Thrilling theatre moments/twists
Jun 6
2013, 04:22:46 AM
Absolutely those final 15 minutes of JERUSALEM. Really the final act made me sob (both times I saw it) from the slow dance through the end of the play, but the end was unbelievable.
**Spoilers**
When he's pounding on the drum and all of a sudden you can hear the wind and start to see the trees move. Then the distant rumbling getting louder and louder and then a black out... Just the ambiguity of whether it was the demolition trucks or he summoned the giants. I had chills!
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Favorite Entrances?
Aug 25
2011, 05:49:25 AM
The Princess - "La Bete"
Rooster, Lee, and Phaedra - "Jerusalem"
Cyrano - "Cyrano de Bergerac"
Mama Rose - "Gypsy"
Roger De Bris (as Hitler) - "The Producers"
Freddy Benson - "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"
Finch (Daniel Radcliffe) - "How to Succeed"
C.C. Baxter (Sean Hayes) - "Promises, Promises"
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Scenes You'll Never Forget
Jun 19
2011, 09:24:43 PM
Some from this current season...
Jerusalem ->
-Rooster making himself a drink
-The entire section with Rooster and Phaedra (his monologue, the goldfish, the dance) through him re-emerging from the trailer. I cried both times during that part and still can't listen to the song without tearing up.
-The last 10-15 minutes of the play
La Bete ->
-Valere's monologue and Elomiere's (David Hyde Pierce) facial expressions
The Normal Heart ->
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Favorite Sondheim Song
Jun 18
2011, 08:44:31 PM
Best All-Around Song: "Marry Me A Little" - Company (though it changes frequently)
Best Collaborative Song: "Somewhere" - West Side Story
Best Angry or Bitter Song: "Your Fault" - Into The Woods OR "Epiphany" - Sweeney Todd
Best Hopeful or Reassuring Song: "No One Is Alone" - Into The Woods
Best Inspirational or Influential Song: "Something's Coming" - West Side Story
Best Male Solo: "Being Alive" - Company
Best Female Solo: "Rose's Turn" - Gypsy
Best Duet or Trio:
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The 30 Day Musical Theatre Song Challenge - DAY 13
Apr 25
2011, 05:59:19 PM
Definitely "Overture" - Promises, Promises. It really sets up the style and sound of the show.
I'd also say that "Prelude" - Next to Normal is pretty damn incredible.
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The 30 Day Musical Theatre Song Challenge - DAY 12
Apr 24
2011, 10:39:44 PM
"Marry Me A Little" - Company
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Favorite Moment of 2011 Season
Apr 24
2011, 10:34:20 PM
Hands Down -> JERUSALEM: The entire production - from the sounds of the forrest when you walk in, to the blackout at the end, and most of all Mark Rylance's stunning performance as Johnny 'Rooster' Byron! Listening to a clip of "Who Knows Where The Time Goes" on iTunes the next day almost brought me to tears.
Also
LA BETE: Again, Mark Rylance and his 30 minute monologue (and the applause that followed). Plus, Elomiere's (David Hyde Pierce) facial expressions, reactions and
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The 30 Day Musical Theatre Song Challenge - DAY 11
Apr 24
2011, 01:44:03 AM
Although it would REALLY be Into The Woods, I will abstain and say...
"Bring Him Home" - Les Miserables (The first time one of the 80s "Mega-Musicals" really got me. I'd seen POTO before and loved it, but it didn't affect me the way Les Mis did.)
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The 30 Day Musical Theatre Song Challenge - DAY 10
Apr 23
2011, 01:00:29 AM
"I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here" - Annie (actually, that's the only song I like from the show)
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The 30 Day Musical Theatre Song Challenge - DAY 9
Apr 21
2011, 01:40:05 AM
"Ever After" - Into The Woods
but since I'll probably overuse Into the Woods in these threads
"Goodbye Love" - RENT
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The 30 Day Musical Theatre Song Challenge - DAY 8
Apr 19
2011, 12:57:37 PM
"The Impossible Dream" - Brian Stokes Mitchell (Man of La Mancha)
AND although it's not a stage musical, "Through Heaven's Eyes" from The Prince of Egypt (the first time I'd ever heard his voice and was hooked!)
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The 30 Day Musical Theatre Song Challenge - DAY 7
Apr 18
2011, 02:27:19 PM
"We Do Not Belong Together" - Bernadette Peters (Sunday in the Park With George)
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The 30 Day Musical Theatre Song Challenge - DAY 6
Apr 17
2011, 08:49:47 PM
"No One Is Alone" - Into the Woods
"The Next Ten Minutes" - The Last 5 Years
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The 30 Day Musical Theatre Song Challenge - DAY 5
Apr 17
2011, 01:11:30 AM
"Promises, Promises" - Promises, Promises
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The 30 Day Musical Theatre Song Challenge - DAY 4
Apr 17
2011, 01:09:35 AM
"Defying Gravity" - Wicked
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The 30 Day Musical Theatre Song Challenge - DAY 3
Apr 17
2011, 01:01:13 AM
Absolutely agree --> "Another National Anthem" - Assassins
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The 30 Day Musical Theatre Song Challenge - DAY 2
Apr 17
2011, 12:54:52 AM
"Live in Living Color" - Catch Me If You Can
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The 30 Day Musical Theatre Song Challenge - DAY 1
Apr 17
2011, 12:52:55 AM
"Your Fault" - Into The Woods (I'm fairly confident that it was the first musical I saw live, and even if it wasn't, I wore out our VHS tape of the PBS special with the original cast...)
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Changes to 'Working'
Jan 16
2011, 10:36:30 PM
"Just A Housewife" is in the newest version of the show (or at least the production that was at Asolo Rep/ The Old Globe)
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Does ANGELS IN AMERICA have rush, student, or any other discounts?
Jan 16
2011, 01:37:32 AM
January 30th is the final performance for Robin Bartlett, Robin Weigert, Zoe Kazan, Christian Borle and Zachary Quinto.
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