| re: "Once on This Island" is a gorgeous production but, um, can we talk about the story? (spoilers) |
| Posted by: Michael_Portantiere 12:23 am EST 11/25/17 |
| In reply to: re: "Once on This Island" is a gorgeous production but, um, can we talk about the story? (spoilers) - whereismikeyfl 07:03 pm EST 11/24/17 |
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| Thanks for the explanation. In the original production, Ti-Moune's death was heartbreakingly sad, and I think a lot of that comes across on the original cast recording. Even if you disagree with the choice, I think it's understandable why the show ends on a note of hope. Rare is the musical that ends on a note of devastating sadness, although it's interesting that two of the greatest ones do: WEST SIDE STORY and SWEENEY TODD. And to name one of my other favorite shows of all time, I think part of the brilliance of the ending of THE KING AND I is that's it's simultaneously hopeful and tremendously sad. |
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