Follies on DVD- Page 2
Follies on DVD
#26Follies on DVD
Posted: 3/10/15 at 5:25pm
Except Blythe Danner.
EXCEPT BLYTHE DANNER.
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Fantod
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/3/14
Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#28Follies on DVD
Posted: 3/11/15 at 12:03amIn the Toulon production, nobody explained "I'm Still Here" to the Carlotta actress, did they? Or else, she must be the artistic director's wife, because her acting is, how do they say in French, le pew.
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
#29Follies on DVD
Posted: 3/11/15 at 1:47am
Not to mention that the 2001 Roundabout version of LOVELAND was a complete joke, a horrible joke... Where was Bartlett Sher when we needed him?!
I'd take the 2011 revival's version of LOVELAND over THAT by any day of the week.
Updated On: 3/11/15 at 01:47 AM
#30Follies on DVD
Posted: 3/11/15 at 4:45amNo, Nicole Croisille is just an actress and (mainly jazz) singer who's been doing her job on stage and screen since the late 1950s. I like her way of tackling the part !
Sarah bernhardt to a fellow actress:
"Have you got stage fright, dear?"
"No," the young lady aswered astonished.
"Don't worry, it will come along with talent!"
Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#31Follies on DVD
Posted: 3/11/15 at 10:04am
"I like her way of tackling the part"
I don't like the way she rushes through the line "been called a commie, pinko tool..."
That's what I always hated about Elaine Stritch's performance. She would croak, she would scream, she would rush things. Blasting past notes, talk singing several notes in a row and rushing through lyrics is not acceptable for Sondheim music.
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#32Follies on DVD
Posted: 3/11/15 at 10:08amI haven't seen this production, but the DVD cover makes me laugh.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
Phyllis Rogers Stone
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#34Follies on DVD
Posted: 3/11/15 at 11:40am
Having considered making the journey to see this and deciding against it, I shall probably buy the DVD. The strength of the production will be David Charles Abell conducting a (presumably) full orchestra and a cast that is at least more consistent than the forthcoming Royal Albert Hall concert. Having initially thought she was miscast, I found Liz Robertson to be a surprisingly good Joanne in a regional production of Company several years ago so I would hope she delivers here as well.
Updated On: 3/11/15 at 11:40 AM
#35Follies on DVD
Posted: 3/11/15 at 12:11pm
Is this REALLY the "Who's That Woman" from this production?
http://youtu.be/x714E755jII
I don't mean this to be unkind, but why do all the women look like old drag queens?
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#36Follies on DVD
Posted: 3/11/15 at 12:52pmI saw the Roundabout production towards the end of its run and by then the performances had really settled. Blythe Danner and Judith Ivey were really quite good. I thought Gregory Harrison was the standout, though.
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
#37Follies on DVD
Posted: 3/11/15 at 3:40pm
Well, the orchestra does sound fantastic.
And, from the theatregoing accountant's perspective, the DVD is a lot cheaper than the money I might have spent on a EuroStar ticket.
Full cast and creatives here:
http://www.operadetoulon.fr/spectacles/lyrique-follies/6.htm
Solange was played by a male actor...
Denis D'Arcangelo
