| re: Memories of the original production of NINE |
| Last Edit: EvFoDr 12:21 pm EDT 06/25/18 |
| Posted by: EvFoDr 12:20 pm EDT 06/25/18 |
| In reply to: re: Memories of the original production of NINE - bearcat 10:42 am EDT 06/25/18 |
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| I never saw the original, but I did see the recording at the Lincoln Center library, which based on it not being the full original cast was done later in the run. I must say I was surprised I didn't enjoy it more. I count Nine in my top fave Broadway shows of all time, based on recordings, clips, seeing local productions, the Broadway revival, etc. I first discovered the OBCR about 25 years ago and I never tire of listening to it. Which is to say I love Nine A LOT. But I wasn't seeing the magic in the video that I had always heard about. I felt Anita Morris was mugging terribly. Maureen McGovern was just not nearly as unique and interesting as Karen Akers. I didn't find the replacement Claudia (not sure who was in the video) all the compelling either. I think a lot of what made the staging must have been lost on video. And that's fine. It's not meant to be a video! But this experience may indicate it was diminished over time. But geez, even writing this post makes me want to get it out and listen right now! :-) |
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