All That Chat - "Brigadoon", Chicago (Spoilers)

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

LOGIN REGISTER SEARCH FLAT MODE

not logged in

"Brigadoon", Chicago (Spoilers)

Posted by:	BroadwayTonyJ 11:45 am EDT 08/13/14
In reply to:	re: "Brigadoon", Chicago - perfectlyfrank 02:00 pm EDT 08/12/14

The reason for Mr. Forsythe's sacrifice is no longer a desire to save the residents of Brigadoon from witches. Mr. Lundie refers to the ongoing (in 1746) civil strife between the Highlanders and the Lowlanders. He mentions the Battle of Culloden in which 2000 Scots (mostly young men) have recently been killed and the laws being enacted by the Brits to eradicate Scottish culture -- it is from these actual happenings that the miracle is designed to shield Brigadoon. There are a number of other touches in this staging which all make it seem like this is a true-to-life story and not just a fantasy or fable. It's a very entertaining production but to me it seemed more like Evening Primrose than Brigadoon.

reply \|

Previous:	re: "Brigadoon", Chicago - perfectlyfrank 02:00 pm EDT 08/12/14
Next:	re: "Brigadoon", Chicago (Spoilers) - perfectlyfrank 12:56 pm EDT 08/14/14

Thread:	re: "Brigadoon", Chicago (Spoilers) - perfectlyfrank 12:56 pm EDT 08/14/14 (1) Brigadoon Chicago (More Spoilers) - BroadwayTonyJ 07:44 pm EDT 08/14/14

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.)