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re: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC in Brooklyn could be interesting

Posted by: FriendofDorothy 07:24 pm EST 01/18/14
In reply to: re: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC in Brooklyn could be interesting - MarjorieMae 09:47 am EST 01/18/14

There was a wonderful full-scale production by Michigan Opera Theatre a few years back. I wonder, does ALNM get much opera house play? I know there have been numerous Candides and Sweeneys performed by opera companies. Does anyone know if ALNM gets many opera house productions? I think opera houses might be the venue to see regular, lush productions of great Broadway musical scores.


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Yes, saw it at LA Opera

Posted by: DistantDrumming 09:17 pm EST 01/18/14
In reply to: re: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC in Brooklyn could be interesting - FriendofDorothy 07:24 pm EST 01/18/14

...back in the summer of 2004. I wish they'd revive it. It was essentially a transfer of the NY City Opera production. The LA Opera very smartly cast it with all musical theatre actors rather than with opera singers. I only saw it once, but wish I'd had a chance to go back. It remains one of the most enchanting nights I've spent in the theatre. Such a treat to hear that glorious score played by a 40-piece orchestra. And, I mean, this was the cast. I'd argue that no stronger ensemble has been cast in Night Music since the original production:

Desiree Armfeldt - Judith Ivey
Fredrik Egerman - Victor Garber
Anne Egerman - Laura Benanti
Fredrika Armfeldt - Kristen Bell
Madame Armfeldt - Zoe Caldwell
Henrik Egerman - Danny Gurwin
Petra - Jessica Boevers
Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm - Marc Kudisch
Countess Charlotte Malcolm - Michelle Pawk


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re: Yes, saw it at LA Opera

Posted by: FriendofDorothy 11:59 pm EST 01/18/14
In reply to: Yes, saw it at LA Opera - DistantDrumming 09:17 pm EST 01/18/14

Damn, that is a great cast. And Caldwell did it at Ravinia, too. That was a wonderful concert (musically it was majestic; Hearn and LuPone sang it beautifully and acted it well, but neither would be my choice for a full production. Sounded glorious with the Chi Symph and amazing singers, though). Similar to you, it was one of the finer nights I've spent at the (amphi)theatre.


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