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Why see the revival if you didnt like the original production very much?
Posted by: dramedy 12:23 pm EST 01/13/18
In reply to: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND was enough (spoilers, I guess) - NewtonUK 09:58 am EST 01/13/18

Your lengthy critism is mostly based on the story and songs which havent changed and not really what is different about this revival and the original--the unique staging that i found brought the story closer to the audience emotionally. There are plenty of shows i didnt like the first time and i wouldnt bother to see a revival. If one didn't csre for the orignial, this production won't change that opinion.
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re: Why see the revival if you didnt like the original production very much?
Posted by: NewtonUK 01:17 pm EST 01/13/18
In reply to: Why see the revival if you didnt like the original production very much? - dramedy 12:23 pm EST 01/13/18

I see everything. I disliked the original production of COLOR PURPLE. I thought it was the show. I loved the John Doyle revival. Turned out the production was the problem (for me) not the show. Same with LEGALLY BLONDE which I disliked on Broadway, loved in the West End.

I was also curious re Michael Arden's work - I was not a fan of his SPRING AWAKENING, nor was I a fan of his work on ONCE ON THIS ISLAND. Its important to see everyone's work, and be open to have one's opinion change overnight. As mine often does.
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re: Why see the revival if you didnt like the original production very much?
Posted by: gcarl44 06:47 pm EST 01/13/18
In reply to: re: Why see the revival if you didnt like the original production very much? - NewtonUK 01:17 pm EST 01/13/18

"I was also curious re Michael Arden's work - I was not a fan of his SPRING AWAKENING,"

Actually, I was not a fan of the original Spring Awakening, but I loved Arden's version.
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re: "I disliked the original production of COLOR PURPLE. I thought it was the show. I loved the John Doyle revival"
Posted by: Dale 05:55 pm EST 01/13/18
In reply to: re: Why see the revival if you didnt like the original production very much? - NewtonUK 01:17 pm EST 01/13/18

I DID AS WELL!!! And it was nice being surprised!!
I also see everything but this season will pass on a few titles...
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I doubt thst i will like the revival of Hamilton in 2052
Posted by: dramedy 01:26 pm EST 01/13/18
In reply to: re: Why see the revival if you didnt like the original production very much? - NewtonUK 01:17 pm EST 01/13/18

Reimagined as a space odyssey
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Oh, I dunno
Last Edit: MockingbirdGirl 02:36 pm EST 01/13/18
Posted by: MockingbirdGirl 02:26 pm EST 01/13/18
In reply to: I doubt thst i will like the revival of Hamilton in 2052 - dramedy 01:26 pm EST 01/13/18

Forbidden Planet did a pretty good job of reimagining its source material as a space odyssey. ;)

Scrappy immigrants breaking away from Earth and terraforming a new planet... it could work.
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re: Oh, I dunno
Posted by: Chromolume 10:53 pm EST 01/13/18
In reply to: Oh, I dunno - MockingbirdGirl 02:26 pm EST 01/13/18

A recent Paris Opera production of La Boheme was literally set on the moon, space suits and all. Looked downright ugly to me.
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re: Oh, I dunno
Posted by: ryhog 11:17 pm EST 01/13/18
In reply to: re: Oh, I dunno - Chromolume 10:53 pm EST 01/13/18

I watched it. Here is an excerpt if anyone wants to judge for themselves.

It sounds good :-)
Link excerpt
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