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| re: THE MUSIC MAN Last Night | |
| Posted by: Delvino 09:07 pm EST 02/10/22 | |
| In reply to: re: THE MUSIC MAN Last Night - toros 12:05 pm EST 02/10/22 | |
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| The Steve and Eydie stuff -- see Rainbow, Golden -- seems odd so early in this year's run. It worked with the last mega-bucks revival, but Midler and Jackman are not the same kind of stars. Midler played both Dolly Levi and Bette-playing-Dolly-Levi in the same performance, and moved between the two takes almost effortlessly. She could back up to the proscenium, panting, and it was a meta comment on the title number's demands, and her own winking need to remind us that she's a consummate entertainer who lets us see her sweat. "Yes, it's me, I'm up here, folks!" Bette got away with. But Jackman's appeal is more about his triple-threat street cred, and the role he's given himself to unstintingly. If he's survived 19 months of shutdown and even his own Covid infection and is ready to step out of the character already? That's probably not what many are paying $700 to see. But hey, I could be very wrong. If so -- if these two stars succeed in these step-outs, and do what Midler did as successfully, I'll take back my post. | |
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| re: THE MUSIC MAN Last Night | |
| Posted by: jo 02:42 am EST 02/13/22 | |
| In reply to: re: THE MUSIC MAN Last Night - Delvino 09:07 pm EST 02/10/22 | |
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| Hugh Jackman saved The Boy From Oz from the universal critical pan that the show received, by repositioning it to include many break-the-the-wall incidents. Which people loved! He did the same thing for BackOnBway and was equally successful. But I am not seeing this show for his triple-threat talent only. Nor for those 4th wall incursions! While it is true that I first saw him live in Oklahoma! in London, I did not even know him then. It was when I finally discovered his filmography that I became interested to follow his body of work. He is particularly good in drama, action, comedy ( including dark comedy) and eventually proved his worth in musicals ( stage & film). Two diametrically opposites are favorites - Logan & Les Miserables! He is arguably one of the most versatile actors these days - maybe even the one with the greatest range - as he has proved his versatility in both film and stage ( and even concert tours). I am keen to see The Music Man because I want to see again an actor/performer whose range is immense and who is very dedicated in sharing his talent with the audience. Btw, if you haven't see him in Prisoners or The Fountain or Logan or Bad Education - give them a viewing...and see how he can show the depths of his acting talent. |
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