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The one that still still haunts me to this day is (And I am not being sarcastic....it was breathtaking) was Justine Bateman as Lulu in "Lulu" at the Berkeley Rep. 

Musical was probably Marin Mazzie in Ragtime. 

I think one of the problems is that Frank tends to write for the middle road.  He is the Lloyd Webber of America in many ways. He had some respect early on and then had some major misfires.  I genuinely enjoy many of Wildhorn's songs. It is a shame cause alot of his stuff is quite catchy. 

Here is one from a blast from the past.  I actually enjoyed parts of Thou Shalt Not. There I said it. 

I agree with the comment about how "One Last Kiss" is the true soul of Follies.  

I always enjoyed the song but then when i saw it on stage, it gutted me. It hit me so hard and blew me away. 

 

Poo Musical "Thou Shalt Not" ;-- two good parts. "Take Her to the Mardi Gras" and watching Norbert Leo Butz basically become the legend that he is now performing.... "Ain't it Sweet" 

I think it could be quite epic if done right. 

I use my own name 'cause I do not "hide" behind my computer. 

You can be critical of someone.... that is fine. 

But when you bash them 'cause you think it is funny (for their looks or such) then you cross a line. 

I have a good friend who works behind the scenes of Waitress and the buzz surround it is excellent. 

Chess had some of the most amazing music.  I have seen about twelve different versions and while most of them where not great...

I think the Sacramento Music Circus version and the Danish Cast Recording (with Stig Rossen) were the best put together. 

I remember how incredible "LULU" was when I saw it at the Berkeley Rep. 

SPOILER:  The ending was really intense when jack the ripper slices Lulu's mouth off and it is in his hands dripping blood.  

They actually have a stage version of Grease 2 called "Cool Rider" I have the recording. 

I think an update of Annie may actually work if done right. 

I had a fabulous conversation with someone about Passion and how this was very first true love story written by Sondheim.  It is his "love letter" to his partner Peter Jones. 

I think it is a cool idea. 

They have listed Emmy Winners by TV Channels (i.e HBO, NBC etc) 

They also have listed Academy Awards by Studio

So it would make a good project.  

Some posted CHESS as a movie. 

I love that idea. But if they did it they have to do the 2001 Danish Version.  The music and the way it was put together made the most sense to me. 

But yes i would pay big bucks to see that. 

Never thought about this but this was amazing! i think she would do wonderful. 

Thou Shalt Not

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Rags

I actually have some of the songs from the Jim Steinman "Batman" -- I love his music so I enjoyed it. 

Phantom of the Poopera

Starfish Boulevard 

A funny thing happened on the way to the Flatulence

I always thought the two monologues from A Little Night Music during Send in the Clowns always was very powerful. 

I usually see musicals when I go to Broadway for some reason so my moving play experiences are not from NYC. 

I remember seeing "lulu" at Berkeley Rep and being absolutely blown away. It was one of those shows that has haunted me for years. I still remember the end with Jack the Ripper literally holding Lulu's lips in his hands "saying such a pretty mouth... such a pretty pretty mouth" -- haunting and stunning.