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Posted: 8/25/04 at 10:32pm
Okay. Where to begin... Wow.
Last time I went, it was all about seeing Adam. I tried to make today more about the show itself, to begin to get some closure. It's time to start getting ready to say goodbye. I love the show more and more every time, even though now I'm almost to the point where I know the entire thing by heart. I made extra certain this time to just take everything in one last time, as if I were seeing it for the first time - to pay attention not just to the actors, but to every single beat of the music, to the lights and the sets and just to the pure magic in general. The audience was wonderful today, which made me really happy. You could tell that there were a lot of first-timers in the audience; they laughed at every joke, applauded a ton and all went "oooooh" in perfect time when Amneris came out before "I Know the Truth." It was great to see such enthusiasm from the audience and to hear great reactions, but at the same time it just made me more upset that it's really closing. I still don't believe it. I cried through most of the second act... probably a combination of the story (it always makes me cry) and the realization that it's actually almost over.
Anyway, I know I just "reviewed" the show a few weeks ago, and since most of the cast is the same, I won't go into full-fledged detail again, but I'll share a few things.
I have to say SOMETHING about my baby, but I'll try to keep it short. He was even better this time... just seemed even more comfortable, and took a few more chances in terms of his acting - better facial expressions, etc. He looks great, sounds great, as always... I guess my only complaint was "will forget." He sure didn't hit it, but he didn't really crack it either. I guess the best way to describe the sound he made was to say that he squeaked. It was actually sort of funny. But really, it was as wonderful as ever to see him up there. Sometimes, it still blew my mind to think that it was really him.
The only cast change since I last when was for Aida. I had seen Saycon last time and I saw Ta'rea Campbell today. Wow. I like her A LOT.... some voice on that girl. Her chemistry with Adam isn't as good as Saycon's was, but the two of them had been working together for a while, so it's understandable. Ta'rea is still the new girl. Her acting was also a bit shaky at points, but not bad. A lot of her acting choices were very different from Saycon's, but I can't necessarily say they were "better" or "worse." Saycon played a very quiet, dignified Aida while Ta'rea's was a bit more standoffish and outgoing. But whatever she lacked in acting she definitely made up for with that voice. I was INCREDIBLY impressed.
One last random thing: When Lisa came out from behind the wall to sing "I Know the Truth," she had a hand-held microphone - I was rather puzzled. I thought "Hmm... this is new! I wonder what's up." Her mic had kind of been buzzing a little bit early in the show, so I figured something had gone wrong. She did the entire number with the mic, and the costume change was rather awkward because of it, but not too horrible. I met Lisa after the show and asked her what was going on. She said her mic cut out, so they had to give her the hand-held one at the last minute. She was just so adorable. She said she was absolutely freaking out and was so nervous about how it was all going to work, especially with the costume change. She said she was trembling when they made her go on with it! I told her not to worry, and that she was fantastic anyway. She was very sweet.
Okay... I guess that's all about the show. It'll have to be, because I'm very close to bursting into tears again. I met Adam before, but I know that not everyone wants to read about that, so I'll post details about the escapade Off-Topic on the Adam Pascal thread. I will say that he told me Civilian is due out November 2nd, so yay for that.
Alright, if you were able to bear with me, thanks for reading!
A work of art is an invitation to love.
Last time I went, it was all about seeing Adam. I tried to make today more about the show itself, to begin to get some closure. It's time to start getting ready to say goodbye. I love the show more and more every time, even though now I'm almost to the point where I know the entire thing by heart. I made extra certain this time to just take everything in one last time, as if I were seeing it for the first time - to pay attention not just to the actors, but to every single beat of the music, to the lights and the sets and just to the pure magic in general. The audience was wonderful today, which made me really happy. You could tell that there were a lot of first-timers in the audience; they laughed at every joke, applauded a ton and all went "oooooh" in perfect time when Amneris came out before "I Know the Truth." It was great to see such enthusiasm from the audience and to hear great reactions, but at the same time it just made me more upset that it's really closing. I still don't believe it. I cried through most of the second act... probably a combination of the story (it always makes me cry) and the realization that it's actually almost over.
Anyway, I know I just "reviewed" the show a few weeks ago, and since most of the cast is the same, I won't go into full-fledged detail again, but I'll share a few things.
I have to say SOMETHING about my baby, but I'll try to keep it short. He was even better this time... just seemed even more comfortable, and took a few more chances in terms of his acting - better facial expressions, etc. He looks great, sounds great, as always... I guess my only complaint was "will forget." He sure didn't hit it, but he didn't really crack it either. I guess the best way to describe the sound he made was to say that he squeaked. It was actually sort of funny. But really, it was as wonderful as ever to see him up there. Sometimes, it still blew my mind to think that it was really him.
The only cast change since I last when was for Aida. I had seen Saycon last time and I saw Ta'rea Campbell today. Wow. I like her A LOT.... some voice on that girl. Her chemistry with Adam isn't as good as Saycon's was, but the two of them had been working together for a while, so it's understandable. Ta'rea is still the new girl. Her acting was also a bit shaky at points, but not bad. A lot of her acting choices were very different from Saycon's, but I can't necessarily say they were "better" or "worse." Saycon played a very quiet, dignified Aida while Ta'rea's was a bit more standoffish and outgoing. But whatever she lacked in acting she definitely made up for with that voice. I was INCREDIBLY impressed.
One last random thing: When Lisa came out from behind the wall to sing "I Know the Truth," she had a hand-held microphone - I was rather puzzled. I thought "Hmm... this is new! I wonder what's up." Her mic had kind of been buzzing a little bit early in the show, so I figured something had gone wrong. She did the entire number with the mic, and the costume change was rather awkward because of it, but not too horrible. I met Lisa after the show and asked her what was going on. She said her mic cut out, so they had to give her the hand-held one at the last minute. She was just so adorable. She said she was absolutely freaking out and was so nervous about how it was all going to work, especially with the costume change. She said she was trembling when they made her go on with it! I told her not to worry, and that she was fantastic anyway. She was very sweet.
Okay... I guess that's all about the show. It'll have to be, because I'm very close to bursting into tears again. I met Adam before, but I know that not everyone wants to read about that, so I'll post details about the escapade Off-Topic on the Adam Pascal thread. I will say that he told me Civilian is due out November 2nd, so yay for that.
Alright, if you were able to bear with me, thanks for reading!
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