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This may be a revisionist view of history

Posted by: DistantDrumming 02:52 am EDT 04/03/14
In reply to: Herman's LA CAGE Score Tony - Zelgo 12:53 pm EDT 04/02/14

...but when Herman was last on Theater Talk he was asked about this very moment and he insisted it had nothing to do with Sondheim. Rather, Herman says (and I'm paraphrasing because I can't get YT to load right now for some reason), in 1984, Herman felt like Broadway had passed him by and that he and his brand of big, old fashioned musical comedy was no longer in fashion and so he was thrilled that there was still a place for him at the table. In that same interview, he praised Sondheim's talent and called him a genius.

Again, I know some people might think Herman be wearing his rose colored glasses when looking back at that period, but I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.


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Posted by: Chromolume 09:37 am EDT 04/03/14
In reply to: This may be a revisionist view of history - DistantDrumming 02:52 am EDT 04/03/14

I tend to believe him - I think it's a case of not realizing that what he said, in the heat of the moment, could also have implications he didn't intend. We're all capable of that, especially in emotional moments. I tend to think he was just being gratefully pro-Herman, and just not thinking that what he said could sound anti-Sondheim. ;-)


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Posted by: Zelgo 10:36 am EDT 04/03/14
In reply to: re: This may be a revisionist view of history - Chromolume 09:37 am EDT 04/03/14

I was always baffled why that comment was considered an insult for Sondheim.

Sondheim's music is very hummable.


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Posted by: AlanScott 09:33 am EDT 04/03/14
In reply to: This may be a revisionist view of history - DistantDrumming 02:52 am EDT 04/03/14

Apparently, Herman apologized to Sondheim soon after the show because Herman's comments were immediately taken by many people as a slam at Sondheim. But Herman has always said that he did not intend them that way (and I believe him).


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