Thanks for the wishes.Speaking of TITANIC the musical, I'm listening to DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY and I must say I'm prone to saying it's another unmitigated disaster. I actually like a lot of the music, but, oy, Yeston's lyrics are pretty lame "at times.
Quote from: Dan (the Man) on April 16, 2012, 10:11:17 AMI entirely skipped the miniseries this weekend. Saturday night my sister and I opted to watch GREAT EXPECTATIONS which I had DVR'ed. I enjoyed Gillian Anderson's creepy performance but she was *not* playing Miss Havisham (more like a less lucid Ghost of Christmas Past.) Overall, I found it way too emo in tone--hard as it is to imagine, but they managed to suck the joy out of the book for this adaption.I enjoyed the first half very much. But the second half was too dreary for words. The adult Pip was BORING and uninvolving and dull. Whoever cast him did it for looks, not talent. Agree partly on Gillian Anderson. She was a bit too young in appearance, and seemed less like Miss Havisham and more like what you suggested..."the ghost of Christmas day before yesterday". They needed a Martita Hunt!!!
I entirely skipped the miniseries this weekend. Saturday night my sister and I opted to watch GREAT EXPECTATIONS which I had DVR'ed. I enjoyed Gillian Anderson's creepy performance but she was *not* playing Miss Havisham (more like a less lucid Ghost of Christmas Past.) Overall, I found it way too emo in tone--hard as it is to imagine, but they managed to suck the joy out of the book for this adaption.
Quote from: JMK on April 16, 2012, 10:26:35 AMThanks for the wishes.Speaking of TITANIC the musical, I'm listening to DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY and I must say I'm prone to saying it's another unmitigated disaster. I actually like a lot of the music, but, oy, Yeston's lyrics are pretty lame "at times."Be ItalianYou rapscallion."Need anyone say more? (Thankfully, that line was deleted from the movie.)
Quote from: Matthew on April 16, 2012, 09:00:50 AMQuote from: Mike on April 16, 2012, 02:31:14 AMThe production of Titanic that I posted links to yesterday was the Australian production.After viewing this production I felt it was like seeing it for the first time. I saw the equity tour without the elaborate NYC sets. I have practically no memory of this theater going experience.Because it SUCKED!!!!! Well, that's not totally true - it was sung well. But the physical production was SO bad. I saw it twice, once in LA (special trip just to see it) and once in SF. Same production. I loved the score, I think I just closed my eyes LOLI tend to agree. I liked the idea of not showing the ship during the song where they board. And I love most of the music, but I remember a few really cheap moments, one that looked like black garbage bags being used for water at night. Another was of the tiny boat sinking. But I also remember a sea of beautiful voices, especially in "Ladies' Maid."
Quote from: Mike on April 16, 2012, 02:31:14 AMThe production of Titanic that I posted links to yesterday was the Australian production.After viewing this production I felt it was like seeing it for the first time. I saw the equity tour without the elaborate NYC sets. I have practically no memory of this theater going experience.Because it SUCKED!!!!! Well, that's not totally true - it was sung well. But the physical production was SO bad. I saw it twice, once in LA (special trip just to see it) and once in SF. Same production. I loved the score, I think I just closed my eyes LOL
The production of Titanic that I posted links to yesterday was the Australian production.After viewing this production I felt it was like seeing it for the first time. I saw the equity tour without the elaborate NYC sets. I have practically no memory of this theater going experience.
Good morning, all! I slept later than I intended, and now i am dressed and moving about. When the alarm went off, I was dreaming about a release party for the Herbert songs.So, I began this post about 30 minutes ago to be interrupted by bad news on the recording front. I believe we've lost our leading man and still haven't confirmed our juvenile lead. Damnation!So, I've been looking at British baritones for replacing Andrew as Sir John Copeland. My thoughts are this:James Cleverton:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3liGTuqYCtoRichard Morrisonhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxTrjScVw1c
Betsy and I have managed to stay married for 18 years as of today. I have a sneaking suspicion it's been easier for me than for her.
Nice new avatar, Ginny.
Quote from: John G. on April 16, 2012, 09:32:51 AMQuote from: Matthew on April 16, 2012, 09:00:50 AMQuote from: Mike on April 16, 2012, 02:31:14 AMThe production of Titanic that I posted links to yesterday was the Australian production.After viewing this production I felt it was like seeing it for the first time. I saw the equity tour without the elaborate NYC sets. I have practically no memory of this theater going experience.Because it SUCKED!!!!! Well, that's not totally true - it was sung well. But the physical production was SO bad. I saw it twice, once in LA (special trip just to see it) and once in SF. Same production. I loved the score, I think I just closed my eyes LOLI tend to agree. I liked the idea of not showing the ship during the song where they board. And I love most of the music, but I remember a few really cheap moments, one that looked like black garbage bags being used for water at night. Another was of the tiny boat sinking. But I also remember a sea of beautiful voices, especially in "Ladies' Maid." The Broadway production was one of my least favorite evenings of the theatre: poor libretto, ugly set, lousy direction, an unbearable Victoria Clark, but every time the music began there was finally some drama,
Quote from: elmore3003 on April 16, 2012, 10:45:10 AMQuote from: John G. on April 16, 2012, 09:32:51 AMQuote from: Matthew on April 16, 2012, 09:00:50 AMQuote from: Mike on April 16, 2012, 02:31:14 AMThe production of Titanic that I posted links to yesterday was the Australian production.After viewing this production I felt it was like seeing it for the first time. I saw the equity tour without the elaborate NYC sets. I have practically no memory of this theater going experience.Because it SUCKED!!!!! Well, that's not totally true - it was sung well. But the physical production was SO bad. I saw it twice, once in LA (special trip just to see it) and once in SF. Same production. I loved the score, I think I just closed my eyes LOLI tend to agree. I liked the idea of not showing the ship during the song where they board. And I love most of the music, but I remember a few really cheap moments, one that looked like black garbage bags being used for water at night. Another was of the tiny boat sinking. But I also remember a sea of beautiful voices, especially in "Ladies' Maid." The Broadway production was one of my least favorite evenings of the theatre: poor libretto, ugly set, lousy direction, an unbearable Victoria Clark, but every time the music began there was finally some drama,Miss Vicki chirping about the first class didn't set your heart to do a dit-dit-da-dit-da-dit?
Bad one, der Brucer. It was wise to post and hop off.
Thank for the continued vibes for Mom. They have been working--Mom was feeling great this weekend and in excellent spirits.
Quote from: elmore3003 on April 16, 2012, 05:26:01 AMGood morning, all! I slept later than I intended, and now i am dressed and moving about. When the alarm went off, I was dreaming about a release party for the Herbert songs.So, I began this post about 30 minutes ago to be interrupted by bad news on the recording front. I believe we've lost our leading man and still haven't confirmed our juvenile lead. Damnation!So, I've been looking at British baritones for replacing Andrew as Sir John Copeland. My thoughts are this:James Cleverton:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3liGTuqYCtoRichard Morrisonhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxTrjScVw1c~~~Continued Casting Vibes for Elmore!!~~~THIS short clip of James Cleverton as Don Giovanni is rather nice.
