Uranium Suite / Tragic Fact | From Citadel Theatre, Ride the Cyclone 

It's funny when you watch the different openings and you just go "oh hi Kholby"

kholby wardell carries every single run of this show. it’s not ride the cyclone without him

props to kholby, he had to memorize 4 different intro songs

“at least i won’t be working at the mall” noel i have something to tell you.

Kholby saw basically every character get recasted

I feel like kohlby will never not play Noel, like he is that character it’s not Noel without him

Ricky Potts being able to speak and not having any mobility aids in this is such a whiplash

Oh man this musical sparks ideas, I just got the mental image that the point and silence at 1:32 was for a Jane/Penny solo…but they can’t remember her, she can’t remember it to join in so they just wait in silence and Karnak joins in at that point because he realises the song isn’t going to continue so it’s a good time to interject. Total headcanon but lord if I can’t unsee it now xD

That moment at 1:30 when they all motion off to the side... that's the sixth member of the choir

It’s so interesting how this is a blend of Uranium Suite, Waiting for the Drop, and Fall Fair Suite. I like to see how the earliest pieces of the productions continue to influence it to this day

2:42 i like how each of their actions represent them. Ocean is making herself look perfect and profesional Noel is just frustrated with everything Constance seems to be insecure or simply hugging herself Ricky has these big dreams and his bird arms show that Mischa is just super angst so he is like showing that

I think it's really interesting that (at least every intro song I've heard) they include Jane's riff that none of them seem to hear (except for Ricky in some versions) I think it's a really cool thing that they keep

why is nobody mentioning how mischa absolutely DESTROYS his solo in the beginning

I adore the transition from "we will never leave this town at all" into the ride itself, chilling! especially with how they act out the ride derailing... defintely the most unsettling opening song imo

WE CAN NEVER ESCAPE KHOLBY

I LOVE how soothing Karnak's voice is in this, it's so nice and mysterious

Okay the fact they dance like an actual choir would then immediately switch after Karnak speaks is amazing

im starting to think that it genuinely isn't ride the cyclone without kholby wardell

4:20 I love how they kinda act out how the accident was when they got hurled through the air. its such good choreography.

2:00 - 3:23 is my favorite part, they hold so much frustration for their boring lives, and I can feel it here. And the Ahhhs give me mega chills, I’m happy those made it into most versions.

3:07 gives me chills EVERY TIME. The way they do the slow rising cut off suddenly and Jane's voice doing that little loopy thing. I've been listening to that part over and over again and I love how it also appeared in Fall Fair Suite

I love how at the mall part they all depict different jobs Noel is a taco maker (Noel Gruber hungry hombre meal maybe?) Ricky is a cashier Constance is a janitor Mischa helps customers get things off high shelves. And and Ocean is a walmart greeter with a overdrawn credit card.

i would give my left kidney to see a whole recording of this production- it’s got so much mystery arounf it since it’s so old and gahhh, i would love to be able to even see a few more clops

I’m suddenly very upset tragic fact wasn’t on the album it is so good

I was NOT expecting that "Ride the cyclone is about 6 teenagers 🤓☝️"

4:12 okay but the organ and bass here! The way it sounds like electrical discharge and sparks flying! The coaster flying apart! Whoa!!!

Here are the lyrics! [OCEAN] Uranium [CHOIR] Uranium That's our town, our friendly town [OCEAN] Uranium [CHOIR (underneath next line)] Uranium That's our town, our highway town (Ooh…) [NOEL] The sky is almost blue here, grain elevators too here [CHOIR (underneath next line)] The pride and joy of sweet Saskatchewan (Ooh…) [CONSTANCE] We came here for the half-life And stayed here for our whole life [CHOIR] To give the whole wide world plutonium [OCEAN] Uranium [CHOIR] Uranium That's our town, our friendly town [MISCHA] There's a bank, an arena, and there's bingoes to play [CHOIR] You'll find the finest coffee at the Fat Man Café [NOEL] From our marching band, to the general store [CHOIR] That’s right! This whole town was made from Uranium ore [KARNAK] And my part in this story? I read all of the children's fortunes. I felt their hopes, thoughts, dreams, knowing they would board the doomed rollercoaster... and I told them nothing. I even suggested they ride the Cyclone. Tonight, my apology, a eulogy in a way of a concert. The final concert of the now deceased St. Cassian Chamber Choir. [CHOIR (underneath Karnak's dialogue) (La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la 9x) La, la, la, la, la..... Then, of course, they closed the mine The town was broke by '99 They closed the public school and city hall The smart ones all packed up and went Why stay if you can't pay the rent? A greeter at the mega shopping mall It's a fact, it's a fact, just another tragic fact: We will never leave this town at all Our folks, it seems, were too entwined Stubborn, wouldn't change their mind Hoping bust might turn right back to boom Crossed their fingers, prayed for luck Bowed down to the mighty buck Waiting in this godforsaken tomb Empty people, empty mind Living life or killing time A dead-end town against dead-end wall There's nothing cute and nothing sweet This town has only one main street Let me face my boredom at the mall It's a fact, it's a fact, just another tragic fact: We will never leave this town at all... Aaah! Aaa-aaahh! [JANE] Aaaaaaaaaah! [OCEAN] So what do we do to fill our day? [CHOIR] Make plans for the getaway [MISCHA] Eat a bite, or drink some homemade brew [CONSTANCE] One culture here [CHOIR] Join the choir [NOEL] Build yourself a funeral pyre So many stimulating things to do! [CHOIR] Get stoned on TV satellite Work all day, sleep all night [RICKY] Once a week there's bingo at the hall [CHOIR] How can I describe my hate? It's one year 'till I graduate [NOEL] At least I won't be working at the mall [NOEL, CONSTANCE, RICKY] Thank God I won't be working at the mall [CHOIR] Damned if I'll be working at the mall It's a fact, it's a fact, just another tragic fact: we will never Leave! This! Town! At! All... Ahh... Aaa-aaahh! [JANE] Aaaaaaaaaah!

I wish they kept Karnak as a puppet. God it was such a good puppet

constance is so cuuuute 🥺 her actress has such a lovely smile! edit: also i absolutely LOVE the mysterious silence right before karnak starts speaking, where jane is "supposed" to be. honestly i just adore everything about jane and how the show portrays her, she's such a wonderful yet tragic character

If you look closely at 1:13 when Mischa says his part, you can see Ocean kinda looking back at him, glaring or annoyed and then looks back at the front.

This remains my favorite into song. I love how it’s a fusion of all the other intro songs, and I really wish it had been on the album, at least as a bonus song, along with the other intro songs.

really love this version!! it gives a really great picture of the town yet still keeps all the spooky elements of them meeting their death! i think this version helps give constance's song more meaning as well- they paint the town as this bleak, horrible life, so her still loving her town and being kind despite it all makes her so much more interesting

How is it possible that this is SO MUCH better than Uranium Suite? It proves that Uranium Suite problem is not the instrumental, are the lyrics

It's interesting of how during Uranium Suite, you can hear Jane Doe but can't see her/not shown.

3:34 kholby carried as usual

kholby after watching the entire cast change

Ok this is my new favourite opening, the choreography is amazing and I feel like the frustration at their town would add to much to the whole musical

I love how most songs sound like carnival songs, which adds to the eerie vibe because thats where they died

Just recently got interested in this musical, and I’m glad I did. I find it interesting how it’s a bit of a blend between the others , yet rick is able bodied! Also, this version is definitely more mechanic & chilling than the rest! Love it!

NAH MATE THAT KARNAK SCARES THE LIVING SOUL OUT OF ME

I have never heard tragic fact before now. Props to kholby (Noel) that’s crazy how he managed to memorize 4 entrances and work with different people pretty much every time

kholby has progressed so much since then!!!

The choreography in Tragic Fact is so damn good and for what?

i love this oceans voice so much!! its so unique

It's pretty sad cause people only know about the new cast and forget the original. I mean obviously the new cast is the best, but we should remember the original for their legacy.

I love seeing different casts and finding nole. It's a comfort to see him, like finding the center

THANK GOD I WON'T BE WORKING AT THE MALL 💃🕺💃🕺

I find it interesting that Ricky doesn’t have his arm crutches/can talk in this run of rtc

1:28 I think they pointed to the air because they were waiting for a penny Solo😢

Fall fair suite is still my favorite (im super biased though) but I finally got around to listening to the other songs and just- ARGH they're so good!

I don’t know what to call style tragic fact is, but I love it

Karnak looks awesome in this version ngl

So much has changed throughout different productions, it's just amazing!

tragic fact is a banger

0:21 I don’t know why, but it sounds like there are two people singing before the second voice cuts off. Probably just an audio problem

00:01:13 Ocean is so offended by just the fact that Misha is singing-

You cannot run from kholby.

god I fucking LOVE this version- it's so stilted and creepy and really gives off the fear o being stuck in a small town

i think this is my favorite opening of all of them. it takes my favorite elements from each of them and combines them. well i guess each of the other openings took elements from this one and expanded them into individual openings

Did anyone else notice how they leave a small space where Jane should've been with them

The current cast needs to get together and sing this

i love the way that they point to penny lamb at 1:30 but since they forgot her the space is empty

tragic fact is lowkey such a banger (kholby carried ofc)

I love how at 4:16 their mouths are shaped like they were screaming on the roller coaster, adds such a great detail to the whole song

It's crazy how much can change in a few years.

Oh look, an entire different cast! A-and Kholby!

3:52 HELLO??? THAT HAND MOVE IS SO SATISFYING WHAT THE HELL

this song has some really good lyrics that aren't in the new song(s) but oh dear god this song is just a diss track to the mall.

This is really cool! It gives a lot more context to the actual town. Like - specifics

wow a cast i’ve never seen before, how interesting and new, you can really see the difference in characters and characterizations, the storylines shown in a different song by unique and different acto- oh hi kholby

It’s so funny how much they hate the mall

og rtc will ALWAYS hit for me

They look British

This perfectly captures how they all felt stuck I. There town

wait so since there's fall fair original, fall fair Shakespeare theatre and tragic fact here's what it would sound like all mixed up total darkness spinning black i know ill never get it back we will never leave this town at all ahhhh ahhhhh aahhhhh ahhhhh ahhhh ahhhh ahhh ah

Oh look a different cast!.....and Kholby.....

I love this intro and all but they mention the mall so much you’d think that killed them not the roller coaster

this just combines my favourite opening somgs oml

My dad who has never seen the musical, only clips from me watching it is very persistent tjat Oceans actor in this one is Tiffany. I can't talk him out of this one for some reason

Tbh my least favorite intro song, Fall Fair suite is still my favorite. Edit: This is certainly good, I like the first few verses after Karnak speaks. The beginning and end are very weak though. I feel like if there was a different performance I'd like it more.

Fall fair suite is the best intro and I will die on that hill

3:35 Ugh that I just love it

interesting that ricky can speak/is able-bodied in this version. does anyone know why this switch was made?

This is the worst opening, but i think its one of my favorites, because one, the choir concert part sounds like it was sung by teenagers, and also its unclear that they died, which resembles their own feelings. As an opening it sucks because the audience doesnt know whats happening, but if this were a movie-musical, this would be the opening id want. Cinimatics show ehats happenomg but the words dont. You know whats happening to them, they dont. And you see what they fear in life, and a backstory on why they hate uranium, which is a key part of each character. I think if this was a movie-musical, id want to see uranium suite the least honestly.

I actually love this for some reason

Fun fact about this production after they sing this exact song tragic fact Jane Doe is introduced

3:38 the to do has the same vocal thing as the Rot

man that Karnak figure got looks 😍💄🫦

ricky looks way to happy lmao keep going babe!

I feel like rtc wouldn’t be rtc with kholby

I love this!

3:35 this part>>>

3:34 khobly's voice is so cool i never get tired of hearing it

I accidentally learned all the choreography

the background music after they say we will never leave this town at all (the first time) is so creepy

I think this is probably my least favorite opening song from RTC. All the others focused on the kids like the rest of the musical, but this one feels disconnected from the rest of the show by focusing on Uranium for some reason.

Happy September 14 everyone! 6:17 pm :)

kholby is fucking everywhere and i love this (i just love him thats a kue)

Can someone explain to me why Ricky is singing in this intro 😭 I get that since this is a more recent show they’re using the new script that erased his disease but I thought he was still mute??

I mean at least they’re onto that suspicious looking Mall