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#1

All Good Things Must End.... -- The Little Mermaid

Posted: 5/27/08 at 11:36pm

Why did they take this song out? I thought it was one of the best new pieces in the little mermaid demo...

I wonder if they thought it was too similar to I Want the Good Times Back? Or that it was lyrically too contradictory to that piece?

Too bad they couldn't have found a way to either work it into the show, or short of that, release Sherri Renee Scott singing it... I would love to hear her take on the piece!

Updated On: 5/28/08 at 11:36 PM

#3

re: All Good Things Must End....

Posted: 5/27/08 at 11:40pm

Sherie Rene Scott talked about this in a recent interview with the ATW Downstage Center podcast series.

She felt that both "All Good Things Must End" and "Wasting Away," two songs for Ursula that were in the show during the workshop phase of production, were not "appropriate" as she saw the character.

She convinced the creative team to cut them both and instead write a new number specifically around her interpretation of the role, which became "I Want The Good Times Back."
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.

Updated On: 5/27/08 at 11:40 PM

#5

The Little Mermaid - All Good Things Must End....

Posted: 5/27/08 at 11:51pm

I agree with your question...

And hmph...I think All Good Things Must End is WAY better than "I Want the Good Times Back", but to each his own. As much as I love Sherie, I think she shot herself in the foot with that one.
"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL
#7

The Little Mermaid - All Good Things Must End....

Posted: 5/28/08 at 8:22am

Since when do the creators listen to an actress?

I thought this thread was about the show closing, but then I realized it said "good" things.
#8

The Little Mermaid - All Good Things Must End....

Posted: 5/28/08 at 9:11am

I just listened to that part of the interview, so it was basically her fault that the songs were cut?

I personally think "Wasting Away" and "All Good Things Must End" are better songs than "I Want The Good Times Back." The only problem I have with "All Good Things" is the fact that it may be too modern for the time period of the show.

I wonder where "All Good Things Must End" would have been placed in the show?

It seems what was in the demo was a different show than it is now. "Beyond My Wildest Dreams" was a solo for Ariel, "If Only" was a duet between Ariel and Eric, Sebastian's part in "If Only" was a reprise, the "Poor Unfortunate Souls Reprise" was different, etc
#9

The Little Mermaid - All Good Things Must End....

Posted: 5/28/08 at 9:14am

I think All Good Things would have been right when Ursula took Ariel back to the Sea after failing to get her kiss.

You're right. Both songs were much better. Esp. AGT.

Where can I listen to the interview?
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#10

The Little Mermaid - All Good Things Must End....

Posted: 5/28/08 at 9:15am

I thought this thread was going to be about the fact that Little Mermaid was up at TKTS on Tuesday. Is it now doomed to Tarzan status?
I killed the boss, you don't think they're gonna fire me over a thing like that!!!!
#11

The Little Mermaid - All Good Things Must End....

Posted: 5/28/08 at 9:23am

I thought this thread was about MERMAID closing. Crap.
"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.” ~ Muhammad Ali
#13

The Little Mermaid - All Good Things Must End....

Posted: 5/28/08 at 9:41am

All Good Things Must End is ok, but not as catchy as I Want the Good Times Back. But Wasting Away is just tedious. It takes a minimal one-liner from the film and stretches it out into a song, repeating the same joke over and over again (about how skinny she is, which is ironic, but totally irrelevent). Even the film only hints at the gag once and it's not like it's hilarious or anything. It simply did not call out to be musicalized, especially in such an uncreative manner.

I think they made the right choice.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
#15

The Little Mermaid - All Good Things Must End....

Posted: 5/28/08 at 11:27am

oh shoot! i thought this was a closing notice to that garbage currently onstage at the lunt!

:sighs:
"Those You've Known And Lost Still Walk Behind You"-Spring Awakening
#18

The Little Mermaid - All Good Things Must End....

Posted: 5/28/08 at 1:42pm

Well, let me state first, I worship Sherie, but I really like hearing these songs by Emily. She does do a great Ursula.
I like both of these song but absolutely agree with earlier post that they are not needed, plus I Want the Good Times back is my favorite number in the show.
#19

The Little Mermaid - All Good Things Must End....

Posted: 5/28/08 at 1:45pm

THE LITTLE MERMAID has been popping up on TKTS the last couple of weeks, I think that's the fastest a DISNEY show has shown up there, even TARZAN waited longer.
What's up with that?
#22

The Little Mermaid - All Good Things Must End....

Posted: 5/28/08 at 2:23pm

IMO it can't be "complete and utter garbage" because it has Sheri in it, doing a couple great songs.
When I saw it I had extremely low expectations because of all the posts on here, and I was surprised that it was not that awful. It needs some work, but it was an enjoyable evening for me.
I have been a fan of the music and movie since high school, so I have a soft spot in my heart for TLM.
#23

The Little Mermaid - All Good Things Must End....

Posted: 5/28/08 at 2:39pm

Forget about the false rumors that the show is closing, and let's think about Finland...
The country where I quite want to be
"How could she just suddenly, completely disappear into thin water?" - The Little Mermaid

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