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| Jerry Springer: The Opera -- is there an audience? | |
| Last Edit: vegas 01:06 pm EST 12/22/17 | |
| Posted by: vegas 01:02 pm EST 12/22/17 | |
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| I saw this musical more than 15 years ago, and was surprised to learn today that it's having its Off-Broadway premiere next spring. I didn't even realize the TV show was still on the air. I never hear anyone talk about it anymore. Whatever shock value it once had seems largely upstaged by current events. Can the stage musical still find an audience? | |
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| re: Jerry Springer: The Opera -- is there a cast? | |
| Posted by: theOtherJames 02:46 pm EST 12/22/17 | |
| In reply to: Jerry Springer: The Opera -- is there an audience? - vegas 01:02 pm EST 12/22/17 | |
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| I know the two leads have been cast, but I'm curious how large the cast will be. London had a cast of almost 40, but I can't imaging New Group having a cast anywhere near that large. I think the first act is pretty fun, but the second act doesn't match it. --tOJ |
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| re: Jerry Springer: The Opera -- is there a cast? | |
| Posted by: Circlevet 09:22 pm EST 12/22/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Jerry Springer: The Opera -- is there a cast? - theOtherJames 02:46 pm EST 12/22/17 | |
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| It should be a one act. The second act adds nothing to the show and is mostly a rehash of the first acts message. | |
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| re: Jerry Springer: The Opera -- is there a cast? | |
| Posted by: Michael_Portantiere 10:49 pm EST 12/22/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Jerry Springer: The Opera -- is there a cast? - Circlevet 09:22 pm EST 12/22/17 | |
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| My impression of the piece from seeing it done at Carnegie Hall and on TV is that it's basically a one-joke concept that doesn't really sustain for more than a few minutes. | |
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| It's ALL about "I Just Wanna F$%@#! Dance" | |
| Last Edit: GrumpyMorningBoy 06:05 pm EST 12/22/17 | |
| Posted by: GrumpyMorningBoy 06:02 pm EST 12/22/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Jerry Springer: The Opera -- is there a cast? - theOtherJames 02:46 pm EST 12/22/17 | |
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| I have lost count of the number of times I have aurally gorged myself on the spectacular vocals of Alison Jiear singing "I Just Wanna Fuckin' Dance," which broke out of the opera and became its own dance club runaway hit, complete with remixes and a whole lot of YouTube tributes. Damn. Those vocals are IN.CRED.I.BLE. Her instrument is like Judy Kuhn or Liz Callaway. Her super high belt just blends seamlessly into the brightest, 'ping'-iest mix ever. And it's GORGEOUS. Link below. Don't click if you don't wanna hear the F word. - GMB |
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| Link | YouTube: Alison Jiear in Jerry Springer The Opera |
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| re: It's ALL about "I Just Wanna F$%@#! Dance" | |
| Posted by: KingSpeed 07:57 pm EST 12/22/17 | |
| In reply to: It's ALL about "I Just Wanna F$%@#! Dance" - GrumpyMorningBoy 06:02 pm EST 12/22/17 | |
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| I love that song. That and "Have Yourself A Good Time" are my favorites. I used to listen to them constantly back in the day. I remember when they were serious about moving into the Majestic. Then the West End production stopped selling well and they had second thoughts. Then it was at Carnegie Hall. | |
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| re: Jerry Springer: The Opera -- is there an audience? | |
| Posted by: NewtonUK 01:22 pm EST 12/22/17 | |
| In reply to: Jerry Springer: The Opera -- is there an audience? - vegas 01:02 pm EST 12/22/17 | |
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| I know the writers - wondering if they have made any changes? It was originally a one act, and like Sunday in the Park with George (also originally a one act), the First Act is a lot of fun, the second act feels tacked on ... | |
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| re: Jerry Springer: The Opera -- is there an audience? | |
| Posted by: andyboy 02:17 pm EST 12/22/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Jerry Springer: The Opera -- is there an audience? - NewtonUK 01:22 pm EST 12/22/17 | |
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| Yeah, I know a lot of people feel as you do about SUNDAY, but for me, that second act is the whole POINT of the show. It hits me deeper than even the gorgeous first act. | |
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