Have you actually been to the show? Tim plays Joe impeccably and definitely portrays him as jaded and bitter. The rendition in this clip is quieter and more reserved than we got live, and I attribute it to the fact this was early, and a media call rather than a full show.
So glad you made time for this play. Tonight was unbelievably amazing. The production found every nuance of the play and laid it bare. I wish I could see it all over again.
I don't know why Sarah is getting not great press over her portrayal. Yes she isn't like other performers. Her Norma is not a one note crazy person. She is fragile, near the edge, emotional and hurt. She is also clearly delusional. And then snaps at the right time. It's quite good.
We agree. There are actually quite a number of very positive reviews about Sarah's performance. They're just not the reviews going viral. Sarah gives a very ethereal and fragile performance, and it's quite perfect for Norma.
@@theatremattersau could not agree more. It's easy to just be nuts. It's difficult to portray real emotion like sarah does. You don't laugh at her Norma, you really feel sorry for her. I've seen it twice and plan to go again
From what I am seeing in the book that I just bought today, this moment seems to be the first time in her entire life that Elphaba has had someone call her beautiful or give her any kind of positive attention about her appearance. So I think, when she sees her reflection in the mirror and hears her friend calling her beautiful, it was all a bit overwhelming for her, because its usually NessaRose who gets all the praise and the affection, not Elphaba and that's why she ran away. Am I right?
I adore Sheridan with my whole heart, I broke down in tears in Sydney getting to hug her at the stage door, and I’m going back to Melbourne to see her again💚she is a total powerhouse, and the most gorgeous witch Oz could ever have👏
OMG, saw it this week. Tim was great. Sarah tried to be too method. Just terrible. Singing and acting. If you want to see a faded star making a fool of themself, this is your show.
Great voice but i was distracted by his arms moving too much, I think it would have been more powerful with less movement and the audience would focus more on his singing and emotion.
I've seen the show twice now. Once during preview week and again last night. The first time sarah was holding back but apparently she was ill. Last night she was spectacular! Her voice was full and powerful. The whole show was better, more energy now they have settled in. But Sarah was wonderful last night. I was front row so got to hear her voice directly as well as through the speakers 🤓
I was just about to write the same comment. When l heard about the casting, my first thought was "Hmmmm. Okay?". The only clip l could find of her was her saying the "l am BIG" (not even the full line!). It's made me sceptical.
I think it's classier and nicer to say her voice isn't for everyone, and that's ok. She's very different to other Normas, but I think people are being quite mean about her performance in this show. I will also say Silvie Paladino's Norma is amazing so if someone wanted to see the show but Sarah is not their taste, go on a Silvie day. You won't be disappointed.
@@LeonorFiniCat ls there any footage of her in this role? It's not a question of not being nice, it's just incredibly unusual that there is no footage of the performance. Granted, her voice isn't usually my cup of tea but l was interested to see her take. I live in Canada so l won't be traveling to Australia anytime soon.
Sarah is the perfect choice for Norma Desmond in her actual age, can't wait to listen her rendition of the great themes in Sunset. Give us "As if we never said goodbye" or "With one look" please!
