A Raisin in the Sun Previews
Mar 18 2014, 04:49:53 AM
Lol... yes the audience was involved (not really in a bad way), but the acting leaned in that direction too. Its hard to explain. Played to stereotype a little? As opposed to a more stolid performance relying on the dialogue to push the points? Hard to put my finger on. Just my impressions.
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Betty Buckley as Norma Desmond
Mar 18 2014, 04:44:57 AM
I never understood that. I'm probably in the minority, but I honestly feel Sunset Blvd may well have been ALW's finest work. The set was incredible as well. And meeting George Hearn at the stage door was a dream come true...
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Betty Buckley as Norma Desmond
Mar 17 2014, 05:01:35 AM
^this...
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Will The NY Philharmonic SWEENEY TODD be televised?
Mar 17 2014, 04:37:54 AM
They filmed the Saturday night performance which I attended. But, I also heard that they filmed Thursday night and filmed Audra's hosting spots at that time. Theoretically they have the footage to use Audra's Beggar Woman for the telecast.
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A Raisin in the Sun Previews
Mar 17 2014, 04:31:01 AM
I saw the second preview. Overall I got the feeling that it could be really good before its done, if they work at it. There were some obvious tiny line flubs, moments of reaching for the lines, and spots that just didn't gel, but I guess that's to be expected two public shows in. I'd agree that Anika and Sophie were fantastic and LaTonya shines as well. I wasn't 100% happy with Jason Dirden as George... partly a directorial thing. Sean Patrick Thomas was pretty good as Joseph... and was pop
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Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Mar 6 2014, 05:44:19 AM
Allen Organ company lent them an organ for the 2000 production (whose staging I really liked). To bad they didn't go that route again. In fact, Cameron Carpenter is debuting his new touring organ in Alice Tully on Sunday (I'm going)... a missed opportunity?
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Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Mar 5 2014, 08:40:17 PM
"The 'concept' of this concert was somewhat surprising."
That sounds ominous... good or bad?
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Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Mar 5 2014, 08:38:09 PM
BTW... Is anyone planning to stage door for this?
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Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Mar 5 2014, 08:36:37 PM
Maybe they will move the taping earlier in the run... or maybe they thought it awkward to have her in the show and hosting it "live" and she won't be in the taping. If so, maybe she is on tonight...
I too am going Sat. night.
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Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Mar 5 2014, 07:12:30 PM
Wouldn't that require a waiver from Equity or something? Just curious...
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Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Mar 5 2014, 06:11:08 PM
I have a feeling they went into this knowing they were filming (hence the apprenticeship posting I linked earlier), but possibly didn't know how it would be released. My question is... Does a Live at Lincoln Center broadcast preclude the option for a one night in theaters release or an eventual bluray release? I can't think of any other Live at Lincoln Center broadcasts that have been released... Passion, Carousel, South Pacific, Piazza, etc... ;(
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Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Mar 5 2014, 06:01:41 PM
NPH is MCing the Gala tonight and Bernadette Peters is "Honorary Gala Chair"...
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Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Mar 5 2014, 03:47:20 PM
I'm not saying its Audra. But they could certainly film the interviews and "hosting" material in between performances on Saturday. And yes, its not being aired live. I'm just saying its possible. It could be anybody really. Betty Buckley was apparently at the Mary Chapin Carpenter thing the other night...
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Will The NY Philharmonic SWEENEY TODD be televised?
Mar 5 2014, 01:45:44 PM
This has been the plan from the beginning. It is being filmed on Saturday. Presumably both performances...
"This Fellowship will last from first rehearsal on February 17 through filming on March 8"
http://sdcfoundation.org/live-on-screen-fellowship-opportunity-sweeney-todd/
Audra is hosting the broadcast, so presumably she'll be there Saturday doing interviews between performances.
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Who's playing the Begger Woman NY Phil's Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson?
Mar 5 2014, 01:43:13 PM
People seem to have missed a few things. I registered to throw this out there...
This is being filmed on Saturday. Presumably both performances...
"This Fellowship will last from first rehearsal on February 17 through filming on March 8"
http://sdcfoundation.org/live-on-screen-fellowship-opportunity-sweeney-todd/
Audra is hosting the broadcast, so presumably she'll be there Saturday doing interviews between performances.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/New-York-Philharmonics-SWEENEY-TODD-with-Emma-Thompson-Bryn-Terfel-to-Get-Live-From-Lincoln-Center-Broadcast-on-PBS-20140305?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter#.UxdVnPt5Guc
Not saying its Audra.... but....
Also... the "Stage Extensions" could be camera locations.
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