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re: Titanic

Posted by: Chromolume 01:08 pm EDT 03/15/14
In reply to: re: Titanic - SidL 01:01 pm EDT 03/15/14

Though, the musical's framing device (Thomas Andrews' opening piece repeated by the company - survivors and deceased - at the end of the show) is a brilliant device of its own.

What I've really always felt is that, while Jack and Rose are the main characters of the film, the main character of the musical, in a way, is the ship itself.


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re: Titanic

Posted by: Ann 01:43 pm EDT 03/15/14
In reply to: re: Titanic - Chromolume 01:08 pm EDT 03/15/14

It is, and we all know going in what's going to happen to that main character (which is, in my opinion, a big problem with the musical, but the score is luscious).


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re: Titanic

Posted by: Chromolume 01:48 pm EDT 03/15/14
In reply to: re: Titanic - Ann 01:43 pm EDT 03/15/14

Yes, but I think there are plenty of shows like that - especially, obviously, those based on historical events. We all know how 1776 will turn out, but that has never stopped me (and others) from thoroughly embracing the ride the show takes us on. We also know that Leo Frank is going to get convicted and eventually murdered, but that doesn't stop us from loving that show either.

If you're saying that the journey Titanic takes us on is not as compelling as, say, 1776, I have no argument there. I love both shows, but there's no comparison - 1776 gives us more of a rollercoaster to ride. But still, knowing the inevitable end of a story has never stopped me from loving the journey of a show - as long as there IS one, lol.


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re: Titanic

Posted by: Ann 01:55 pm EDT 03/15/14
In reply to: re: Titanic - Chromolume 01:48 pm EDT 03/15/14

Yes, that's what I'm saying. What we see in 1776 is (for most) something new, and compelling. It almost feels like you don't know how it's going to turn out.

And Parade depicts a much more obscure-or-is-little-known story. Honestly, I think a lot of people don't know Leo Frank is going to be convicted and hanged (tree or no tree). Not History 101 like the Declaration of Independence and the iconic RMS Titanic.


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Parade

Posted by: Chazwaza 06:22 pm EDT 03/15/14
In reply to: re: Titanic - Ann 01:55 pm EDT 03/15/14

But Parade isn't about whether or not Leo is hanged... that is the main thrust of the plot, but the heart of the story and what the show is about is what happens to Leo and Lucille from before the murder up to when his terrible fate is finally enacted. And it's of course about many other things as well, politics, community, class, etc. But that's why I think Parade works... because it working as a show doesn't depend on you not knowing whether or not he is hanged.

Also, I remember when I saw it, even though they cut away and don't show you what happens in Leo's office when Mary comes up to get her check, and even though I had the very strong impression that Leo was definitely innocent, the writing of the court room sequence (and the 5 or so songs that make it up) was so strong that I was almost convinced he might have done it... and still, through act 2 I was sure he didn't of course, when the finale sequence happens and we finally see the scene in his office and we see Mary say "Happy Memorial Day" and walk out, and we hear Lucille sing "And you're finally...." (Mary dialogue, exit) "Free..." I am so relieved.

It's a beautifully written show.


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re: Titanic

Posted by: Chromolume 02:09 pm EDT 03/15/14
In reply to: re: Titanic - Ann 01:55 pm EDT 03/15/14

And Parade depicts a much more obscure-or-is-little-known story. Honestly, I think a lot of people don't know Leo Frank is going to be convicted and hanged (tree or no tree). Not History 101 like the Declaration of Independence and the iconic RMS Titanic.

True - but some people will know that story, of course. What is certainly true is that there are no absolutes in any of this. ;-)


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