Advance Word on Leap of Faith? — Page 2

lol, of course CPD didn't edit his post to insult me until after I had already read and responded to it in innocuous form. Clever.

The majority of the music is the same. Much of the cast is the same. I get that you are worried about Ashford but you don't need to insult me in the process of expressing that. (He directed the workshop for what it's worth. Obviously that didn't include the production and design elements, but it did at least give a feel for how he'll tell the story.)

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Perhaps we could re-start this thread, or perhaps begin a new one that actually focuses on LEAP OF FAITH.

I have not seen the production. I have no opinion.

I do, however, have a ticket, and I look forward to hearing more about the show.

I'm sure someone will start one for the first preview, since I think a handful of people from here will be going.

And for what it's worth, all of you, this thread title DOES say "advance word." Just sayin.' But you can all have your shiny new thread when it starts and I will stay out of it, pesky trouble maker than I am.

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This recent little video clip has me torn. Esparza, as usual, sounds fantastic! But the song is oh-so-generic. But perhaps that's the point?

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Stage? There was no "stage." It was all shot in front of a green screen.

I like the song. I mean it's supposed to be a gospel type thing so as far as being unoriginal I won't knock it. I get that in the context of the story this is exactly what the song should sound like.

The choir seems a little anemic to me. There is a lack of energy.
Raul is working it, but his jacket steals the scene.

I'm very excited for this show, but I have wondered since I first heard they were writing it why they chose it.
The movie was a flop largely b/c the story and characters didn't connect. It has been noted that it's a mix of several other (better) movies.

I kinda wish they had either come up with an original story using these themes, or tackled something that was good to begin with like Elmer Gantry and reimagined it for a different medium.

(I believe there is an Elmer Gantry musical, btw. Wonder what ever became of that).

Still, I'm psyched to see Raul tear it up and a new Menken score is always cause for celebration, imo.

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Where is this video of Raul that you guys keep talking about?

taz - I never cared for the movie either - but the workshop of LEAP that I saw in 2008 was (I thought) impressive and moving. I love the score and, of course, Esparza.

Most of the marketing materials are on the LEAP Facebook site.

TheLadyoftheWood, the video was up on BroadwayWorld TV, you can find it in the Stage Tube section on the TV/Video page.

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Here's the talked-about video: https://www.broadwayworld.com/videoplay.php?colid=164229

I love Raul. Practically worship the man. But I'm beginning to wonder what he's gotten himself into...

So far, this looks like a bomb. And can you imagine this versus Sister Act in the same season? YIKES.

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I'm well aware, Piragua. The demo tracks are awful, this clip is embarrassing... I do have a fondness for the movie, so I've still got some hope.

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