Beauty and the Beast Australia

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 3:28pm

Anyone know of any pics taken of any members of the Australian cast with Hugh Jackman?

[B.B. Wolf]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 3:38pm

http://www.jackmanslanding.com/gallery/film-stage-tv/beauty-beast.html

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 3:46pm

Thanks.

[Fan2]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 4:07pm

If you are interested in hearing Hugh sing some of the songs, go to

http://hughjackman.cjb.net

then "sounds" and then "songs".

BFO, Oklahoma! and his appearance on Saturday Night Live are also in there.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 4:10pm

Yeah, I burned the Beauty and the Beast ones. I actually wanted to see who the Belle was.

[gettinhep]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 5:16pm

Millie, I saw the Melbourne production. Rachael Beck was Belle. I believe that it was one of Hugh's first professional gigs. That didn't matter, he so dominated each scene and he had a tremendous presence. I am afraid that I can't really recall much of Rachael's performance. But, I think she did make a reasonably fiesty Belle.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 5:18pm

by the way, I'm still looking for a copy of the Australian cast recording of Beauty if anyone has it...

[jo]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 6:03pm

Try HMV-Au ( part of the HMV group) --

http://www.hmv.com.au/product/soundtracks.asp?sku=656950

They may still have it in stock.

Jo

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 7:08pm

AHHHHHHH!!!! Thanks so much, jo! I just ordered one! Whoo hoo!!! Now, does anyone have Susan Egan's "A Change in Me" from 'So far...' cuz' that song is still not on any of the recordings... poo...

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 7:40pm

I just checked footlight's site and they don't list it at all.

[spiderdj82]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 7:44pm

I don't like how the australian belle sings.

[Barnaby12345]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 7:55pm

ugh, yea, what's up with Belle's voice?

[spiderdj82]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 7:59pm

I don't know but her singing voice sounds like a goat and her speaking voice is too "Forced" instead of soft and sweet like Belle should be.

[Barnaby12345]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 8:01pm

Hugh doesn't sound too good either...I guess I'm comparing him to the guy on the Broadway CD.

[gettinhep]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 8:02pm

I don't think that singing was ever Beck's strong suit. As I recall, Michael Cormick made an impressive Beast. But, the most memorable thing about the production was Hugh Jackman's presence.

Unfortunately, I don't have the Broadway cast against which to make a comparison.

[spiderdj82]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 8:03pm

Terrence Mann is, well, the man!

[ozboy]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 8:13pm

If you're interested, Rachael Beck's (Belle) most recent bio can be found at: http://home.iprimus.com.au/eurekathemusical/cast_rachael.htm

She's currently doing a new Australian musical called Eureka which, sadly, has been a pretty big flop and is about to close... prematurely...

[gettinhep]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 8:18pm

How sad to think that by the start of December no musical will be running in Melbourne.

The Producers is closing this week after only a seven month run.

[ozboy]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 8:42pm

You know, I had that very same thought yesterday. So many empty theatres down there. Though, I believe the Lion King may be headed your way some time soon. There was an article recently saying that Disney theatricals were "reconsidering" their decision not to tour the show. Who knows.

If nothing else, there's always Neighbours does Rocky Horror, LOL!

[gettinhep]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 8:44pm

Aaaaaaagggggghhhhh!!! I've been kissed by dog lips!

[lvpblues]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 8:45pm

I just bought this recording via the internet (some Australian website I linked to) and do not enjoy the Belle one bit. Her vibrato is out of control. Jackman is, as always wonderful. But if you have the B'way or London recordings, it's really not too necessary to pick up this one.

Off-topic: I also picked up the The Secret Garden Aus. highlight recording with Anthony Warlow and Philip Quast. Their "Lily's Eyes" might just be the best I've ever heard it sung.

~K

[gettinhep]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 8:48pm

I agree with you about The Secret Garden. Warlow and Quast blended beautifully.

[scotty]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 11:24pm

Saw Eureka a few months ago. The Cast Is very Impressive, full of well known Aussie names (and afew up and comers, look out for 'Simon Gleeson' he's gonna be big!). Dub'd the 'AUSSIE LES MIS', Eureka at times flys and at times stands still. I feel a few more years, investing in workshopping, would have helped the show trumendously. Have never been a big fan of 'Rachel Beck' in past shows and in this production, nothing has changed. But 'YAY' for the aussie musical!

[gettinhep]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 11:42pm

Scotty, doesn't the Stockade happen off stage?

If so, they're missing the big, cathartic moment.

[ozboy]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 11:48pm

Apparently they've changed that part of the show at least 3 times, even after previews. When I saw it, it was off-stage, but may have ended up differently.

And while this thread has gone completely off topic, it looks like Eureka is moving to Sydney, after all.

http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,11326888%255E2902,00.html