I’m happened to be able to see this before it closed and while the show was not the best, that was my favorite scene out of all of them. I am a little biased because I am a sucker for anything Tao as it is my favorite dance style and I am quite advanced in it, the transition into this scene was so well done and I definitely deserved the Tony. I also happen to know someone in the ensemble so if anyone saw the show, the person I know was the guy who did all the lifts dressed as a sailor in the beginning. He was able to do those because he has had many years of ballet training. Glad to see so many others appreciate this scene as much as I do.
For the people who hasn't seen it in real life and base their opinions on the videos this channel apluoad, scene has been edited and CUT so it do not reflect on the real live show: I don't know who filmed and edited this video but it's not good and do not reflect the show intelligence and most importance "STORY TELLING" : In this specific scene "Wine and Peaches", the beggining has been almost entirelly cut and edited in order to be shorter but this is were was set the story telling and purpose of that scene that was creating tension and fear from heights for the audience. And I can ASSURE you that the live performance, that to say UNCUT and UN EDITED, really is something.
How could the show close? I didn't see it but This looks phenomenal! it it Blends Old School Musical and new. I mean a lot of shows on Broadway aren't making it, why? I don't think people really appreciate the art of a musical anymore. Very sad this had so much going for it
I loved this scene & tap number!! Bravo to Susan & cast for delivering a fun & memorable dance 👏 After reading some (negative) comments here, I have to wonder how many people don't know how to use their imaginations?! We all know they aren't actually really high, but saying they should be or swung above audience? Really? It was well shown & felt that there was an element of danger and uncertainty for Colton/Jimmy...it's called great acting. And had a deeper meaning at that moment, too, for his character. If you haven't seen it live, you can't fully judge. And even then, likely plays differently depending on where you were seated (me = center mezzanine). We all have opinions! I loved it as well as entire show ❤For me it is all in the story, lyrics, & music, what made it enjoyable & relateable (as a New Yorker who loves my city) I can understand some finding it long or boring if you didn't relate, engage, or invest in the story line. Anyway, I loved the lyrics and messages, so thanks to Kander, Ebb, & Miranda!
to be honest, i think the editing contributes to it. i saw this performed live and have a lot of criticisms but this was my favorite scene in the play, and yet the way it’s filmed and editing makes it seem so… dull.
There really needs to be a sense of danger to make this choreo interesting. Colton is giving that in his acting, he uses body language and his acting beats to convey that he's scared to be up so high, but everyone else is going about business as usual, which makes sense because they've been working in construction for years, but it just lulls the audience into a sense of "oh they're safe no one else is worried" It also is not that high off the ground. At the start they created a great illusion with the elevator and steel beams, but after a while you go "oh that's like 3 feet off the ground and the stage is covered with a fog machine. It's a great concept that just doesn't work.
Lol , dance numbers don't promote the story most of the times. There's plenty of time for that in solos and other numbers in a 2 hours and 30 minutes musical.
Agreed, tap is such a wonderful and expressive form of dance. I really wish more Broadway shows would use it in ways with greater dramatic and emotional significance. Billy Elliot's Angry Dance is the best example I can think of recently although I've heard Some Like it Hot has some wonderful tap numbers
Great on paper, but not in execution. It's meant to be daring because they're supposed to be up high, but they very clearly aren't.* If the rig rose as they danced, or if they danced on a girder that was actually hanging, then began rotating, partially over the audience even. And the choreography itself is fairly lacklustre. 42nd Street is a hard show to beat. (Crazy For You comes a close 2nd) * I hated Starlight Express, but when they skate past you at 40 miles an hour, and do back flips on wheels, you can't help but be winded and left impressed.
This scene was amazing, showing off Susan Stroman's choreography, but it had nothing to do with what was going on in the show, the music itself is not memorable (and had been a song cut from a previous Kander and Ebb show, deemed unworthy for whatever reason), and it only extended this overly long show, which easily dragged on at least 15 minutes too long.
Kind of odd that they do the tableau at the end but it's not even really an attempt at recreating the iconic image. Colton also does his best to project as much swag as possible, but it falls flat. He sounds incredible when singing though.
