I actually like the intermission after "Momma" - in a show that's often very entertaining, ending the act with that song really brings us back to the seriousness of the moment. I like that. Ending with the "Violin" tag (or even "The Egg") might have that more traditional "end the act upbeat" feeling, but I don't know if this show has to have that. I like the sobering feel to "Momma" being the last thing we take in before intermission. I've never seen a production done without intermission (same with Follies) and I'd love to see it done that way sometime.
I've done La Mancha twice - once with a break after "Golden Helmet" and once with no intermission (with the only cut being the Moorish dance scene). I have to say I really liked it much much better without the intermission. ;-) |
