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| Last Edit: DistantDrumming 04:05 pm EDT 03/12/24 | |
| Posted by: DistantDrumming 04:05 pm EDT 03/12/24 | |
| In reply to: They could’ve kept it going - Mmac72 02:45 pm EDT 03/12/24 | |
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| ...although I question describing this revival as definitive, I'm going to be generous here and assume you meant that this is probably the last opportunity many will have to see a full-scale Broadway revival of the show. I mean, let's be real, it's probably true that it may be the last full-scale (with full orchestra) Broadway revival of the show in some of our lifetimes. While it's a shame that more audiences won't get to hear the glorious score and orchestration of Sondheim's and Tunick's, I'm not too surprised by the closure. It seems like this revival required near constant sell-outs with premium pricing to remain profitable. It's hard to think of replacement Sweeneys who have the vocal chops AND box office pull of Groban to sustain this production longterm. We just don't cultivate the types of powerful, deep, resonant voices that Sweeney requires anymore. Hence the (still boyish) pop-tenor in the title role, currently. Glad I got to see Groban surprise the hell out of me with a much stronger performance than I anticipated and hear that glorious score in its original orchestration in a good-not-great production. |
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