All That Chat - re: The last great musical to open on Broadway

HOME ALL THAT CHAT ATC WEST COAST SHOPPIN' RUSH BOARD FAQS

LOGIN REGISTER SEARCH FLAT MODE

not logged in

re: The last great musical to open on Broadway

Posted by:	AlanScott 05:42 pm EDT 03/13/14
In reply to:	re: The last great musical to open on Broadway - JayBee 11:45 am EDT 03/13/14

Even if you feel the original production was misguided, if you think the piece is terrific, might it not count as a great musical? I'm among those who completely disagree with your assessment of the production. Loved the design, the direction and the performances, particularly those of Cariou, Lansbury, Jennings and Louise, all of whom remain unequaled in my experience of many subsequent performers in those roles. Would I have liked it to have played in a somewhat smaller theatre? Perhaps, but I loved the overpowering design and the way the size of the set dwarfed the characters. That could not have been achieved in a smaller theatre, and I think the tradeoff was worth it for what was one of the most emotionally shattering productions I've ever seen.

reply \|

Previous:	re: The last great musical to open on Broadway - Chazwaza 11:46 am EDT 03/14/14
Next:	re: The last great musical to open on Broadway - JohnPopa 03:53 pm EDT 03/14/14

Thread:	re: The last great musical to open on Broadway - JohnPopa 03:53 pm EDT 03/14/14 (1) re: The last great musical to open on Broadway - AlanScott 06:41 pm EDT 03/14/14 re: The last great musical to open on Broadway - Chazwaza 06:19 pm EDT 03/13/14

All That Chat is intended for the discussion of theatre news and opinion
subject to the terms and conditions of the Terms of Service. (Please take all off-topic discussion to private email.)