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Thank you. I really hope it becomes freely available one day. A lot of my questions are about Brightman, I hope you don't mind. How was the Angel of Music/Mirror Scene? I read in a review of it that SB does a lot of dancing, and is present right from the beginning of Hannibal, and also has a significant part in Masquerade. Was it the same as you've seen other Christine's do it, or was it different? And how effective was it, given that Christine is also a dancer?ALW has said Twisted Every Way ...

BorisTomashevsky said: "^Based on what I saw on social media as well, you’ve given a great account of Sarah’s journey with the show, musicalfan.I agree that it probably will continue to other cities (again based on what I saw on some insta stories), but I think they’ll keep Samantha in the role, and try to cash in on Tim’s great reviews and his access with fans.I’d predict a run in any places such as the Philippines, Seoul (and other South Korean cities), Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, and ma...

BorisTomashevsky said: "Saving the best excuse for last. I’m sure she’s heartbroken, just heartbroken!"It's sad that this had to end this way. I've been following the production like a hawk, almost daily through social media when it is on and in fairness to Sarah Brightman, she seemed to enjoy playing Norma Desmond once the show went to Sydney, she did all her scheduled performances bar one at the end, and then did every single show for three weeks in Singapore, and did the first 2 cities in ...

GiantsInTheSky2 said: "…I have to ask, why even post that video? They should have filmed and a released a spot when the cover was on for almost the entire stop. Not a single note of that clip was enjoyable. I’m surprised ALW/RUG would even want that out."Because she is still billed as the star attraction. Silvie Paladino ie amazing, but apart from one trailer where there was a snippet of her, she hasn't been 'advertised' at all. Not sure how relevant this is but the video has received over 50...

SweetLips22 said: "Have been told that the last 3 mins are the best where she goes bat-s-it crazy.I think she'll open to be at the Opera House and have then another 'accident' and disappear.Her brother controls everything.She'll usually come in, do a sound check and say 'not tonight'.Sylvie could be out the door after a matinee and have to turn around and do the evening..She is not popular." Fascinating. I've seen her brother in some of the official rehearsal videos that were on social media....

Ensemble1716440075 said: "I wonder who in the world had the idea of asking her...she was never known for her acting abilities, and her voice doesn't match others who have done this role. Her personality does reflect Norma in some ways, with how she is the perpetual ingenue.I've seen people describe her as taking the role in another direction, being verydelicate/fragile...sorry, but I think that's baloney. It's her default setting." My belief is that the reason she was asked to do it (and why ...

BrodyFosse123 said: "poto19882023 said: "I will echo those who have pointed out that these audio clips that are circulating are NOT “everywhere” and also need much help in getting pointed in the proper direction pretty please haha"For the record, these aren’t clips, it’s the entire show from pre-show announcement to post-curtain call exit music." I'd also like to know where it can be found. It's been a while, and the only places I know of, youtube/etc do not seem to have it.

Broadway Flash said: "It looks like Kristen Blodgette is going to be the MD on this, based on the video they just released. She was WONDERFUL when she did the revival on Broadway, I wish she would be doing it again this fall in New York." Was that David Caddick that appeared in the video next to Sarah Brightman and Kristen Blodgette? It looked like SB was introducing him, and I'm guessing it might be because she has worked with both Caddick (if it is him) and Blodgette since the 1980's.So thr...

MannPhan24601 said: "Went through that whole reddit thread. Yikes. Especially the one making fun of the OBC and Sarah Brightman . Horrible though on how his later days were mistreated" I read the whole thread but didn't see this. Very curious to know what he said. Do you mind paraphrasing (realized it might have gotten deleted)

Thank you for these early reviews which are exciting to read! One of the main reasons to watch this film (for me) is the presence of Dick Van Dyke and Angela Lansbury. If I may ask, how long are they in the movie for and do they each get their own song?

Gorlois said: "I don't think Meryl is dead. I think it's a fake-out. If you look at the scene in the chapel from the trailer with Seyfried and Streep, you'll notice the congregants are looking at both of them which would be off if it were a fantasy in Seyfried's head.She's probably "traveling the world" and can't be reached, and then she steps off the helicopter after Cher.Not feeling the flashbacks unless Cher is in those, too."If you play the trailer and listen very carefully, Julie actuall...

Not a trump fan, but these sort of comments by LMM and other celebrities are part of the reason why he won the election, and if they don't dial back their attacks (while still making their differences clear), he will win again.

BuddyStarr said: "I thought I had heard from an interview or read somewhere that ALW first developed the song Memory for a stage version of Sunset Blvd but then ended up using it in Cats. I don't recall where I had seen/heard this though."I also vaguely remember reading something about this on an old Michael Crawford fansite about 12 years ago. I think there was a 3 second snippet of Michael singing what it was supposed to be a song for Norma titled One Star ... to the tune of 'Memory' - 'One...

Thank you so much :) that is amazing

Does anyone know what the last line of Queen Of The Night is? I cannot make out a single word of what Sierra is singing then. ''Freddie I warned you about the cymbals ...(Trills) ... (trills)So peaceful. ........ ?????????????''

Elaine Paige was the first to ever sing a song from Sunset Boulevard ... she sang "With One Glance" at the ALW-Madeleine Gurdon wedding. Michael Crawford sang a few lines of a song called "One star, there is only one true star" (where he did it I cannot remember ... I heard it on youtube ages ago), and apparently it was supposed to be sung by Max, but was cut. It had the same tune as Memory, so I'm not too sure how that worked. Sarah Brightman recorded "Surrender" and the italian version of W...

Maria Friedman and Laurie Beecham are in my opinion, the best narrator's the show has had. I love Laurie who has a stunning voice, and Maria as she brings such a great depth to the role. (Tim Rice said that Maria playing the role was amazing, because she brought out so much in the character. I believe ALW and Donny Osmond said the same thing ... ALW on the Special Features disc, and Donny Osmond on a Broadwayworld interview). I'd suggest, if you can get it, the Donny Osmond/Maria Friedman one

Oh I do hope so. Apart from Elena and Ricky Martyn (who are great in their roles), the rest of the cast of Evita are so talented that they deserve to have one, Michael Cerveris, Max Von Essen, Rachel Potter, etc. Would love one for JCS as well,thought there aren't many big "names" in it.

Elena Roger said in an interview once that she would like to play Norma. Norma - Elena Roger Joe - ricky Martin Max - Michael Cerveris Betty - Rachel Potter Artie - Max Von Essen but my dream Cast would be Norma - Elaine Paige Joe - Ramin Karimloo Max - George Hearn/Michael Crawford Betty - Sierra Boggess/Connie Fisher and maybe Nathan Lane as (I forget his name) the salesman in The Ladies Paying