| re: On PASTICHE: is anyone trying to write a new 'Golden Age' musical these days? Would we pay to see one? |
| Posted by: EvFoDr 05:47 pm EDT 08/26/19 |
| In reply to: On PASTICHE: is anyone trying to write a new 'Golden Age' musical these days? Would we pay to see one? - GrumpyMorningBoy 10:43 am EDT 08/26/19 |
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How do you feel about A Christmas Story? I'll say right off that I know parts of it sound modern. But I think they nail a lot of pastiche in the score. And that really works given the overall nostalgic quality of the piece. It's actually my favorite work of Pasek and Paul. I know they were hired hands to replace the original composer and may feel themselves this is something lesser in their careers, but I just love love love them writing in this vein. I think the period of it gives them a specificity to work with that strengthens the results. I followed them closely and rabidly based on my love of ACS but found I never liked much of the rest as they settled into a more pop sound that I suppose is their "sound" or "style". But I digress.
I think it was successful. It was never going to recoup in the short holiday run on Broadway, but I think was always rolled into a larger plan combined with their annual touring. It was nominated for many major Tony Awards, including best book, musical, and score. So called holiday shows are not historically honored in this way. I think it's a beautiful show that succeeds completely as a piece of musical theatre and not just as a holiday diversion cashing in on a brand. I am waiting eagerly for the revival! |
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That said, it's certainly a good recent example of pastiche musical theatre writing. (nm) - GrumpyMorningBoy 08:17 am EDT 08/27/19 |
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