow my pride, I decided to call and ask if I could work backstage. I called the admin. people, and all I said was "I auditioned for Les Mis, and I was wondering-" when the person forwarded me to someone. I was put on hold. Then the receptionist came back, asked me my name, and put me on hold again. She came back again and told me that I was on Sarah's (person in charge) list of people to call that night.

I explained to her that I had thought I wasn't getting a call, because I'd been told that all people chosen for callbacks would be contacted Monday night. She told me that with the last few people, the team needed more time... TO DISCUSS ROLES!!!

AHHHH!!!

So I talked to Sarah and got my callback! Yay! No matter what it takes, I have to blow them away. I know most of the music (at least for the female roles), and they didn't tell me to bring music, so I'm guessing we'll be tested on music from the show. I'll work on it all weekend.

Wish me luck!

[JP]

I liked Mama Mia, was good.

I want HairSpray to come to the West End is was going to, but I got the sound track and its great, but looks like I'll be seeing the film first.


I think it still is, as it says so on the site now.

[tzarinna]

Good Luck,Alexia. :yay:

[SpideyLad]

Best of luck Alexia :) :up:

and in other news, next years Yr 11 class in GCSE music is getting to go to London and see a couple of shows (Including Wicked). And all we got to do in Yr11 was go and see an Opera.......

[Alexia Dark]

So, it went pretty well. I ended up not being given the music for any of the leads (I assume it was a favoritism thing... there was one girl up for Fantine who was absolutely horrible... I wanted to rip that sheet music out of her hand and belt it the way it should be in her ear).

We were divided into character and chorus groups, and I was one of the chorus people. They gave most of us a section of Do You Hear The People Sing, which was completely useless to me, because a) most of it was sung by a guy and b) it wasn't within a comfortable range for me. Hopefully they'll realize the mistake they made with their potential leads and begin calling up other choices...

Great to hear that you'll finally see Wicked! :)

[SpideyLad]

Great to hear that you'll finally see Wicked! :)

You didn't read the post properly, did you? :csad:

[Bastila]

You didn't read the post properly, did you? :csad:

You will see it you will!
And if you do let me know, were go to see it together! :woot:

[Alexia Dark]

You didn't read the post properly, did you? :csad:

Loser. I was going to edit my post. You didn't have to point that out :p.

[SpideyLad]

You will see it you will!
And if you do let me know, were go to see it together! :woot:

Indeed :D

Loser. I was going to edit my post. You didn't have to point that out :p.

Yeah, but what would be the fun in that? :p:cwink:

[Bastila]

Loser. I was going to edit my post. You didn't have to point that out :p.

lol your avvy, Glinda the good very cool.

[SpideyLad]

lol your avvy, Glinda the good very cool.

Made by me :D

[Alexia Dark]

Megan makes me smile :).

[Bastila]

Just the character of Glinda makes me smile, shes so funny lol.

[tzarinna]

So, um, yeah....Spring Awakening won 8 awards including Best Musical. http://forums.comingsoon.net/images/smilies/cs_grin.gif
I'm so proud of Duncan. :heart:
They'll be doing a national and international tour late next year. :up:
I hope to get involved some how. :O

[JP]

Oooh, good luck with that.


I kinda got sick of them after they kept winning everything. :o

[Alexia Dark]

I saw The Phantom of the Opera for the first time, finally, a few weeks ago in Toronto, and was definitely disappointed. Shrill as can be, and some really bad acting by every mentionable person except the Phantom. I actually left with a headache from all of the loud, overcompensating singing. But, on the upside, I was able to go home and watch the movie with a fresh perspective, and I appreciate it much more. I'd heard bad things about the movie in comparisan to the stage show, but I can confidently say that, at least with this cast, the movie was much better.

[JP]

Anything by Weber makes me cringe, in all honestly.

[Alexia Dark]

I love some of his music, hate some of it, but in the end, his existance caused Gerry to sing Music of the Night, so, his existance is tolerated.

[SapphirePrima]

So, um, yeah....Spring Awakening won 8 awards including Best Musical. http://forums.comingsoon.net/images/smilies/cs_grin.gif
I'm so proud of Duncan. :heart:
They'll be doing a national and international tour late next year. :up:
I hope to get involved some how. :O

I hope they come to Detriot.:(

[theShape]

I saw The Phantom of the Opera for the first time, finally, a few weeks ago in Toronto, and was definitely disappointed. Shrill as can be, and some really bad acting by every mentionable person except the Phantom. I actually left with a headache from all of the loud, overcompensating singing. But, on the upside, I was able to go home and watch the movie with a fresh perspective, and I appreciate it much more. I'd heard bad things about the movie in comparisan to the stage show, but I can confidently say that, at least with this cast, the movie was much better.

With the right cast, seeing the Phantom on stage is 10x more fulfilling than watching the movie. I've seen it on Broadway seven times now, and I've watched the movie maybe a million, but it's nothing like the stage experience.

Now, I have been privaledged with seeing some great Phantoms, like Hugh Panaro and Howard McGillin, a couple of times. But nonetheless, the show is great.

[Mattchew]

I was rolling my eyes over the new 'Little Mermaid' show, but I just found out Sherie René Scott is playing Ursula... I'm in. I LOVE her.

If you don't know her, RUN and buy the off-broadway soundtrack of the Last Five Years!

Not sure how she fits with the character Ursula, but she'll be amazing!

[JP]

Heh.. I've been following the Mermaid show.. :O

[Mattchew]

by way, since this IS the musical thread, any gays in here pissed about Travolta being in the movie of Hairspray and all the craziness?

i for one could care less...

[Mattchew]

This is HILARIOUS if you remember 'Sister Act 2'. Its some college group doing a 15 min version of the movie...

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[JP]

by way, since this IS the musical thread, any gays in here pissed about Travolta being in the movie of Hairspray and all the craziness?

i for one could care less...

I think all the recent stuff is ridiculous.. his religious views should have nothing to do with the movie. :huh:

[Mattchew]

i dont know if that's exactly true, but its not as though he's really vocal on the issue.

if its someone saying crap like 'the jews cause all the world's wars', and then you see their movie... its all i can think about.

but, WHATEVER tavolta thinks... i wouldn't know cause he wisely keeps his mouth shut.

[tzarinna]

I hope they come to Detriot.:(

I'll see what I can do. :cwink: :o

[Bastila]

I was rolling my eyes over the new 'Little Mermaid' show, but I just found out Sherie René Scott is playing Ursula... I'm in. I LOVE her.

If you don't know her, RUN and buy the off-broadway soundtrack of the Last Five Years!

Not sure how she fits with the character Ursula, but she'll be amazing!


Oh really thats cool, so when does the show open over there, I would love to see it, I hope it hits the West End as well, I do like that Disney film.

[Mattchew]

previews in the fall... officially opens on Broadway in early December... i think

[Bastila]

previews in the fall... officially opens on Broadway in early December... i think


oh how cool, can't wait to see a trailer for it.

[theShape]

I still haven't seen Spring Awakening, and now I imagine it will be harder to get good seats or seats at all after the Tony's.

Anyone know if all of the original cast is still in it and how long they will be?

[danoyse]

I still haven't seen Spring Awakening, and now I imagine it will be harder to get good seats or seats at all after the Tony's.

Anyone know if all of the original cast is still in it and how long they will be?

I haven't seen it on TKTS since the Tony win, but I don't think it's impossible to get tickets, either.

The original cast is still in the show, and I believe they'll be there until at least November.

It's a great show. :up:

Here's their Tony Award performance, if you haven't seen it: http://youtube.com/watch?v=DgkdoIz5tmE

[tzarinna]

Spider-Man Musical (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/107378.html)
Wasn't sure if this had been posted or not.
I know everyone knows about it.

[SapphirePrima]

Spider-Man Musical (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/107378.html)
Wasn't sure if this had been posted or not.
I know everyone knows about it.
I wonder if they're going to do the webswinging like Tarazan's branch swinging.

[Alexia Dark]

I hope it is good... and they spend more time on character and personal conflicts than 'action scenes' (however the heck that would go...).

I'm not saying I want Spider-Man: The Soap Opera, but I really hope they find a balance. I want it to still be playing when I arrive in NY... 2-5 years from now...

[PhoenixSparrow]

With the right cast, seeing the Phantom on stage is 10x more fulfilling than watching the movie. I've seen it on Broadway seven times now, and I've watched the movie maybe a million, but it's nothing like the stage experience.

Now, I have been privaledged with seeing some great Phantoms, like Hugh Panaro and Howard McGillin, a couple of times. But nonetheless, the show is great.

Aye, I agree, you can never beat the stage version. :yay:
Phantom, my favourite show ever! :heart:

[SpideyLad]

I hope it is good... and they spend more time on character and personal conflicts than 'action scenes' (however the heck that would go...).

I'm not saying I want Spider-Man: The Soap Opera, but I really hope they find a balance. I want it to still be playing when I arrive in NY... 2-5 years from now...

I just hope it comes to London.:csad:

[danoyse]

Spider-Man Musical (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/107378.html)
Wasn't sure if this had been posted or not.
I know everyone knows about it.

I seem to remember they were teasing the Spiderman musical back when Spiderman 2 was being released. Not sure if it will ever happen.

If it does, hopefully it will turn out better than the Superman musical from the 60s: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDR-XvJpqBk

Yep, that's a real musical. :wow:

[Bastila]

I just hope it comes to London.:csad:

Me to


and the Little Mermaid.............:ninja:

[danoyse]

Me to


and the Little Mermaid.............:ninja:


If Little Mermaid does well in NY, it probably will. Disney just had their first Broadway flop with Tarzan, it's closing next week.

I've heard a few commercials for Little Mermaid, it sounds really good. From what I understand, the designs are going to make the theater look like it's underwater, and the actors are going to be moving around the stage on "heely" shoes to flow more like they were swimming.

There are also about 10 new songs--all by Alan Menken, who composed the original movie score with Howard Ashman. I can't remember who he's writing the new songs with now.

Sad to see Beauty & the Beast closing, though (Mermaid is moving into that theater). I saw it a few weeks ago and it's in great shape.

[Bastila]

If Little Mermaid does well in NY, it probably will. Disney just had their first Broadway flop with Tarzan, it's closing next week.

I've heard a few commercials for Little Mermaid, it sounds really good. From what I understand, the designs are going to make the theater look like it's underwater, and the actors are going to be moving around the stage on "heely" shoes to flow more like they were swimming.

There are also about 10 new songs--all by Alan Menken, who composed the original movie score with Howard Ashman. I can't remember who he's writing the new songs with now.

Sad to see Beauty & the Beast closing, though (Mermaid is moving into that theater). I saw it a few weeks ago and it's in great shape.

Tarzan I hated the film lol.

Cool sounds interesting I like it when they do that over here Wicked therater is all green and Oz like.

Good to see Alan Meken is doing the songs. Beauty and the Beast closing oh I remeber seeing that was my first musical I saw.

[Majik1387]

If Little Mermaid does well in NY, it probably will. Disney just had their first Broadway flop with Tarzan, it's closing next week.

I've heard a few commercials for Little Mermaid, it sounds really good. From what I understand, the designs are going to make the theater look like it's underwater, and the actors are going to be moving around the stage on "heely" shoes to flow more like they were swimming.

There are also about 10 new songs--all by Alan Menken, who composed the original movie score with Howard Ashman. I can't remember who he's writing the new songs with now.
I love the songs from The Little Mermaid. Not too sure how I feel about Wasting away just yet though.

I'm mostly interested how they're gonna do Ursala when she gets the Triton and the crown

[Bastila]

I love the songs from The Little Mermaid. Not too sure how I feel about Wasting away just yet though.

I'm mostly interested how they're gonna do Ursala when she gets the Triton and the crown

Me to, would be cool if they get it right or like well do it.