I detest shows being captured by an audience member, usually using a mobile. It does nothing for theatre and adds to the growing number of people who only watch shows this way, and so missing the true experience of musical theatre. But this has been done so well, it almost makes me change my mind. For example; it's the only way I've ever been able to "see" this show, even though I find I'm in agreement with the general opinion that it's both poor Rodgers and poor Sondheim.
Oh my god! I was a PA on this show (“the Annie nanny” or kid wrangler) at the Kennedy Center. I’ve been trying to find bootleg audio (it was recorded for the cast and crew as a Christmas gift). It was brutal to see six-year-olds get fired, among many other issues. I loved the music, and the actors were professional and great, but every other aspect of the show was a mess.
As listed above: Cast Act One George, an artist - Raúl Esparza Dot, his mistress - Melissa Errico An Old Lady - Linda Stephens Her Nurse - Donna Migliaccio Franz, a sevant - Jason Gilbert A Boy bathing in the river - Annie Simon A Man lying on the bank - Daniel Felton Jules, another artist - Cris Groenendaal Yvonne, his wife - Florence Lacey A Boatman - Michael L. Forrest Celeste #1 - Tracy Lynn Olivera Celeste #2 - Sherri Edelen Louise, the daughter of Jules and Yvonne - Annie Simon Frieda, a cook - Amy McWilliams Louis, a baker - Bob McDonald A Soldier - Matthew Shepard Horn Player - Daniel Felton A Woman with baby carriage - Mary Jayne Raleigh Mr. - Harry A. Winton Mrs. - Donna Migliaccio Act Two George, an artist - Raúl Esparza Marie, his grandmother - Melissa Errico Dennis, a technician - Jason Gilbert Bob Greenberg, the museum director - Cris Groenendaal Naomi Eisen, a composer - Florence Lacey Harriet Pawling, a patron of the arts - Donna Migliaccio Billie Webster, her friend - Bob McDonald A Photographer - Mary Jayne Raleigh A Museum Assistant - Daniel Felton Charles Redmond, a visiting curator - Michael L. Forrest Alex, an artist - Matthew Shepard Betty, an artist - Amy McWilliams Lee Randolph, the museum's publicist - Harry A. Winter Blair Daniels, an art critic - Linda Stephens A Waitress - Tracy Lynn Olivers Elaine - Sherri Edelen
he's abt 6 months older than me and that's kinda wild bc in my head he's that little boy who was in a production of les mis... like how are we nearly the same age?
So I just saw this at Lincoln Center. It’s such a great show. And what’s also exciting about this show is that it can be stolen from from almost every part. In this version, Douglas Sills steals the hell out of it. At Lincoln Center, Ruthie Ann Miles (and Cynthia Erivo) stole the show. I hope this show gets done more and more. It’s an absolute delight. We all applauded when the right people finally wound up with their right counterparts. Just a fantastic romantic comedy. Really one of the few perfect romantic comedies.
It's not simple to say That most days I don't recognize me That these shoes and this apron, that place and its patrons Have taken more than I gave them It's not easy to know I'm not anything like I used be, although it's true I was never attention's sweet center I still remember that girl She's imperfect, but she tries She is good, but she lies She is hard on herself She is broken and won't ask for help She is messy, but she's kind She is lonely most of the time She is all of this mixed up and baked in a beautiful pie She is gone, but she used to be mine It's not what I asked for Sometimes life just slips in through a back door And carves out a person and makes you believe it's all true And now I've got you And you're not what I asked for If I'm honest, I know I would give it all back For a chance to start over and rewrite an ending or two For the girl that I knew Who'll be reckless, just enough Who'll get hurt, but who learns how to toughen up When she's bruised and gets used by a man who can't love And then she'll get stuck And be scared of the life that's inside her Growing stronger each day 'til it finally reminds her To fight just a little, to bring back the fire in her eyes That's been gone, but used to be mine Used to be mine She is messy, but she's kind She is lonely most of the time She is all of this mixed up and baked in a beautiful pie She is gone, but she used to be mine
Actors Equity Union requires held scripts if the rehearsal period has been seriously abréviated, and it is advertised as a concert version of the show.
The dude has some pipe! Flipping beautiful! Would love to see what he'd do with this while connecting emotionally to the song as well; I'm sure there wouldn't be a dry eye in the joint.
So far there isn’t a slime tutorial of the current one, but they are filming it so we’ll get a proshot eventually! Apparently the 2013 version is pretty similar, and there’s a proshot of that on youtube
Always thought this musical was unfinished and boring! Even the lyric ‘ Merrily’ is a lazy choice! This is Sondheim at his most unimaginative and self indulgent. So many terrible moments in this score. “ That Frank” mess is disturbingly flaccid… Get to the point already Sondheim 😅
Well if you listen to "The Blob" they are the same people...basking in Frank's success. They are gasing him up because he has become someone they can follow. Its clearly to show at the end that he has gotten everything he's wanted...and lost everything he has. And his company reflects that. They aren't exactly supposed to be that rigid...they Are a blob, it's intentional.
i dropped everything to see this production that summer. I believe I was with George Lee Andrews, his daughter Shannon, and a bunch of folks from our weekend off at THE LOST COLONY. I wish I had seen all the other productions too.
This was a great experience. It's one of my fave musical films, so joyous and inoffensive with great performances from Burt, Dolly and all of the supporting cast plus the Aggie scene confirmed I was gay (aged 16). A lot of the dialogue made it to the film, but how sad is the original show, really, when you watch this?
